A. Jagannathan
| A. Jagannathan | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born |
26 Nov 1935 Tiruppur[1] |
| Died |
October 7, 2012 (aged 76)[1] Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Residence | Kodambakkam, Chennai |
| Occupation | film director |
| Years active | 1973-2012 |
| Spouse(s) | Rajamani |
| Children |
Usha Devi Pavithra Devi Arun Kumar |
A. Jagannathan was an Indian film director who worked in the Tamil, Telugu, Kannada an Hindi film industry. He directed nearly 50 films in Tamil.[2]
Film career
He made his debut as director in Manipayal in 1973 after working as an assistant to T. Prakash Rao and P. Neelakantan for almost 15 films, most of them being MGR movies. He directed the MGR film Idhayakkani, and some television serials.[3]
He directed Sivaji Ganesan's Vellai Rojawhich won awards including the Filmfare Award.[1]
Partial Filmography
| Year | Film | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Manipayal | Tamil | debut as a director |
| 1974 | Idhayam Parkiradhu | Tamil | |
| 1975 | Idhayakkani | Tamil | |
| 1976 | Kumaara Vijayam | Tamil | |
| 1976 | Nalla Penmani | Tamil | |
| 1976 | Athirshtam Azhaikkirathu | Tamil | |
| 1977 | Nantha En Nila | Tamil | |
| 1978 | Eval Oru Seethai | Tamil | |
| 1979 | Jaya Nee Jayuchutte | Tamil | |
| 1979 | Mugathil Mugan Paarkalaam | Tamil | |
| 1979 | Muthal Iravu | Tamil | |
| 1980 | Aayiram Vaasal Idhayam | Tamil | |
| 1981 | Pennmanum Pesugiradhu | Tamil | |
| 1981 | Sorgathin Thirappu Vizha | Tamil | |
| 1982 | Krodham | Tamil | |
| 1983 | Moondru Mugam | Tamil | |
| 1983 | Manaivi Illatha Neram | Tamil | |
| 1983 | Thanga Magan | Tamil | |
| 1983 | Vellai Roja | Tamil | Filmfare Award for Best Director – Tamil |
| 1984 | Komberi Mookan | Tamil | |
| 1984 | Naalai Unathu Naal | Tamil | |
| 1984 | Oh Maane Maane | Tamil | |
| 1984 | Nuvva Nena | Telugu | |
| 1985 | Karpoora Deepam | Tamil | |
| 1985 | Meendum Parasakthi | Tamil | |
| 1985 | Rahasya Hanthakudu | Telugu | |
| 1987 | Khaidi | Telugu | |
| 1987 | Kadhal Parisu | Tamil | |
| 1987 | Muthukkal Moondru | Tamil | |
| 1988 | Dharmathma | Kannada | |
| 1989 | En Thangai | Tamil | |
| 1989 | Mamaku Yamudu | Telugu | |
| 1991 | Mill Thozhilali | Tamil | |
| 1993 | Tahqiqaat | Hindi | |
| 1994 | Watchman Vadivel | Tamil | |
| 1994 | Khaidi No. 1 | Telugu | Remake of Khalnayak Dubbed in Tamil as Hero |
Death
He suffered from breathing ailments and was hospitalized in Coimbatore for a fortnight.[1] He died on 7 October 2012, and was cremated at Tiruppur. He was survived by his wife Rajamani, daughters Usha Devi and Pavithra Devi and son Arun Kumar.[2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Man who shored up MGR's film career is no more - The Hindu". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 2014-08-15.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "www.nowrunning.com". Director A. Jagannathan passes away. Retrieved 3 January 2015.
- ↑ "Veteran film director passes away". www.thehindu.com. Retrieved 3 January 2015.
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