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| image = SP Jananathan at Tharkaapu Audio Launch.jpg
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| birth_date = 7 May 1959<ref>http://tamilfilmdirectorsassociation.com/profile.php?sno=745</ref><ref>http://www.iflicks.in/StarPage/Director/SP-Jananathan</ref>
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| birth_place = [[Thanjavur]], [[Tamil Nadu]], India
| birth_place = [[Tanjore]], [[Madras State]]<br/>(now [[Thanjavur]], [[Tamil Nadu]]), India
| occupation = Film director, screenwriter, producer
| occupation = Film director, Screenwriter, Film producer
| yearsactive = 2003–2021
| yearsactive = 2003–2021
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'''S. P. Jananathan''' (7 May 1959 – 14 March 2021) was an Indian film director and screenwriter.
'''S. P. Jananathan''' (7 May 1959 – 14 March 2021) was an Indian film director and screenwriter who worked in Tamil cinema.


== Early life ==
His debut film as director - ''[[Iyarkai]]'' (2003) though failed to deliver the expectations in the box office but went onto win the [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil]] in 2004.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/fr/2004/08/27/stories/2004082701840100.htm|title= Honour well deserved|date=27 August 2004|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|accessdate=1 August 2018}}</ref> He worked as an assistant to directors like [[B. Lenin]], [[Bharathan]], [[Vincent Selva]] and [[Kothanda Ramaiah|Keyar]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/14/stories/2009121451130200.htm|title= Making an impression with simplicity |date=14 December 2009|work=[[The Hindu]]|accessdate=1 February 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2006/oct/17jan.htm|title=MGR films are my reference point|last=Warrier|first=Shoba|date=17 October 2006|work=[[Rediff]]|accessdate=1 February 2010}}</ref>lm Directors’ Union.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/article247394.ece|title= Donation scheme: Film directors' noble gesture|work=[[The Indian Express]]}}</ref>ion Pictures.<ref>[http://in.omg.yahoo.com/news/arya-vijay-sethupathi-team-purampokku-064403240.html UTV Motion Picture and Binary Pictures to produce 'Purampokku']. ''[[Yahoo]]''. 22 August 2013.</ref>
Jananathan worked as an assistant to directors like [[B. Lenin]], [[Bharathan]], [[Vincent Selva]] and [[Keyaar]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/14/stories/2009121451130200.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100903142556/http://www.hindu.com/2009/12/14/stories/2009121451130200.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=3 September 2010|title= Making an impression with simplicity |date=14 December 2009|work=[[The Hindu]]|accessdate=1 February 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2006/oct/17jan.htm|title=MGR films are my reference point|last=Warrier|first=Shoba|date=17 October 2006|work=[[Rediff]]|accessdate=1 February 2010}}</ref> He was a treasurer of the Tamil Film Directors’ Union.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/article247394.ece|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140525214042/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/article247394.ece|url-status=dead|archive-date=25 May 2014|title= Donation scheme: Film directors' noble gesture|work=[[The Indian Express]]}}</ref> He produced ''Purampokku'' in collaboration with [[UTV Motion Pictures]].<ref>[http://in.omg.yahoo.com/news/arya-vijay-sethupathi-team-purampokku-064403240.html UTV Motion Picture and Binary Pictures to produce 'Purampokku']. ''[[Yahoo]]''. 22 August 2013.</ref> Apart from directing, he also served as a visual effects director for films like ''[[Dharma (1998 film)|Dharma]]'' and ''[[Kumbakonam Gopalu]]'', both of which were directed by Keyaar.


== Career ==
He made his debut as producer with the film ''[[Purampokku Engira Podhuvudamai]]'' (2015).
Jananathan's debut film as a director was the romantic drama ''[[Iyarkai]]'' (2003). Although it failed to deliver expectations in the box office, it went onto win the [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil]] in 2004.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/fr/2004/08/27/stories/2004082701840100.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041121215525/http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/fr/2004/08/27/stories/2004082701840100.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=21 November 2004|title= Honour well deserved|date=27 August 2004|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|accessdate=1 August 2018}}</ref>

2006 saw him directing the thriller film ''[[E (2006 film)|E]]''. Unlike his debut, this film was a commercial failure. His third directorial film, ''[[Peranmai]]'', was an action-adventure film loosely based on the 1972 Russian movie ''[[The Dawns Here Are Quiet (1972 film)|The Dawns Here Are Quiet]]''.

In 2015, Jananathan directed the political thriller ''[[Purampokku Engira Podhuvudamai]]'', featuring [[Arya (actor)|Arya]], [[Vijay Sethupathi]], and [[Shaam (actor)|Shaam]]. The film also saw the director making his debut as a producer.

His final directorial film was the 2021 film ''[[Laabam]]'', in which he collaborated with Vijay Sethupathi for a second time.


== Death ==
== Death ==
He died on 14 March 2021 at the age of 61 after being unconscious for two days following a cardiac arrest.<ref>{{Cite web|title='Laabam' director SP Jananathan passes away at 61 - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/laabam-director-sp-jananathan-passes-away-at-61/articleshow/81465122.cms|access-date=14 March 2021|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=Reporter|first=Staff|date=14 March 2021|title=Director S.P. Jananathan passes away|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/director-sp-jananathan-passes-away/article34065983.ece|access-date=14 March 2021|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> Prior to his death, he underwent treatment at a private hospital in Chennai and was under ventilator support.<ref>{{Cite web|date=14 March 2021|title=National Award winning director SP Jananathan passes away in Chennai|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/national-award-winning-director-sp-jananathan-passes-away-chennai-145199|access-date=14 March 2021|website=The News Minute|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=12 March 2021|title=‘Laabam’ director SP Jananathan critical, on ventilator support|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/laabam-director-sp-jananathan-critical-ventilator-support-145095|access-date=14 March 2021|website=The News Minute|language=en}}</ref> He was admitted in the ICU on 11 March 2021 by his assistants who found him being stable and unconscious at his residence in Chennai.<ref>{{Cite web|date=13 March 2021|title=SP Jananathan, National Award-winning Tamil filmmaker, admitted to ICU after found unconscious at Chennai residence - Entertainment News , Firstpost|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/sp-jananathan-national-award-winning-tamil-filmmaker-admitted-to-icu-after-found-unconscious-at-chennai-residence-9413431.html|access-date=14 March 2021|website=Firstpost}}</ref>
Jananthan died on 14 March 2021 at the age of 61 after being unconscious for two days following a cardiac arrest.<ref>{{Cite news|title='Laabam' director SP Jananathan passes away at 61|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/laabam-director-sp-jananathan-passes-away-at-61/articleshow/81465122.cms|access-date=14 March 2021|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|author=Staff Reporter|date=14 March 2021|title=Director S.P. Jananathan passes away|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/director-sp-jananathan-passes-away/article34065983.ece|access-date=14 March 2021|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> Prior to his death, he underwent treatment at a private hospital in Chennai and was under ventilator support.<ref>{{Cite web|date=14 March 2021|title=National Award winning director SP Jananathan passes away in Chennai|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/national-award-winning-director-sp-jananathan-passes-away-chennai-145199|access-date=14 March 2021|website=The News Minute|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=12 March 2021|title='Laabam' director SP Jananathan critical, on ventilator support|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/laabam-director-sp-jananathan-critical-ventilator-support-145095|access-date=14 March 2021|website=The News Minute|language=en}}</ref> He was admitted in the ICU on 11 March 2021 by his assistants who found him unstable and unconscious at his residence in Chennai.<ref>{{Cite web|date=13 March 2021|title=SP Jananathan, National Award-winning Tamil filmmaker, admitted to ICU after found unconscious at Chennai residence |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/sp-jananathan-national-award-winning-tamil-filmmaker-admitted-to-icu-after-found-unconscious-at-chennai-residence-9413431.html|access-date=14 March 2021|website=Firstpost}}</ref>

His final film, ''[[Laabam]]'', was released six months after his death.


==Filmography==
==Filmography==
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! rowspan="2" style="width:150px;"| Film
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! style="width:65px;" | Director
! width=65 | Writer
! width=65 | Producer
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| 2003 || ''[[Iyarkai]]'' || [[Tamil language|Tamil]] || style="text-align:center;"| {{y}} || style="text-align:center;"| {{y}} || || Winner, [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil]]
| 2003 || ''[[Iyarkai]]'' || Winner, [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil]]
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| 2006 || ''[[E (2006 film)|E]]'' || Tamil || style="text-align:center;"| {{y}} || style="text-align:center;"| {{y}} || ||
| 2006 || ''[[E (2006 film)|E]]'' ||
|-
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| 2009 || ''[[Peranmai]]'' || Tamil || style="text-align:center;"| {{y}} || style="text-align:center;"| {{y}} || ||
| 2009 || ''[[Peranmai]]'' ||
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| 2015 || ''[[Purampokku Engira Podhuvudamai]]'' || Tamil || style="text-align:center;"| {{y}} || style="text-align:center;"| {{y}} || style="text-align:center;"| {{y}} ||
| 2015 || ''[[Purampokku Engira Podhuvudamai]]'' || Also producer
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| 2021 || ''[[Laabam]]''|| Posthumous release
| 2015 || ''[[Bhooloham]]'' || Tamil || || style="text-align:center;"| {{y}} || || Dialogue Writer Only
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| 2021 || ''[[Laabam]]'' || Tamil || style="text-align:center;"| {{y}} || style="text-align:center;"| {{y}} || ||Posthumous Release
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;As dialogue writer
*''[[Bhooloham]]'' (2015)


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 01:24, 30 November 2024

S.P. Jananathan
Born7 May 1959[1][2]
Tanjore, Madras State
(now Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu), India
Died14 March 2021(2021-03-14) (aged 61)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Occupation(s)Film director, Screenwriter, Film producer
Years active2003–2021

S. P. Jananathan (7 May 1959 – 14 March 2021) was an Indian film director and screenwriter who worked in Tamil cinema.

Early life

[edit]

Jananathan worked as an assistant to directors like B. Lenin, Bharathan, Vincent Selva and Keyaar.[3][4] He was a treasurer of the Tamil Film Directors’ Union.[5] He produced Purampokku in collaboration with UTV Motion Pictures.[6] Apart from directing, he also served as a visual effects director for films like Dharma and Kumbakonam Gopalu, both of which were directed by Keyaar.

Career

[edit]

Jananathan's debut film as a director was the romantic drama Iyarkai (2003). Although it failed to deliver expectations in the box office, it went onto win the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil in 2004.[7]

2006 saw him directing the thriller film E. Unlike his debut, this film was a commercial failure. His third directorial film, Peranmai, was an action-adventure film loosely based on the 1972 Russian movie The Dawns Here Are Quiet.

In 2015, Jananathan directed the political thriller Purampokku Engira Podhuvudamai, featuring Arya, Vijay Sethupathi, and Shaam. The film also saw the director making his debut as a producer.

His final directorial film was the 2021 film Laabam, in which he collaborated with Vijay Sethupathi for a second time.

Death

[edit]

Jananthan died on 14 March 2021 at the age of 61 after being unconscious for two days following a cardiac arrest.[8][9] Prior to his death, he underwent treatment at a private hospital in Chennai and was under ventilator support.[10][11] He was admitted in the ICU on 11 March 2021 by his assistants who found him unstable and unconscious at his residence in Chennai.[12]

His final film, Laabam, was released six months after his death.

Filmography

[edit]
Year Film Notes
2003 Iyarkai Winner, National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil
2006 E
2009 Peranmai
2015 Purampokku Engira Podhuvudamai Also producer
2021 Laabam Posthumous release
As dialogue writer

References

[edit]
  1. ^ "TANTIS". Archived from the original on 2 March 2014. Retrieved 2 March 2014.
  2. ^ "SP-Jananathan".
  3. ^ "Making an impression with simplicity". The Hindu. 14 December 2009. Archived from the original on 3 September 2010. Retrieved 1 February 2010.
  4. ^ Warrier, Shoba (17 October 2006). "MGR films are my reference point". Rediff. Retrieved 1 February 2010.
  5. ^ "Donation scheme: Film directors' noble gesture". The Indian Express. Archived from the original on 25 May 2014.
  6. ^ UTV Motion Picture and Binary Pictures to produce 'Purampokku'. Yahoo. 22 August 2013.
  7. ^ "Honour well deserved". The Hindu. 27 August 2004. Archived from the original on 21 November 2004. Retrieved 1 August 2018.
  8. ^ "'Laabam' director SP Jananathan passes away at 61". The Times of India. Retrieved 14 March 2021.
  9. ^ Staff Reporter (14 March 2021). "Director S.P. Jananathan passes away". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 14 March 2021.
  10. ^ "National Award winning director SP Jananathan passes away in Chennai". The News Minute. 14 March 2021. Retrieved 14 March 2021.
  11. ^ "'Laabam' director SP Jananathan critical, on ventilator support". The News Minute. 12 March 2021. Retrieved 14 March 2021.
  12. ^ "SP Jananathan, National Award-winning Tamil filmmaker, admitted to ICU after found unconscious at Chennai residence". Firstpost. 13 March 2021. Retrieved 14 March 2021.


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