S. P. Jananathan
S.P. Jananathan | |
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| Born | 7 May 1959[1][2] |
| Died | 14 March 2021 (aged 61) |
| Occupation(s) | Film director, screenwriter, producer |
| Years active | 2003-2021 |
S. P. Jananathan (7 May 1959 - 14 March 2021) was an Indian film director and screenwriter.
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.[3] He worked as an assistant to directors like B. Lenin, Bharathan, Vincent Selva and Keyar.[4][5]lm Directors’ Union.[6]ion Pictures.[7]
He made his debut as producer with the film Purampokku Engira Podhuvudamai (2015).
Death
He 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 being stable and unconscious at his residence in Chennai.[12]
His posthumous directorial venture Laabam which is yet to have its theatrical release is currently in post-production stage.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Language | Credited as | Notes | ||
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| Director | Writer | Producer | ||||
| 2003 | Iyarkai | Tamil |  |
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Winner, National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil | |
| 2006 | E | Tamil | |
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| 2009 | Peranmai | Tamil | |
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| 2015 | Purampokku Engira Podhuvudamai | Tamil | |
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| 2015 | Bhooloham | Tamil | |
Dialogue Writer Only | ||
| 2021 | Laabam | Tamil | |
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References
- ^ http://tamilfilmdirectorsassociation.com/profile.php?sno=745
- ^ http://www.iflicks.in/StarPage/Director/SP-Jananathan
- ^ "Honour well deserved". The Hindu. 27 August 2004. Retrieved 1 August 2018.
- ^ "Making an impression with simplicity". The Hindu. 14 December 2009. Retrieved 1 February 2010.
- ^ Warrier, Shoba (17 October 2006). "MGR films are my reference point". Rediff. Retrieved 1 February 2010.
- ^ "Donation scheme: Film directors' noble gesture". The Indian Express.
- ^ UTV Motion Picture and Binary Pictures to produce 'Purampokku'. Yahoo. 22 August 2013.
- ^ "'Laabam' director SP Jananathan passes away at 61 - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 14 March 2021.
- ^ Reporter, Staff (14 March 2021). "Director S.P. Jananathan passes away". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 14 March 2021.
- ^ "National Award winning director SP Jananathan passes away in Chennai". The News Minute. 14 March 2021. Retrieved 14 March 2021.
- ^ "'Laabam' director SP Jananathan critical, on ventilator support". The News Minute. 12 March 2021. Retrieved 14 March 2021.
- ^ "SP Jananathan, National Award-winning Tamil filmmaker, admitted to ICU after found unconscious at Chennai residence - Entertainment News , Firstpost". Firstpost. 13 March 2021. Retrieved 14 March 2021.
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