Director
Raju Murugan
Based In
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Origin
Tamil Nadu, India
Years Active
2014 – Present
Raju Murugan Biography
Raju Murugan Full Information
- Full Name: Raju Murugan
- Profession: Film Director, Screenwriter
- DOB: April 8, 1982
- Age: 43 (2026)
- Industry: Tamil Film Industry (Kollywood)
- Nationality: Indian
- Known For: Realistic, socially driven cinema
- Years Active: 2014 – Present
Family Background
- Father Name: Not publicly disclosed
- Mother Name: Not publicly disclosed
- Siblings: Not publicly disclosed
- Marital Status: Not publicly confirmed
- Children: No verified public information available
Education
- Studied Visual Communication
- Developed interest in filmmaking through documentary work and assistant direction
Career Highlight
| Year | Film / Project | Role | Key Achievement / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Cuckoo | Writer & Director | Debut feature film; received strong critical appreciation |
| 2016 | Thozha | Dialogue Writer | Contributed dialogues |
| 2016 | Joker | Writer & Director | Won Filmfare Best Film (Tamil); National Award – Best Tamil Feature |
| 2019 | Mehandi Circus | Story & Dialogues | Praised for emotional storytelling |
| 2020 | Gypsy | Writer & Director | Socially driven narrative |
| 2020 | Varmaa | Dialogue Writer | Hindi remake adaptation dialogues |
| 2023 | Modern Love Chennai | Writer & Director | Directed Episode 1 – “Lalagunda Bommaigal” |
| 2023 | Japan | Writer & Director | Commercial action drama |
| 2026† | My Lord | Writer & Director | Upcoming project |
Recent Activity
- Latest Film: My Lord
- Lead Actor: Sasikumar
- Release Date: February 13, 2026
- Film Theme: Explores an ordinary person’s encounter with authority
- Significance: Marks Raju Murugan’s return to direction after his 2023 film Japan
- Current Status: Director is celebrating the successful theatrical release of My Lord
Awards List
| Year | Award Body | Category | Award Name | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Film – Tamil | Filmfare Award South | Joker | Won |
| 2016 | National Film Awards (India) | Best Feature Film in Tamil | National Film Award | Joker | Won |
| 2016 | Tamil Nadu State Film Awards | Best Director | Tamil Nadu State Film Award | Joker | Won |
| 2016 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Director – Tamil | Filmfare Award South | Joker | Nominated |
| 2017 | Vijay Awards | Best Director | Vijay Award | Joker | Nominated |
| 2014 | Behindwoods Gold Medals | Best Debut Director | Behindwoods Award | Cuckoo | Won |
About Raju Murugan
He is a Tamil film director and writer known for socially meaningful movies.
Cuckoo (2014).
Joker (2016).
Realistic, socially conscious, and emotionally driven cinema.
Chennai, Tamil Nadu.