Raju Murugan ✓
Director

Raju Murugan

Active Tamil Rating 4.5/5 Fan 9.0/10
  • FromTamil Nadu, India
  • Based inChennai, Tamil Nadu, India
  • Age36–45
  • Active2014 – Present
  • Updated

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

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About Raju Murugan

Who is Raju Murugan?
He is a Tamil film director and writer known for socially meaningful movies.
Which is his debut film?
Cuckoo (2014).
Which film won a National Award?
Joker (2016).
What type of films does he make?
Realistic, socially conscious, and emotionally driven cinema.
Where is he based now?
Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

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