Actor
Saravanan
Based In
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Origin
Tamil Nadu, India
Years Active
1991 – Present
Saravanan Biography
Saravanan Basic Information
- Full Name: Saravanan
- Other Names: Commonly used as a single name
- Gender: Male
- Origin: Tamil (South India)
- Meaning: One of the names of Lord Murugan (Hindu God)
- Religion Association: Hindu
- Language Origin: Tamil
Family Background
- Father: A. V. Meiyappan
- Brother: M. Balasubramanian
- Son: M. S. Guhan
Education
- Learned filmmaking and production directly from his father
- Gained practical industry knowledge through hands-on experience at AVM Studios
- No widely documented formal film school education
Career Highlight
| Year | Film / Show | Highlight |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Vaidehi Vanthachu | Debut film as lead actor |
| 1993 | Parvathi Ennai Paradi | Gained recognition in Tamil cinema |
| 1994 | Veettai Paaru Naattai Paaru | Popular commercial success |
| 1996 | Vishwanath | Actor + Producer role |
| 1997 | Thambi Durai | Strong lead performance |
| 1998 | Santosham | Actor + Producer |
| 2001 | Nandhaa | Comeback in supporting role |
| 2003 | Thayumanavan | Double role + Director debut |
| 2007 | Paruthiveeran | Won Filmfare Best Supporting Actor (Tamil) |
| 2010 | Vilai | Played police officer role (DCP) |
| 2011 | Thambi Vettothi Sundaram | Critically appreciated role |
| 2014 | Aranmanai | Popular commercial horror film |
| 2016 | Enakku Innoru Per Irukku | Notable supporting role |
| 2018 | Kadaikutty Singam | Family drama success |
| 2018 | Kolamavu Kokila | Widely appreciated performance |
| 2021 | Anandham Vilayadum Veedu | Strong family role |
| 2022 | Gargi | Critically acclaimed film |
| 2023 | Jailer | Major commercial blockbuster appearance |
| 2024 | Raayan | Important supporting role |
| 2025 | Suzhal: The Vortex (Season 2) | OTT series appearance |
| 2026 | With Love | Recent project |
Career Highlight
| Year | Film / Show | Highlight |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Vaidehi Vanthachu | Debut film as lead actor |
| 1993 | Parvathi Ennai Paradi | Gained recognition in Tamil cinema |
| 1994 | Veettai Paaru Naattai Paaru | Popular commercial success |
| 1996 | Vishwanath | Actor + Producer role |
| 1997 | Thambi Durai | Strong lead performance |
| 1998 | Santosham | Actor + Producer |
| 2001 | Nandhaa | Comeback in supporting role |
| 2003 | Thayumanavan | Double role + Director debut |
| 2007 | Paruthiveeran | Won Filmfare Best Supporting Actor (Tamil) |
| 2010 | Vilai | Played police officer role (DCP) |
| 2011 | Thambi Vettothi Sundaram | Critically appreciated role |
| 2014 | Aranmanai | Popular commercial horror film |
| 2016 | Enakku Innoru Per Irukku | Notable supporting role |
| 2018 | Kadaikutty Singam | Family drama success |
| 2018 | Kolamavu Kokila | Widely appreciated performance |
| 2021 | Anandham Vilayadum Veedu | Strong family role |
| 2022 | Gargi | Critically acclaimed film |
| 2023 | Jailer | Major commercial blockbuster appearance |
| 2024 | Raayan | Important supporting role |
| 2025 | Suzhal: The Vortex (Season 2) | OTT series appearance |
| 2026 | With Love | Recent project |
Awards List
| Year | Award Category | Award Name | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Best Supporting Actor – Tamil | Filmfare Awards South | Paruthiveeran | Won |
| 2007 | Best Supporting Actor | Vijay Awards | Paruthiveeran | Nominated |
About Saravanan
Saravanan is a Tamil film actor known for both lead and supporting roles.
He is widely recognized for his role in Paruthiveeran.
Yes, he won the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor (Tamil).
Yes, he is active in films and OTT projects.
He works in the Tamil film industry (Kollywood).