Jagannathan is a prolific Indian film director whose career spanned multiple languages Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi. Introduced by R.M. Veerappan for his Sathya Movies banner, Jagannathan directed nearly 50 Tamil films, leaving a lasting mark on the industry.
A. Jagannathan, a director of diverse talents, honed his craft as an assistant for 15 films before debuting with “Manipayal” in 1973. He rose to prominence under R.M. Veerappan’s guidance, directing five blockbusters for Sathya Movies, including “Moondru Mugam” with Rajinikanth and “Kadhal Parisu” featuring Kamal Haasan.
His versatility extended to television serials, and his collaboration with Sivaji Ganesan in “Vellai Roja” brought him critical acclaim and awards, solidifying his legacy as a director who could deliver both commercial and artistic success.
| Name | A. Jagannathan |
|---|---|
| Also Known as | A. Jagannathan |
| Date of Birth | 26/11/1935 |
| Date of Death | 07/10/2012 |
| Birth Place | Tiruppur, Coimbatore District |
| Religion | Hindu |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Spouse | Rajamani |
| Children | Usha Devi, Pavithra Devi Arun Kumar |
| Debut Movies | |
|---|---|
| Language | Movie Name |
| Tamil | Manipayal |
| Telugu | Khaidi No. 1 |
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| Year | Award | Category | Movie Name | |
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