Raju Murugan
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OccupationsWriter, Journalist, Screenwriter, Film Director
Yearsactive2014–present
SpouseHema Sinha
Raju Murugan | |
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| Born | |
| Occupations | Writer, Journalist, Screenwriter, Film Director |
| Years active | 2014–present |
| Spouse | Hema Sinha |
| Children | 2 |
Raju Murugan is a writer, journalist-turned-filmmaker from Tiruvarur village Abivirutheeswaram Near Koradacheri. His works include Vattiyum Muthalum, Ondru and Gypsy, all of which were published in Ananda Vikatan.[1] He made his directorial debut with Cuckoo (2014).[2][3] His second film, Joker, was conferred the Best Feature Film in Tamil award at the 64th National Film Awards. He worked as an assistant to Lingusamy for 3 years.[4]
As film director
| † | Denotes film or TV productions that have not yet been released |
| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Cuckoo | |
| 2016 | Joker | Filmfare Award for Best Film – Tamil National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil |
| 2020 | Gypsy | |
| 2023 | Modern Love Chennai | Web series Episode 1 - "Lalagunda Bommaigal"[5] |
| Japan | ||
| 2026 | My Lord |
As writer
| Year | Film | Writer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Thozha | Dialogues | [6] |
| 2019 | Mehandi Circus | Yes | Story and dialogues |
| 2020 | Varmaa | Dialogues | [7] |
As lyricist
- "Oh Manidhane" (Ayul Regai)
- "Laali Laali" (Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru)
- "Aara Thedum", "Nellu Vaasam" (Vellai Yaanai)
- "Thala Kodhum" (Jai Bhim)
- "Veesum Kaathodadhaan" (Power Paandi)
- "Madura Veeran" (Viruman)
- "Odi Odi" (Thiru.Manickam)
- "Ethana Saami" (Idli Kadai)
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