Biography
Cheran is an Indian film director known for his works in Tamil cinema. He is a four time National Film Award winner for Vetri Kodi Kattu (2000), Autograph (2004) and Thavamai Thavamirundhu (2005). He has also won four Tamil Nadu State Film Awards and five South Filmfare Awards. In the film Puriyaadha Pudhir, he worked as an assistant director to Director K. S. Ravikumar. He was promoted as an associate director from Cheran Pandiyan to Nattamai. He also associated with Kamal Haasan in the movie Mahanadi as an associate director. He made his directorial debut in Bharathi Kannamma a break to his film career through Producer Henry. The film met many controversies. In spite of it, the film was a big box office hit and gave a break to the sinking career of actor Parthiban. With Porkkaalam, Pandavar Bhoomi, and Vetri Kodi Kattu, he gave a hat trick of successful films. He turned actor in director Thangar Bachan's film Solla Marandha Kadhai.
Acted in 21
2020s
- 2025
Narivetta
R. Keshavadas
- 2024
- 2023
Tamil Kudimagan
Chinnasamy
- 2021
Anandham Vilayadum Veedu
MuthuPandi
- 2020
Rajavukku Check
Raja Senthoor Pandian
2010s
- 2019
Thirumanam
Arivudainambi
- 2014
Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam
Guest Appearance
- 2013
Moondru Per Moondru Kaadhal
Gunasekar
Chennaiyil Oru Naal
Traffic Police Constable Satyamoorthy
- 2011
Muran
Nanda
2000s
- 2009
Pokkisham
Lenin
- 2008
Raman Thediya Seethai
Venugopal
Pirivom Santhippom
Natesan
- 2005
Thavamai Thavamirundhu
Ramalingam
- 2004
Autograph
Senthil
- 2002
Solla Marandha Kadhai
Movie
1990s
- 1997
Porkkaalam
Movie
- 1991
Cheran Pandiyan
Bus conductor
- 1990
Puriyaadha Pudhir
Movie
No release date
Appavin Meesai
Movie
Wrote 20
2020s
- 2024
Journey
Writer
2010s
- 2019
Miga Miga Avasaram
Lyricist
Thirumanam
Lyricist, Story, Screenplay, Dialogue
- 2017
Amar Aponjon
Writer
- 2016
JK Enum Nanbanin Vaazhkai
Writer
2000s
- 2009
Pokkisham
Writer
- 2006
Odahuttidavalu
Story
Azhagai Irukkirai Bayamai Irukkirathu
Screenplay
My Autograph
Writer
- 2005
Thavamai Thavamirundhu
Screenplay, Dialogue, Story
- 2004
Naa Autograph Sweet Memories
Writer
Autograph
Writer, Lyricist
- 2001
Pandavar Bhoomi
Writer
Meri Pyaari Bahania Banegi Dulhania
Original Story
Usire
Story
- 2000
Vetri Kodi Kattu
Writer
1990s
- 1998
Desiya Geetham
Writer
- 1997
Porkkaalam
Writer
Bharathi Kannammaa
Writer, Screenplay
No release date
Ayya
Writer
Directed 15
2020s
- 2024
Journey
Director
2010s
- 2019
Thirumanam
Director
- 2016
JK Enum Nanbanin Vaazhkai
Director
2000s
- 2009
Pokkisham
Director
- 2005
Thavamai Thavamirundhu
Director
- 2004
Autograph
Director
- 2001
Pandavar Bhoomi
Director
- 2000
Vetri Kodi Kattu
Director
1990s
- 1998
Desiya Geetham
Director
- 1997
Porkkaalam
Director
Bharathi Kannammaa
Director
- 1994
Nattamai
Assistant Director
- 1991
Cheran Pandiyan
Assistant Director
- 1990
Puriyaadha Pudhir
Assistant Director
No release date
Ayya
Director
Produced 5
2010s
- 2016
JK Enum Nanbanin Vaazhkai
Producer
- 2011
Muran
Producer
2000s
- 2006
Azhagai Irukkirai Bayamai Irukkirathu
Producer
- 2004
Autograph
Producer
1990s
- 1994
Nattamai
Production Manager
Created 1
2020s
- 2024
Journey
Creator
Appearances2
2020s
- 2025
Bioscope
himself (special appearance)
2010s
- 2017
Bigg Boss
Self - Contestant · 106 episodes