Ameerjan

Ameerjan was an Indian film director, who has directed Tamil films. He was primarily active in the 1984-1991 and is most noted for his work on films featuring actors Murali and Karthik.

Career Ameerjan began his career as a protégé to director K. Balachander and then won critical acclaim for his directorial debut in 1984 with Poovilangu, which starred actors Murali and Kuyili in the lead roles. He went on to direct more than 20 feature films, both in Tamil and Telugu, often collaborating with actors Murali and Karthik. Ameerjan also worked on a high-budget action film Siva (1989) featuring Rajinikanth as well as on socially relevant films such as Thulasi (1987). As opportunities declined, he began assisting K. Balachander when he started making television shows and also directed his own shows. In 2006, he also held the position of secretary in the Directors' Association of Tamil film makers.

Ameerjan suffered a cardiac arrest and died on 17 March 2015 in Saligramam, leaving behind his wife, son and a daughter.

Filmography

Year Film 1984 Poovilangu 1984 Pudhiavan 1984 Nenjathai Allitha 1985 Elan Kandru 1986 Odangal 1986 Natpu 1986 Dharma Pathini 1987 Thulasi 1987 Vanna Kanavugal 1988 Uzhaithu Vaazha Vendum 1989 Siva 1990 Unnai Solli Kutramillai 1990 Thai Maasam Poo Vaasam 1991 Kurumbukkaran 1991 Vanakkam Vathiyare 2000 Chinna Chinna Kannile 2004 Kadhal Saregama