Raju Murugan

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.

Career

He made his directorial debut with Cuckoo (2014). 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. In 2020, the film Gypsy starring Jiiva in lead role was released. In 2023, the anthology series Modern Love Chennai was followed by the comedy Japan starring Karthi. The next project was the political satire film, My Lord (2026).

Filmography

As film director

As writer Year Film Writer Notes2016 Thozha 2019 Mehandi Circus Story and dialogues 2020 Varmaa

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)

Books

Title Writer Publisher Vatiyum Muthalum Vikatan Ondru Vikatan Gypsy Vikatan