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A V Meiyappan

Other names of A V Meiyappan: Avichi Meiyappa Chettiar
Tamil Director A V Meiyappan
  • DOB : 28-07-1907
  • Date of death: 12-08-1979
  • Lived For : 71 Years
  • Star Sign : Leo
  • Gender : Male
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A.V.Meiyappan is a Tamil director, producer, and philanthropist who is known for his AVM Productions. His original name is Avichi Meiyappa Chettiar. He was born on the 28th of July, 1907, in Karaikudi. He instituted AVM Productions in Vadapalani, Chennai. He is respected one of the pioneers in the Tamil movie Industry. He also received the praise of people as one of the moguls of South Indian Cinema

. A.V.Meiyappan made his debut in the entertainment field as a producer in the Tamil film ‘Alli Arjuna.’ He also produced the popular ‘Nam Iruvar’ movie. His spouses are Alamelu Meiyappan and Rajeswari Meiyappan. During his initial days, he focused on Mythological dramas like Ramayana and later ventured into Tamil movies. In a very short span, the production house gained more popularity and reached out to the movies of almost all South Indian languages.

He not only contributed to the growth of the movie industry but also voluntarily contributed to many social causes. He donated on a large scale to institutions. Also, he established educational institutions in and around Chennai. He inaugurated the Avichi High School in Virugambakkam, established by AVM Productions in honor of A.V.Meiyappan. His productions received the most number of awards- National Film Awards The National Film Awards gets presented every year >> Read More... , State Film Awards, Nandi Awards, Vijay Awards, and Filmfare awards.

Some of the notable films produced under the banner are Raja Chinna Roja, Leader, Gemini, Idhuvum Kadanthu Pogum, Muthal idam, Vettaikaran, Ayan, Sivaji, Thirupathi, Perazhagan, Priyamana Thozhi Priyamana Thozhi started on 19th January 2015. Jay >> Read More... , Anbe Anbe, Sethupathy IPS, Thyagu, Vasanthi, Paati sollai thattadhey, and Samsaram Adhu Minsaram. These films are evergreen hits and blockbusters of their period. A. V. Meiyappan not only focused on the Movie industry, but also in Television shows.

Naanayam, Nimmadhi Ungal Choice, Aachi International Achi International was produced By AVM productions >> Read More... , Galatta Kudumbam Galatta Kudumbam,produced by AVM productions with >> Read More... , Vazhndhu Kaattugiren, Vaazhkai, Anbulla Amma, Aasai, Aasai (Sun TV), Sondham, Nambikkai, Sorgam, Vairanenjam, Mohini, Nimmadhi, Naanayam, Uravukku Kai Koduppom Uravukku Kai Koduppomis a Tamil TV serial that air >> Read More... , Aval Oru Minsaram Aval Oru Minsaram is a Tamil TV show that aired on >> Read More... , Vairakkiyam, Savale Samali, Manathil Uruthi Vendum, Samasaram, Oru Penin Kathai, Oru Manithanin Kathai Story Soon >> Read More... , Netraya Minnithargal, Velai, Enakaga Vaa, Paasam, Venilla Metulu, Geethanjali, Aarthi, Take It Easy Click to look into! >> Read More... Vazhkai, Gopi, and Dhik Dhik Dhik. The list is a mixture of both serials and reality shows. The institution A .V. Meiyappan created stands for more than three generations and five decades. It will continue to carry its legacy even after the great man’s death. The legend died on August 12, 1979.

BORN TODAY


Born: 19 April 1987

Age Now 37

Swathi Tamil - (Movie Actress)

Born: 19 April 1995

Age Now 29

Anu Neela - (TV-Actress)

Born: 19 April 1983

Age Now 41

Hareesh Narayan - (Director)

Born: 19 April 1929

Lived For 77 Years

Kumari Rukmani - (Actress)

BELATED BIRTHDAYS


Born: 18 April 1976

Age Now 48

Prem - (Movie Actor)

Born: 18 April 1974

Age Now 50

Raaghav - (Supporting Actor)