G. Venkateswaran
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Gopalaratnam Venkateswaran (died 3 May 2003), popularly known as G.V., was an Indian film producer and chartered accountant. He was the elder brother of director and screenwriter Mani Ratnam and G. Srinivasan. Venkateswaran was the promoter of GV Films, one of the first movie companies in India to raise capital through the stock market and Sujatha Productions.
Early life
G. Venkateswaran was the eldest son of S. Gopala Ratnam, who produced films for Venus Pictures. His younger brothers were Mani Ratnam and G. Srinivasan.[1][2] Venkateswaran studied commerce at University of Madras, and became a chartered accountant.[3] He remained one for nearly a decade before venturing into film distribution, and production.[4]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Ref. |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Mouna Ragam | |
| 1988 | Agni Natchathiram | |
| 1989 | Guru | |
| 1990 | Vedikkai En Vadikkai | |
| Anjali | ||
| 1991 | Thalapathi | |
| 1992 | Neenga Nalla Irukkanum | |
| 1994 | May Maadham | |
| 1995 | Indira | |
| 2002 | Thamizhan | |
| Yai! Nee Romba Azhaga Irukey! | ||
| 2003 | Chokka Thangam | |
| Films produced after GV's death | ||
| 2005 | Ullam Ketkume | |
| 2006 | Kaivantha Kalai | |
| 2007 | Urchagam | |
| 2009 | TN 07 AL 4777 | |
- Actor
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Raja Kaiya Vacha | Himself |
| 1997 | Pagaivan | Padmanabhan |
Personal life and death
Venkateswaran was married to Sujatha, and they had two children.[1] On 3 May 2003, Venkateswaran, aged 55, committed suicide by hanging at his residence.[5]
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