Tamil cinema icon AVM Saravanan dies at 86
What's the story
Veteran film producer AVM Saravanan, who was the son of AV Meiyappan and the head of the legendary AVM Productions, passed away on Thursday morning due to age-related ailments. He was 86. The news of his death has drawn condolences from the Indian film industry, with many paying tribute to his immense contribution to cinema over several decades.
Public homage
Saravanan's body to be kept for public homage
Saravanan's mortal remains will be kept for public homage until 3:30pm on Thursday at AVM Studios, 3rd Floor in Chennai. This will give his family, friends, industry members, and well-wishers a chance to pay their last respects. His son, MS Guhan, is also a producer, and his granddaughters, Aparna Guhan and Aruna Guhan, are associated with the family business.
Career highlights
Saravanan's illustrious career and contributions to cinema
Saravanan took over the family's legacy in the late 1950s with his brother M Balasubramanian. Under their leadership, AVM Productions became synonymous with quality filmmaking and produced several iconic projects. His career spanned generations, backing acclaimed movies such as Naanum Oru Penn (1963), Samsaram Adhu Minsaram (1986), Minsara Kanavu (1997), Sivaji: The Boss (2007), Vettaikaran (2009), and Ayan (2009). Interestingly, beyond his film career, Saravanan also served as the Sheriff of Madras in 1986.