Cheran (director)

Cheran is an Indian film director from Madurai, Tamil Nadu. He is a three time National Film Award winner for Vetri Kodi Kattu , Autograph and Thavamai Thavamirundhu . He has also won four Tamil Nadu State Film Awards and five South Filmfare Awards in the Best Director category.

Cheran was born in Pazhaiyurpatty near Madurai. His father Pandian was a Projector Operator in Vellalur touring theatre. His mother Kamala was a primary school teacher. He has two sisters. His childhood dreams were all about the celluloid world. During his school days he acted in dramas.

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