Saravanan, a prominent figure in Tamil cinema, boasts a diverse career spanning acting, directing, and poetry. This comprehensive biography delves into his life, career, and achievements.

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Born October 10, 1966, in Salem, Tamil Nadu, Saravanan hails from a Tamil family. He’s 57 years old as of 2023 (as of 2018 he was 52). He pursued a Bachelor of Arts degree in Tamil Literature from Government Arts College, Salem, followed by acting training at Adyar Film Institute. His journey into the film industry showcases a remarkable resilience and versatility.

Family

Saravanan was the second among five siblings. His father served as a Police Inspector, and his mother worked as a nurse. He married Surya Shanthi in 1996, and they have one son.

Career

Saravanan’s acting career began in the early 1990s, focusing on rural-themed Tamil films. He held a leading role in approximately 26 films between 1991 and 1998. His debut film was “Vaidhehi Vanthachu” (1991). Despite initial success, his career plateaued by the late 1990s.

He transitioned into producing with the 1998 film “Santosham,” but facing financial setbacks, he organized overseas music shows to recover losses. His directorial debut came with “Thaayumaanavan.” A supporting role in “Nandha” (2001) marked a return to acting, but his breakthrough came with “Paruthiveeran” (2007).

The success of “Paruthiveeran” led to numerous acting offers and a special appearance in “Veeramum Eeramum” (2007). In 2019, he entered the television world with Bigg Boss Tamil Season 3.

Awards

Saravanan received the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Tamil for his portrayal of Chevvaazhai in “Paruthiveeran”.

Facts

His performance in “Paruthiveeran” garnered widespread critical acclaim both nationally and internationally. He notably played a negative role for the first time in “Nandha,” a role he personally disliked. A cherished memory for him involved receiving praise from Rajnikanth for his work in “Paruthiveeran”. The success of “Paruthiveeran” resulted in approximately 30 film offers. In November 2018, he was hospitalized with H1N1.