G. Venkateswaran
G. Venkateswaran | |
|---|---|
| Born | Gopalaratnam Venkateswaran Madurai, Tamilnadu |
| Died | 3 May 2003 (aged 55) Chennai, Tamilnadu |
| Alma mater | University of Madras |
| Occupation | Film producer, chartered accountant |
| Spouse(s) | Sujatha |
| Children | 1 |
| Parent(s) |
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| Relatives | Mani Ratnam (brother) G. Srinivasan (brother) |
G. 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. As an actor, he played a cameo in Pagaivan and played himself in Prabhu starrer Raja Kaiya Vacha.
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 | |
| 1990 | Anjali | |
| 1991 | Thalapathi | |
| 1992 | Neenga Nalla Irukkanum | |
| 1994 | May Maadham | |
| 1995 | Indira | |
| 2002 | Thamizhan | |
| 2002 | Yai! Nee Romba Azhaga Irukey! | |
| 2003 | Chokka Thangam |
- Films produced after GV's death
- Ullam Ketkume (2005)
- Kaivantha Kalai (2006)
- Urchagam (2007)
- TN 07 AL 4777 (2009)
Death[]
On 3 May 2003, G.V., aged 55, committed suicide at his residence.[5] He is survived by his wife Sujatha and two children.[1]
References[]
- ^ a b Sathiya Moorthy, N (3 May 2003). "Film producer GV commits suicide". Rediff.com. Retrieved 11 November 2020.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Mani Ratnam's brother dies in trekking fall". The Indian Express. 28 May 2007. Retrieved 11 November 2020.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Zubin, Kharleez (19 November 1991). "G.V. has the right mix for art and profit". New Straits Times. p. 28.
- ^ Shetty, Kavitha (31 May 1990). "Glamour and quick money draw professionals from other fields to Tamil cinema". India Today. Retrieved 11 November 2020.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Shivakumar, S. (10 May 2003). "The seamier side of film financing". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 11 November 2020.
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