Raju Murugan

History

Raju Murugan is a writer, journalist turned filmmaker. His works include Vatiyum Muthalum, Ondru and Jipsy, all of which were published in Ananda Vikatan. He made his directorial debut with Cuckoo (2014). His second film, Joker, was awarded the Best Feature Film in Tamil award at the 64th National Film Awards.

Movies

Viruman
Lyricist
An intrepid and good-hearted son fights to make his arrogant father pay the price for his sins, which includes his mother's death, and save his brothers from the man's grip.
Vaaitha
Lyricist
A poor Laundry worker gets injured in a road accident and finds himself struggling for justice. He and his family suffers, due to conflicts among two different caste groups.
Jai Bhim
Lyricist
A pregnant woman from a primitive tribal community, searches desperately for her husband, who is missing from police custody. So as to find her husband and seek justice for them, as their voice, a High Court advocate rises in support. Will their battle for justice succeed?
Varmaa
Dialogue
Varmaa, the wayward son of a businessman, tries to turn over a new leaf after he falls for Megha. However, caste issues derail their love life and appear to darken Varmaa's future.
Gypsy
Screenplay
A young man travels across India and on his way he learns about the issues connected to nation-wide politics which urges him to do something about it.
Gypsy
Director
A young man travels across India and on his way he learns about the issues connected to nation-wide politics which urges him to do something about it.
Mehandi Circus
Dialogue
A music shop owner falls in love with a girl from a circus troupe that visits his village, but caste and class stand in the way.
Mehandi Circus
Story
A music shop owner falls in love with a girl from a circus troupe that visits his village, but caste and class stand in the way.
Joker
Story
Mannar Mannan, an ordinary villager, decides to call himself the president of the country and starts fighting against the injustices he comes across in his society. What's his agenda?
Joker
Screenplay
Mannar Mannan, an ordinary villager, decides to call himself the president of the country and starts fighting against the injustices he comes across in his society. What's his agenda?
Joker
Director
Mannar Mannan, an ordinary villager, decides to call himself the president of the country and starts fighting against the injustices he comes across in his society. What's his agenda?
Oopiri
Dialogue
A convict out on parole finds employment as the caretaker of a multi-millionaire, who is paralysed from neck down.
Cuckoo
Writer
Visually-challenged Tamizh and Suthanthirakodi fall in love with each other, but her self-centred brother wants to marry her off to his friend, which leads to the lovers' separation. Can their love help them find each other?
Cuckoo
Raja Murugan
Visually-challenged Tamizh and Suthanthirakodi fall in love with each other, but her self-centred brother wants to marry her off to his friend, which leads to the lovers' separation. Can their love help them find each other?
Cuckoo
Director
Visually-challenged Tamizh and Suthanthirakodi fall in love with each other, but her self-centred brother wants to marry her off to his friend, which leads to the lovers' separation. Can their love help them find each other?
Japan
Writer
Japan
Director