Gopalaratnam 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.
G. Venkateswaran | |
|---|---|
| Born | Gopalaratnam Venkateswaran Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Died | 3 May 2003 (aged 55) Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Alma mater | University of Madras |
| Occupation(s) | Film producer, chartered accountant |
| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | Mani Ratnam (brother) |
Early life
editG. 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
edit| 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)
Personal life and death
editVenkateswaran was married to Sujatha, and they had two children.[1] On 3 May 2003, Venkateswaran, aged 55, committed suicide by hanging at his residence.[5]
References
edit- ^ a b Sathiya Moorthy, N (3 May 2003). "Film producer GV commits suicide". Rediff.com. Archived from the original on 14 June 2021. Retrieved 11 November 2020.
- ^ "Mani Ratnam's brother dies in trekking fall". The Indian Express. 28 May 2007. Archived from the original on 24 November 2017. Retrieved 11 November 2020.
- ^ Zubin, Kharleez (19 November 1991). "G.V. has the right mix for art and profit". New Straits Times. p. 28. Archived from the original on 11 November 2020. Retrieved 11 November 2020.
- ^ Shetty, Kavitha (31 May 1990). "Glamour and quick money draw professionals from other fields to Tamil cinema". India Today. Archived from the original on 21 March 2019. Retrieved 11 November 2020.
- ^ Shivakumar, S. (10 May 2003). "The seamier side of film financing". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Archived from the original on 5 July 2023. Retrieved 11 November 2020.
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