Visu (1945-2020)

Alias:
M. R. Viswanathan
M.R. Viswanathan
MR. Viswanathan
விசு

Birthplace:
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Born:
July 1, 1945

Died:
March 22, 2020

Meenakshisundaram Ramasamy Viswanathan, best known by his stage name Visu, was an Indian writer, director, stage, film and television actor and talk-show host.

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Dialogue:
1977  Pattina Pravesam
1980  Makkala Sainya
1981  Thillu Mullu
1984  Nanayam Illatha Nanayam
1985  Chidambara Ragasiyam
1989  Sakalakala Sammandi
1994  Vaa Magale Vaa
1996  Meendum Savithri
2001  Sigamani Ramamani

Director:
1977  Pattina Pravesam
1980  Makkala Sainya
1981  Thillu Mullu
1982  Kanmani Poonga
1982  Manal Kayiru
1983  Dowry Kalyanam
1984  Nanayam Illatha Nanayam
1984  Puyal Kadantha Bhoomi
1984  Rajathanthiram
1984  Vaai Sollil Veeranadi
1985  Aval Sumangalithan
1985  Chidambara Ragasiyam
1985  Kettimelam
1985  Puthiya Sagaptham
1986  Samsaram Adhu Minsaram
1987  Kavalan Avan Kovalan
1987  Thirumathi Oru Vegumathi
1988  Aadade Adharam
1988  Illu Illalu Pillalu
1988  Penmani Aval Kanmani
1989  Sakalakala Sammandi
1990  Varavu Nalla Uravu
1990  Vedikkai En Vadikkai
1992  Neenga Nalla Irukkanum
1992  Urimai Oonjaladugiradhu
1994  Pattukottai Periyappa
1994  Vaa Magale Vaa
1996  Meendum Savithri
2001  Sigamani Ramamani

Original Story:
1977  Pattina Pravesam
1980  Makkala Sainya
1981  Thillu Mullu
1982  Kanmani Poonga
1982  Manal Kayiru
1983  Dowry Kalyanam
1984  Nanayam Illatha Nanayam
1984  Puyal Kadantha Bhoomi
1984  Rajathanthiram
1984  Vaai Sollil Veeranadi
1985  Aval Sumangalithan
1985  Chidambara Ragasiyam
1985  Kettimelam
1985  Puthiya Sagaptham
1986  Samsaram Adhu Minsaram
1987  Kavalan Avan Kovalan
1987  Thirumathi Oru Vegumathi
1988  Aadade Adharam
1988  Illu Illalu Pillalu
1988  Penmani Aval Kanmani
1989  Sakalakala Sammandi
1990  Varavu Nalla Uravu
1990  Vedikkai En Vadikkai
1992  Neenga Nalla Irukkanum
1992  Thiruthalvaadi
1992  Urimai Oonjaladugiradhu
1994  Pattukottai Periyappa
1994  Vaa Magale Vaa
1996  Meendum Savithri
2001  Sigamani Ramamani

Screenplay:
1977  Pattina Pravesam
1980  Avan Aval Adhu
1980  Makkala Sainya
1981  Keezh Vaanam Sivakkum
1981  Kudumbam Oru Kadambam
1981  Thillu Mullu
1982  Kanmani Poonga
1982  Manal Kayiru
1982  Puthu Kavithai
1983  Dowry Kalyanam
1984  Nallavanukku Nallavan
1984  Nanayam Illatha Nanayam
1984  Puyal Kadantha Bhoomi
1984  Rajathanthiram
1984  Vaai Sollil Veeranadi
1985  Aval Sumangalithan
1985  Chidambara Ragasiyam
1985  Kettimelam
1985  Puthiya Sagaptham
1986  Mr. Bharath
1986  Samsaram Adhu Minsaram
1987  Kavalan Avan Kovalan
1987  Thirumathi Oru Vegumathi
1988  Aadade Adharam
1988  Illu Illalu Pillalu
1988  Penmani Aval Kanmani
1989  Sakalakala Sammandi
1990  Varavu Nalla Uravu
1990  Vedikkai En Vadikkai
1992  Neenga Nalla Irukkanum
1992  Thiruthalvaadi
1992  Urimai Oonjaladugiradhu
1994  Pattukottai Periyappa
1994  Vaa Magale Vaa
1996  Meendum Savithri
2001  Sigamani Ramamani

Story:
1977  Pattina Pravesam
1978  Sadhurangam
1980  Avan Aval Adhu
1980  Makkala Sainya
1981  Keezh Vaanam Sivakkum
1981  Kudumbam Oru Kadambam
1981  Netrikan
1981  Thillu Mullu
1982  Kanmani Poonga
1982  Manal Kayiru
1982  Puthu Kavithai
1983  Dowry Kalyanam
1984  Nallavanukku Nallavan
1984  Nanayam Illatha Nanayam
1984  Oorukku Upadesam
1984  Puyal Kadantha Bhoomi
1984  Rajathanthiram
1984  Vaai Sollil Veeranadi
1985  Aaj Ka Daur
1985  Aval Sumangalithan
1985  Chidambara Ragasiyam
1985  Kettimelam
1985  Puthiya Sagaptham
1986  Mr. Bharath
1986  Samsaram Adhu Minsaram
1987  Kavalan Avan Kovalan
1987  Samsaram Oka Chadarangam
1987  Thirumathi Oru Vegumathi
1988  Aadade Adharam
1988  Illu Illalu Pillalu
1988  Penmani Aval Kanmani
1989  Sakalakala Sammandi
1990  Varavu Nalla Uravu
1990  Vedikkai En Vadikkai
1992  Neenga Nalla Irukkanum
1992  Thiruthalvaadi
1992  Urimai Oonjaladugiradhu
1994  Pattukottai Periyappa
1994  Vaa Magale Vaa
1996  Meendum Savithri
2001  Sigamani Ramamani

Theatre Play:
1977  Pattina Pravesam
1978  Sadhurangam
1980  Avan Aval Adhu
1980  Makkala Sainya
1981  Keezh Vaanam Sivakkum
1981  Kudumbam Oru Kadambam
1981  Netrikan
1981  Thillu Mullu
1982  Kanmani Poonga
1982  Manal Kayiru
1982  Puthu Kavithai
1983  Dowry Kalyanam
1984  Nallavanukku Nallavan
1984  Nanayam Illatha Nanayam
1984  Oorukku Upadesam
1984  Puyal Kadantha Bhoomi
1984  Rajathanthiram
1984  Vaai Sollil Veeranadi
1985  Aaj Ka Daur
1985  Aval Sumangalithan
1985  Chidambara Ragasiyam
1985  Kettimelam
1985  Puthiya Sagaptham
1986  Mr. Bharath
1986  Samsaram Adhu Minsaram
1987  Kavalan Avan Kovalan
1987  Samsaram Oka Chadarangam
1987  Thirumathi Oru Vegumathi
1988  Aadade Adharam
1988  Illu Illalu Pillalu
1988  Penmani Aval Kanmani
1989  Sakalakala Sammandi
1990  Varavu Nalla Uravu
1990  Vedikkai En Vadikkai
1992  Neenga Nalla Irukkanum
1992  Thiruthalvaadi
1992  Urimai Oonjaladugiradhu
1994  Pattukottai Periyappa
1994  Vaa Magale Vaa
1996  Meendum Savithri
2001  Sigamani Ramamani

Writer:
1977  Pattina Pravesam
1978  Sadhurangam
1980  Avan Aval Adhu
1980  Makkala Sainya
1981  Keezh Vaanam Sivakkum
1981  Kudumbam Oru Kadambam
1981  Netrikan
1981  Thillu Mullu
1982  Kanmani Poonga
1982  Manal Kayiru
1982  Puthu Kavithai
1982  Simla Special
1983  Dowry Kalyanam
1984  Nallavanukku Nallavan
1984  Nanayam Illatha Nanayam
1984  Oorukku Upadesam
1984  Puyal Kadantha Bhoomi
1984  Rajathanthiram
1984  Vaai Sollil Veeranadi
1985  Aaj Ka Daur
1985  Aval Sumangalithan
1985  Chidambara Ragasiyam
1985  Kettimelam
1985  Puthiya Sagaptham
1986  Mr. Bharath
1986  Samsaram Adhu Minsaram
1987  Kavalan Avan Kovalan
1987  Samsaram Oka Chadarangam
1987  Thirumathi Oru Vegumathi
1988  Aadade Adharam
1988  Illu Illalu Pillalu
1988  Penmani Aval Kanmani
1989  Sakalakala Sammandi
1990  Varavu Nalla Uravu
1990  Vedikkai En Vadikkai
1992  Neenga Nalla Irukkanum
1992  Thiruthalvaadi
1992  Urimai Oonjaladugiradhu
1994  Pattukottai Periyappa
1994  Vaa Magale Vaa
1996  Meendum Savithri
2001  Sigamani Ramamani

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