A work in constant progress (and occasional regress).
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.
Dialogue:
2016 Oopiri
2019 Mehandi Circus
2020 Varmaa
Director:
2014 Cuckoo
2016 Joker
2016 Oopiri
2019 Mehandi Circus
2020 Gypsy
2020 Varmaa
2023 Japan
Lyricist:
2014 Cuckoo
2016 Joker
2016 Oopiri
2019 Mehandi Circus
2020 Gypsy
2020 Varmaa
2021 Jai Bhim
2022 Vaaitha
2022 Viruman
2023 Japan
???? Thiru. Manikkam
Screenplay:
2014 Cuckoo
2016 Joker
2016 Oopiri
2019 Mehandi Circus
2020 Gypsy
2020 Varmaa
2021 Jai Bhim
2022 Vaaitha
2022 Viruman
2023 Japan
???? Thiru. Manikkam
Story:
2014 Cuckoo
2016 Joker
2016 Oopiri
2019 Mehandi Circus
2020 Gypsy
2020 Varmaa
2021 Jai Bhim
2022 Vaaitha
2022 Viruman
2023 Japan
???? Thiru. Manikkam
Writer:
2014 Cuckoo
2016 Joker
2016 Oopiri
2019 Mehandi Circus
2020 Gypsy
2020 Varmaa
2021 Jai Bhim
2022 Vaaitha
2022 Viruman
2023 Japan
???? Thiru. Manikkam
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