Veteran producer M. Saravanan, the longtime head of AVM Productions, handed away in Chennai on December 4, 2025. He was 86. His household stated he died of age-related well being points at his residence, and his physique has been positioned at the AVM Studios campus in Vadapalani for folks to pay their respects.
Saravanan was the son of A. V. Meiyappan, founder of AVM. He grew up across the studio, stepped into the work when he was younger and took cost after his father’s dying in 1979. Over the a long time he saved AVM transferring and helped it keep one of India’s most trusted manufacturing homes.
He oversaw work throughout languages and performed a key position in shaping AVM’s Tamil output. He was concerned in movies like Yajaman (1993), Sakthivel (1994), Minsara Kanavu (1997), Thirupathi (2006), Sivaji: The Boss (2007) and Ayan (2009). These movies helped cement AVM’s place in mainstream Tamil cinema.
His work additionally reached Telugu audiences via Bhakta Prahlada (1967), Mooga Nomu (1969) and Aa Okkati Adakku (1992), which helped the studio discover its footing past Tamil Nadu.
Saravanan was identified for backing new expertise and conserving the studio regular via altering occasions. Lately he stepped away from day by day work, however AVM continued to face as a significant landmark and capturing hub in Chennai.
His passing closes a significant chapter. For greater than fifty years he helped carry ahead the identification of India’s oldest surviving movie studio and left behind work that also shapes South Indian cinema.
Trade members and followers are anticipated to collect at AVM Studios via the day. Funeral particulars are awaited. We at 123telugu categorical our deepest regrets at the passing of M. Saravanan and prolong heartfelt condolences to his household.
