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Public records list A. V. Meiyappan as a film director and film producer. Born on July 28, 1907, A. V. Meiyappan was from Karaikudi, Sivaganga district, India. Death is recorded on August 12, 1979, at the age of 72.
My Take
Discovering A. V. Meiyappan reframed how I think about Indian cinema. Born in Karaikudi, he founded AVM Productions and is regarded as one of the pioneers of Tamil film, ranked among the three great moguls of South Indian cinema alongside S. S. Vasan and L. V. Prasad. He wasn't merely a director; he built an entire studio and helped grow an industry from the ground up, which makes him a cultural architect more than a filmmaker. The vitality of today's Indian cinema rests on foundations laid by figures like him, and I have deep respect for those who quietly shape an era.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- A. V. Meiyappan
- Name (Japanese)
- A・V・メイヤッパン
- Reading
- A・V・めいやっぱん
- Born
- July 28, 1907 – August 12, 1979
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Goat
- Origin
- Karaikudi, Sivaganga district, India
- Occupation
- film director / film producer / director
2. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A.%20V.%20Meiyappan
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q311610
3. About this entry
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- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was A. V. Meiyappan born?
Born July 28, 1907.
When did A. V. Meiyappan die?
Died August 12, 1979, aged 72.
Where was A. V. Meiyappan from?
A. V. Meiyappan was from Karaikudi, Sivaganga district, India.
What did A. V. Meiyappan do?
A. V. Meiyappan worked as film director, film producer, director.
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