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M. Saravanan, a prominent Tamil cinema producer and owner of AVM Studios, passed away in Chennai on December 4, 2025, at the age of 86 due to age-related illness. He played a crucial role in managing AVM Studios alongside his father and brother since the 1950s, producing several successful Tamil films. He is survived by his son and daughter.

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Tamil Cinema Mourns the Loss of Veteran Producer M. Saravanan

Chennai, December 4, 2025 – The Tamil film industry is in mourning following the death of veteran producer M. Saravanan, owner of the iconic AVM Studios, who passed away this morning in Chennai due to age-related illness. He was 86.

Born in 1939, M. Saravanan, often referred to as AVM Saravanan, played a pivotal role in shaping Tamil cinema. He, alongside his brother, M. Balasubramanian, assisted their father, the legendary A.V. Meiyappan, in managing AVM Studios from the 1950s, contributing significantly to its legacy.

Saravanan produced a string of successful Tamil films, including Naanum Oru Penn, Murattu Kaalai, Sakalakala Vallavan, Uyarndha Ullam, Manithan, Samsaram Adhu Minsaram, Minsara Kanavu, Sivaji: The Boss, and Ayan. While AVM Studios significantly reduced its feature film output in the 2010s, they ventured into web series production in 2022 with Tamil Rockerz for Sony LIV.

News of his passing has sent shockwaves throughout the film industry. Saravanan celebrated his 86th birthday just yesterday. He is survived by his son, MS Guhan, who is also a producer, and his daughter, Usha.

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