Veteran director Muktha Srinivasan became part of the Tamil film industry when he directed his first film Mudhalali in the year 1958, which later fetched the coveted National award. Throughout his career, the director has lent his genius to over 50 films working with stalwarts in the industry like Gemini Ganesan, J Jayalalithaa, Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, Naagesh, among others. His notable works include Antharangam (1975), Kizhvanam Sivakkam (1981), Sivappu Sooriyan (1983 ), Iru Methaigal (1984), and Brahmachari (1992), among others. The acclaimed director passed away at the age of 88, owing to various ailments.