R. M. Veerappan is anIndianfilm producer and politician from Tamil Nadu. He started his own production company in 1964 and the first movie released under his banner was Deiva Thai. Some of the other movies released under his banners are Naan Aanaiyittal, Kaavalkaran, Kannan En Kadhalan, Idhaya Kani and many more including the blockbuster movie Baasha. He entered into politics with popular leader M.G.R and he also runs an education trust.