“RMV: The Kingmaker” is not just a biographical documentary; it unveils the Legacy of a Kingmaker – RMV Ayya. It is a profound journey into the life of a visionary who shaped Eras in both Cinema and Politics. The film stands as a tribute to ‘Arulalar’ RM Veerappan Ayya, a man who redefined leadership, loyalty, and the cultural narrative of Tamil Nadu. The film traces his remarkable journey from his early association with Thanthai Periyar and Arignar Anna, to becoming the trusted pillar of Puratchi Thalaivar M. G. Ramachandran (MGR) shaping both Tamil cinema and the political identity of Tamil Nadu.
“RMV: The Kingmaker” chronicles the extraordinary life, leadership, and legacy of RMV Ayya is set for release soon. The narrative themes that include Political Legacy of RMV Ayya – his mentorship and impact on Tamil Nadu Politics, His influence on Tamil Literature and Rationalist thoughts under the Literary Contribution. As a Star-maker he shaped careers of actors Rajinikanth and Kamal Hasaan. He also founded ‘Sathya Movies’ that revolutionized cinema.
The Film features Interviews and Insights from Thiru M.K.Stalin, Hon. Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Thiru. Rajinikanth, Thiru. Sarathkumar, Thiru. Illaiyaraja, Thiru. Sathyaraj, Thiru. Vairamuthu, ‘Aerospace Scientist’ Thiru. Nambi Narayanan (ISRO) and other distinguished voices from the field of politics, literature, films, science, culture and spirituality. Through rare archival footage, insightful interviews, and meticulously collected historical documentation, the documentary highlights RMV Ayya’s discipline, vision, administrative strength, and unparalleled service to Tamil society.
For Film Scholars this documentary film will help explore Tamil Cinema’s evolution through decades of change, for Political Thinker it is to trace the complex history of the Dravidian Movement and for the Cultural Enthusiasts, Seeking stories of resilience, vision and cultural leadership.
About the Production House: “RMV: The Kingmaker’’ is produced jointly by Sathya Movies and The Golden King Studios. This collaboration honours the cinematic legacy of Arulalar Thiru RM Veerappan Ayya and aims to preserve Tamil history and culture for future generations.
About the Producers: The documentary is lovingly produced by Thangaraaj Veerappan, beloved son of Arulalar RM Veerappan Ayya and the General Manager of Sathya Movies. Continuing his father’s ideals, values, and commitment to society, he has envisioned this film as a heartfelt tribute to his father’s extraordinary life and contributions.
About the Director: The documentary is directed by Binu Subramaniyam, known for his ability to portray truth and history with clarity, depth, and emotional authenticity. His research-driven approach, narrative style, and sensitive visual storytelling form the creative backbone of this film. As part of the filmmaking process, the team travelled to Arulalar RM Veerappan Ayya’s birthplace, engaging with local residents to gather firsthand accounts, memories, and lesser-known historical details. Extensive research and personal interactions were conducted with experts and notable personalities across diverse fields—cinema, politics, literature, spirituality, ISRO scientists, historians, and cultural leaders—adding depth and credibility to the narrative.
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Mr. Thangaraaj Veerappan is the Producer and General Manager of Sathya Movies, Chennai. His email contact is sathyamovieschennai@gmail.com | www.sathyamovies.com
FILM PRODUCTION HOUSE, CHENNAI
About Us:
60 Years of Cinematic Legacy – A Commitment to Creative Excellence and Industry Growth:
For ages Entertainment has been a part of the basic needs of a human along with Food, Cloth and Shelter. We are one of those providers of good entertainment. Having said that, we are happy to announce the celebrations of 60th year of Cinematic Legacy of our Film Production House ‘Sathya Movies’ founded by the visionary producer Arulalar R.M. Veerappan Ayya in 1963. Sathya Movies the film house stood as a Pillar of the Indian Cinema making Films for 6 decades creating timeless classics that resonate across generations, blending Entertainment with Ethos, Mass Appeal with Social Relevance. The Production House has shaped South India’s Cultural Narrative with 25+ Films, 10+ Iconic Actors, 15+ Visionary Filmmakers, 100+ supporting Actors and Technicians in all departments of filmmaking and film production giving employment to thousands of film industry employees benefiting their families and children.
The Cultural Impact & Cinematic Excellence:
Each film left an indelible mark on the cultural and social fabric of its time. At Sathya Movies we produce path-breaking films that balance artistic merit with commercial success. We could achieve the continuous delivery of films due to our dedication to narratives that entertain while conveying meaningful messages. With future productions we continue our legacy with innovative new projects under the footsteps of RMV Ayya. The Legacy, Leadership and Vision continues with progressive ideologies that we follow. We champion forward-thinking narratives through compelling scripts.
Relevant Then, Relevant Now and in Future – Global Outlook, Local Soul
Sathya Movies has commendable presence in today’s Gen Z world of social media that entertains families as well as individuals on social platforms with almost 100 songs, 25+ films; over 500 hours of streaming contents. Our YouTube channel has more than 350 million views and our subscriber base is 600 thousand in a very short time and increasing exponentially. In today’s tech advancements, our films, promos and songs from Sathya Movies is been played a million times in prominent digital platforms – both in Vertical as well as in Horizontal formats. We keep working on Digitization and Film Restoration, Sound Remastering in order to preserve Classics for Future Generations to Enjoy with English, Hindi, French and Japanese Language Subtitles. Many films were showcased in the International Film Festivals taking Tamil and Indian Cinema Heritage worldwide.
A Journey through Sathya Movies’ Iconic Productions:
Exploring the rich cinematic heritage of Sathya Movies, spanning decades of Tamil Films plus, a Hindi and a Malayalam Film Featuring Legendary Actors, Filmmakers, Writers, Music Composers, Artists and Technicians. The many Eras of Superstars and Iconic Actors – MGR, Jayalalitha, Rajinikanth, Kamal Hasaan and many more. The Era of visionary filmmakers and writers that includes A. Jeganathan, V. Thamilazhagan, P.Neelakantan, S.P.Muthuraman, Suresh Krissna, Manivannan, plus, Director K.Balachandar was introduced by Sathya Movies as a debut writer. The Era of many music composers – M.S.Vishwanathan composed for 10 Sathya Movies Films including Deivathai, Kavalkaran, and Raanuva Veeran, likewise, Illayaraja Created music for 7 films, that includes Thangamagan, Panakkaran, and Enga Thambi, Music Director Deva Composed for Baashha, Pudhu Manithan, and Illavarasan . Many prominent music composers such as Shankar Ganesh, Hamsalekha, S.A. Raj Kumar, Vidyasagar plus, acclaimed Bollywood composer R.D. Burman also featured in Sathya Movies produced films. We as the Talent Incubator introduced iconic talents for the past 6 decades, they who defined generations of Tamil Cinema and we will continue to do so in future as well.
Future-Ready plan of Sathya Movies:
Every film stands a testimony and an inspiration for its production standards that continue to inspire the Tamil and the Indian Film Industry. Thangaraj Veerappan, son of R.M.Veerappan Ayya and the General Manager of Sathya Movies leads the production house with a vision that bridges legacy and innovation. He oversees the studio’s 4K digital remastering initiative that recently delivered Superstar Rajinikanth’s Iconic Film ‘Baashaa’ in Dolby Atmos – Pioneering step in the Indian Film Industry. He manages the state-of-the-art infinity wall green-screen studio while planning the future productions. He ensures Sathya Movies continues to evolve while honouring RMV Ayya’s enduring values and vision.
