G. Venkateswaran

• Name — G. Venkateswaran • Birth Name — Gopalaratnam Venkateswaran • Birthplace — Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India • Died — 3 May 2003 • Place of death — Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India • Education — University of Madras • Occupation — Film producer, chartered accountant • Spouse — Sujatha • Children — 2 • Relatives — Mani Ratnam (brother)

G. Venkateswaran was the eldest son of S. Gopala Ratnam, who produced films for Venus Pictures. His younger brothers were Mani Ratnam and G. Srinivasan. Venkateswaran studied commerce at University of Madras, and became a chartered accountant. He remained one for nearly a decade before venturing into film distribution, and production.

• Year — Film — Ref. References • 1986 — Mouna Ragam • 1988 — Agni Natchathiram • 1989 — Guru • 1990 — Vedikkai En Vadikkai • Anjali • 1991 — Thalapathi • 1992 — Neenga Nalla Irukkanum • 1994 — May Maadham • 1995 — Indira • 2002 — Thamizhan • Yai! Nee Romba Azhaga Irukey! • 2003 — Chokka Thangam • Films produced after GV's death • 2005 — Ullam Ketkume • 2006 — Kaivantha Kalai • 2007 — Urchagam • 2009 — TN 07 AL 4777 • Actor • Year — Film — Role • 1990 — Raja Kaiya Vacha — Himself • 1991 — Eeramana Rojave — Principal • 1997 — Pagaivan — Padmanabhan

Venkateswaran was married to Sujatha, and they had two children. On 3 May 2003, Venkateswaran, aged 55, committed suicide by hanging at his residence.