Tiruppur Mani (76), a noted producer who made many films in Tamil cinema including Silk Smitha’s debut venture Vandichakkaram, passed away at his residence at Nair Road in T Nagar today.
He is survived by his wife and two sons.
Tiruppur Mani had produced several films in the 1980s that include Chinna Thambi Periya Thambi, Vidinja Kalyanam, Rosapoo Ravikaikari among others.
Actor Sathyaraj’s career was shaped by him.