P. Kalaimani was an Indian writer, producer and director who worked in the Tamil cinema. He has written story, screenplay and dialogues for more than 100 films.
Film career He was a writer who has been in the industry for three decades and seen success through his work, some of his greatest work are Bharathiraaja's 16 Vayathinile, Mann Vasanai, Gopurangal Saivathillai, Muthal Vasantham, Ingeyum Oru Gangai and many more. He was awarded Kalaimamani by the state government and he has also produced and directed few movies. He worked with the likes of Sathyaraj and Vijayakanth in his career spanning over three decades. His last film as dialogue writer was Kuruvi. He has also written and directed films like Therkathi Kallan and Manitha Jaathi.
He produced lot of films under the banner of Everest Films.
Partial filmography Year Film Credited as Notes Director Writer Producer 1977 16 Vayathinile Dialogues only 1979 Neeya? Mangala Vaathiyam Neela Kadalin orathile 1980 Enga Ooru Rasathi Chinna Chinna Veedu Katti Anna Paravai 1982 Valibamey Vaa Vaa 1982 Kaadhal Oviyam 1982 Gopurangal Saivathillai 1983 Mann Vasanai 1983 Manaivi Solle Manthiram 1984 Ingeyum Oru Gangai 1985 Pillai Nila 1985 Ambigai Neril Vanthaal 1986 Muthal Vasantham 1986 Paaru Paaru Pattanam Paaru 1987 Sirai Paravai 1987 Theertha Karaiyinile 1987 Bhanumati Gari Mogudu Telugu film 1988 Therkathi Kallan 1989 En Purushanthaan Enakku Mattumthaan 1989 Poruthadhu Pothum 1990 Mallu Vetti Minor 1991 Manitha Jaathi 1991Aimbathilum Aasai Varum 1993 Kathirukka Neramillai 1993 Chinna Mapillai 1993 Paarambariyam 1994 Kanmani 1994 Priyanka 1994 Karuppu Nila 1994Pondattiye Deivam 1994 Manasu Rendum Pudhusu 1995 Makkal Aatchi 1996 Purushan Pondatti 1997 Pasamulla Pandiyare 1997 Pudhalvan 1998 Guru Paarvai 2000 Eazhaiyin Sirippil 2000 Unnai Kann Theduthey 2001 Thaalikaatha Kaaliamman 2001 Super Kudumbam 2002 Naina 2002 Shakalaka Baby 2005 Veeranna 2008 Kuruvi
Death He died at midnight on 3 April 2012 due to prolonged illness. He was survived by wife Saraswathi.
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