Thirumurugan (director)

Thirumurugan is an Indian Tamil film and television director. He holds a Guinness World Record for the longest continuous camera shot.

Career
After graduating from Chennai film institute, Thirumurugan, began his career on television in Doordarshan with the teleserial Gokulam Colony and also directed Chinnathirai Kathaigal for JJ TV. He then directed and acted in Metti Oli. His entry into the Kollywood film industry was with Em Magan (2006), which was also much talked about. After the success of Em Magan, he partnered with actor Bharath, in a film titled Muniyandi Vilangial Moonramandu (2008).

He also directed the drama, Nadhaswaram where he also played the role of the lead actor. During a live episode, he directed a continuous camera shot lasting 23 minutes and 25 seconds, which is listed as a Guinness World Record.