Started by A.V.Meiyappan in 1945, AVM studios has over the years gained international repute as a production house known for its professionalism. He remains one of the pioneers of the Tamil film production business. It is now run by his sons AVM. Saravanan, AVM. Kumaran, and grandson M.S. Guhan. They still continue to churn out movies and their last venture Sivaji proved to be one of the costliest movies ever made in India. They have even forayed into Television and music business and their facility at Kodambakkam is a film city in itself. They fit the definition of Film Family to the ‘T.’