M. Venkatraman

About

Mr. M. Venkatraman

Broadcaster · Writer · Director · Social Entrepreneur

M. Venkatraman — writing and speaking under the pen name Mu.Ve.Ra — is originally from Palayamkottai, with a career spanning media, entertainment, publishing and education. He studied at St. Xavier's and holds a master's degree in Human Resource Management from Bharathidasan University, Trichy.

Drawn to the performing arts since childhood, he took part in school and college plays before turning that instinct into two decades of radio, television, cinema and community work.

Hometown
Palayamkottai, Tirunelveli
Education
St. Xavier's · MA in Human Resource Management, Bharathidasan University
Pen name
Mu.Ve.Ra
Currently
Executive producer of two international films · Social media wing, Tamil Nadu Police Department

Media and entertainment

  1. 2006

    All India Radio

    Began his media career as a host for the Yuva Bharatham programme, alongside work in advertisements and short films.

  2. 2007–2009

    Hello FM, Tirunelveli

    Joined as a part-time RJ at the age of 19, before moving to Chennai and working as an assistant director in the film industry.

  3. 2009–2011

    Makkal TV

    Programme host and director.

  4. 2011–2021

    Hello FM

    A decade across several roles — RJ, producer, brand integration and social media coordinator.

  5. Today

    Cinema and teaching

    Executive producer of two international films, guest lecturer at several colleges, and advisor at the Balu Mahendra Film School, Sri Lanka.

  • 50+ advertisements directed
  • 25 short films
  • 5 stage plays
  • 1 documentary for India Cements

The India Cements documentary brought him a meeting with Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who appreciated the film.

Writing and journalism

  • Published his first book, Neengalum Kadhai Ezhuthalam (2013), a collection of short stories.
  • Short stories in Dinamani Kadhir and articles in Puthiya Thalaimurai.
  • Writes the weekly column Manithargalai Vaasipom in The Nellai Times, later collected as the book Download Manasu.
  • Founded Vetridam Pathippagam, which has published five books by various writers.
  • Contributes a food series to the Dina Karan newspaper supplement.
  • Takes part in debates and panel discussions as a public speaker under the pen name Mu.Ve.Ra.

NPNK — Nallathai Pakirvathu Nam Kadamai

Founder of NPNK, a community initiative that runs across five wings.

Cultural wing

Organises theatre, debates and poetry events.

Job training centre

Free coaching for government examinations.

Social welfare

Support for education, healthcare and small-scale entrepreneurs.

Eco-tourism and heritage

Green walks, heritage walks and epigraphy training.

Agriculture project

A natural farming initiative, with a Farm School for students planned next.

Entrepreneurship and online presence

  • Runs Tamil Echos Radio, a global online radio station with RJs from more than ten countries.
  • Manages three online TV channels, and has provided voice-overs and event management for many projects.
  • Founded Avalum Theaneerum, a heritage food restaurant, and Vizha Foods, a fast-food outlet — with more brands in the works.
  • Plans to expand with an online sweets store and a sports academy.

Awards and recognition

  • Created two awards — தே விருது and நம்பிக்கை தமிழச்சி விருது — presented to over 50 personalities around the world.
  • Nehru Yuva Kendra Best Sangam Head Award.
  • Team Trust Best Social Service Person Award.
  • Best Volunteer Award from the Tirunelveli City Police Department for his work at the Nellaiappar car festival.

Family

His wife, Kasthuri, an MCA graduate, works from home across a range of computer-based roles including voice acting, translation and business writing. Their eight-year-old son, V.K. Viyean, is in the 3rd grade (2026).

Future vision

He continues to pursue media, the arts and education — aiming to excel in journalism and cinema while carrying Tamil culture and knowledge-sharing initiatives to a global audience.