| Kasthuri Raja | |
|---|---|
| Born | R. Krishnamoorthy (1950-08-08) 8 August 1950 (age 74) Theni, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Occupation(s) | Film director, Film Producer, Music director, Lyrcist, Actor |
| Years active | 1991–2006, 2018–present |
| Political party | BJP (2014) |
| Spouse | Vijayalakshmi |
| Children |
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Kasthuri Raja is an Indian filmmaker, lyricist and actor. He is the father of filmmaker Selvaraghavan and actor Dhanush. Most of the films he directed were either village based or infatuation of youngsters. He also worked with Director Visu on more than 16 films. Prior to entering the film industry, he ran away from home to Chennai and worked in a mill.
Filmography
- As director
| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | En Rasavin Manasile | |
| Aatha Un Koyilile | ||
| Thoothu Po Chellakkiliye | ||
| 1992 | Solaiyamma | |
| Mouna Mozhi | ||
| 1994 | Thaai Manasu | |
| 1996 | Nattupura Pattu | |
| 1997 | Vasuki | |
| Ettupatti Rasa | ||
| 1998 | Veera Thalattu | |
| En Aasai Rasave | ||
| Veeram Vilanja Mannu | ||
| 1999 | Kummi Paattu | |
| 2000 | Karisakattu Poove | |
| 2002 | Thulluvadho Ilamai | |
| 2004 | Dreams | |
| 2006 | Idhu Kadhal Varum Paruvam | Also music director |
- As an actor
- Aval Sumangalithan (1985)
- Mouna Mozhi (1992)
- As lyricist
- Solaiyamma - all songs
- Dreams - all songs
- Thaai Manasu - all songs
- Kummi Paatu - all songs
- Ettupatti Raasa - all songs
As producer
References
- S, Mohamed Imranullah (21 April 2017). "HC quashes maintenance case filed against Dhanush". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 12 November 2020. Retrieved 19 May 2017.
- Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: "WunderStars Talk Show | Episode 1". YouTube.
External links
| Films directed by Kasthuri Raja | |
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