Kasthuri Raja

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Kasthuri Raja Naidu
Born
R. Krishnamoorthy [1]

(1951-08-08) 8 August 1951 (age 74)
Occupations
  • Film director
  • producer
  • music director
  • lyricist
  • actor
Years active1991–2006, 2018–present
Political party BJP (2014)
SpouseVijayalakshmi
Children
FatherRamasamy Naidu [2]

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. [3]

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Personal life

Kasthuri Raja was born as Krishnamoorthy in Theni on 08 August 1951. His parents were Ramasamy Naidu [2] and Rengamma. He is married to Vijayalakshmi. The couple have Four children: two sons Dhanush and Selvaraghavan, who are both actors.

Filmography

As director, producer and writer
YearFilmDirectorProducerNotes
1991 En Rasavin Manasile YesNo
Aatha Un Koyilile YesNo
Thoothu Po Chellakkiliye YesNo
1992 Solaiyamma YesNo
Mouna Mozhi YesNo
1994 Thaai Manasu YesNo
1996 Nattupura Pattu YesYes
1997 Vasuke YesNo
Ettupatti Rasa YesNo
1998 Veera Thalattu YesYes
En Aasai Rasave YesNo
Veeram Vilanja Mannu YesNo
1999 Kummi Paattu YesYes
2000 Karisakattu Poove YesYes
2002 Thulluvadho Ilamai YesNo
2004 Dreams YesNo
2006 Idhu Kadhal Varum Paruvam YesYesAlso music director
2012 3 NoPresenter [4]
2025 Nilavuku En Mel Ennadi Kobam NoYes
As an actor
As lyricist

References

  1. 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.
  2. 1 2 Exclusive - "இப்பவும் நான் 'சைக்கோ'தான்!" - கஸ்தூரி ராஜா. Hindu Tamil Thisai via YouTube. My father's name is Ramasamy Naidu
  3. Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine : "WunderStars Talk Show | Episode 1". YouTube .
  4. "Dhanush's '3' to hit the screens on March 30". 28 February 2012. CNN-IBN. Archived from the original on 29 February 2012. Retrieved 6 April 2012.