Kasthuri Raja

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Kasthuri Raja
Born
R. Krishnamoorthy [1]

(1951-08-08) 8 August 1951 (age 73)
Theni, Tamil Nadu, India
Occupation(s)Film director, Film 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 (Kavarai) Chettiyar [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
YearFilmNotes
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
As lyricist

As producer

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 .


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