Kasthuri Raja
Indian director
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Kasthuri Raja is an Indian filmmaker, lyricist and actor. He is the father of filmmakers/actors Selvaraghavan and Dhanush. Most of the films he directed were village based.[2] Prior to entering the film industry, he ran away from home to Chennai and worked in a mill.[3] In 2015, he joined the BJP.[4]
Born
8 August 1951
R. Krishnamoorthy Naidu[1]
8 August 1951
Occupations
- Film director
- producer
- music director
- lyricist
- actor
Yearsactive1991–2006, 2018–present
Political party
BJP (2014)Kasthuri Raja | |
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| Born | R. Krishnamoorthy Naidu[1] 8 August 1951 |
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| Years active | 1991–2006, 2018–present |
Political party | BJP (2014) |
| Spouse | Vijayalakshmi |
| Children | 4, including Selvaraghavan and Dhanush |
Personal life
Filmography
- As director, producer and writer
| Year | Film | Director | Producer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | En Rasavin Manasile | Yes | No | |
| Aatha Un Koyilile | Yes | No | ||
| Thoothu Po Chellakkiliye | Yes | No | ||
| 1992 | Solaiyamma | Yes | No | |
| Mouna Mozhi | Yes | No | ||
| 1994 | Thaai Manasu | Yes | No | |
| 1996 | Nattupura Pattu | Yes | Yes | |
| 1997 | Vasuke | Yes | No | |
| Ettupatti Rasa | Yes | No | ||
| 1998 | Veera Thalattu | Yes | Yes | |
| En Aasai Rasave | Yes | No | ||
| Veeram Vilanja Mannu | Yes | No | ||
| 1999 | Kummi Paattu | Yes | Yes | |
| 2000 | Karisakattu Poove | Yes | Yes | |
| 2002 | Thulluvadho Ilamai | Yes | No | |
| 2004 | Dreams | Yes | No | |
| 2006 | Idhu Kadhal Varum Paruvam | Yes | Yes | Also music director |
| 2012 | 3 | No | Presenter | [6] |
| 2025 | Nilavuku En Mel Ennadi Kobam | No | Yes |
- As an actor
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Aval Sumangalithan | Compounder | |
| 1992 | Mouna Mozhi | ||
| 2025 | Padai Thalaivan | Velu's father | |
| 2026 | Habeebi | Mohammad Yousuf | [7] |
| DC | Sendhooran | ||
- As lyricist
- Solaiyamma - all songs
- Thaai Manasu - all songs
- Kummi Paatu - all songs
- Ettupatti Raasa - all songs
- Dreams - all songs
- Idhu Kadhal Varum Paruvam - all songs
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