K. Natraj

K. Natraj is an Indian actor and director who primarily worked in Tamil-language films and serials.[2][3]

K. Natraj
Born (1949-11-30) 30 November 1949[1]
OccupationDirector
Actor
Screenwriter
Years active1976–1998
2004–Present

Personal life

In film industry circle, he is popular as a close friend of actor Rajinikanth. His daughter, Rajini, married actor Vishnu Vishal in 2011.[4]

Career

Producer Azhagan Thamizhmani and writer Thooyavan saw a film called Touch of Love which had Elvis Presley in a guest appearance at a film festival, both got emotional while watching the film which prompted them to attempt a similar story in Tamil. Thooyavan finished screenplay within a month. He wanted to cast the late MGR as the hero but couldn't do so.[5] Thooyavan narrated the story to K. Natraj who was working as one of the assistant directors in Devar films. K. Natraj agreed to work on the film and Rajini accepted to act in this film. Rajini initially agreed to give callsheet of 6 days then extended for 10 days since he wanted the film to come out well. The film was entirely shot in a school with 300 students. Rajkumar Sethupathi, brother of actress Latha and husband of actress Sripriya did a small role as Ambika's husband. Meena appeared as one of the main characters.[6] On 3 August 1984 The Hindu said, "For one making his debut as director Natraj deserves accolades for the near-to-the-heart treatment of the situations in which the performance of a six-member-group of orphans will make even elder artistes sit up" and concluded, "Babu's camera embellishes the frames".[7] Cinemalead wrote, "Anbulla Rajinikanth made Rajini seal children's heart forever, that was the impact of the movie. The story of a child's emotional bondage with a film actor and her fighting against cancer reached out to audience very well due to Rajini's reach and Meena's acting. The film also gives us some glimpse of Rajini's lifestyle and his real life character".[8]

K. Natraj, Rajinikanth's friend from the film institute who earlier directed Anbulla Rajinikanth was approached by Rajini to take part as an assistant director in Annamalai to which Natraj gladly accepted.[9] Then Rajini approached his friends and announced that he would like to make a film for them. The script of "Valli" was written by Rajini himself. Priyaraman made her debut as heroine while Hariraj and Sanjay were introduced in this film. Rajini was not interested to appear in cameo appearance but with insistence of his friends he accepted to do small role and finished his portions within five days.

Shooting was started in April 1993. This was also debut film of magician Alex as actor. The filming was held at Chalakudi, Pollachi and Red Hills. Hari, director of Saamy and Singam was one of the assistants in this film.[10]

Filmography

As director

YearTitleLanguageCastMusic
1984Anbulla RajinikanthTamilRajinikanth, Meena, AmbikaIlaiyaraaja
1985SelviSuresh, Revathy, JeevithaIlaiyaraaja
1985Irandu ManamSuresh, Jayashree, SulakshanaM. S. Viswanathan
1986Thalaiyatti BommaigalGoundamani, IlavarasiGangai Amaran
1987ChellakuttiSuresh, JayashreeGangai Amaran
1993ValliRajinikanth, Priya Raman, VadiveluIlaiyaraaja

As actor

1977 aadupuli aattam

YearTitleRoleLanguageNotes
1976Moondru MudichuTamil
1978Bairavi
1978Priya
1980Maria, My Darling
1980Ullasa ParavaigalRajagopal
1980Oli Pirandhathu
1981Ranuva Veeran
1982Moondram Pirai
1984Naan Mahaan Alla
1984Nalla Naal
1987CooliekkaranDavid
1988Katha Nayagan
1990Palaivana ParavaigalKannayiram
1990Pudhu Varisu
1991Thangamana Thangachi
1992Idhuthanda SattamDharma
1997Thambi Durai
1998Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen
2006Aadhikkam
2014Lingaa
2017Katha Nayagan

Television

As Director
YearTitleCastChannel
2004–2007KalkiKhushbu Sundar, Abhishek Shankar, Pooja LokeshJaya TV
As Actor
YearTitleRoleChannel
2008–2009KolangalAnthonySun TV
2009–2010MagalPandian
2010–2011MadhaviVazhavanthan
2011-2013.ThangamMuthaiyyah
2011–20137CPrincipalStar Vijay
2012–2014Paartha Gnabagam IllayoKalaignar TV
2013–2014ThaayumanavanVijay TV
2014–2016Andal AzhagarChidambaramVijay TV
2016–2019Pagal Nilavu
2017–2019Rekka Katti Parakkudhu ManasuArun's GrandfatherZee Tamil
2018–presentRojaShanthamurthySun TV
2019Kadaikutty SingamMuthuramalingam (Ayya)Star Vijay
2019–2020Siva Manasula SakthiRamamoorthy
2019Dum Dum DumPazhavesam ThathaKalaignar TV
2020–PresentVelaikaranStar Vijay

References

  1. http://www.smallscreendirectors.com/members/10.html
  2. "Director K.Natraj". spicyonion. Archived from the original on 1 February 2014. Retrieved 23 January 2014.
  3. "Virundhinar Pakkam Dt 04-12-13 - Actor Nataraj". youtube. Archived from the original on 17 October 2014. Retrieved 16 November 2015.
  4. "kollytalk.com". www.kollytalk.com. Archived from the original on 12 May 2017. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
  5. Kumar, S. R. Ashok (18 October 2013). "Shotcuts: Red is ready". Archived from the original on 27 February 2014. Retrieved 9 March 2019 via www.thehindu.com.
  6. "Tamil Cinema News - Kollywood News - Tamil Film News - Maalaimalar". cinema.maalaimalar.com. Archived from the original on 14 January 2019. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
  7. Rajinikanth 12.12.12: A Birthday Special. The Hindu. p. 70.
  8. "cinemalead.com Is For Sale". www.cinemalead.com. Archived from the original on 17 December 2018. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
  9. "Director K. Nataraj - Celebrities Speak - Rajinifans.com". rajinifans.com. Archived from the original on 2 January 2018. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
  10. "Tamil Cinema News - Kollywood News - Tamil Film News - Maalaimalar". cinema.maalaimalar.com. Archived from the original on 14 January 2019. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
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