L. Raja

L. Raja is an Indian director and actor who works in predominantly Tamil language films and television series.

L. Raja
Born
Lingaswamy Kasthuri B Venkat Raja

(1963-01-01) 1 January 1963
Sivakasi
Other namesL. Raaja
Occupation
  • Director
  • actor
Years active1987–present
Spouse(s)Eshwari Rao
(m.2005-present)
Children2

Career

Raja began his career as an assistant to director Rajashekar.[1] He debuted as a director with Shankar Guru in 1987, which was produced by AVM Productions.[2] He worked as a director in nine films, six of which starred Arjun.[1][2] After a sabbattical of around 30 years, a director approached Raja and asked him to act in the feature film Muniyandi Vilangial Moonramandu in 2008, which marked his acting debut.[1] He has since acted in 35 films including Naadodigal, where he played Sasikumar's father.[1]

He debuted in television with Raghuvamsam which received positive reviews. He has since acted in several television series and directed two series: Idhi Kadha Kaadhu and Ninne Pelladutha for Radaan Mediaworks.[1] He also directed Himsaveda, a silent dance drama for AVM Productions.[2]

Personal life

He is married to actress Easwari Rao.[3]

Filmography

As director
Films
Serials

Films
Year Film Role Notes
2008Muniyandi Vilangial MoonramanduRamaiyya
2009NaadodigalNatraj Veerabhadran
2010Veluthu KattuMarudachalam
ThillalangadiKrishna Kumar's father
Kalloori KalangalShankar
Agam PuramMartin Fernandez
ApoorvaragamNancy's fatherMalayalam film
2011Margazhi 16Jennifer's father
Bodinayakkanur GanesanAzhagar
Vithagan
2012Kondaan Koduthaan
ThiruthaniDoctor
2017Yaanum TheeyavanManimaran
Chennai 2 SingaporeRoshini's father
2018Iravukku Aayiram KangalSuseela's father
2019PancharaaksharamDharma's father
Serials
Year Show Role Channel
RaghuvamsamSun TV
Ethanai ManidhargalDoordarshan
2000–2001VazhkaiSun TV
2011-2012Pirivom SanthippomShanmugarajaStar Vijay
2011Mahalakshmi NivasamMahalakshmi's brotherGemini TV
2011-2013UthiripookkalDakshinamoorthySun TV
2011-2012Maa NaanaGemini TV
2014–2018ThamaraiKarunakaranSun TV
2017GangaRamanathanSun TV
2017–2018Nenjam MarappathillaiR. VelrajStar Vijay
2017–2019Poove PoochudavaSwaminathanZee Tamil
2018–2019KanmaniDharmaduraiSun TV
2019Ponnukku Thanga ManasuVarshini's FatherStar Vijay
2019–PresentRettai RojaRamachandranZee Tamil

Awards and nominations
  • Kutumbam Viruthugal 2020 - Contribution to Cinema & Television Special Award[4]

References
  1. Rangarajan, Malathi (8 December 2016). "A scene change". The Hindu.
  2. Ashok Kumar, S. R. (3 June 2010). "Grill Mill: Shankar Guru L. Raaja". The Hindu.
  3. Kavirayani, Suresh (18 June 2017). "Eswari Rao stages a comeback". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 8 June 2018.
  4. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/kutumbam-viruthugal-2020-felicitates-talented-artists/articleshow/78888326.cms
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