K. Natraj
Born (1949-11-30) 30 November 1949[1]
Occupation(s)Director, actor, screenwriter
Years active1976–1998
2004–Present

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

Personal life

In film industry circle, he is popular as a close friend of actor Rajinikanth. His daughter, Rajini, was married actor Vishnu Vishal from 2011 to 2018.[4]

Career

Producer Azhagan Thamizhmani and writer Thooyavan saw a film called Touched by 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]

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.[8] 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.[6]

Filmography

As director

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

As actor

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

Television

YearTitleRoleChannel
2004–2007KalkiDirectorJaya TV
2008–2009KolangalAnthonySun TV
2009–2010MagalPandian
2010–2011MadhaviVazhavanthan
2011-2013ThangamMuthaiyyah
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
2018–2022RojaShanthamurthySun TV
2019Kadaikutty SingamMuthuramalingam (Ayya)Star Vijay
2019–2020Siva Manasula SakthiRamamoorthy
2019Dum Dum DumPazhavesam ThathaKalaignar TV
2020–2022VelaikaranStar Vijay
2021Sathya 2 Zee Tamil

References

  1. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 11 January 2020. Retrieved 30 January 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  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". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 27 February 2014. Retrieved 9 March 2019 – via www.thehindu.com.
  6. 1 2 "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. p. 70. {{cite book}}: |work= ignored (help)
  8. ↑ "Director K. Nataraj - Celebrities Speak - Rajinifans.com". rajinifans.com. Archived from the original on 2 January 2018. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
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