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 |
| Other names | L. Raaja |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 1987–present |
| Spouse | Eshwari Rao |
| Children | 2 |
Career
editRaja began his career as an assistant to director Rajasekhar.[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 sabbatical 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
editRaja is married to actress Easwari Rao.[3] The couple has 2 children.[3]
Filmography
editAs director
edit- Films
- Shankar Guru (1987)
- Thaimel Aanai (1988)
- Kalicharan (1988)
- Kuttravali (1989)
- Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu (1989)
- Sonthakkaran (1989)
- Soori (1992) (Kannada)
- Serials
| Year | Show | Language | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Raghuvamsam | Tamil | Sun Tv |
| 2000 | Senior Junior[4] | Tamil | Sun TV |
| 1998–2001 | Idhi Kadha Kaadhu | Telugu | ETV |
| 2001–2005 | Ninne Pelladutha | Gemini TV |
As an actor
editFilms
edit| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Vikram | Sugirtharaja's henchman | |
| 1990 | Pudhu Vaarisu | Manager | |
| 2008 | Muniyandi Vilangial Moonramandu | Ramaiyya | |
| 2009 | Naadodigal | Natraj Veerabhadran | |
| 2010 | Veluthu Kattu | Marudachalam | |
| Thillalangadi | Krishna Kumar's father | ||
| Kalloori Kalangal | Shankar | ||
| Agam Puram | Martin Fernandez | ||
| Apoorvaragam | Nancy's father | Malayalam film | |
| 2011 | Margazhi 16 | Jennifer's father | |
| Bodinayakkanur Ganesan | Azhagar | ||
| Vithagan | |||
| 2012 | Kondaan Koduthaan | Ganesan | |
| Raattinam | Dhanam's father | ||
| Thiruthani | Doctor | ||
| Vavval Pasanga | Kasi's father | ||
| 2013 | Singam II | SP | |
| 2017 | Yaanum Theeyavan | Manimaran | |
| Chennai 2 Singapore | Roshini's father | ||
| 2018 | Iravukku Aayiram Kangal | Suseela's father | |
| 2019 | Pancharaaksharam | Dharma's father |
Serials
edit| Year | Show | Role | Language | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995–1996 | Raghuvamsam | Tamil | Sun TV | |
| 1997 | Ethanai Manidhargal | Doordarshan | ||
| 2000–2001 | Vazhkai | Sun TV | ||
| 2011–2012 | Pirivom Santhippom | Shanmugaraja | Star Vijay | |
| No.23 Mahalakshmi Nivasam | Telugu | Gemini TV | ||
| 2011–2013 | Uthiripookkal | Dakshinamoorthy | Tamil | Sun TV |
| 2012 | Maa Naana | Rajendra Prasad | Telugu | Gemini TV |
| 2014–2018 | Thamarai | Dr. Karunakaran | Tamil | Sun TV |
| 2017 | Ganga | Ramanathan | Sun TV | |
| 2017–2018 | Nenjam Marappathillai | R. Velraj | Star Vijay | |
| 2017–2019 | Poove Poochudava | Swaminathan | Zee Tamil | |
| 2018–2019 | Kanmani | Dharmadurai | Sun TV | |
| 2019 | Ponnukku Thanga Manasu | Star Vijay | ||
| 2019–2023 | Rettai Roja | Ramachandran | Zee Tamil | |
| 2021–2023 | Sundari | Sankarapandian | Sun TV | |
| Thendral Vanthu Ennai Thodum | Aranganathan | Star Vijay | ||
| 2022–present | Iniya | Nallasivam | Sun TV |
References
edit- ^ a b c d e Rangarajan, Malathi (8 December 2016). "A scene change". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 6 December 2021. Retrieved 21 April 2020.
- ^ a b c Ashok Kumar, S. R. (3 June 2010). "Grill Mill: Shankar Guru L. Raaja". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 21 November 2020. Retrieved 5 August 2020.
- ^ a b Kavirayani, Suresh (18 June 2017). "Eswari Rao stages a comeback". Deccan Chronicle. Archived from the original on 9 May 2021. Retrieved 8 June 2018.
- ^ "Kalki magazine 2000-05-28". 28 May 2000.