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Devaraj–Mohan



Occupation
Film director



Devaraj–Mohan was a directing duo of the Indian film industry, mainly of Tamil-language films.[1][2] They were known for quality films made on a low budget, thus giving a very reasonable profit for almost every film. The duo is also notable for launching one of the most prolific Indian composers, Ilaiyaraaja through their film Annakili.

Actor Sivakumar played the lead in most of their films. After 1980, the duo split and Devaraj directed some films. Mohan died in 2012,[3] and Devaraj died by 2018.[4]

Filmography

Year Film Notes
1973 Ponnukku Thanga Manasu
1974 Kanmani Raja
1975 Anbu Roja
1975 Uravu Solla Oruvan
1976 Ungalil Oruthi
1976 Annakili [5]
1976 Paalooti Valartha Kili
1976 Uravadum Nenjam
1977 Kavikkuyil
1977 Sainthadamma Sainthadu
1978 Vazha Ninaithal Vazhalam
1978 Chittu Kuruvi
1979 Rosappu Ravikkaikari
1979 Poonthalir
1979 Chakkalathi
1980 Oru Velladu Vengaiyagiradhu
1980 Ilayarajavin Rasikai Unreleased
1980 Kannil Theriyum Kathaikal
1982 Ayiram Muthangal Directed by S. Devarajan
1982 Kavithai Malar Directed by S. Devarajan
1985 Rajathi Rojakili Directed by S. Devarajan
1986 Isai Paadum Thendral Directed by S. Devarajan
1989 Annakili Sonna Kathai Directed by S. Devarajan

References

  1. THE EYE OF THE SERPENT: AN INTRODUCTION TO TAMIL CINEMA{{#if:Baskaran|, Baskaran}. Westland(2013-12-24). ISBN 9789383260744
  2. Pride of Tamil Cinema: 1931–2013{{#if:|, {{{last}}}}. Blue Ocean Publishers(3 November 2014)
  3. ராபர்ட்-ராஜசேகர், பாரதி - வாசு வரிசையில் ஒரு இரட்டை இயக்குனர்கள்.. இளையராஜாவுக்கு முதல் வாய்ப்பு..!. Tamil Minutes(2023-10-02). Retrieved 2025-05-01.
  4. டியூனுக்கு எழுதுவதில் சிக்கல்! - கவிஞர் முத்துலிங்கம். Dinamani. Retrieved 2023-05-21.
  5. Making Meaning in Indian Cinema{{#if:|, {{{last}}}}. Oxford University Press(2000). ISBN 0195645456

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