1963-01-1 (age 63)
Sivakasi
L. Raaja
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1987–present
L. Raja is an Indian director and actor who works in predominantly Tamil language films and television series.
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 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
He is married to actress Easwari Rao in 2005. The couple have 2 children: 1 son and 1 daughter. Currently, he resides with his family at Chennai.[3]
Filmography
As director
- Films
- Shankar Guru (1987)
- Thaimel Aanai (1988)
- Kalicharan (1988)
- Kuttravali (1989)
- Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu (1989)
- Sonthakkaran (1989)
- Dhuruva Natchathiram (1993)
- Dhool Parakuthu (1993)
- Serials
As an actor
Films
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| Thiruthani | Doctor | ||
| 2017 | Yaanum Theeyavan | Manimaran | |
| Chennai 2 Singapore | Roshini's father | ||
| 2018 | Iravukku Aayiram Kangal | Suseela's father | |
| 2019 | Pancharaaksharam | Dharma's father |
- Serials
| Year | Show | Role | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raghuvamsam | Sun TV | ||
| Ethanai Manidhargal | Doordarshan | ||
| 2000–2001 | Vazhkai | Sun TV | |
| 2011-2012 | Pirivom Santhippom | Shanmugaraja | Star Vijay |
| 2011 | Mahalakshmi Nivasam | Mahalakshmi's brother | Gemini TV |
| 2011-2013 | Uthiripookkal | Dakshinamoorthy | Sun TV |
| 2012 | Maa Naana | Rajendra Prasad | Gemini TV |
| 2014–2018 | Thamarai | Karunakaran | 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 | Varshini's Father | Star Vijay |
| 2019–Present | Rettai Roja | Ramachandran | Zee Tamil |
| 2021–present | Sundari | Shankar | Sun TV |
| 2021–Present | Thendral Vanthu Ennai Thodum | Ashok Vatselan | Star Vijay |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 A scene change, Rangarajan, Malathi(8 December 2016).
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Grill Mill: Shankar Guru L. Raaja. The Hindu(3 June 2010).
- ↑ Eswari Rao stages a comeback(18 June 2017).