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'''K. Natraj''' is an [[India]]n [[film actor]] and [[film director]] primarily worked in [[Cinema of Tamil Nadu|Tamil-language]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Director K.Natraj|accessdate=23 January 2014|publisher=spicyonion|url=http://spicyonion.com/director/k-natraj/}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57hQR6QPXjw&feature=player_embedded|title=Virundhinar Pakkam Dt 04-12-13 - Actor Nataraj|publisher=youtube|accessdate=2015-11-16}}</ref>
'''K. Natraj''' is an Indian actor and director who primarily worked in [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language films and serials.<ref>{{cite news|title=Director K.Natraj|access-date=23 January 2014|publisher=spicyonion|url=http://spicyonion.com/director/k-natraj/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140201230807/http://spicyonion.com/director/k-natraj/|archive-date=1 February 2014|url-status=live|df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57hQR6QPXjw|title=Virundhinar Pakkam Dt 04-12-13 - Actor Nataraj|publisher=youtube|access-date=2015-11-16|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141017102802/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57hQR6QPXjw|archive-date=17 October 2014|url-status=live|df=dmy-all}}</ref>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==

In film industry circle, he is popular as a close friend of actor [[Rajinikanth]]. His daughter, Rajini, married actor [[Vishnu (actor)|Vishnu]] in 2010.<ref>http://www.kollytalk.com/cinenews/actor-vishnu-vishal-to-marry-rajini-9618.html</ref>
In film industry circle, he is popular as a close friend of actor [[Rajinikanth]]. His daughter, Rajini, was married to actor [[Vishnu Vishal]] from 2011 to 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kollytalk.com/cinenews/actor-vishnu-vishal-to-marry-rajini-9618.html|title=kollytalk.com|website=www.kollytalk.com|access-date=9 March 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170512124655/http://www.kollytalk.com/cinenews/actor-vishnu-vishal-to-marry-rajini-9618.html|archive-date=12 May 2017|url-status=live|df=dmy-all}}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
Producer Azhagan Thamizhmani and writer Thooyavan saw a film called ''Touch of 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.<ref>http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-columns/shotcuts-red-is-ready/article5247768.ece</ref> 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 (actress)|Meena]] appeared as one of the main characters.<ref>http://cinema.maalaimalar.com/2012/12/01225129/how-origin-film-anpulla-rajini.html</ref> 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".<ref>{{cite book | title=Rajinikanth 12.12.12: A Birthday Special | publisher=[[The Hindu]] | pages=70}}</ref> Cinemalead wrote, "Anbulla Rajinikanth made Rajini seal children's heart forever, that was the impact of the movie. The story of a child's emotional bondage with a film actor and her fighting against cancer reached out to audience very well due to Rajini's reach and Meena's acting. The film also gives us some glimpse of Rajini's lifestyle and his real life character".<ref>http://www.cinemalead.com/visitor-column-id-the-journey-of-living-legend-rajinikanth-part-4-rajinikanth-15-09-133374.htm</ref>
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.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-columns/shotcuts-red-is-ready/article5247768.ece|title=Shotcuts: Red is ready|first=S. R. Ashok|last=Kumar|newspaper=The Hindu|date=18 October 2013|access-date=9 March 2019|via=www.thehindu.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140227081612/http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-columns/shotcuts-red-is-ready/article5247768.ece|archive-date=27 February 2014|url-status=live|df=dmy-all}}</ref> 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 (actress)|Meena]] appeared as one of the main characters.<ref name="maalaimalar">{{cite web|url=https://cinema.maalaimalar.com/|title=Tamil Cinema News - Kollywood News - Tamil Film News - Maalaimalar|website=cinema.maalaimalar.com|access-date=9 March 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190114210215/https://cinema.maalaimalar.com/|archive-date=14 January 2019|url-status=live|df=dmy-all}}</ref> 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".<ref>{{cite book | title=Rajinikanth 12.12.12: A Birthday Special | pages=70}}</ref>


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 (film)|Annamalai]]'' to which Natraj gladly accepted.<ref>http://rajinifans.com/celebrity/k_nataraj.php</ref> 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.
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 (film)|Annamalai]]'' to which Natraj gladly accepted.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://rajinifans.com/celebrity/k_nataraj.php|title=Director K. Nataraj - Celebrities Speak - Rajinifans.com|website=rajinifans.com|access-date=9 March 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180102130604/http://www.rajinifans.com/celebrity/k_nataraj.php|archive-date=2 January 2018|url-status=live|df=dmy-all}}</ref> 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 (actor)|Alex]] as actor. The filming was held at Chalakudi, Pollachi and Red Hills. [[Hari (director)|Hari]], director of ''[[Saamy]]'' and ''[[Singam]]'' was one of the assistants in this film.<ref>http://cinema.maalaimalar.com/2013/01/07231703/valli-movie-rajini-get-to-help.html</ref>
Shooting was started in April 1993. This was also debut film of magician [[Alex (actor)|Alex]] as actor. The filming was held at Chalakudi, Pollachi and Red Hills. [[Hari (director)|Hari]], director of ''[[Saamy]]'' and ''[[Singam]]'' was one of the assistants in this film.<ref name="maalaimalar" />


==Filmography==
==Filmography==
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| '''Year''' || '''Title''' || '''Language''' || '''Cast''' || '''Music'''
! '''Year''' !! '''Title''' !! '''Cast'''
|-
|-
| 1984 || ''[[Anbulla Rajinikanth]]''|| Tamil || [[Rajinikanth]], [[Meena Durairaj|Meena]], [[Ambika (actress)|Ambika]]|| [[Ilaiyaraaja]]
| 1984 || ''[[Anbulla Rajinikanth]]''|| [[Rajinikanth]], [[Meena (actress)|Meena]], [[Ambika (actress)|Ambika]]
|-
|-
| 1985 || ''[[Selvi (film)|Selvi]]'' || Tamil || [[Suresh (actor)|Suresh]], [[Revathy]], [[Jeevitha]] ||[[Ilaiyaraaja]]
| rowspan="2" | 1985 || ''[[Selvi (film)|Selvi]]'' || [[Suresh (actor, born 1963)|Suresh]], [[Revathy]], [[Jeevitha]]
|-
|-
| 1985 || ''Irandu Manam'' || Tamil ||[[Suresh (actor)|Suresh]], [[Jayashree]], [[Sulakshana (actress)|Sulakshana]]|| [[M. S. Viswanathan]]
| ''Irandu Manam'' || [[Suresh (actor, born 1963)|Suresh]], [[Jayashree]], [[Sulakshana (actress)|Sulakshana]]
|-
|-
| 1986 || ''Thalaiyatti Bommaigal''|| Tamil || [[Goundamani]], Ilavarasi || [[Gangai Amaran]]
| 1986 || ''Thalaiyatti Bommaigal''|| [[Goundamani]], Ilavarasi
|-
|-
| 1987 || ''Chellakutti'' || Tamil || [[Suresh (actor)|Suresh]], [[Jayashree]] || [[Gangai Amaran]]
| 1987 || ''Chellakutti'' || [[Suresh (actor, born 1963)|Suresh]], [[Jayashree]]
|-
|-
| 1993 || ''[[Valli (film)|Valli]]'' || Tamil || [[Rajinikanth]], [[Priya Raman]], [[Vadivelu]] || [[Ilaiyaraaja]]
| 1993 || ''[[Valli (film)|Valli]]'' || [[Rajinikanth]], [[Priya Raman]], [[Vadivelu]]
|-
|-
|}
|}


===As actor===
===As actor===
;Films
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{| class="wikitable"
|- style="background:#ccc; text-align:center;"
|- style="background:#ccc; text-align:center;"
| '''Year''' || '''Title''' || '''Role''' || '''Language''' || '''Notes'''
! '''Year''' !! '''Title''' !! '''Role''' !! '''Notes'''
|-
|-
| 1976 || ''[[Moondru Mudichu]]'' || || Tamil ||
| 1976 || ''[[Moondru Mudichu]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| 1978 || ''[[Bairavi]]''|| || Tamil ||
| rowspan="2" | 1978 || ''[[Bairavi]]''|| ||
|-
|-
| 1978 || ''[[Priya (1978 film)|Priya]]''|| || Tamil ||
| ''[[Priya (1978 film)|Priya]]''|| ||
|-
|-
| 1980 || ''[[Maria, My Darling (1980 Kannada film)|Maria, My Darling]]''|| || Tamil ||
| rowspan="3" | 1980 || ''[[Maria My Darling]]''|| ||
|-
|-
| 1980 || ''[[Ullasa Paravaigal]]''|| Rajagopal || Tamil ||
| ''[[Ullasa Paravaigal]]''|| Rajagopal ||
|-
|-
| 1982 || ''[[Moondram Pirai]]'' || || Tamil ||
| ''Oli Pirandhathu''|| ||
|-
|-
| 1988 || ''[[Katha Nayagan (1988 film)|Katha Nayagan]]'' || || Tamil ||
| 1981 ||''[[Ranuva Veeran]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| 1990 || ''[[Palaivana Paravaigal]]''|| Kannayiram || Tamil ||
| 1982 || ''[[Moondram Pirai]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| 1991 || ''[[Thangamana Thangachi]]''|| || Tamil ||
| rowspan="2" |1984 ||''[[Naan Mahaan Alla (1984 film)|Naan Mahaan Alla]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| 1992 || ''[[Idhuthanda Sattam]]'' || Dharma || Tamil ||
|''[[Nalla Naal]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| 1998 || ''[[Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen]]'' || || Tamil ||
| 1987 || ''[[Cooliekkaran]]'' || David ||
|-
| 1988 || ''[[Katha Nayagan (1988 film)|Katha Nayagan]]'' || ||
|-
| rowspan="2" | 1990 || ''[[Palaivana Paravaigal]]''|| Kannayiram ||
|-
| ''Pudhu Varisu''|| ||
|-
| 1991 || ''[[Thangamana Thangachi]]''|| ||
|-
| 1992 || ''[[Idhuthanda Sattam]]'' || Dharma ||
|-
| 1997 ||''[[Thambi Durai]]'' || ||
|-
| 1998 || ''[[Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen]]'' || ||
|-
| 1999 || ''[[Manaivikku Mariyadhai]]'' || ||
|-
| 2006 ||''[[Aadhikkam]]'' || ||
|-
| 2014 || ''[[Lingaa]]'' || ||
|-
|2017 ||''[[Katha Nayagan (2017 film)|Katha Nayagan]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| 2014 || ''[[Lingaa]]'' || || Tamil ||
|}
|}

;Television
==Television==
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{| class="wikitable"
|- style="background:#ccc; text-align:center;"
|- style="background:#ccc; text-align:center;"
| '''Year''' || '''Title''' || '''Role''' || '''Language''' || '''Notes'''
! '''Year''' !! '''Title''' !! '''Role''' !! '''Channel'''
|-
|-
|2004–2007||''[[Kalki (TV series)|Kalki]]''||Director||[[Jaya TV]]
| 2008-2009 || ''Kolangal'' || Anthony || Tamil || TV Series
|-
|-
| 2011 || ''[[Thangam (TV series)|Thangam]]'' || || Tamil || TV Series
| 2008–2009 || ''[[Kolangal (TV series)|Kolangal]]'' || Anthony||rowspan=4|[[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]]
|-
|-
| 2011 || ''Thaayumanavan'' || || Tamil || TV Series
| 2009–2010 || ''[[Magal (TV series)|Magal]]'' || Pandian
|-
|-
| 2010–2011 || ''[[Madhavi (TV series)|Madhavi]]'' ||Vazhavanthan
| 2011-2013 || ''7C'' ||Principal || Tamil || TV Series
|-
|-
|2011-2013 || ''[[Thangam (TV series)|Thangam]]'' || Muthaiyyah
| 2014-2016 || ''Aandal Azhagar'' || Chidambaram || Tamil || TV Series
|-
|-
| 2011–2013 || ''[[7C (TV series)|7C]]'' ||Principal ||[[Star Vijay]]
|2016-present
|-
|Pagal Nilavu
| 2012–2014 || ''[[Paartha Gnabagam Illayo]]'' || ||[[Kalaignar TV]]
|
|-
|Tamil
| 2013–2014|| ''[[Thayumanavan (TV series)|Thaayumanavan]]'' || ||[[Vijay TV]]
|TV series
|-
| 2014–2016 || ''[[Andal Azhagar]]'' ||rowspan=2|Chidambaram ||rowspan=2|[[Vijay TV]]
|-
| 2016–2019|| ''[[Pagal Nilavu (TV Series)|Pagal Nilavu]]''
|-
|2017–2019|| ''[[Rekka Katti Parakkudhu Manasu]]'' || Arun's Grandfather ||[[Zee Tamil]]
|-
|2018–2022 || ''[[Roja (Tamil TV series)|Roja]]'' || Shanthamurthy || [[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]]
|-
|2019 || ''[[Kadaikutty Singam (TV series)|Kadaikutty Singam]]'' || Muthuramalingam (Ayya) ||rowspan=2|[[Star Vijay]]
|-
|2019–2020 || ''[[Siva Manasula Sakthi (TV series)|Siva Manasula Sakthi]]''|| Ramamoorthy
|-
|2019||''Dum Dum Dum'' || Pazhavesam Thatha ||[[Kalaignar TV]]
|-
|2020–2022|| ''Velaikaran''|| ||[[Star Vijay]]
|-
|2021|| ''[[Sathya 2 (TV series)|Sathya 2]]'' ||
||[[Zee Tamil]]
|}
|}


==References==
==References==
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{{Reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
*{{IMDb name|05794|name=K. Natraj}}
*{{IMDb name|1166609|name=K. Natraj}}

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Latest revision as of 20:52, 19 December 2024

K. Natraj
Born (1949-11-30) 30 November 1949 (age 75)[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

[edit]

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

Career

[edit]

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

[edit]

As director

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Year Title Cast
1984 Anbulla Rajinikanth Rajinikanth, Meena, Ambika
1985 Selvi Suresh, Revathy, Jeevitha
Irandu Manam Suresh, Jayashree, Sulakshana
1986 Thalaiyatti Bommaigal Goundamani, Ilavarasi
1987 Chellakutti Suresh, Jayashree
1993 Valli Rajinikanth, Priya Raman, Vadivelu

As actor

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Year Title Role Notes
1976 Moondru Mudichu
1978 Bairavi
Priya
1980 Maria My Darling
Ullasa Paravaigal Rajagopal
Oli Pirandhathu
1981 Ranuva Veeran
1982 Moondram Pirai
1984 Naan Mahaan Alla
Nalla Naal
1987 Cooliekkaran David
1988 Katha Nayagan
1990 Palaivana Paravaigal Kannayiram
Pudhu Varisu
1991 Thangamana Thangachi
1992 Idhuthanda Sattam Dharma
1997 Thambi Durai
1998 Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen
1999 Manaivikku Mariyadhai
2006 Aadhikkam
2014 Lingaa
2017 Katha Nayagan

Television

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Year Title Role Channel
2004–2007 Kalki Director Jaya TV
2008–2009 Kolangal Anthony Sun TV
2009–2010 Magal Pandian
2010–2011 Madhavi Vazhavanthan
2011-2013 Thangam Muthaiyyah
2011–2013 7C Principal Star Vijay
2012–2014 Paartha Gnabagam Illayo Kalaignar TV
2013–2014 Thaayumanavan Vijay TV
2014–2016 Andal Azhagar Chidambaram Vijay TV
2016–2019 Pagal Nilavu
2017–2019 Rekka Katti Parakkudhu Manasu Arun's Grandfather Zee Tamil
2018–2022 Roja Shanthamurthy Sun TV
2019 Kadaikutty Singam Muthuramalingam (Ayya) Star Vijay
2019–2020 Siva Manasula Sakthi Ramamoorthy
2019 Dum Dum Dum Pazhavesam Thatha Kalaignar TV
2020–2022 Velaikaran Star Vijay
2021 Sathya 2 Zee Tamil

References

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  1. ^ "AK.நட்ராஜ் (K. Natraj)" (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 11 January 2020. Retrieved 30 January 2020.
  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. ^ a b "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.
  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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