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19th September 2010, 02:38 PM
K. Bhagyaraj (Tamil: கே பாக்யராஜ்) born 7 January 1953, Vellankoil, Gobichettipalayam) is a Tamil film director, actor, writer and producer. He has starred, directed and produced several Tamil films, along with a few Telugu , Malayalam and Hindi films
Film career
Beginning his career as an assistant to directors G. Ramakrishnan and Bharathiraja, Bhagyaraj became recognised for his scriptwriting talent. Among his early work was the script for the hit Tamil film Kizhake Pogum Rayil (1978) and Bharathiraja's Tik Tik Tik (1981). He made his directorial debut with the film Suvarillatha Chittirangal (1979). He quickly established his own concern and started producing a string of distinctive films made mainly in the Tamil language. Bhagyaraj often cast himself in the lead roles of the films he scripts and directs, effectively carving out a niche for himself in the actor-auteur vein. His style of filmmaking is notable for its relatively elaborate, witty, and double entendre-laced script and socially-themed framework. His on-screen personae are typically characterised by their ironic sense of humour and intelligent bravado.
He has made forays into the Hindi language film industry (Bollywood), directing stars of likes of Amitabh Bachchan. In recent times, the failure of his films like Gnana Pazham, Vaettiya Madichi Kattu (1997) and Sokka Thangam forced him to retire. His comeback film in 2006, Parijatham, was an effort well-received in the cinemas. Bhagyaraj also produces television serials.
Filmography
Year Film Notes
1977 Kizhake Pogum Rayil
1978 Sigappu Rojakkal (dialogue)
1979 Puthiya Vaarpugal
1979 Kanni Paruvathile (Screen play & Dialogue)
1979 Bhama Rukmani (Written & Direction)
1979 Suvar illadha chithirangal (Written & Direction)
1980 Oru Kai Osai (Written & Direction)
1980 Ethir Veetu Jaanal (Written & Direction)
1981 Indru Poi Nallai Vaa (Written & Direction)
1981 Mouna Geethangal (Written & Direction)
1981 Vidium Varai Kathiru (Written & Direction)
1981 Antha Ezhu Naatkal Remade into Hindi as Woh Saat Din (Written & Direction)
1981 Tik Tik Tik Remade into Hindi as Karislhma
1982 Poi Satchi
1982 Darling, Darling, Darling (Written & Direction)
1982 Thooral Ninnu Pochu (Written & Direction)
1983 Mundhanai Mudichu (Written & Direction)
1983 Thavani Kanavugal (Written & Direction)
1985 Chinna Veedu (Written & Direction)
1985 Naan Sigappu Manithan
1985 Anbulla Rajinikanth
1986 Aakhri Raasta
1987 Enga Chinna Raasa Remade into Hindi as Beta (Written & Direction)
1988 Idhu Namma Aalu (Written,Music & Direction)
1989 Avasara Police Nooru Remade into Hindi as Gopi Kishen (Written & Direction)
1989 Aararo Aaariraro (Written,Music & Direction)
1990 Sundara Kandam Remade into Hindi as Andaaz (Written & Direction)
1990 Pavunu Pavunuthan (Written & Direction)
1991 Rudra
1992 Raasukutti Remade into Hindi as Raja Babu (Written & Direction)
1992 Amma Vanthachu (Written & Directed by P Vasu)
1994 Veetla Visheshanga Remade into Hindi as Mr. Bechara (Written & Direction)
1995 Oru oorla oru Rajakumari (Written & Direction)
1996 Gnanapazham
1998 Vaettiya Madichu Kattu Remade into Hindi as Papa the Great (Written & Direction)
1996 Mr. Bechara
2000 Papa the Great
2002 Sokka Thangam (Written & Direction)
2006 Parijatham (Written & Direction)
2006 Something Something Unakkum Enakkum
2006 Rendu
2009 Ninaithale Inikkum Remake of Malayalam Cult Hit "CLASSMATES"
2010 Uthama Puthiran
2010 Siddu
Film career
Beginning his career as an assistant to directors G. Ramakrishnan and Bharathiraja, Bhagyaraj became recognised for his scriptwriting talent. Among his early work was the script for the hit Tamil film Kizhake Pogum Rayil (1978) and Bharathiraja's Tik Tik Tik (1981). He made his directorial debut with the film Suvarillatha Chittirangal (1979). He quickly established his own concern and started producing a string of distinctive films made mainly in the Tamil language. Bhagyaraj often cast himself in the lead roles of the films he scripts and directs, effectively carving out a niche for himself in the actor-auteur vein. His style of filmmaking is notable for its relatively elaborate, witty, and double entendre-laced script and socially-themed framework. His on-screen personae are typically characterised by their ironic sense of humour and intelligent bravado.
He has made forays into the Hindi language film industry (Bollywood), directing stars of likes of Amitabh Bachchan. In recent times, the failure of his films like Gnana Pazham, Vaettiya Madichi Kattu (1997) and Sokka Thangam forced him to retire. His comeback film in 2006, Parijatham, was an effort well-received in the cinemas. Bhagyaraj also produces television serials.
Filmography
Year Film Notes
1977 Kizhake Pogum Rayil
1978 Sigappu Rojakkal (dialogue)
1979 Puthiya Vaarpugal
1979 Kanni Paruvathile (Screen play & Dialogue)
1979 Bhama Rukmani (Written & Direction)
1979 Suvar illadha chithirangal (Written & Direction)
1980 Oru Kai Osai (Written & Direction)
1980 Ethir Veetu Jaanal (Written & Direction)
1981 Indru Poi Nallai Vaa (Written & Direction)
1981 Mouna Geethangal (Written & Direction)
1981 Vidium Varai Kathiru (Written & Direction)
1981 Antha Ezhu Naatkal Remade into Hindi as Woh Saat Din (Written & Direction)
1981 Tik Tik Tik Remade into Hindi as Karislhma
1982 Poi Satchi
1982 Darling, Darling, Darling (Written & Direction)
1982 Thooral Ninnu Pochu (Written & Direction)
1983 Mundhanai Mudichu (Written & Direction)
1983 Thavani Kanavugal (Written & Direction)
1985 Chinna Veedu (Written & Direction)
1985 Naan Sigappu Manithan
1985 Anbulla Rajinikanth
1986 Aakhri Raasta
1987 Enga Chinna Raasa Remade into Hindi as Beta (Written & Direction)
1988 Idhu Namma Aalu (Written,Music & Direction)
1989 Avasara Police Nooru Remade into Hindi as Gopi Kishen (Written & Direction)
1989 Aararo Aaariraro (Written,Music & Direction)
1990 Sundara Kandam Remade into Hindi as Andaaz (Written & Direction)
1990 Pavunu Pavunuthan (Written & Direction)
1991 Rudra
1992 Raasukutti Remade into Hindi as Raja Babu (Written & Direction)
1992 Amma Vanthachu (Written & Directed by P Vasu)
1994 Veetla Visheshanga Remade into Hindi as Mr. Bechara (Written & Direction)
1995 Oru oorla oru Rajakumari (Written & Direction)
1996 Gnanapazham
1998 Vaettiya Madichu Kattu Remade into Hindi as Papa the Great (Written & Direction)
1996 Mr. Bechara
2000 Papa the Great
2002 Sokka Thangam (Written & Direction)
2006 Parijatham (Written & Direction)
2006 Something Something Unakkum Enakkum
2006 Rendu
2009 Ninaithale Inikkum Remake of Malayalam Cult Hit "CLASSMATES"
2010 Uthama Puthiran
2010 Siddu