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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 Rajasekhar. He debuted as a director with Shankar Guru in 1987, which was produced by AVM Productions. He worked as a director in nine films, six of which starred Arjun. 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. He has since acted in 35 films including Naadodigal, where he played Sasikumar's father.

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. He also directed Himsaveda, a silent dance drama for AVM Productions.

Personal life

Raja is married to actress Easwari Rao. The couple has 2 children.

Filmography

As director

Films

• Shankar Guru (1987)
• Thaimel Aanai (1988)
• Kalicharan (1988)
• Kuttravali (1989)
• Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu (1989)
• Sonthakkaran (1989)
• Soori (1992) (Kannada)

Serials

As an actor

Films

Serials

References

1. ^ Rangarajan, Malathi (8 December 2016). "A scene change". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 6 December 2021. Retrieved 21 April 2020.
2. ^ 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.
3. ^ Kavirayani, Suresh (18 June 2017). "Eswari Rao stages a comeback". Deccan Chronicle. Archived from the original on 9 May 2021. Retrieved 8 June 2018.
4. "Kalki magazine 2000-05-28". 28 May 2000.

External links

• L. Raja at IMDb

• Living people
• Tamil film directors
• Telugu film directors
• Male actors in Tamil cinema
• 20th-century Indian people
• Indian male film actors
• Tamil male television actors
• Male actors in Telugu television