K. Natraj

K. Natraj

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K. Natraj Biography

K. Natraj is a popular director and actor associated with Tamil cinema. In the film circle, he is known as the close friend of megastar Rajinikanth. They together studied at Madras Film institute and both were among the early students of the newly formed institute in the early 1970s. Their friendship became deep since their early days in the cine industry. Noted young actor Vishnu Vishal of Neerparavai fame is his son-in-law. Vishnu married Natraj’s daughter Rajini Natraj in 2010. Natraj named his daughter Rajini to show his love and gratitude towards the Superstar. Natraj directed Rajini’s super-hit movie ‘Anbulla Rajinikanth'(1984) and Rajini’s maiden production venture ‘Valli’ (1993).

 

Natraj studied Diploma in film acting from Madras Film institute before his entry to film industry. It was during 1973-1974 when ads appeared in newspapers about the newly formed Film institute at Chennai. He took Tamil language while Rajinikanth studied in Kannada section. Later he worked as an instructor in the same institute for three to four years since 1975. Actor Nassar was one of his students during this period. It was during the same period when he started acting in K. Balachander films. He also worked as an assistant director during this period learning new things.

 

Later he became associate director of Devar Films and worked for a few movies under Tyagarajan. Thaipuram, Nalla Naal, Apoorva Sahodarikal etc were among those works where he worked as an associate director. Once Thooyavan wrote a script about the relationship between a man and a child, and he wanted some powerful actor for the title role. But ideas didn’t work out. Later Natraj suggested the name of Rajinikanth and asked if he will get the dates of the actor, will he be given the opportunity to direct the movie. That’s how his debut film - Anbulla Rajinikanth (1984) happened and later he directed many movies. Currently he is portraying character roles for Tamil television serials.

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Updated: January 18, 2016

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