Kasthuri Raja


Kasthuri Raja is an Indian filmmaker, lyricist and actor. He is the father of filmmakers/actors Selvaraghavan and Dhanush. Most of the films he directed were either village based or infatuation of youngsters. He also worked with director Visu on more than 16 films. Prior to entering the film industry, he ran away from home to Chennai and worked in a mill. In 2015, he joined the BJP.

Personal life

Kasthuri Raja was born as Krishnamoorthy in Theni on 8 August 1951. His parents were Ramasamy and Rengamma. He is married to Vijayalakshmi. The couple have Four children: two sons Dhanush and Selvaraghavan, who are both actors and filmmakers.

Filmography

;As director, producer and writer
YearFilmDirectorProducerNotes
1991En Rasavin Manasile
1991Aatha Un Koyilile
1991Thoothu Po Chellakkiliye
1992Solaiyamma
1992Mouna Mozhi
1994Thaai Manasu
1996Nattupura Pattu
1997Vasuke
1997Ettupatti Rasa
1998Veera Thalattu
1998En Aasai Rasave
1998Veeram Vilanja Mannu
1999Kummi Paattu
2000Karisakattu Poove
2002Thulluvadho Ilamai
2004Dreams
2006Idhu Kadhal Varum ParuvamAlso music director
20123
2025Nilavuku En Mel Ennadi Kobam

;As an actor
YearTitleRoleNotes
1985Aval SumangalithanCompounder
1992Mouna Mozhi
2025Padai ThalaivanVelu's father

;As lyricist
  • Solaiyamma - all songs
  • Thaai Manasu - all songs
  • Kummi Paatu - all songs
  • Ettupatti Raasa - all songs
  • Dreams - all songs