Vendhampatti Azhagappan[1] is an Indian film director and screenwriter who has worked on Tamil films. He rose to fame after making the romantic drama film Aagaya Thamaraigal (1985) featuring Suresh and Revathi and has continued to make films in a similar genre.[2]
V. Azhagappan | |
|---|---|
| Occupation(s) | Director, actor |
Career edit
Azhagappan who earlier assisted Devaraj-Mohan made his directorial debut with Ramayi Vayasukku Vandhutta.[3] He then made a film called Kannile Anbirundhal with Vijayan however the film remained unreleased due to Vijayan's declining market as actor.[3] After which Azhagappan struggled for opportunities and after a gap he got an opportunity to make Aagaya Thamaraigal which did well at box-office. His next film Pookalai Parikatheergal also did well. His next film was Poo Mazhai Pozhiyuthu with Vijayakanth which was shot in Japan.[3]
During his career Azhagappan regularly collaborated with actor Ramarajan, as well as Suresh.[4] His final release, Poomaname Vaa (1999) was produced under the banner of Nalini Cine Arts by Ramarajan's wife Nalini Ramarajan. During production, the film was labelled as the actor's 40th film and 11th film as a director, but V. Azhagappan was later given the post. The initial cast included other actors such as Chandrasekhar, Manorama and Santhana Bharathi, who eventually did not feature.[5] It became Azhagappan's final film as director and he passed way later.[3]
Filmography edit
- Director
| Year | Film | Cast | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Ramaye Vayasukku Vanthutta | Uday Shankar, Menaka | |
| 1985 | Aagaya Thamaraigal | Suresh, Revathi | |
| 1986 | Pookkalai Parikkatheergal | Suresh, Nadhiya | |
| 1986 | Namma Ooru Nalla Ooru | Ramarajan, Rekha | |
| 1987 | Poo Mazhai Pozhiyuthu | Vijayakanth, Nadhiya, Suresh | |
| 1987 | Poo Poova Poothirukku | Prabhu, Saritha, Amala | [1] |
| 1988 | Kunguma Kodu | Mohan, Nalini, Suresh, Ramya Krishnan | |
| 1988 | Irandil Ondru | Ramki, Nadhiya, Raghuvaran | |
| 1988 | En Vazhi Thani Vazhi | Raghuvaran, Geetha, Shantipriya | |
| 1989 | Thangamana Raasa | Ramarajan, Kanaka | |
| 1991 | Thanga Thamaraigal | Arjun, Rupini | |
| 1999 | Poomaname Vaa | Ramarajan, Sangita |
References edit
- ^ a b Krishnaswamy, N. (25 September 1987). "On illegitimacy". The Indian Express. p. 5. Retrieved 26 July 2020.
- ^ "Director V.Azhagappan | V.Azhagappan Latest News | V.Azhagappan Biography | V.Azhagappan Filmography | V.Azhagappan Photos | V.Azhagappan Videos". Archived from the original on 8 February 2018. Retrieved 8 February 2018.
- ^ a b c d சுரா. "கனவு ராஜாக்கள் - PAGE 32". Lekha Books (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 23 April 2024. Retrieved 23 April 2024.
- ^ "Aagaya Thamaraigal News, Videos, Spoilers, Games, and More". www.buddytv.com. Archived from the original on 8 February 2018.
- ^ "A-Z (V)". 27 September 2013. Archived from the original on 27 September 2013.
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