R. Aravindraj is an Indian film director and screenwriter who has worked on Tamil films. He rose to fame after making the thriller film Oomai Vizhigal (1986) featuring Vijayakanth and has continued to make films in a similar genre.[1]
Career edit
Aravindraj rose to fame after making the crime thriller film Oomai Vizhigal (1986) featuring Vijayakanth and Arun Pandian, which focused on a journalist making an investigation into the case of missing girls.[1] The film became a trendsetter, with several filmmakers, including Aravindraj himself, choosing to make films of a similar genre. He often collaborated in ventures with writers Aabavanan, Vijayakanth, and Arun Pandian throughout the late 1980s and early 1990s. Following the failure of Musthaffaa (1996), Aravindraj was forced to cancel a project titled News starring Ramki and Vijayashanti, and another project titled Ayudapadai with Yugendran, before going on a sabbatical.[2][3] In 2001, he agreed terms with producer Ibrahim Rowther to make a film titled Pesum Vizhigal with Jaivijay, the son of actor Jaishankar, but the producer's financial troubles meant that the film was shelved.[4][5]
He later moved on to make a television serial titled Soolam, which ran for two years, and also appeared as an actor in a few serials.[6] He attempted to make a comeback to films through a venture titled Ayuthapadai. Still, the film did not have a theatrical release, and another project titled Pesum Vizhigal failed to proceed after the launch.[4] Subsequently, in 2010, he went on to make a political thriller titled Irandu Mugam, starring Sathyaraj and Karan. Aravindraj also acted in the film, which had a low-key release and performed below average at the box office.[6][7] In 2013, he revealed that he had finished work on a film titled Kavithai, which was shot in a single room featuring a single actress. The only role in the film was portrayed by Aravindraj's daughter Mahakeerthi, but the film remains unreleased.[8][9][10]
Filmography edit
Director edit
| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Oomai Vizhigal | |
| 1987 | Uzhavan Magan | |
| 1989 | Thaai Naadu | |
| 1990 | Sathya Vaakku | |
| 1993 | Thanga Pappa | |
| 1995 | Karuppu Nila | |
| 1996 | Musthaffaa | |
| 2010 | Irandu Mugam | |
| 2021 | Thesiya Thalaivar | |
| 2017-2018 | Vani Rani (TV series) | Epi 1448-1520 |
Actor edit
- Films
- Innoruvan (2009)
- Adhe Kangal (2017)
Television edit
| Year | Name of Television Show | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Super Singer Season 10 | Guest | Star Vijay |
| 2017–2018 | Neeli | Divya's father | Star Vijay |
| 2018–2020 | Aranmanai Kili | Natarajan | |
| 2019 | Nila | Guruji | Sun TV |
| 2020 | Naam Iruvar Namakku Iruvar | Lawyer Viswanathan | Star Vijay |
| 2021–Present | Baakiyalakshmi | Amrita’s father-in-law | |
| 2021 | Pandian Stores | Varadharajan (Special Appearance) | |
| 2022 | Kana Kaanum Kaalangal | Maths Teacher | |
| 2023 | Kanne Kalaimaane |
References edit
- ^ a b "Tribute to gutsy journalism — KERALA — The Hindu". The Hindu. thehindu.com. 27 October 2014. Retrieved 1 October 2015.
- ^ https://web.archive.org/web/20120206225258/http://indolink.com/tamil/cinema/People/97/Dec/kuttisp1.htm
- ^ "Google Groups". Retrieved 1 October 2015.
- ^ a b "Ibrahim Rowther launches five films". Chennai Online. Archived from the original on 29 June 2003. Retrieved 6 October 2015.
- ^ "Indiainfo: Tamil: Movie News". movies.indiainfo.com. Archived from the original on 14 February 2003. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
- ^ a b Kumar, S. r Ashok (17 June 2010). "Grill Mill: Aravindraj — The Hindu". The Hindu. thehindu.com. Retrieved 1 October 2015.
- ^ "IRANDU MUGAM MOVIE REVIEW — TAMIL MOVIE IRANDU MUGAM REVIEW". Behindwoods. Retrieved 1 October 2015.
- ^ "Ayngaran International". ayngaran.com. Retrieved 1 October 2015.
- ^ "Film Inside 28 Square Feet — Tamil Movie News". IndiaGlitz. Archived from the original on 29 October 2015. Retrieved 1 October 2015.
- ^ Raghavan, Nikhil (15 April 2013). "Shot Cuts: Sana plays Silk, this time — The Hindu". The Hindu. thehindu.com. Retrieved 1 October 2015.