R. Thyagarajan (died 1 July 2018) was an Indian writer, producer and director who worked in Tamil cinema.
R. Thyagarajan | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Died | 1 July 2018 |
| Occupation(s) | Writer, producer, director |
Film career edit
Thyagarajan grew up in Pollachi in an extended family of 23 people, and had four sisters and four brothers. After studying in Pollachi, he went on to study chemistry in Peelamedu, with the intention of becoming a chemist. After his marriage in 1966, he began to work on the productions of his father-in-law, Sandow M. M. A. Chinnappa Thevar of Devar Films. He initially worked on the story-discussion panel teams in 1968 and progressed to the editing department.[1] In the late 1960s, he worked as an assistant director and as an associate editor in the films, Haathi Mere Saathi (1971) and Nalla Neram (1972).[2][3]
His first directorial venture was Vellikizhamai Viratham (1974), which portrayed the bond between the female protagonist and her deity, the Naga-Devatha. The film starring Sivakumar, performed well at the box office and was later remade in Hindi and Telugu.[2] Over the course of his career, he was closely associated with Devar Films, eventually going on to make over 30 films. He made 11 films with Rajinikanth in the lead role, including the Tamil-Telugu bilinguals Annai Oru Aalayam (1979) and Anbukku Naan Adimai (1980), the crime drama Ranga (1982), and the Hindi film Bewafai (1985).[2] Several of the films produced under the Devar Films banner featured animals such as lions, snakes and elephants in pivotal scenes, and Thyagarajan became renowned for handling the shoot.[4]
Personal life edit
In 1966, Thyagarajan married T. Subbulakshmi. He subsequently became the son-in-law of producer Sandow M. M. A. Chinnappa Thevar of Devar Films. He had two children, son Vel Muruga and daughter Shanmugha Vadivu.[5]
Death edit
Thyagarajan died on 1 July 2018 following a heart attack.[6][7]
Partial filmography edit
- Director
| Year | Film | Language |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Vellikizhamai Viratham | Tamil |
| 1975 | Thiruvarul | Tamil |
| 1976 | Thayilla Kuzhandhai[8] | Tamil |
| 1977 | Murugan Adimai | Tamil |
| 1977 | Aattukara Alamelu | Tamil |
| 1977 | Sorgam Naragam | Tamil |
| 1978 | Pottelu Punnamma | Telugu |
| 1978 | Mera Rakshak | Hindi |
| 1978 | Thai Meethu Sathiyam | Tamil |
| 1979 | Annai Oru Aalayam | Tamil |
| 1979 | Amma Evarikaina Amma | Telugu |
| 1979 | Thaayillamal Naan Illai | Tamil |
| 1980 | Bangaru Lakshmi | Telugu |
| 1980 | Anbukku Naan Adimai | Tamil |
| 1980 | Mayadari Krishnudu | Telugu |
| 1981 | Ram Lakshman | Tamil |
| 1981 | Main Aur Mera Haathi | Hindi |
| 1981 | Anjatha Nenjangal | Tamil |
| 1982 | Ranga | Tamil |
| 1982 | Adhisayappiravigal | Tamil |
| 1983 | Shasti Viratham | Tamil |
| 1983 | Thai Veedu | Tamil |
| 1983 | Apoorva Sahodarigal | Tamil |
| 1983 | Jeet Hamaari | Hindi |
| 1984 | Nalla Naal | Tamil |
| 1985 | Annai Bhoomi 3D | Tamil |
| 1985 | Anthasthu | Tamil |
| 1985 | Bewafai | Hindi |
| 1986 | Dharmam | Tamil |
| 1988 | Sigappu Thali | Tamil |
References edit
- ^ "வெ.விரதம் முதல் ச. விரதம் வரை". Kalki (in Tamil). 15 May 1983. pp. 63–64. Archived from the original on 24 April 2023. Retrieved 24 April 2023.
- ^ a b c "R Thyagarajan: A perfectionist behind the camera". The Hindu. 1 October 2018. Archived from the original on 15 July 2020. Retrieved 19 June 2021.
- ^ Raman, Mohan (25 July 2012). "Sandow and superstars". The Hindu. Retrieved 19 June 2021 – via PressReader.
- ^ "Chinnappa Devar family scion speaks about dad, granddad & films with Rajini". News Today. 16 April 2019. Archived from the original on 2 June 2021. Retrieved 19 June 2021.
- ^ "Rajini-Kamal super hit films director passes away". IndiaGlitz. 2 July 2018. Archived from the original on 21 June 2021. Retrieved 19 June 2021.
- ^ "Director of Rajni-Kamal Hit Films RThyagarajan Passes Away Of Heart Attack". India.com. 2 July 2018. Archived from the original on 21 June 2021. Retrieved 19 June 2021.
- ^ "Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan's popular director passes away!". Behindwoods. 1 July 2018. Archived from the original on 21 June 2021. Retrieved 19 June 2021.
- ^ "Kalki magazine 1976-10-31". 31 October 1976.