K. Rajan (producer)
K. Rajan producer | |
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| Born | 25 February 1941[1] |
| Occupation | Film producer |
K. Rajan is an Indian film producer and film director who has worked on Tamil films.
Career
[edit]Rajan began his career as a producer through the Tamil film, Brammacharigal (1983) starring Suresh. In 1991, he directed the film Namma Ooru Mariamma starring Nizhalgal Ravi and Sarathkumar, before working as a writer on Thangamana Thangachi (1991) for director Senthilnathan. For the films, he associated with Ganesh Cine Arts and music composers Shankar–Ganesh.[2]
In 2000, Rajan took on the role of the president of Chennai Distributors Association.[3] Rajan launched his son Prabhukanth as an actor in 2000, who acted in his first lead role through Aval Paavam (2000). Prabhukanth also featured as the antagonist in Doubles (2000), and later worked on Ninaikkatha Naalillai (2001), before making a return as a film director through LKG (2019).[4] During the early 2000s, Rajan also worked on another project, Babu Ganesh's Kudumbam Oru Koiyil starring Ramki, although the project was later dropped.[3]
In June 2005, director Rajan chose to shelve his proposed biopic of Sivakasi Jayalakshmi titled Niram Maraiya Rojakal starring Vindya. He then began working on a directorial project titled Unarchigal which would explore the life of adolescent youths and cast actresses Devayani and Sindhuri in the lead roles, alongside newcomer male actors.[5] However a production delay meant that the film went through a change of cast and Rajan started the project with Abbas and Kunal.[6][7][8]
In the media
[edit]K. Rajan has attracted controversy for his statements on Tamil cinema.
In June 2001, Rajan was arrested for attacking fellow producer Keyaar.[9]
In April 2019, at the launch of the soundtrack of the film Ettuthikkum Para (2020), Rajan threatened singer Chinmayi over her claims in the Me Too movement against Vairamuthu. At the same event, director Pa. Ranjith criticised Rajan's remarks.[10][11] During a public speech in December 2019, he criticised actors Kamal Haasan and Dhanush, and directors Selvaraghavan and Gautham Vasudev Menon, for their loss-making films. He made directed reference to films such as Aayirathil Oruvan (2010) and Enai Noki Paayum Thota (2019).[12] The following month, he spoke out against Nayanthara for charging a high remuneration for her films.[13][14] In 2019 and 2020, he has also publicly criticised Yogi Babu at the audio launch of Paramapadham Vilayattu (2021), Bharathirajaa for starting a rival producers' association, and the Animal Welfare Board of India for allegedly taking bribes.[15][16][17]
Filmography
[edit]- As producer
- Brammacharigal (1983)
- Doubles (2000)
- Aval Paavam (2000)
- Ninaikkatha Naalillai (2001)
- As director
- Namma Ooru Mariamma (1991)
- Unarchigal (2005)
- As writer
- Thangamana Thangachi (1991)
- Chinna Poovai Killathe (1992)
- As actor
- Michael Raj (1987)
- Chinna Poovai Killathe (1992)
- Ulavuthurai (1998)
- En Sakhiye (2000)
- Kabadi Kabadi (2001)
- Veettoda Mappillai (2001)
- Girivalam (2005)
- Aadhikkam (2005)
- Sorry Enaku Kalyanamayidichu (2005)
- Unarchigal (2006)
- Nadigai (2008)
- Pagiri (2016)
- Paambhu Sattai (2017)
- Thunivu (2023)
- Bakasuran (2023)
References
[edit]- ^ "K.Rajan | Official Site of South Indian Artists Association, Nadigar Sangam, Tamil Nadigar Sangam". 16 December 2023.
- ^ "Kollywood Producer Rajan Biography, News, Photos, Videos".
- ^ a b "Minnamutam.co -->> Hot Cine News". 3 March 2001. Archived from the original on 3 March 2001.
- ^ "LKG producer Ishari K Ganesh rewards director KR Prabhu and writers team from film's profits". DNA. 5 March 2019. Retrieved 23 January 2023.
- ^ "Behindwoods : Thevayani in Unarchigal". www.behindwoods.com.
- ^ "- Tamil News". IndiaGlitz.com. Archived from the original on 17 February 2017.
- ^ "Tamil actress abinayasri Namitha silk smitha mumtaz disco santhi tamil actresses glamour gallery glamor models actress sex tamil girls girl tamil sex story". www.behindwoods.com.
- ^ "Abbas, Kunal come together - Tamil News". IndiaGlitz.com. 17 June 2005.
- ^ Reporter, Our Staff (15 June 2001). "Film producer arrested on assault charge". The Hindu – via www.thehindu.com.
- ^ "Producer K Rajan takes a dig at Chinmayi and #MeToo. Pa Ranjith has an epic reply for him". India Today. 17 April 2019.
- ^ "Producer K Rajan threatens Chinmayi, what Pa Ranjith did next is #Goals for Kollywood". The News Minute. 16 April 2019.
- ^ "Tamil producer slams actors Kamal and Dhanush...Here's why!". The New Stuff. 10 December 2019.
- ^ IWMBuzz, Author (31 January 2020). "SHOCKING: Producer K Rajan lashes out at Nayanthara".
{{cite web}}:|first=has generic name (help) - ^ "Nayanthara gets targetted by a producer over her assistants' expenditures; Latter REVEALS shocking details". PINKVILLA. 31 January 2020. Archived from the original on 1 February 2020. Retrieved 28 May 2021.
- ^ "'Trisha should forego a part of her salary if she fails to come for film promotions'". Cinema Express.
- ^ "Rajan lashes out at producers for forming a new association". The Times of India.
- ^ Subramanian, Anupama (15 September 2019). "K Rajan points a finger at animal welfare board". Deccan Chronicle.