Durai (born 25 February 1940) is an Indian film director who was mostly active during the 1970s. As of 2014, he has directed 46 films in Tamil,

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. Though known for his work in commercial cinema, he made women-centric films like '' Avalum Penthaane'' and '' Pasi'', which won two National Film Awards. He served as a jury member of the

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(India) in 2011. As of 2011, he was the vice president of the South Indian Film Writers' Association.

Partial filmography

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Avalum Penn Thaane ''Avalum Penn Thaane'' () is a 1974 Indian Tamil-language film written and directed by Durai in his directorial debut. The film stars Sumithra, R. Muthuraman and M. R. R. Vasu. It received critical acclaim and became a commercial success. ...

'' (1974) * '' Oru Kudumbathin Kathai'' (1975) * '' Aasai 60 Naal'' (1976) * ''

Raghupathi Raghavan Rajaram ''Raghupathi Raghavan Rajaram'' is a 1977 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Durai, starring Vijayakumar, Rajinikanth and Sumithra. The film was released on 12 August 1977, and did not do well at the box office. It is considered a lost fi ...

'' (1977) * '' Paavathin Sambalam'' (1978) * '' Oru Veedu Oru Ulagam'' (1978) * '' Sadhurangam'' (1978) * ''

Aayiram Jenmangal Aayiram Jenmangal () is a 1978 Indian Tamil-language horror film directed by Durai. Padmapriya and Rajinikanth appear in lead roles While Latha and Vijayakumar in supporting roles. It is a remake of the 1976 Malayalam film '' Yakshagaanam ...

'' (1978) * '' Pasi'' (1979) * '' Oli Pirandhadhu'' (1979) * '' Neeya?'' (1979) *'' Porkaalam'' (1980) * ''

Maria My Darling ''Maria My Darling'' is a 1980 Indian action thriller film directed by Durai and starring Kamal Haasan and Sripriya. The film, a bilingual, was shot in Tamil and Kannada languages. Plot Maria, a bold woman, searches for and seeks revenge a ...

'' (1980) *''

Aval Oru Kaviyam ''Aval'' () may refer to: * ''Aval'' (1967 film) * ''Aval'' (1972 film) * ''Aval'' (2017 film) * ''Aval'' (TV series), a 2011 Indian Tamil-language family soap opera {{disambiguation ...

'' (1981) *'' Mayil'' (1981) *''

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'' (1981) *''

Kilinjalgal ''Kilinjalgal'' () is a 1981 Indian Tamil-language romance film, written and directed by Durai. The film stars Mohan, Poornima Bhagyaraj and Dilip. It revolves around two lovers whose romance is opposed by their families due to differences ...

'' (1981) *'' Thunai'' (1982) *'' Velicham Vitharunna Penkutty'' (1982) *''

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'' (1983) * ''

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'' (1984) *'' Veli'' (1985) *'' Oru Manithan Oru Manaivi'' (1986) *'' Palaivanathil Pattampoochi'' (1988) * '' Pudhiya Athiyayam'' (1990)

Awards

* 1978 –

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– '' Oru Veedu Oru Ulagam'' * 1979 –

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– ''Pasi'' * 1979 -

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- '' Pasi'' * 1980 – Best Film Award for ''Pasi'' at Tashkent Film Festival * 1982 –

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References

External links

Official website
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