K. Rangaraj is an Indian film director and screenwriter and producer who was active in

Tamil cinema Tamil cinema is the segment of Indian cinema dedicated to the production of motion pictures in the Tamil language, the main spoken language in the state of Tamil Nadu. It is nicknamed Kollywood, a portmanteau of the names Kodambakkam, a Ch ...

mainly in the 1980s.

Career

Rangaraj was born in a village near Kovilpatti. While searching for job in Chennai, he decided to join Tamil film industry after being influenced by films directed by K. Balachander. He struck friendship with M. G. Vallabhan who introduced him to Bharathiraja. Rangaraj who went to assist Bharathiraja in various films made his directorial debut with ''Nenjamellam Nee'' in 1983. The film became successful and Rangaraj went on to direct successful films like ''

Unnai Naan Santhithen ''Unnai Naan Santhithen'' () is a 1984 Indian Tamil-language film written and directed by K. Rangaraj, and produced by Kovaithambi. The film stars Sivakumar, Sujatha, Suresh and Revathi. It was released on 23 October 1984 and became a success ...

'' (1984), ''

Udaya Geetham ''Udhaya Geetham'' ( ) is a 1985 Indian Tamil-language thriller film directed by K. Rangaraj and produced by Kovaithambi. The film stars Mohan, Lakshmi and Revathi, with Goundamani, Senthil, Anand Babu, and Prathapachandran in supporting role ...

'' (1985), '' Geethanjali'' (1985) and ''

Paadu Nilave ''Paadu Nilave'' () is a 1987 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language romantic musical film, directed by K. Rangaraj and written by M. G. Vallabhan from a story by R. Selvaraj (screenwriter), R. Selvaraj. The film stars Mohan (actor), Mohan and N ...

'' (1987). However subsequent failures like ''

Dharmam Vellum ''Dharmam Vellum'' () is a 1989 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film produced and directed by K. Rangaraj. The film stars Vijayakanth, Sujatha and Gautami. It was released on 28 October 1989, and was a box office failure. Plot Jag ...

'' (1989) and '' Ellaichami'' (1992) (1992) which he also produced led him in a financial crunch which also led him to leave films completely and directed serials for sometime. After a gap of 31 years, he made his comeback as director with ''

Konjam Kadhal Konjam Modhal ''Konjam Kadhal Konjam Modhal'' () is a 2025 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film written and directed by K. Rangaraj and produced by My India Manickam under his Sri Ganapathi Films production banner, starring Srikanth and Pujita Ponna ...

'' with Srikanth.

Filmography

;Films *'' Nenjamellam Neeye'' (1983) *'' Ponnu Pudichirukku'' (1984)https://eap.bl.uk/archive-file/EAP372-6-23-8-151#?xywh=10%2C2577%2C3759%2C2119&cv=3 *''

Nilavu Suduvathillai ''Nilavu Suduvathillai'' () is a 1984 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by K. Rangaraj. The film stars Sivakumar, and Radhika in the lead roles, N. Viswanathan and V. Gopalakrishnan. It was released on 18 May 1984. Plot Ravi falls in l ...

'' (1984) *''

'' (1985) *'' Geethanjali'' (1985) *'' Amudha Gaanam'' (1985) *''

Uyire Unakkaga ''Uyire Unakkaga'' () is a 1986 Indian Tamil language film, directed by K. Rangaraj. The film stars Mohan, Nadhiya, Chinni Jayanth and Vijayakumar. It was released on 7 March 1986. Plot Vijayanirmala Devi, a princess and heiress, has esca ...

'' (1986); also screenplay credits *'' Manithanin Marupakkam'' (1986) *'' Unakkaagave Vaazhgiren'' (1986) *'' Sathya Jyothi'' (1986; Kannada) *''

'' (1987) *''

Ninaive Oru Sangeetham ''Ninaive Oru Sangeetham'' () is a 1987 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film, directed by K. Rangaraj and produced by S. Greeta. The film stars Vijayakanth, Radha, Srividya and Rekha. It was released on 24 July 1987. The film was remade i ...

'' (1987) *''

Gramatthu Minnal ''Gramatthu Minnal'' () is a 1987 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by K. Rangaraj, starring Ramarajan and Revathi. It was released on 18 December 1987. Plot Cast *Ramarajan as Selvarasu *Revathi as Valli Mayilu *Goundamani *Raj ...

'' (1987) *''

'' (1989) *'' Sivaranjani'' (1991) *'' Ellaichami'' (1992) * ''Konjam Kadhal Konjam Modhal'' (2025) ;Television *''Kudumbam'' ( Sun TV) *''

Aarathi Aarathi (born as Bharathi in 1954) is a former Indian actress and director who prominently worked in Kannada films during the 1970s and 1980s. Her accolades include four Karnataka State Film Awards and four Filmfare Awards. Besides Kannada, ...

'' (

Raj TV Raj TV is a Tamil language Indian general entertainment channel based in Chennai, India, which was launched on 14 October 1994. Rajtv became as the second most popular channel in Tamil. It is available through digital and mobile entertainment ...

) *''Bhandham'' ( Sun TV) * ''

Mahalakshmi Lakshmi (; , , sometimes spelled Laxmi, ), also known as Shri (, , ), is one of the principal goddesses in Hinduism, revered as the goddess of wealth, fortune, prosperity, beauty, fertility, sovereignty, and abundance. She along with Parvat ...

'' ( Sun TV)

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