Kothanda Ramaiah
| Kothandaramiah | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Kothanda Ramaiah 1 January 1953[1] |
| Other names | K R, Keyaar |
| Occupation | Film Director, Producer, Distributor |
| Years active | 1980-present |
| Parent(s) | Srinivasulu, Subbammal |
Kothandaramiah (also credited as KR) is an Indian film director and producer. He currently heads the Tamil Film Producers' Council (TFPC), after winning an election in 2013.[2][3]
Career
KR pursued film processing course at Adyar Film Institute in Chennai in 1972.[1] Upon graduation in 1975, he spent 3 years as a technician in Doordarshan Kendra. KR made his debut film as director and producer in the Malayalam film Sisirathil Oru Vasantham. Prior to release, the film faced a lot of distribution troubles and was eventually released by Suguna Screens in 1980. Although the film failed at the box office, it gave him the momentum to take the plunge in film distribution and exhibition covering territories such as Chennai City, North Arcot, South Arcot, Chengelpet and Pondicherry. He distributed successful films such as Thillu Mullu, Payanangal Mudivathillai, Vaidehi Kathirunthal, Sindhu Bhairavi, Punnagai Mannan, Chinna Poove Mella Pesu, Enga Ooru Pattukaran, Poovizhi Vasalile, Guru Sishyan, Mappillai, Rajadhi Raja and the dubbed version of My Dear Kuttichathan in Tamil.[4]
Since 1991, KR has directed and produced a series of medium budget films, most notably collaborating with Vijayakanth and Pandiarajan on two occasions and with Ramki on four occasions.
He was elected as President of the Tamil Film Producers' Council (TFPC) in 2013 and has worked on issues regarding title registration, financially supporting bankrupt producers and helping seeing through the release of delayed projects.[5]
Filmography
As director / producer
| Year | Film | Functioned as | Language | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director | Producer | ||||
| 1980 | Shishirathil Oru Vasantham | Yes | Yes | Malayalam | |
| 1985 | Paadum Vaanampadi | Yes | Tamil | ||
| 1985 | Paadum Paravaigal | Yes | Tamil | Dubbed version of Anveshana | |
| 1986 | Maaveeran | Yes | Tamil | ||
| 1987 | Chinna Poove Mella Pesu | Yes | Tamil | ||
| 1988 | Paravaigal Palavitham | Yes | Tamil | ||
| 1989 | Solaikuyil | Yes | Tamil | ||
| 1991 | Eeramana Rojave | Yes | Yes | Tamil | |
| 1992 | Aavarampoo | Yes | Tamil | ||
| 1992 | Chinna Marumagal | Yes | Tamil | ||
| 1994 | Vanaja Girija | Yes | Tamil | ||
| 1995 | Mayabazar | Yes | Tamil | ||
| 1996 | Irattai Roja | Yes | Tamil | Remake of Telugu film Shubha Lagnam | |
| Enakkoru Magan Pirappan | Yes | Tamil | Remake of Malayalam film Aadyathe Kanmani | ||
| Alexander | Yes | Tamil | |||
| 1997 | Thaali Pudhusu | Yes | Tamil | Remake of Telugu film Thaali | |
| 1998 | Kavalai Padathe Sagodhara | Yes | Tamil | ||
| Dharma | Yes | Tamil | Remake of Hindi film Ziddi | ||
| Kumbakonam Gopalu | Yes | Tamil | |||
| 1999 | Suyamvaram | Yes | Tamil | ||
| 2000 | Kadhal Rojave | Yes | Tamil | Remake of Hindi film Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin | |
| 2005 | Dancer | Yes | Yes | Tamil | Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Family Film |
| 2007 | Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram | Yes | Tamil | ||
As distributor
| Year | Film | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Thillu Mullu | Tamil | |
| 1981 | Ram Lakshman | Tamil | |
| 1981 | Enga Ooru Kannagi | Tamil | |
| 1982 | Nenjil Oru Raagam | Tamil | |
| 1982 | Ranga | Tamil | |
| 1982 | Rani Theni | Tamil | |
| 1982 | Payanangal Mudivathillai | Tamil | |
| 1982 | Deviyin Thiruvilayadal | Tamil | |
| 1982 | Poi Satchi | Tamil | |
| 1983 | Thuli Ennai Mandiram | Tamil | |
| 1983 | Sashti Viratham | Tamil | |
| 1983 | Thai Veedu | Tamil | |
| 1984 | Vaidehi Kathirunthal | Tamil | |
| 1984 | Vazhkai | Tamil | |
| 1984 | My Dear Kuttichathan 3D | Tamil | |
| 1984 | Nalla Naal | Tamil | |
| 1984 | Thambikku Entha Ooru | Tamil | |
| 1984 | Anbulla Rajinikanth | Tamil | |
| 1985 | Paadum Vaanampadi | Tamil | |
| 1985 | Japanil Kalyanaraman | Tamil | |
| 1985 | Aduthathu Albert | Tamil | |
| 1985 | Poove Poochooda Vaa | Tamil | |
| 1985 | Avan | Tamil | |
| 1985 | Anthasthu | Tamil | |
| 1985 | Padikkaatha Pannaiyar | Tamil | |
| 1985 | Paadum Vaanampadi | Tamil | |
| 1985 | Naane Raja Naane Mandhiri | Tamil | |
| 1985 | Sindhu Bhairavi | Tamil | |
| 1985 | Jai Vedalam 3D | Tamil | Dubbed version of Jai Vedalam |
| 1985 | Kunguma Chimil | Tamil |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "டைரக்டர், தயாரிப்பாளர், தியேட்டர் அதிபர், விநியோகஸ்தர் 4 துறைகளில் சாதனை படைத்த 'கேயார்'எதிர் நீச்சல் போட்டு வெற்றி பெற்றார்". Cinema.maalaimalar.com. Retrieved 10 February 2014.
- ↑ "Want to restore the honour and respect of TFPC: Kothandaramiah – Times Of India". Articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 13 September 2013. Retrieved 10 February 2014.
- ↑ "Clean sweep for KR group in TFPC elections!". Sify.com. 8 September 2013. Retrieved 10 February 2014.
- ↑ "சோதனைகளை வென்று 'மை டியர் குட்டிச்சாத்தான்' மகத்தான வெற்றி!". Cinema.maalaimalar.com. Retrieved 10 February 2014.
- ↑ Tamilcinema24.com (1 January 1970). "Result of Tamil Nadu Producer council election – Result of Tamil Nadu Producer Council Election – Kr- Keyar- Thanu- Viay Team- Suriya Team". Tamilcinema24.com. Retrieved 10 February 2014.
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