| Kasthuri Raja | |
| Birth Name: | R. Krishnamoorthy[1] |
| Birth Date: | 8 August 1950 |
| Birth Place: | Theni, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Occupation: | Film director, Film Producer, Music director, Lyrcist, Actor |
| Yearsactive: | 1991–2006, 2018–present |
| Spouse: | Vijayalakshmi |
Kasthuri Raja is an Indian film director. He is the father of director Selvaraghavan and actor Dhanush. He worked as an assistant director with Director K.S.G. Most of the films he directed were either village based or infatuation of youngsters. He also worked with Director Visu on more than 16 films. Prior to entering the film industry, he ran away from home to Chennai and worked in a mill.[2]
| Year | Film | class=unsortable | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | En Rasavin Manasile | ||
| Aatha Un Koyilile | |||
| Thoothu Po Chellakkiliye | |||
| 1992 | Solaiyamma | ||
| Mouna Mozhi | |||
| 1994 | Thaai Manasu | ||
| 1996 | Nattupura Pattu | ||
| 1997 | Vasuki | ||
| Ettupatti Rasa | |||
| 1998 | Veera Thalattu | ||
| En Aasai Rasave | |||
| Veeram Vilanja Mannu | |||
| 1999 | Kummi Paattu | ||
| 2000 | Karisakattu Poove | ||
| 2002 | Thulluvadho Ilamai | ||
| 2004 | Dreams | ||
| 2006 | Idhu Kadhal Varum Paruvam | Also music director |