| V. Azhagappan | |
| Occupation: | Director, actor |
Vendhampatti Azhagappan[1] is an Indian film director and screenwriter who has worked on Tamil films. He rose to fame after making the romantic drama film Aagaya Thamaraigal (1985) featuring Suresh and Revathi and has continued to make films in a similar genre.[2]
Azhagappan who earlier assisted Devaraj-Mohan made his directorial debut with Ramayi Vayasukku Vandhutta.[3] He then made a film called Kannile Anbirundhal with Vijayan however the film remained unreleased due to Vijayan's declining market as actor. After which Azhagappan struggled for opportunities and after a gap he got an opportunity to make Aagaya Thamaraigal which did well at box-office. His next film Pookalai Parikatheergal also did well. His next film was Poo Mazhai Pozhiyuthu with Vijayakanth which was shot in Japan.
During his career Azhagappan regularly collaborated with actor Ramarajan, as well as Suresh.[4] His final release, Poomaname Vaa (1999) was produced under the banner of Nalini Cine Arts by Ramarajan's wife Nalini Ramarajan. During production, the film was labelled as the actor's 40th film and 11th film as a director, but V. Azhagappan was later given the post. The initial cast included other actors such as Chandrasekhar, Manorama and Santhana Bharathi, who eventually did not feature.[5] It became Azhagappan's final film as director and he passed way later.
| Year | Film | Cast | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Ramaye Vayasukku Vanthutta | ||
| 1985 | Aagaya Thamaraigal | ||
| 1986 | Pookkalai Parikkatheergal | ||
| 1986 | Namma Ooru Nalla Ooru | ||
| 1987 | Poo Mazhai Pozhiyuthu | ||
| 1987 | Poo Poova Poothirukku | ||
| 1988 | Kunguma Kodu | ||
| 1988 | Irandil Ondru | ||
| 1988 | En Vazhi Thani Vazhi | ||
| 1989 | Thangamana Raasa | ||
| 1991 | Thanga Thamaraigal | ||
| 1999 | Poomaname Vaa | Ramarajan, Sangita | |