R.K. Naguraj

He is one of India's prominent entertainment personalities, R.K Naguraj, was born in Chennai, Tamil Nadu on 4th August 1972. His father, Rajendran, and mother Kamala have roots in the arts & they inspired him to take up similar paths. Naguraj has a brother, Ramesh and younger sister Rekha. His education continued in Chennai, staying at the reputed Loyola College and studying Visual Communications. Passion for arts Since childhood, he has had a deep interest in the arts and traditional activities and always loved to take part in those cultural functions during his school and college days. Naguraj started his career as a screenwriter in the entertainment industry and gained quick recognition for his brilliant storylines. His sensitively worked-out sensibility found carryover in the second job, that of a director, with the critically acclaimed debut of "First Light." This film not only showed his talent but also established himself as a major filmmaker. After this hit, Naguraj went on to direct several other memorable films such as Whispers of the Wind and Echoes Of Silence which won accolades for their story line and unique style in cinematography. He has also contributed to several hit projects. In his production efforts, the critically acclaimed works by audiences and critics alike are "The Silent Symphony" and "Shadows and Light ".

These works have sealed his position as a force to be reckoned with within the cinematic community. Naguraj’s contribution to his work has not gone unnoticed. He has been awarded many times including the Best Director Award at the National Film Awards The National Film Awards gets presented every year >> Read More... and the Best Screenplay at Filmfare. His movies are known for their deep emotional effect, and thought-provoking topics, and often deal with intricate human relationships along with social concerns. The impact of Naguraj has extended beyond the Indian film industry. His presence is seen as a guest speaker at various international film festivals and as a jury member for some of the most prestigious film awards.