Raju Sundaram
| Raju Sundaram | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Rajendra Sundaram 7 March 1968 |
| Occupation |
Choreographer Director Actor |
| Years active | 1992–present |
| Spouse(s) | Vasanthi |
| Relatives |
Prabhu Deva (brother) Nagendra Prasad (brother) |
Raju Sundaram (born Rajendra Sundaram) is an Indian choreographer who has primarily worked on Tamil and Telugu language films. He has also featured as an actor in the films Jeans (1998), I Love You Da (2002) and Quick Gun Murugan (2009); and directed one feature film, Aegan (2008) starring Ajith Kumar and Nayantara. He is an oldest son of dancer Mugur Sundar, and an older brother to fellow choreographers Prabhu Deva and Nagendra Prasad.[1]
Sundaram began his career assisting as an choreographer for his father Mugur Sundar's projects, before going on to lead troupes. He was a dancer in "Rukkumani Rukkumani" from Mani Ratnam's Roja (1992) and in Aasai (1995). He also regularly featured in cameo appearances in songs featuring his brother Prabhu Deva, with the pair making appearances in Shankar's early films Gentleman (1993) and Kadhalan (1994).[2] After being the lead choreographer for a few Kannada films, his first break came through Mani Ratnam's Thiruda Thiruda (1993), where he was given the chance to design dances for three songs.[3] He then went on to become a choreographer of Tamil directors Mani Ratnam and Shankar, and worked on Amitabh Bachchan's album, Aby Baby (1996).
Shankar then offered Sundaram an acting opportunity in his romantic comedy Jeans (1998), where Sundaram played a full-length role. His played the lead in the sports drama I Love You Da (2002) of which The Hindu stated the film proves "serious acting is simply not his cup of tea".[4] He then went on to feature in the trilingual One Two Three (2003) alongside his brothers, with scenes shot in Tamil, Telugu and Kannada. The film opened to mixed reviews and did not perform well at the box office.[5] He has since primarily operated as a choreographer, making a few exceptions by starring in comic roles in Jeeva's Unnale Unnale (2007), Prabhu Deva's Engeyum Kadhal (2011) and in the Telugu film, Action 3D (2013). Choreographers and actors like Dinesh, Sridhar, Jhony, Nobel Paul, Shobi, Baba Bhaskar and Japan Kumar have worked as dancers and assistants to him.[6][7][8][9][10][11]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Language |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Sadma | Hindi |
| 1992 | Chembaruthi | Tamil |
| 1992 | Pandiyan | Tamil |
| 1992 | Bol Radha Bol | Hindi |
| 1993 | Walter Vetrivel | Tamil |
| 1993 | Uzhaippali | Tamil |
| 1993 | Gentleman | Tamil |
| 1993 | Thiruda Thiruda | Tamil |
| 1993 | Sendhoorapandi | Tamil |
| 1993 | Gandharvam | Malayalam |
| 1994 | Sethupathi IPS | Tamil |
| 1994 | Indhu | Tamil |
| 1994 | Duet | Tamil |
| 1994 | Rasigan | Tamil |
| 1994 | Kadhalan | Tamil |
| 1994 | May Madham | Tamil |
| 1995 | Criminal | Hindi |
| 1995 | Gundaraj | Hindi |
| 1995 | Bombay | Tamil |
| 1995 | Karnaa | Tamil |
| 1995 | Chinna Vathiyar | Tamil |
| 1995 | Neela Kuyil | Tamil |
| 1995 | Ayudha Poojai | Tamil |
| 1995 | Barsaat | Hindi |
| 1996 | Sahasa Veerudu Sagara Kanya | Telugu |
| 1996 | Majhdhaar | Hindi |
| 1996 | Love Birds | Tamil |
| 1996 | Sengottai | Tamil |
| 1996 | Indian | Tamil |
| 1996 | Kadhal Desam | Tamil |
| 1996 | Mr. Romeo | Tamil |
| 1996 | Nethaji | Tamil |
| 1996 | Tu Chor Main Sipahi | Hindi |
| 1996 | Krishna | Hindi |
| 1997 | Sakthi | Tamil |
| 1997 | Mrityudata | Hindi |
| 1997 | Bhai | Hindi |
| 1997 | Nerukku Ner | Tamil |
| 1997 | Ratchagan | Tamil |
| 1997 | Auzaar | Hindi |
| 1997 | Ziddi | Hindi |
| 1998 | Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai | Hindi |
| 1998 | Jeans | Tamil |
| 1998 | Harichandra | Tamil |
| 1998 | Barood | Hindi |
| 1998 | Sollamale | Tamil |
| 1998 | Kannedhirey Thondrinal | Tamil |
| 1998 | Kadhal Kavithai | Tamil |
| 1999 | Thulladha Manamum Thullum | Tamil |
| 1999 | En Swasa Kaatre | Tamil |
| 1999 | Love You Hamesha | Hindi |
| 1999 | Ethirum Pudhirum | Tamil |
| 1999 | En Swasa Katre | Tamil |
| 1999 | Poomagal Oorvalam | Tamil |
| 1999 | Vaali | Tamil |
| 1999 | Anantha Poongatre | Tamil |
| 1999 | Nenjinile | Tamil |
| 1999 | Kadhalar Dhinam | Tamil |
| 1999 | Poovellam Kettuppar | Tamil |
| 1999 | Kannodu Kanbathellam | Tamil |
| 1999 | Jodi | Tamil |
| 1999 | Kannupada Poguthaiya | Tamil |
| 1999 | Taj Mahal | Tamil |
| 1999 | Millennium Stars | Malayalam |
| 2000 | Dada Sahib | Malayalam |
| 2000 | Pukar | Hindi |
| 2000 | Kannukkul Nilavu | Tamil |
| 2000 | Good Luck | Tamil |
| 2000 | Sandhitha Velai | Tamil |
| 2000 | Kandukondain Kandukondain | Tamil |
| 2000 | Kushi | Tamil |
| 2000 | Appu | Tamil |
| 2000 | Pennin Manathai Thottu | Tamil |
| 2000 | Parthen Rasithen | Tamil |
| 2000 | Maayi | Tamil |
| 2000 | Rhythm | Tamil |
| 2000 | Priyamaanavale | Tamil |
| 2001 | Albela | Hindi |
| 2001 | Aks | Hindi |
| 2001 | Daddy | Telugu |
| 2001 | Yeh Teraa Ghar Yeh Meraa Ghar | Hindi |
| 2001 | Friends | Tamil |
| 2001 | Badri | Tamil |
| 2001 | Poovellam Un Vasam | Tamil |
| 2001 | Vedham | Tamil |
| 2001 | Samudhiram | Tamil |
| 2001 | 12B | Tamil |
| 2001 | Shahjahan | Tamil |
| 2001 | Majunu | Tamil |
| 2002 | Red | Tamil |
| 2002 | Thamizhan | Tamil |
| 2002 | 123 | Tamil |
| 2002 | Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai | Hindi |
| 2002 | Indra | Telugu |
| 2002 | Youth | Tamil |
| 2002 | Run | Tamil |
| 2002 | Arputham | Tamil |
| 2002 | I Love You Da | Tamil |
| 2003 | Aasai Aasaiyai | Tamil |
| 2003 | Parasuram | Tamil |
| 2003 | Paarai | Tamil |
| 2003 | Thithikudhe | Tamil |
| 2003 | Boys | Tamil |
| 2003 | Alai | Tamil |
| 2003 | Thirumalai | Tamil |
| 2003 | Anjaneya | Tamil |
| 2003 | Enakku 20 Unakku 18 | Tamil |
| 2003 | Soori | Tamil |
| 2003 | Tagore | Telugu |
| 2004 | Udhaya | Tamil |
| 2004 | Ghilli | Tamil |
| 2004 | Aethiree | Tamil |
| 2004 | Madhurey | Tamil |
| 2004 | Chellamae | Tamil |
| 2004 | M. Kumaran son of Mahalakshmi | Tamil |
| 2004 | Run | Hindi |
| 2004 | Attagasam | Tamil |
| 2004 | Donga Dongadi | Telugu |
| 2004 | Malliswari | Telugu |
| 2004 | Kyun! Ho Gaya Na... | Hindi |
| 2004 | Gudumba Shankar | Telugu |
| 2004 | Sye | Telugu |
| 2004 | Shankar Dada MBBS | Telugu |
| 2004 | Hulchul | Hindi |
| 2005 | Subhas Chandra Bose | Telugu |
| 2005 | Thirupaachi | Tamil |
| 2005 | Ji | Tamil |
| 2005 | Maayavi | Tamil |
| 2005 | Chandramukhi | Tamil |
| 2005 | Sachein | Tamil |
| 2005 | Ullam Ketkumae | Tamil |
| 2005 | Anniyan | Tamil |
| 2005 | Ponniyin Selvan | Tamil |
| 2005 | Oru Naal Oru Kanavu | Tamil |
| 2005 | Athadu | Telugu |
| 2005 | Ghajini | Tamil |
| 2005 | No Entry | Hindi |
| 2005 | Dil Jo Bhi Kahey... | Hindi |
| 2005 | Majaa | Tamil |
| 2005 | Sandakozhi | Tamil |
| 2005 | Jai Chiranjeeva | Telugu |
| 2006 | Lakshmi | Telugu |
| 2006 | Happy | Telugu |
| 2006 | Unakkum Enakkum | Tamil |
| 2006 | Varalaru: The History of Godfather | Tamil |
| 2006 | Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam | Tamil |
| 2006 | Bangaram | Telugu |
| 2006 | Stalin | Telugu |
| 2006 | Rakhi | Telugu |
| 2007 | Pokkiri | Tamil |
| 2007 | Godava | Telugu |
| 2007 | Unnale Unnale | Tamil |
| 2007 | Desamuduru | Telugu |
| 2007 | Sivaji: The Boss | Tamil |
| 2007 | Thottal Poo Malarum | Tamil |
| 2007 | Aarya | Tamil |
| 2007 | Marudhamalai | Tamil |
| 2007 | Lakshyam | Telugu |
| 2007 | Yamadonga | Telugu |
| 2007 | Tulasi | Telugu |
| 2008 | Dhaam Dhoom | Tamil |
| 2008 | Aegan | Tamil |
| 2009 | Villu | Tamil |
| 2009 | Ayan | Tamil |
| 2009 | Ek Niranjan | Telugu |
| 2009 | Wanted | Hindi |
| 2010 | Aasal | Tamil |
| 2010 | Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai | Tamil |
| 2010 | Paiyaa | Tamil |
| 2010 | Don Seenu | Telugu |
| 2010 | Sura | Tamil |
| 2010 | Khaleja | Telugu |
| 2010 | Enthiran | Tamil |
| 2010 | Brindavanam | Telugu |
| 2011 | Kaavalan | Tamil |
| 2011 | Thoonga Nagaram | Tamil |
| 2011 | Mappillai | Tamil |
| 2011 | Engeyum Kadhal | Tamil |
| 2012 | Vettai | Tamil |
| 2012 | Billa II | Tamil |
| 2013 | Alex Pandian | Tamil |
| 2013 | Singam II | Tamil |
| 2013 | Chennai Express | Hindi |
| 2013 | Pattathu Yaanai | Tamil |
| 2013 | Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara | Tamil |
| 2013 | Julai | Telugu |
| 2013 | All in All Azhagu Raja | Tamil |
| 2013 | Endrendrum Punnagai | Tamil |
| 2013 | Biriyani | Tamil |
| 2013 | Bhai | Telugu |
| 2014 | Jilla | Tamil |
| 2014 | Bramman | Tamil |
| 2014 | Ennamo Nadakkudhu | Tamil |
| 2014 | Kochadaiiyaan | Tamil |
| 2014 | Anjaan | Tamil |
| 2014 | Sigaram Thodu | Tamil |
| 2014 | Mukunda | Telugu |
| 2015 | Anegan | Tamil |
| 2015 | Kaaki Sattai | Tamil |
| 2015 | Inimey Ippadithaan | Tamil |
| 2015 | Kaaval | Tamil |
| 2015 | Run Raja Run | Telugu |
| 2015 | Jill | Telugu |
| 2015 | Puli | Tamil |
| 2016 | Saahasam | Tamil |
| 2015 | Temper | Telugu |
| 2016 | Natpadhigaram 79 | Tamil |
| 2016 | 24 | Tamil |
| 2016 | Express Raja | Telugu |
| 2016 | Enakku Innoru Per Irukku | Tamil |
| 2016 | Remo | Tamil |
| 2016 | Bogan | Tamil |
Director
| Year | Film | Language |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Aegan | Tamil |
Actor
| Year | Film | Role | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Gentleman | special appearance in song "Chikku Bukku" | Tamil |
| 1994 | Lockup Death | special appearance in song "Current Banthu" | Kannada |
| 1994 | Jai Hind | special appearance in song "Bodhai Yeri Pochu" | Tamil |
| 1994 | Kadhalan | special appearance in song "Kadhalikkum Pennin" | Tamil |
| 1995 | Aasai | special appearance in song "Shockkadikuthu Sona" | Tamil |
| 1998 | Jeans | Madhesh | Tamil |
| 1998 | Kadhal Kavithai | special appearance in song "Aalana Naal Mudhala" | Tamil |
| 1998 | Circle Inspector | special appearance in song "Urmila Urmila" | Kannada |
| 1999 | En Swasa Kaatre | special appearance in song "Jumbalaka" | Tamil |
| 1999 | Ethirum Pudhirum | special appearance in song "Thottu Thottu" | Tamil |
| 1999 | Anantha Poongatre | special appearance in song "Meenatchi Meenatchi" | Tamil |
| 1999 | Poovellam Kettuppar | special appearance in songs "CBI Enge" and "O Senorita" | Tamil |
| 2000 | Sandhitha Velai | special appearance in song "Muniyamma" | Tamil |
| 2000 | Pennin Manathai Thottu | special appearance in song "Saltkotta" | Tamil |
| 2000 | Maayi | special appearance in song "Thennagam Aalum" | Tamil |
| 2000 | Rhythm | special appearance in song "Ayyayyo Pathikichu" | Tamil |
| 2000 | Chamundi | special appearance in song "Usarvalli Kshnakondu" | Kannada |
| 2002 | I Love You Da | Raju | Tamil |
| 2002 | 123 | Pazhani/Raju | Tamil & Kannada |
| 2005 | Ullam Ketkumae | special appearance in song "Mazhai Mazhai" | Tamil |
| 2005 | Anniyan | special appearance in song "Kumari" | Tamil |
| 2006 | Pellaina Kothalo | special appearance | Telugu |
| 2007 | Unnale Unnale | Raju | Tamil |
| 2009 | Konchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam | special appearance | Telugu |
| 2009 | Quick Gun Murugun | Rowdy MBA | English |
| 2010 | Pa Ra Pazhanisami | special appearance | Tamil |
| 2011 | Engeyum Kaadhal | Raju | Tamil |
| 2012 | Vettai | special appearance | Tamil |
| 2013 | Action 3D | Purush | Telugu |
| 2013 | Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara | special appearance in song "En Veettula" | Tamil |
| 2013 | Endrendrum Punnagai | special appearance | Tamil |
| 2015 | Isai | special appearance | Tamil |
| 2015 | Yaanum Theeyavan | Pasupathy | Tamil |
Dancer
| Year | Film | Language |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Agni Natchathiram | Tamil |
| 1991 | Idhayam | Tamil |
| 1992 | Suriyan | Tamil |
| 1992 | Roja | Tamil |
| 1993 | Enga Thambi | Tamil |
References
- ↑ "It takes Raju to tango - HYDB". The Hindu. 2006-01-03. Retrieved 2015-10-30.
- ↑ "rediff.com, Movies: Dancer in the dark: Raju Sundaram". Rediff.com. 2001-12-04. Retrieved 2015-10-30.
- ↑ "Raju Sundaram - Telugu Cinema interview - Telugu film choreographer". Idlebrain.com. 2005-09-27. Retrieved 2015-10-30.
- ↑ "I Love You Da". The Hindu. 2002-12-13. Retrieved 2015-10-30.
- ↑ "One Two Three". The Hindu. 2002-06-07. Retrieved 2015-10-30.
- ↑ http://dineshmaster.com/profile
- ↑ "Star Holiday (07/06/15) A day out with choreographer sridhar master [Epi - 8]". Youtube. 28 June 2015. Retrieved 9 November 2015.
- ↑ "Adhu Idhu Yedhu - Johnny Master, Bobby Antony & Baba Bhaskar Groupla Doupe". Youtube. 14 November 2011. Retrieved 9 November 2015.
- ↑ "Choreographer Nobel Interview Part 1". Youtube. 16 June 2012. Retrieved 9 November 2015.
- ↑ "Dance In His Genes:Shobi And His Inspirations". News Central. 14 August 2015. Retrieved 9 November 2015.
- ↑ "Virundhinar Pakkam Choreographer Baba Basker Dt 11-09-13". Youtube. 10 September 2013. Retrieved 9 November 2015.
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