C. Rudraiah

Rudraiah Chockalingam (1947–2014) was a pioneering Tamil filmmaker who brought the spirit of the French New Wave into Indian cinema, helping pioneer the parallel cinema movement in Tamil film with a bold, art-house sensibility. His 1978 directorial debut Aval Appadithan, grew into a cult classic after being championed by directors Bharathiraja and Mrinal Sen. A gold medallist from the Chennai film institute, he was regarded by his peers as a formidable creative talent, and his work remains a touchstone for Tamil filmmakers pushing beyond commercial convention.

Other name:

Arumugam,

Arukutty,

Rudraiah Chockalingam,

ருத்ரையா சொக்கலிங்கம்,

C. Rudhraiya

Gender:

Male

Birthday:

Jul 25, 1947

Deathday:

18 thg 11, 2014

Place of birth:

Attur, Salem district, Madras Province, British India (now Tamil Nadu, India)