A. P. Nagarajan, also known as Akkamappettai Paramasivan Nagarajan, was born on February 24, 1928, was a veteranTamilandTelugufilm director. In 1953 he started his career as the writer and later made his directorial debut in 1962 with Vadivukku Valai Kappu movie. He has won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film twice and Nandi Award for Best Feature Film. Some of the movies he directed are Thillana Mohanambal, Thiruvilaiyadal, Agathiyar and Raja Raja Cholan.