Vela Ramamoorthy is a Tamil writer and actor who has appeared in Tamil language films.

Career

Ramamoorthy is a PUC Graduate. He joined the Indian Army and served for five years before being posted in Post office. Since he is a writer, many people would come to meet him in his office. Ramamoorthy has written acclaimed Tamil novels including ''Kuttra Parambarai'', ''Kuruthi Aattam'', ''Pattathu Yaanai'' and is considered one of the leading Tamil story writers of his time. He was also involved in the dispute regarding the rights of making a film out of ''Kuttra Parambarai'' and had supported Bala's project ahead of

Bharathiraja Bharathiraja (born 17 July 1941) is an Indian film director and actor who works mainly in the Tamil film industry. Making his debut in 1977 with ''16 Vayathinile'', he is known for realistic and sensitive portrayals of rural life in his films. ...

's. He has also written the book ''Vela Ramamoorthy Kathaikal'' which is a compilation of short stories.

Filmography

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