S. A. Chandrasekhar
Chandrasekhar at Kanithan's audio launch
Born (1943-07-02) 2 July 1943
Thangachimadam, Madras Presidency, British India
Occupation(s)Actor, producer, director
Years active1978–present
SpouseShoba Chandrasekhar
ChildrenVijay
Vidhya (deceased)
RelativesVikranth (nephew)
S. N. Surendar (brother-in-law)

S. A. Chandrasekar (born 2 July 1943) is an Indian film director, producer, writer, and actor who primarily works within Kollywood. He made his directorial debut with Aval Oru Pachai Kuzhanthai (1978), He got his breakthrough with Sattam Oru Iruttarai (1981). He has directed over 70 movies in all south Indian languages, and is known for directing films focusing on social issues.[1][2]

Personal life

Chandrasekhar was born in Thangachimadam, Tamil Nadu into a Catholic Christian family.[3][4][5] His son is Vijay, who is one of the leading actors in Tamil cinema. Chandrasekhar also had a daughter named Vidya, who died at the age of two.[6] His brother-in-law, S. N. Surendar is a playback singer and voice artist. His nephew Vikranth is also an actor.[7]

Film career

Chandrasekar has directed over 70 movies in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Hindi. Directors S. Shankar, Senthilnathan, C. Ranganathan, Pavithran, Majith, K. R. Jaya, M. Rajesh, Ponram, T. Shivraj & Vicky had worked with him as assistants.[8][9]

Some of his hit movies include Sattam Oru Iruttarai (1981), Chattaniki Kallu Levu (1981), Nyaya Ellide (1982), Palletoori Monagadu (1983), Saatchi (1983), Vetri (1984), Naan Sigappu Manithan (1985), Sattam Oru Vilayaattu (1987), Senthoorapandi (1993), Rasigan (1994), Deva (1995), Once More (1997) and Nenjirukkum Varai (2006).

He introduced Vijay and directed several films in his formative years such as Naalaiya Theerpu (1992), Senthoorapandi (1993), Rasigan (1994), Deva (1995) and Vishnu (1995). Most of his movies are with Vijayakanth and Vijay.

He also directed Telugu movies such as Chattaniki Kallu Levu (1981) and Palletoori Monagadu (1983) with Chiranjeevi.

He has appeared in supporting roles in some movies such as Kudumbam (1984), Pudhu Yugam (1985), Naan Sigappu Manithan (1985), Neethiyin Marupakkam (1985), Enakku Nane Needipathi (1986), Vasantha Raagam (1986), Nilave Malare (1986), Neethikku Thandanai (1987), Sattam Oru Vilayaattu (1987), Innisai Mazhai (1992), Deva (1995), Priyamudan (1998), Sukran (2005) and Kodi (2016).[10]

In the early 2000s, Chandrasekhar slowed down his work as a director and focused on business interests, including on the construction of a three star hotel for his son. In 2000, he began pre-production work on a film titled Dhoosi with Sarathkumar but the project was later shelved.[11]

He turned as the lead actor at the age of 70 in Touring Talkies (2015) which is also his last directorial venture. S. A. Chandrasekhar returned after a break with a biopic on social activist Traffic Ramasamy (2018).[12] In 2019, he directed his 70th film titled Capmaari.[13]

Chandrasekhar spoke at the music launch of the movie Visiri held on 22 November 2018, at Vadapalani Prasad Lab, Chennai. He allegedly said "offering at Tirupati Hundiyal was like a bribe to the deity and one cannot pass the exam by simply making offering to a deity. If the offering to deity can help you pass the exams, you don't need to write the exams and sit at home".[14] He also said that "success can be achieved only by studying."[15] Virugambakkam police registered a FIR against Chandrasekhar on charges of hurting religious beliefs after a complaint filed by Hindu Munnani over his statements.[16][17]

Filmography

Year Film Credited as Language Role Notes
Director Producer Screenplay Story Actor
2023 Karumegangal Kalaigindrana Green tick Tamil
Tamil Kudimagan Green tick Tamil
Naan Kadavul Illai Green tick Green tick Green tick Tamil also singer for song "Kanne Kanmaniye"[18]
2021 Maanaadu Green tick TamilArivazhagan
2019 Capmaari Green tick Green tick Green tick TamilPolice Inspector
2018 Aaruthra Green tick TamilShiva's father
Traffic Ramasamy Green tick Green tick TamilTraffic Ramasamy
2016 Kodi Green tick TamilThalaivar
Nayyapudai Green tick Green tick Green tick Green tick TamilVellaichamy
2015 Touring Talkies Green tick Green tick Green tick Green tick Green tick TamilAnthony
2011 Sattapadi Kutram Green tick Green tick Green tick Green tick Tamil
2010 Veluthu Kattu Green tick Tamil
2008 Pandhayam Green tick Green tick Green tick Tamil
2007 Nenjirukkum Varai Green tick Green tick Tamil
2006 Aathi Green tick Tamil
2005 Sukran Green tick Green tick Green tick Green tick Green tick TamilHimself
2002 Mutham Green tick Green tick Tamil spoke poems in the song "Oru Murai Nee"
Thamizhan Green tick Tamil
2001 Dosth Green tick Green tick Green tick Tamil
1999 Periyanna Green tick Green tick Tamil
Nenjinile Green tick Green tick Green tick Tamil
1998 Priyamudan Green tick TamilCBI officer Gopal
1997 Once More Green tick Green tick Tamil
1996 Maanbumigu Maanavan Green tick Green tick Tamil
1995 Vishnu Green tick Green tick Tamil
Deva Green tick Green tick Green tick TamilMarimuthu
1994 Rasigan Green tick Green tick Tamil
1993 Senthoorapandi Green tick Green tick TamilVillage Man
Rajadurai Green tick Green tick Tamil 50th Film
Jeevan Ki Shatranj Green tick Green tick Hindi Remake of Tamil Film Rajanadai (1989)
1992 Innisai Mazhai Green tick Green tick Tamil
Naalaiya Theerpu Green tick Green tick Tamil
Mera Dil Tere Liye Green tick Hindi Remake of Tamil Film Nanbargal (1991)
Insaaf Ki Devi Green tick Hindi
1991 Nanbargal Green tick Tamil
1990 Azaad Desh Ke Gulam Green tick Green tick Hindi Remake of Tamil Film Sundhanthira Naattin Adimaigal (1988)
Jai Shiv Shankar Green tick Hindi Remake of Malayalam Film Vartha (1986)
Seetha Green tick Tamil
1989 Rajanadai Green tick Green tick Tamil
1988 Ithu Engal Neethi Green tick Green tick Tamil
Sudhanthira Naattin Adimaigal Green tick Tamil
Poovum Puyalum Green tick Tamil
1987 Kudrat Ka Kanoon Green tick Hindi Remake of Tamil Film Neethikku Thandanai (1987)
Sattam Oru Vilayaattu Green tick Green tick Green tick Green tick TamilPeter
Neethikku Thandanai Green tick Green tick Green tick Tamil
1986 Sigappu Malargal Green tick Green tick Green tick Tamil
Nilave Malare Green tick Green tick Tamil
Vasantha Raagam Green tick Green tick Green tick TamilChandrasekhar
Enakku Nane Needipathi Green tick Green tick Green tick Green tick Tamil 25th Film
En Sabatham Green tick Tamil
1985 Intiko Rudramma Green tick Telugu
Neethiyin Marupakkam Green tick Green tick Tamil
Naan Sigappu Manithan Green tick Green tick Green tick TamilHospital Ward Boy Remake of Bollywood Film Aaji Ki Awaz
Balidaan Green tick Hindi Remake of Telugu Film Balidaanam (1983)
Pudhu Yugam Green tick Green tick Green tick Green tick Tamil Remake of Kannada Film Simha Gharjane (1983)
1984 Kudumbam Green tick Green tick Green tick Green tick TamilSekar Debut film (Actor)
Dopidi Dongalu Green tick Telugu
Veetuku Oru Kannagi Green tick Green tick Green tick Tamil
Devanthakudu Green tick Telugu Remake of Kannada Film Geluvu Nannade(1983)
Vetri Green tick Tamil Remake of Kannada Film Geluvu Nannade(1983)
1983 Simha Gharjane Green tick Green tick Kannada
Hasida Hebbuli Green tick Green tick Kannada Remake of Tamil Film Nenjile Thunivirunthal(1981)
Saatchi Green tick Green tick Green tick Tamil Remake of Telugu Film Balidaanam (1983)
Samsaram Enbathu Veenai Green tick Tamil
Gedda Maga Green tick Kannada Remake of Tamil Film Moondru Mugam (1982)
Geluvu Nannade Green tick Kannada
Palletoori Monagadu Green tick Telugu Remake of Tamil Film Nenjile Thunivirunthal(1981)
Balidaanam Green tick Telugu
1982 Idhayam Pesugirathu Green tick Green tick Green tick Tamil
Nyaya Ellide Green tick Green tick Kannada Remake of Tamil Film Sattam Oru Iruttarai(1981)
Om Shakti Green tick Tamil
Pattanathu Rajakkal Green tick Green tick Green tick Tamil
1981 Needhi Pizhaithadhu Green tick Green tick Green tick Tamil
Chattaniki Kallu Levu Green tick Green tick Telugu Remake of Tamil Film Sattam Oru Iruttarai(1981)
Nenjile Thunivirunthal Green tick Green tick Green tick Tamil
Sattam Oru Iruttarai Green tick Green tick Green tick TamilHitchHiker
1978 Aval Oru Pachai Kuzhandhai Green tick Tamil

Television

Year Title Channel Role Language
2023–Present Kizhakku Vaasal Star Vijay Swamiappan Tamil

References

  1. ↑ cbarn. "Metro Plus Coimbatore : 'Message' man". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 10 November 2016. Retrieved 28 November 2016.
  2. ↑ "Anil's father and director, SA Chandrasekhar's health stable". The News Minute. 26 August 2016. Archived from the original on 20 September 2019. Retrieved 17 June 2020.
  3. ↑ Daily, Keralakaumudi. ""I was born as a Christian, my wife is a Hindu": Vijay's father SA Chandrasekhar responds to allegations - CINEMA - CINE NEWS | Kerala Kaumudi Online". Keralakaumudi Daily. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
  4. ↑ "SA Chandrasekhar responds to Christian conversion allegations on Thalapathy Vijay". Behindwoods. 22 February 2020. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
  5. ↑ "Father s 2nd marriage in front of actor Vijay.. ? Real Reason.. ?". indiaherald.com. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
  6. ↑ "Birthday Special: 5 Facts About Vijay You Must Know". Yahoo Movies. Archived from the original on 23 December 2015. Retrieved 2015-12-07.
  7. ↑ "Vikranth in Vishal's 'Pandianadu'". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 29 December 2021. Retrieved 29 December 2021.
  8. ↑ "Demystifying India's highest paid film-maker — the elusive S Shankar — The Economic Times". indiatimes.com. Archived from the original on 7 July 2012. Retrieved 28 November 2016.
  9. ↑ Kamath, Sudhish (26 September 2013). "Master of Bromance". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 8 April 2014. Retrieved 28 November 2016.
  10. ↑ SAC breaks silence on proxy direction – IBNLive. Ibnlive.in.com (2012-06-07). Retrieved on 2015-10-16.
  11. ↑ "Hot New". Archived from the original on 22 February 2003.
  12. ↑ "Traffic Ramasamy review:Average". Sify. Archived from the original on 25 June 2018.
  13. ↑ "Jai's next with director SA Chandrasekhar titled Capmari". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 25 October 2020. Retrieved 16 February 2021.
  14. ↑ "FIR filed against actor Vijay's father for comments". Deccan Chronicle. 1 January 2018. Archived from the original on 1 October 2021. Retrieved 1 October 2021.
  15. ↑ "இந்துக்களை விமர்சித்து பேசியதாக திரைப்பட இயக்குநர் எஸ்.ஏ.சந்திரசேகர் மீது வழக்கு". Dinamani (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 31 March 2022. Retrieved 1 October 2021.
  16. ↑ "விஜய்யின் தந்தை எஸ்.ஏ.சந்திரசேகர் மீது விருகம்பாக்கம் காவல்நிலையத்தில் வழக்குப்பதிவு!". Samayam Tamil (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 1 October 2021. Retrieved 1 October 2021.
  17. ↑ "மத உணர்வுகளை புண்படுத்தியதாக வழக்கு: நடிகர் விஜய் தந்தை எஸ்.ஏ.சந்திரசேகருக்கு முன்ஜாமீன்". ThanthiTV.com. 8 October 2018. Archived from the original on 1 October 2021. Retrieved 1 October 2021.
  18. ↑ "SA Chandrasekhar's Kanne en Kanmaniyae| Saindhavi | Naan Kadavul Illai Movie | Samuthirakani". YouTube. Archived from the original on 18 December 2021. Retrieved 18 December 2021.
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