S. A. Chandrasekhar
S.A. Chandrasekar | |
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 SA Chandrasekhar at Kanithan Audio Launch | |
| Born | Thangachimadam, Rameswaram, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | actor, director |
| Years active | 1978-Present |
| Known for | Directing Kollywood movies |
| Spouse | Shoba Chandrasekhar |
| Children | Two (including Vijay) |
| Relatives | See Chandrasekhar family |
S. A. Chandrasekar is an Indian film director, producer and writer 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
S. A. Chandrasekhar is from Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu. His father was Senathipathy Pillai. He is married to Shoba, a carnatic singer. He is the father of Tamil actor Vijay, who debuted in his directorial film Naalaiya Theerpu in 1992. Chandrasekhar had a daughter named Vidya; she died at the age of two.[3] His brother-in-law S. N. Surendar is a playback singer and voice artist and his nephew Vikranth is an actor.
Film career
Chandrasekar has directed over 70 movies in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Hindi.
Some of his movies include Sattam Oru Iruttarai (1981), Chattaniki Kallu Levu (1981), Nyaya Ellide (1982), Vetri (1984), Naan Sigappu Manithan (1985), Sattam Oru Vilayaattu (1987), Sendhoorapandi (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), Sendhoorapandi (1993), Rasigan (1994), Deva (1995) and Vishnu (1995). Most of his movies are with Vijayakanth (19 films) and Vijay (9 films).
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).[4]
Directors S. Shankar, M. Rajesh, Ponram had worked with him as assistants.[5][6]
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.[7]
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).[8]
Filmography
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| 2019 | Capmaari | 
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| 2018 | Aaruthra |
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| 2018 | Traffic Ramasamy |
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| 2016 | Kodi |
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| 2016 | Nayyapudai |
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| 2015 | Touring Talkies |
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| 2011 | Sattapadi Kutram |
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| 2010 | Veluthu Kattu |
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| 2008 | Pandhayam |
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| 2007 | Nenjirukkum Varai |
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| 2006 | Aathi |
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| 2005 | Sukran |
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| 2003 | Mutham |
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| 2002 | Thamizhan |
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| 2001 | Dosth |
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| 1999 | Periyanna |
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| 1999 | Nenjinile |
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| 1998 | Priyamudan |
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| 1997 | Once More |
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| 1996 | Maanbumigu Maanavan |
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| 1995 | Vishnu |
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| 1995 | Deva |
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| 1994 | Rasigan |
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| 1993 | Sendhoorapandi |
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| 1993 | Jeevan Ki Shatranj |
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| 1993 | Rajadurai |
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| 1992 | Innisai Mazhai |
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| 1992 | Naalaiya Theerpu |
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| 1992 | Mera Dil Tere Liye |
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| 1992 | Insaaf Ki Devi |
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| 1991 | Nanbargal |
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| 1990 | Azaad Desh Ke Gulam |
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| 1990 | Jai Shiv Shankar |
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| 1990 | Seetha |
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| 1989 | Rajanadai |
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| 1988 | Ithu Engal Neethi |
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| 1988 | Sudhanthira Naattin Adimaigal |
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| 1988 | Poovum Puyalum |
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| 1987 | Kudrat Ka Kanoon |
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| 1987 | Sattam Oru Vilayaattu |
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| 1987 | Neethikku Thandanai |
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| 1986 | Sigappu Malargal |
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| 1986 | Nilave Malare |
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| 1986 | Vasantha Raagam |
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| 1986 | Enakku Nane Needipathi |
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| 1986 | En Sabatham |
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| 1985 | Intiko Rudramma |
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| 1985 | Neethiyin Marupakkam |
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| 1985 | Naan Sigappu Manithan |
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| 1985 | Balidaan |
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| 1985 | Pudhu Yugam |
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| 1984 | Kudumbam |
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| 1984 | Dopidi Dongalu |
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| 1984 | Veetuku Oru Kannagi |
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| 1984 | Devanthakudu |
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| 1984 | Vetri |
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| 1983 | Simha Gharjane |
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| 1983 | Hasida Hebbuli |
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| 1983 | Saatchi |
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| 1983 | Samsaram Enbathu Veenai |
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| 1983 | Gedda Maga |
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| 1983 | Geluvu Nannade |
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| 1983 | Palletoori Monagadu |
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| 1983 | Balidaanam |
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| 1982 | Idhayam Pesugirathu |
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| 1982 | Nyaya Ellide |
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| 1982 | Om Shakti |
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| 1982 | Pattanathu Rajakkal |
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| 1981 | Needhi Pizhaithadhu |
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| 1981 | Chattaniki Kallu Levu |
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| 1981 | Jadhikkoru Needi |
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| 1981 | Nenjile Thunivirunthal |
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| 1981 | Sattam Oru Iruttarai |
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| 1978 | Aval Oru Pachai Kuzhandhai |
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References
- ^ cbarn. "The Hindu : Metro Plus Coimbatore : 'Message' man". thehindu.com. Retrieved 28 November 2016.
- ^ "Vijay's father and director, SA Chandrasekhar's health stable". The News Minute. 26 August 2016. Retrieved 17 June 2020.
- ^ "Birthday Special: 5 Facts About Vijay You Must Know". Yahoo Movies. Archived from the original on 23 December 2015. Retrieved 2015-12-07.
- ^ SAC breaks silence on proxy direction – IBNLive. Ibnlive.in.com (2012-06-07). Retrieved on 2015-10-16.
- ^ "Demystifying India's highest paid film-maker — the elusive S Shankar — The Economic Times". indiatimes.com. Retrieved 28 November 2016.
- ^ Kamath, Sudhish (26 September 2013). "Master of Bromance". Retrieved 28 November 2016 – via The Hindu.
- ^ "Hot New". Archived from the original on 22 February 2003.
- ^ "Traffic Ramasamy review:Average". Sify.
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