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	His real name is C. Dhinakaran. He first wrote the dialogues for the films ''[[Kottai Vaasal]]'' (1992), ''[[Veettai Paaru Naattai Paaru]]'' (1994), ''[[Uzhiyan]]'' (1994) and ''[[Pathavi Pramanam]]'' (1994). Chidambaram made his directorial debut in 1997 with ''[[Samrat (1997 film)\|Samrat]]'', starring [[Ramki]], a remake of Hindi film ''[[Baazigar]]''. In 1998, he directed the film ''[[Vettu Onnu Thundu Rendu]]'', starring [[Mansoor Ali Khan (actor)\|Mansoor Ali Khan]] in the lead role. Both films were failures.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://cinematoday2.itgo.com/Hot%20News1%20.htm \|title=Hot New \|publisher=Cinematoday2.itgo.com \|date= \|accessdate=2018-11-14}}</ref>		His real name is C. Dhinakaran. He first wrote the dialogues for the films ''[[Kottai Vaasal]]'' (1992), ''[[Veettai Paaru Naattai Paaru]]'' (1994), ''[[Uzhiyan]]'' (1994) and ''[[Pathavi Pramanam]]'' (1994). Chidambaram made his directorial debut in 1997 with ''[[Samrat (1997 film)\|Samrat]]'', starring [[Ramki]], a remake of Hindi film ''[[Baazigar]]''. In 1998, he directed the film ''[[Vettu Onnu Thundu Rendu]]'', starring [[Mansoor Ali Khan (actor)\|Mansoor Ali Khan]] in the lead role. Both films were failures.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://cinematoday2.itgo.com/Hot%20News1%20.htm \|title=Hot New \|publisher=Cinematoday2.itgo.com \|date= \|accessdate=2018-11-14}}</ref>

	After a gap, he changed his name and directed ''[[Ennamma Kannu]]'' (2000) with [[Sathyaraj]]. The film received mixed reviews and did well.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.thiraipadam.com/cgi-bin/movie_review.pl?id=5&user_name=bbalaji&review_lang=english&lang=english\|title=Ennamma Kannu - Tamil Movie Review\|website=www.thiraipadam.com}}</ref> The success of the film prompted director and actor to reunite to make ''Mr. Narathar'' with [[Abbas (actor)\|Abbas]], [[Mumtaj]] and [[Divyaa Unni]] also joining the cast. Despite nearly completing shoot, the project was shelved and remains unreleased.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20010417055923/http://www.minnamutam.com/cinema/previews/mrnarathar.asp</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.chennaionline.com/location/narathar.asp\|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20010207000727/http://www.chennaionline.com/location/narathar.asp\|archivedate=2001-02-07\|title=Mr. Narathar\|date=7 February 2001\|publisher=}}</ref> His next directorial project, ''[[Charlie Chaplin (2002 film)\|Charlie Chaplin]]'' (2002), was a hit, and its success led to various remakes in other languages. He created a record in Tamil cinema as it became the first to be remade in six Indian languages, including in Bollywood.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/220119/more-charlie-chaplin-sequels-in-store-sakthi-chidambaram.html\|title = More Charlie Chaplin sequels in store: Sakthi Chidambaram\|date = 22 January 2019}}</ref> His other projects, ''[[Inidhu Inidhu Kadhal Inidhu]]'' (2003) and ''[[Kadhal Kirukkan]]'' (2003), became box office disasters.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-reviews/reviews-2/inidhu-inidhu-movie-review.html\|title = Inidhu Inidhu Review - Tamil Movie Inidhu Inidhu Review}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0402305/\|title = Kadhal Kirukkan}}</ref>		After a gap, he changed his name and directed ''[[Ennamma Kannu]]'' (2000) with [[Sathyaraj]]. The film received mixed reviews and did well.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.thiraipadam.com/cgi-bin/movie_review.pl?id=5&user_name=bbalaji&review_lang=english&lang=english\|title=Ennamma Kannu - Tamil Movie Review\|website=www.thiraipadam.com}}</ref> The success of the film prompted director and actor to reunite to make ''Mr. Narathar'' with [[Abbas (actor)\|Abbas]], [[Mumtaj]] and [[Divyaa Unni]] also joining the cast. Despite nearly completing shoot, the project was shelved and remains unreleased.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.minnamutam.com/cinema/previews/mrnarathar.asp \|title=Archived copy \|website=www.minnamutam.com \|access-date=12 January 2022 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010417055923/http://www.minnamutam.com/cinema/previews/mrnarathar.asp \|archive-date=17 April 2001 \|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.chennaionline.com/location/narathar.asp\|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20010207000727/http://www.chennaionline.com/location/narathar.asp\|archivedate=2001-02-07\|title=Mr. Narathar\|date=7 February 2001\|publisher=}}</ref> His next directorial project, ''[[Charlie Chaplin (2002 film)\|Charlie Chaplin]]'' (2002), was a hit, and its success led to various remakes in other languages. He created a record in Tamil cinema as it became the first to be remade in six Indian languages, including in Bollywood.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/220119/more-charlie-chaplin-sequels-in-store-sakthi-chidambaram.html\|title = More Charlie Chaplin sequels in store: Sakthi Chidambaram\|date = 22 January 2019}}</ref> His other projects, ''[[Inidhu Inidhu Kadhal Inidhu]]'' (2003) and ''[[Kadhal Kirukkan]]'' (2003), became box office disasters.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-reviews/reviews-2/inidhu-inidhu-movie-review.html\|title = Inidhu Inidhu Review - Tamil Movie Inidhu Inidhu Review}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0402305/\|title = Kadhal Kirukkan\|website = [[IMDb]]}}</ref>

	In 2004, he again collaborated with Sathyaraj with ''[[Maha Nadigan]]'', a satire on cinema and politics.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/maha-nadigan-review-tamil-13624027.html\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140424121000/http://www.sify.com/movies/maha-nadigan-review-tamil-13624027.html\|url-status=dead\|archive-date=2014-04-24\|title=Sify Movies - Review listing (1970)\|website=www.sify.com}}</ref> The film faced controversy prior to its release for its mockery of Tamil actors and politicians. In late 2004, he agreed to collaborate with Sathyaraj again in a project titled ''Saddam Hussein'', but the project did not continue.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/saddam-hussain-in-kodambakkam-tamil-news-11970\|title=Saddam Hussain in Kodambakkam - Tamil Movie News - IndiaGlitz.com\|date=16 December 2004\|publisher=}}</ref> In 2005, he briefly worked on the production of a film titled ''Pattasu'' with [[Sibiraj]], [[Vikranth]] and [[Chaya Singh]] ~~in the lead roles~~, but the film did not complete production.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/features/News/News35/28-10-05/tamil-movies-news-pattasu.html\|title=Tamil movies : Pattasu – Sibiraj & Vikrant shooting started\|website=www.behindwoods.com}}</ref>		In 2004, he again collaborated with Sathyaraj with ''[[Maha Nadigan]]'', a satire on cinema and politics.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/maha-nadigan-review-tamil-13624027.html\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140424121000/http://www.sify.com/movies/maha-nadigan-review-tamil-13624027.html\|url-status=dead\|archive-date=2014-04-24\|title=Sify Movies - Review listing (1970)\|website=www.sify.com}}</ref> The film faced controversy prior to its release for its mockery of Tamil actors and politicians. In late 2004, he agreed to collaborate with Sathyaraj again in a project titled ''Saddam Hussein'', but the project did not continue.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/saddam-hussain-in-kodambakkam-tamil-news-11970\|title=Saddam Hussain in Kodambakkam - Tamil Movie News - IndiaGlitz.com\|date=16 December 2004\|publisher=}}</ref> In 2005, he briefly worked on the production of a film titled ''Pattasu'' with [[Sibiraj]], [[Vikranth]] and [[Chaya Singh]], but the film did not complete production.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/features/News/News35/28-10-05/tamil-movies-news-pattasu.html\|title=Tamil movies : Pattasu – Sibiraj & Vikrant shooting started\|website=www.behindwoods.com}}</ref>

	Sakthi again directed Sathyaraj in ''[[Englishkaran]]'' (2005) and ''[[Kovai Brothers]]'' (2006), both successful.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.thiraipadam.com/cgi-bin/movie_review.pl?id=478&user_name=bbalaji&review_lang=english&lang=english\|title=Englishkaran - Tamil Movie Review\|website=www.thiraipadam.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/kovai-brothers-review-tamil-14149729.html\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140125120547/http://www.sify.com/movies/kovai-brothers-review-tamil-14149729.html\|url-status=dead\|archive-date=2014-01-25\|title=Review : (2006)\|website=www.sify.com}}</ref> Sakthi has produced five screenplays which are ''Kovai Brothers'' (2006), ''[[Viyabari]]'' (2007), ''[[Sandai]]'' (2008), ''[[Rajadhi Raja (2009 film)\|Rajadhi Raja]]'' (2009) and ''[[Guru Sishyan (2010 film)\|Guru Sishyan]]'' (2010). For the movie ''[[Kaavalan]]'' (2011), Sakthi bought Tamil Nadu rights.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://nettv4u.com/celebrity/tamil/director/sakthi-chidambaram\|title=Kollywood Director Sakthi Chidambaram Biography, News, Photos, Videos}}</ref>		Sakthi again directed Sathyaraj in ''[[Englishkaran]]'' (2005) and ''[[Kovai Brothers]]'' (2006), both successful.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.thiraipadam.com/cgi-bin/movie_review.pl?id=478&user_name=bbalaji&review_lang=english&lang=english\|title=Englishkaran - Tamil Movie Review\|website=www.thiraipadam.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/kovai-brothers-review-tamil-14149729.html\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140125120547/http://www.sify.com/movies/kovai-brothers-review-tamil-14149729.html\|url-status=dead\|archive-date=2014-01-25\|title=Review : (2006)\|website=www.sify.com}}</ref> Sakthi has produced five screenplays which are ''Kovai Brothers'' (2006), ''[[Viyabari]]'' (2007), ''[[Sandai]]'' (2008), ''[[Rajadhi Raja (2009 film)\|Rajadhi Raja]]'' (2009) and ''[[Guru Sishyan (2010 film)\|Guru Sishyan]]'' (2010). For the movie ''[[Kaavalan]]'' (2011), Sakthi bought Tamil Nadu rights.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://nettv4u.com/celebrity/tamil/director/sakthi-chidambaram\|title=Kollywood Director Sakthi Chidambaram Biography, News, Photos, Videos}}</ref>

	In 2012, Sakthi Chidambaram began work on a film titled ''Machan'' and immediately speculation arose that [[Namitha]], who has appeared in several of the director's previous films as well as being closely associated with the title, would play a pivotal part in the film.<ref>{{cite web\|author=Oor Kaalan \|url=http://www.kollyinsider.com/2012/02/shakti-chidambaram-to-cast-namitha-in.html \|title=Shakti Chidambaram to cast Namitha in Machan? \| Tamil Cinema News " KollyInsider \|publisher=Kollyinsider.com \|date=7 February 2012 }}</ref> It was later announced that [[Siva Karthikeyan]] would play the lead role in the film alongside [[Dhansika]], though the pair were later replaced by a new cast including [[Ramesh Aravind]] and comedians [[Vivek (actor)\|Vivek]] and [[Karunas]].<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/feb-12-02/siva-karthikeyan-machan-08-02-12.html \|title=Marina Hero In Machan – Siva Karthikeyan – Machan – Tamil Movie News \|publisher=Behindwoods.com \|date=8 February 2012 }}</ref> Despite the release of a trailer and soundtrack, the film did not have a theatrical release.<ref>{{cite news\|author=K. R. Manigandan \|url=http://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/metroplus/article3332412.ece \|title=Life & Style / Metroplus : Shot Cuts \|work=The Hindu \|date=19 April 2012 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-10/18-stars-converge-for-machan-machan-sakthi-chidambaram-08-05-13.html\|title=18 stars converge for Machan, machan, Sakthi Chidambaram\|website=behindwoods.com\|accessdate=29 November 2018}}</ref>		In 2012, Sakthi Chidambaram began work on a film titled ''Machan'' and immediately speculation arose that [[Namitha]], who has appeared in several of the director's previous films as well as being closely associated with the title, would play a pivotal part in the film.<ref>{{cite web\|author=Oor Kaalan \|url=http://www.kollyinsider.com/2012/02/shakti-chidambaram-to-cast-namitha-in.html \|title=Shakti Chidambaram to cast Namitha in Machan? \| Tamil Cinema News " KollyInsider \|publisher=Kollyinsider.com \|date=7 February 2012 }}</ref> It was later announced that [[Siva Karthikeyan]] would play the lead role in the film alongside [[Sai Dhanshika\|Dhansika]], though the pair were later replaced by a new cast including [[Ramesh Aravind]] and comedians [[Vivek (actor)\|Vivek]] and [[Karunas]].<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/feb-12-02/siva-karthikeyan-machan-08-02-12.html \|title=Marina Hero In Machan – Siva Karthikeyan – Machan – Tamil Movie News \|publisher=Behindwoods.com \|date=8 February 2012 }}</ref> Despite the release of a trailer and soundtrack, the film did not have a theatrical release.<ref>{{cite news\|author=K. R. Manigandan \|url=http://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/metroplus/article3332412.ece \|title=Life & Style / Metroplus : Shot Cuts \|work=The Hindu \|date=19 April 2012 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-10/18-stars-converge-for-machan-machan-sakthi-chidambaram-08-05-13.html\|title=18 stars converge for Machan, machan, Sakthi Chidambaram\|website=behindwoods.com\|accessdate=29 November 2018}}</ref>

	His next ''[[Charlie Chaplin 2]]'' (2019), a comedy entertainer and a sequel to his 2002 blockbuster with the same name. But this sequel has no connection to the original except [[Prabhu Deva]] and [[Prabhu (actor)\|Prabhu]].<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/charlie-chaplin-2-movie-review-prabhudeva-rating-5556197/\|title = Charlie Chaplin 2 movie review: A sequel that should never have been made\|date = 26 January 2019}}</ref>		His next ''[[Charlie Chaplin 2]]'' (2019), a comedy entertainer and a sequel to his 2002 blockbuster with the same name. But this sequel has no connection to the original except [[Prabhu Deva]] and [[Prabhu (actor)\|Prabhu]].<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/charlie-chaplin-2-movie-review-prabhudeva-rating-5556197/\|title = Charlie Chaplin 2 movie review: A sequel that should never have been made\|date = 26 January 2019}}</ref>
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{{infobox person
|birth_name =C. Dhinakaran
|spouse =Radha
|occupation =writer, director, actor
|years_active =1992-present
}}
'''Sakthi N Chidambaram''' (born Dinakar),<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.koodal.com/tamil/movies/directors/sakthichidambaram |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2011-06-10 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110724173417/http://www.koodal.com/tamil/movies/directors/sakthichidambaram |archivedate=24 July 2011 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> is an Indian [[film director]], who directs [[Tamil cinema|Tamil films]].

==Career==

His real name is C. Dhinakaran. He first wrote the dialogues for the films ''[[Kottai Vaasal]]'' (1992), ''[[Veettai Paaru Naattai Paaru]]'' (1994), ''[[Uzhiyan]]'' (1994) and ''[[Pathavi Pramanam]]'' (1994). Chidambaram made his directorial debut in 1997 with ''[[Samrat (1997 film)|Samrat]]'', starring [[Ramki]], a remake of Hindi film ''[[Baazigar]]''. In 1998, he directed the film ''[[Vettu Onnu Thundu Rendu]]'', starring [[Mansoor Ali Khan (actor)|Mansoor Ali Khan]] in the lead role. Both films were failures.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://cinematoday2.itgo.com/Hot%20News1%20.htm |title=Hot New |publisher=Cinematoday2.itgo.com |date= |accessdate=2018-11-14}}</ref>

After a gap, he changed his name and directed ''[[Ennamma Kannu]]'' (2000) with [[Sathyaraj]]. The film received mixed reviews and did well.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thiraipadam.com/cgi-bin/movie_review.pl?id=5&user_name=bbalaji&review_lang=english&lang=english|title=Ennamma Kannu - Tamil Movie Review|website=www.thiraipadam.com}}</ref> The success of the film prompted director and actor to reunite to make ''Mr. Narathar'' with [[Abbas (actor)|Abbas]], [[Mumtaj]] and [[Divyaa Unni]] also joining the cast. Despite nearly completing shoot, the project was shelved and remains unreleased.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20010417055923/http://www.minnamutam.com/cinema/previews/mrnarathar.asp</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chennaionline.com/location/narathar.asp|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20010207000727/http://www.chennaionline.com/location/narathar.asp|archivedate=2001-02-07|title=Mr. Narathar|date=7 February 2001|publisher=}}</ref> His next directorial project, ''[[Charlie Chaplin (2002 film)|Charlie Chaplin]]'' (2002), was a hit, and its success led to various remakes in other languages. He created a record in Tamil cinema as it became the first to be remade in six Indian languages, including in Bollywood.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/220119/more-charlie-chaplin-sequels-in-store-sakthi-chidambaram.html|title = More Charlie Chaplin sequels in store: Sakthi Chidambaram|date = 22 January 2019}}</ref> His other projects, ''[[Inidhu Inidhu Kadhal Inidhu]]'' (2003) and ''[[Kadhal Kirukkan]]'' (2003), became box office disasters.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-reviews/reviews-2/inidhu-inidhu-movie-review.html|title = Inidhu Inidhu Review - Tamil Movie Inidhu Inidhu Review}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0402305/|title = Kadhal Kirukkan}}</ref>

In 2004, he again collaborated with Sathyaraj with ''[[Maha Nadigan]]'', a satire on cinema and politics.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/maha-nadigan-review-tamil-13624027.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140424121000/http://www.sify.com/movies/maha-nadigan-review-tamil-13624027.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2014-04-24|title=Sify Movies - Review listing (1970)|website=www.sify.com}}</ref> The film faced controversy prior to its release for its mockery of Tamil actors and politicians. In late 2004, he agreed to collaborate with Sathyaraj again in a project titled ''Saddam Hussein'', but the project did not continue.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/saddam-hussain-in-kodambakkam-tamil-news-11970|title=Saddam Hussain in Kodambakkam - Tamil Movie News - IndiaGlitz.com|date=16 December 2004|publisher=}}</ref> In 2005, he briefly worked on the production of a film titled ''Pattasu'' with [[Sibiraj]], [[Vikranth]] and [[Chaya Singh]] in the lead roles, but the film did not complete production.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/features/News/News35/28-10-05/tamil-movies-news-pattasu.html|title=Tamil movies : Pattasu – Sibiraj & Vikrant shooting started|website=www.behindwoods.com}}</ref>

Sakthi again directed Sathyaraj in ''[[Englishkaran]]'' (2005) and ''[[Kovai Brothers]]'' (2006), both successful.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thiraipadam.com/cgi-bin/movie_review.pl?id=478&user_name=bbalaji&review_lang=english&lang=english|title=Englishkaran - Tamil Movie Review|website=www.thiraipadam.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/kovai-brothers-review-tamil-14149729.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140125120547/http://www.sify.com/movies/kovai-brothers-review-tamil-14149729.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2014-01-25|title=Review : (2006)|website=www.sify.com}}</ref> Sakthi has produced five screenplays which are ''Kovai Brothers'' (2006), ''[[Viyabari]]'' (2007), ''[[Sandai]]'' (2008), ''[[Rajadhi Raja (2009 film)|Rajadhi Raja]]'' (2009) and ''[[Guru Sishyan (2010 film)|Guru Sishyan]]'' (2010). For the movie ''[[Kaavalan]]'' (2011), Sakthi bought Tamil Nadu rights.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://nettv4u.com/celebrity/tamil/director/sakthi-chidambaram|title=Kollywood Director Sakthi Chidambaram Biography, News, Photos, Videos}}</ref>

In 2012, Sakthi Chidambaram began work on a film titled ''Machan'' and immediately speculation arose that [[Namitha]], who has appeared in several of the director's previous films as well as being closely associated with the title, would play a pivotal part in the film.<ref>{{cite web|author=Oor Kaalan |url=http://www.kollyinsider.com/2012/02/shakti-chidambaram-to-cast-namitha-in.html |title=Shakti Chidambaram to cast Namitha in Machan? | Tamil Cinema News " KollyInsider |publisher=Kollyinsider.com |date=7 February 2012 }}</ref> It was later announced that [[Siva Karthikeyan]] would play the lead role in the film alongside [[Dhansika]], though the pair were later replaced by a new cast including [[Ramesh Aravind]] and comedians [[Vivek (actor)|Vivek]] and [[Karunas]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/feb-12-02/siva-karthikeyan-machan-08-02-12.html |title=Marina Hero In Machan – Siva Karthikeyan – Machan – Tamil Movie News |publisher=Behindwoods.com |date=8 February 2012 }}</ref> Despite the release of a trailer and soundtrack, the film did not have a theatrical release.<ref>{{cite news|author=K. R. Manigandan |url=http://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/metroplus/article3332412.ece |title=Life & Style / Metroplus : Shot Cuts |work=The Hindu |date=19 April 2012 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-10/18-stars-converge-for-machan-machan-sakthi-chidambaram-08-05-13.html|title=18 stars converge for Machan, machan, Sakthi Chidambaram|website=behindwoods.com|accessdate=29 November 2018}}</ref>

His next ''[[Charlie Chaplin 2]]'' (2019), a comedy entertainer and a sequel to his 2002 blockbuster with the same name. But this sequel has no connection to the original except [[Prabhu Deva]] and [[Prabhu (actor)|Prabhu]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/charlie-chaplin-2-movie-review-prabhudeva-rating-5556197/|title = Charlie Chaplin 2 movie review: A sequel that should never have been made|date = 26 January 2019}}</ref>

== Filmography ==

;As director

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Year
! Film
! Notes
|-
|1997
|''[[Samrat (1997 film)|Samrat]]''
|
|-
|1998
|''[[Vettu Onnu Thundu Rendu]]''
|
|-
| 2000
| ''[[Ennamma Kannu]]''
|
|-
| 2002
| ''[[Charlie Chaplin (2002 film)|Charlie Chaplin]]''
|
|-
|2003
|''[[Inidhu Inidhu Kadhal Inidhu]]''
|
|-
| 2003
| ''[[Kadhal Kirukkan]]''
|
|-
| 2004
| ''[[Maha Nadigan]]''
|
|-
| 2005
| ''[[Englishkaran]]''
|
|-
| 2006
| ''[[Kovai Brothers]]''
|
|-
| 2007
| ''[[Viyabari]]''
|
|-
| 2008
| ''[[Sandai]]''
|
|-
| 2009
| ''[[Rajadhi Raja (2009 film)|Rajadhi Raja]]''
|
|-
| 2010
| ''[[Guru Sishyan (2010 film)|Guru Sishyan]]''
|
|-
|2019
|''[[Charlie Chaplin 2]]''
|
|-
|2021
|''Pei Mama''
|
|-
|}

;As actor
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Year
! Film
! Role
! Notes
|-
|1992
|''[[Kottai Vaasal]]''
|Periyavar's assistant
|
|-
|1994
|''[[Uzhiyan]]''
|Govindaraj's assistant
|
|-
| 1999
| ''[[Jodi (1999 film)|Jodi]]''
| Prashanth's friend
|Credited as Dinakar
|-
| 2007
| ''[[Vyabari]]''
|
|Cameo appearance in song "Vyabari"
|-
|2013
| ''[[Thillu Mullu (2013 film)|Thillu Mullu]]''
| Film director
|Cameo appearance
|-
|}
;As writer
*''[[Kottai Vaasal]]'' (1992)
*''[[Veettai Paar Naattai Paar]]'' (1994)
*''[[Uzhiyan]]'' (1994)
*''[[Pathavi Pramanam]]'' (1994)

;As producer
*''[[Kovai Brothers]]'' (2006)
*''[[Viyabari]]'' (2007)
*''[[Pazhani (film)|Pazhani]]'' (2008)
*''[[Sandai]]'' (2008)
*''[[Rajadhi Raja (2009 film)|Rajadhi Raja]]'' (2009)
*''[[Guru Sishyan (2010 film)|Guru Sishyan]]'' (2010)

;As distributor
Shakthi N Chidambaramhas bought the [[Tamil Nadu]] rights for ''[[Kaavalan]]'' (2011).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kollyinsider.com/2010/09/sakthi-chidambaram-takes-vijays.html|title=Sakthi Chidambaram takes Vijay's 'Kaavalan' distribution rights|website=www.kollyinsider.com}}</ref>

==Controversy==
Shakthi N Chidambaram lashed out at actress [[Suhasini]] for giving bad reviews of his film ''[[Rajadhi Raja (2009 film)|Rajadhi Raja]]'' (2009).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/director-to-file-legal-suit-against-suhasini-news-tamil-kkfrSuhicif.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110727025443/http://www.sify.com/movies/director-to-file-legal-suit-against-suhasini-news-tamil-kkfrSuhicif.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2011-07-27|title=Director to file legal suit against Suhasini!|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kollywoodtoday.net/news/shakthi-chidambaram-lashes-out-mani-rathnams-spouse/|title=Shakthi Chidambaram lashes out Mani Rathnam's spouse|date=3 June 2009|publisher=}}</ref>

== References ==
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