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{{Short description|Indian film director, screenwriter and actor}}
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{{infobox person
{{infobox person
|birth_name =C. Dhinakaran
|birth_name =C. Divaakaran
|spouse =Radha
|spouse =Radha
|occupation =writer, director, actor
|occupation =Screenwriter, Film director, Actor
|years_active =1992-present
|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]].
'''Sakthi N Chidambaram''' (born Dinakar),<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.koodal.com/tamil/movies/directors/sakthichidambaram |title=Sakthi Chidambaram Tamil Director &#124; Movie Director Sakthi Chidambaram Story &#124; News, Gossips, Specials, Rumers, Shooting spot, Sneak Previews, New Releases |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 and screenwriter, who directs [[Tamil cinema|Tamil films]].


==Career==
==Career==
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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|access-date=8 April 2014|archive-date=3 April 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150403022911/http://www.thiraipadam.com/cgi-bin/movie_review.pl?id=5&user_name=bbalaji&review_lang=english&lang=english|url-status=dead}}</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=[[Sify]]}}</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|access-date=10 April 2014|archive-date=2 April 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402222738/http://www.thiraipadam.com/cgi-bin/movie_review.pl?id=478&user_name=bbalaji&review_lang=english&lang=english|url-status=dead}}</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=[[Sify]]}}</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? &#124; 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? &#124; 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> The horror comedy ''[[Pei Mama]]'' with [[Yogi Babu]] was released in 2021. Then, the black comedy ''[[Jolly O Gymkhana (film)|Jolly O Gymkhana]]'' (2024) with [[Prabhu Deva]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=8 November 2024 |title=Prabhudeva's 'Jolly O Gymkhana' to release on November 22 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/prabhudevas-jolly-o-gymkhana-to-release-on-november-22/articleshow/115085590.cms |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241109012223/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/prabhudevas-jolly-o-gymkhana-to-release-on-november-22/articleshow/115085590.cms |archive-date=9 November 2024 |access-date=22 November 2024 |work=[[Times of India]]}}</ref>


== Filmography ==
==Filmography==
 
;As director


===Filmmaker===
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|-
! Year
! Year
! Film
! Film
! Writer
! Producer
! Director
! Notes
! Notes
! Refs
|-
| rowspan="2" | 1992 || ''[[Kottai Vaasal]]'' || {{yes}} || {{no}} || {{no}} || ||
|-
| ''[[Veettai Paar Naattai Paar]]'' || {{yes}} || {{no}} || {{no}} || ||
|-
| rowspan="2" | 1994 || ''[[Uzhiyan]]'' || {{yes}} || {{no}} || {{no}} || ||
|-
| ''[[Pathavi Pramanam]]'' || {{yes}} || {{no}} || {{no}} || ||
|-
| 1997 || ''[[Samrat (1997 film)|Samrat]]'' || {{no}} || {{no}} || {{yes}} || ||
|-
| 1998 || ''[[Vettu Onnu Thundu Rendu]]'' || {{no}} || {{no}} || {{yes}} || ||
|-
|-
|1997
| 2000 || ''[[Ennamma Kannu]]'' || {{no}} || {{no}} || {{yes}} || ||
|''[[Samrat (1997 film)|Samrat]]''
|
|-
|-
|1998
| 2002 || ''[[Charlie Chaplin (2002 film)|Charlie Chaplin]]'' || {{no}} || {{no}} || {{yes}} || ||
|''[[Vettu Onnu Thundu Rendu]]''
|
|-
|-
| 2000
| rowspan="2" | 2003 || ''[[Inidhu Inidhu Kadhal Inidhu]]'' || {{no}} || {{no}} || {{yes}} || ||
| ''[[Ennamma Kannu]]''
|
|-
|-
| 2002
| ''[[Kadhal Kirukkan]]'' || {{no}} || {{no}} || {{yes}} || ||
| ''[[Charlie Chaplin (2002 film)|Charlie Chaplin]]''  
|
|-
|-
|2003
| 2004 || ''[[Maha Nadigan]]'' || {{no}} || {{no}} || {{yes}} || ||
|''[[Inidhu Inidhu Kadhal Inidhu]]''
|
|-
|-
| 2003
| 2005 || ''[[Englishkaran]]'' || {{no}} || {{no}} || {{yes}} || ||
| ''[[Kadhal Kirukkan]]''  
|
|-
|-
| 2004
| 2006 || ''[[Kovai Brothers]]'' || {{no}} || {{yes}} || {{yes}} || ||
| ''[[Maha Nadigan]]''  
|
|-
|-
| 2005
| 2007 || ''[[Viyabari]]'' || {{no}} || {{yes}} || {{yes}} || ||
| ''[[Englishkaran]]''  
|
|-
|-
| 2006
| rowspan="2" | 2008 || ''[[Pazhani (film)|Pazhani]]'' || {{no}} || {{yes}} || {{no}} || ||
| ''[[Kovai Brothers]]''  
|
|-
|-
| 2007
| ''[[Sandai]]'' || {{no}} || {{yes}} || {{yes}} || ||
| ''[[Viyabari]]''
|
|-
|-
| 2008
| 2009 || ''[[Rajadhi Raja (2009 film)|Rajadhi Raja]]'' || {{no}} || {{yes}} || {{yes}} || ||
| ''[[Sandai]]''
|
|-
|-
| 2009
| 2010 || ''[[Guru Sishyan (2010 film)|Guru Sishyan]]'' || {{no}} || {{yes}} || {{yes}} || ||
| ''[[Rajadhi Raja (2009 film)|Rajadhi Raja]]''
|
|-
|-
| 2010
| 2019 || ''[[Charlie Chaplin 2]]'' || {{no}} || {{no}} || {{yes}} || ||
| ''[[Guru Sishyan (2010 film)|Guru Sishyan]]''
|
|-
|-
|2019
| 2021 || ''[[Pei Mama]]'' || {{no}} || {{no}} || {{yes}} || ||
|''[[Charlie Chaplin 2]]''
|-
|
| 2024 || ''[[Jolly O Gymkhana (film)|Jolly O Gymkhana]]'' || {{no}} || {{no}} || {{yes}} || ||
|-  
|2021
|''Pei Mama''
|
|-
|}
|}


;As actor
===Actor===
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|-
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! Role
! Role
! Notes
! Notes
! Refs
|-
|-
|1992
| 1992 || ''[[Kottai Vaasal]]'' || Periyavar's assistant || ||
|''[[Kottai Vaasal]]''
|Periyavar's assistant
|
|-
|-
|1994
| 1994 || ''[[Uzhiyan]]'' || Govindaraj's assistant || ||
|''[[Uzhiyan]]''
|Govindaraj's assistant
|
|-
|-
| 1999
| 1999 || ''[[Jodi (1999 film)|Jodi]]'' || Prashanth's friend || Credited as Dinakar ||
| ''[[Jodi (1999 film)|Jodi]]''
| Prashanth's friend
|Credited as Dinakar
|-
|-
| 2007
| 2007 || ''[[Vyabari]]'' || || Cameo appearance in song "Vyabari" ||
| ''[[Vyabari]]''
|
|Cameo appearance in song "Vyabari"
|-
|-
|2013
| 2013 || ''[[Thillu Mullu (2013 film)|Thillu Mullu]]'' || Film director || Cameo appearance ||
| ''[[Thillu Mullu (2013 film)|Thillu Mullu]]''
| Film director
|Cameo appearance
|-
|-
| 2024 || ''[[Jolly O Gymkhana (film)|Jolly O Gymkhana]]'' || Kesavan Kutty || Cameo appearance ||
|}
|}
;As writer
*''[[Kottai Vaasal]]'' (1992)
*''[[Veettai Paar Naattai Paar]]'' (1994)
*''[[Uzhiyan]]'' (1994)
*''[[Pathavi Pramanam]]'' (1994)


;As producer
===Lyricist===
*''[[Kovai Brothers]]'' (2006)
{| class="wikitable"
*''[[Viyabari]]'' (2007)
|-
*''[[Pazhani (film)|Pazhani]]'' (2008)
! Year
*''[[Sandai]]'' (2008)
! Film
*''[[Rajadhi Raja (2009 film)|Rajadhi Raja]]'' (2009)
! Song
*''[[Guru Sishyan (2010 film)|Guru Sishyan]]'' (2010)
! Notes
! Refs
|-
| 2002 || ''[[Charlie Chaplin (2002 film)|Charlie Chaplin]]'' || "Shansha Shalpasha" || ||
|-
| 2003 || ''[[Kadhal Kirukkan]]'' || "Hey Penne" || ||
|-
| 2008 || ''[[Sandai]]'' || "Maduraikara Ponnu" || ||
|-
| 2013 || ''[[Machan]]'' || "Nanba Enna Marandhuttiya" || ||
|-
| 2019 || ''[[Charlie Chaplin 2]]'' || "Kadhal Oru Kannadi" || ||
|-
| 2021 || ''[[Pei Mama]]'' || "Hey Enna Vechu", "Maattikitanda", "Pei Ottum" || ||
|-
| 2024 || ''[[Jolly O Gymkhana (film)|Jolly O Gymkhana]]'' || All songs || Co-written with M Jegan Kaviraj ||
|}


;As distributor
===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>
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Year
! Film
! Notes
! Refs
|-
| 2011 || ''[[Kaavalan]]'' || [[Tamil Nadu]] distribution rights || <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==
==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>
Shakthi N Chidambaram lashed out at actress [[Suhasini Maniratnam|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!|website=[[Sify]] |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 ==
== References ==
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==External links==
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Sakthi Chidambaram
Born
C. Divaakaran
OccupationScreenwriter, Film director, Actor
Years active1992–present
Spouse(s)Radha

Sakthi N Chidambaram (born Dinakar),[1] is an Indian film director and screenwriter, who directs Tamil films.

Career[edit | edit source]

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, starring Ramki, a remake of Hindi film Baazigar. In 1998, he directed the film Vettu Onnu Thundu Rendu, starring Mansoor Ali Khan in the lead role. Both films were failures.[2]

After a gap, he changed his name and directed Ennamma Kannu (2000) with Sathyaraj. The film received mixed reviews and did well.[3] The success of the film prompted director and actor to reunite to make Mr. Narathar with Abbas, Mumtaj and Divyaa Unni also joining the cast. Despite nearly completing shoot, the project was shelved and remains unreleased.[4][5] His next directorial project, 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.[6] His other projects, Inidhu Inidhu Kadhal Inidhu (2003) and Kadhal Kirukkan (2003), became box office disasters.[7][8]

In 2004, he again collaborated with Sathyaraj with Maha Nadigan, a satire on cinema and politics.[9] 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.[10] 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.[11]

Sakthi again directed Sathyaraj in Englishkaran (2005) and Kovai Brothers (2006), both successful.[12][13] Sakthi has produced five screenplays which are Kovai Brothers (2006), Viyabari (2007), Sandai (2008), Rajadhi Raja (2009) and Guru Sishyan (2010). For the movie Kaavalan (2011), Sakthi bought Tamil Nadu rights.[14]

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.[15] 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 and Karunas.[16] Despite the release of a trailer and soundtrack, the film did not have a theatrical release.[17][18]

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.[19] The horror comedy Pei Mama with Yogi Babu was released in 2021. Then, the black comedy Jolly O Gymkhana (2024) with Prabhu Deva.[20]

Filmography[edit | edit source]

Filmmaker[edit | edit source]

Year Film Writer Producer Director Notes Refs
1992 Kottai Vaasal Yes No No
Veettai Paar Naattai Paar Yes No No
1994 Uzhiyan Yes No No
Pathavi Pramanam Yes No No
1997 Samrat No No Yes
1998 Vettu Onnu Thundu Rendu No No Yes
2000 Ennamma Kannu No No Yes
2002 Charlie Chaplin No No Yes
2003 Inidhu Inidhu Kadhal Inidhu No No Yes
Kadhal Kirukkan No No Yes
2004 Maha Nadigan No No Yes
2005 Englishkaran No No Yes
2006 Kovai Brothers No Yes Yes
2007 Viyabari No Yes Yes
2008 Pazhani No Yes No
Sandai No Yes Yes
2009 Rajadhi Raja No Yes Yes
2010 Guru Sishyan No Yes Yes
2019 Charlie Chaplin 2 No No Yes
2021 Pei Mama No No Yes
2024 Jolly O Gymkhana No No Yes

Actor[edit | edit source]

Year Film Role Notes Refs
1992 Kottai Vaasal Periyavar's assistant
1994 Uzhiyan Govindaraj's assistant
1999 Jodi Prashanth's friend Credited as Dinakar
2007 Vyabari Cameo appearance in song "Vyabari"
2013 Thillu Mullu Film director Cameo appearance
2024 Jolly O Gymkhana Kesavan Kutty Cameo appearance

Lyricist[edit | edit source]

Year Film Song Notes Refs
2002 Charlie Chaplin "Shansha Shalpasha"
2003 Kadhal Kirukkan "Hey Penne"
2008 Sandai "Maduraikara Ponnu"
2013 Machan "Nanba Enna Marandhuttiya"
2019 Charlie Chaplin 2 "Kadhal Oru Kannadi"
2021 Pei Mama "Hey Enna Vechu", "Maattikitanda", "Pei Ottum"
2024 Jolly O Gymkhana All songs Co-written with M Jegan Kaviraj

Distributor[edit | edit source]

Year Film Notes Refs
2011 Kaavalan Tamil Nadu distribution rights [21]

Controversy[edit | edit source]

Shakthi N Chidambaram lashed out at actress Suhasini for giving bad reviews of his film Rajadhi Raja (2009).[22][23]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Sakthi Chidambaram Tamil Director | Movie Director Sakthi Chidambaram Story | News, Gossips, Specials, Rumers, Shooting spot, Sneak Previews, New Releases". Archived from the original on 24 July 2011. Retrieved 10 June 2011.
  2. ↑ "Hot New". Cinematoday2.itgo.com. Retrieved 14 November 2018.
  3. ↑ "Ennamma Kannu - Tamil Movie Review". www.thiraipadam.com. Archived from the original on 3 April 2015. Retrieved 8 April 2014.
  4. ↑ "Archived copy". www.minnamutam.com. Archived from the original on 17 April 2001. Retrieved 12 January 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  5. ↑ "Mr. Narathar". 7 February 2001. Archived from the original on 7 February 2001.
  6. ↑ "More Charlie Chaplin sequels in store: Sakthi Chidambaram". 22 January 2019.
  7. ↑ "Inidhu Inidhu Review - Tamil Movie Inidhu Inidhu Review".
  8. ↑ "Kadhal Kirukkan". IMDb.
  9. ↑ "Sify Movies - Review listing (1970)". Sify. Archived from the original on 24 April 2014.
  10. ↑ "Saddam Hussain in Kodambakkam - Tamil Movie News - IndiaGlitz.com". 16 December 2004.
  11. ↑ "Tamil movies : Pattasu – Sibiraj & Vikrant shooting started". www.behindwoods.com.
  12. ↑ "Englishkaran - Tamil Movie Review". www.thiraipadam.com. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 10 April 2014.
  13. ↑ "Review : (2006)". Sify. Archived from the original on 25 January 2014.
  14. ↑ "Kollywood Director Sakthi Chidambaram Biography, News, Photos, Videos".
  15. ↑ Oor Kaalan (7 February 2012). "Shakti Chidambaram to cast Namitha in Machan? | Tamil Cinema News " KollyInsider". Kollyinsider.com.
  16. ↑ "Marina Hero In Machan – Siva Karthikeyan – Machan – Tamil Movie News". Behindwoods.com. 8 February 2012.
  17. ↑ K. R. Manigandan (19 April 2012). "Life & Style / Metroplus : Shot Cuts". The Hindu.
  18. ↑ "18 stars converge for Machan, machan, Sakthi Chidambaram". behindwoods.com. Retrieved 29 November 2018.
  19. ↑ "Charlie Chaplin 2 movie review: A sequel that should never have been made". 26 January 2019.
  20. ↑ "Prabhudeva's 'Jolly O Gymkhana' to release on November 22". Times of India. 8 November 2024. Archived from the original on 9 November 2024. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
  21. ↑ "Sakthi Chidambaram takes Vijay's 'Kaavalan' distribution rights". www.kollyinsider.com.
  22. ↑ "Director to file legal suit against Suhasini!". Sify. Archived from the original on 27 July 2011.
  23. ↑ "Shakthi Chidambaram lashes out Mani Rathnam's spouse". 3 June 2009.

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