S. A. Chandrasekhar

S.A. Chandrasekhar
S.A. Chandrasekhar
	Chandrasekhar at Kanithan movie audio launch
Born	2 July 1945 (age 78); Thangachimadam, Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu, India
Occupation	Actor, Producer, Director
Years active	1978–present
Spouse(s)	Shoba Chandrasekhar
Children	Vijay; Vidhya (deceased)
Relatives	Vikranth (nephew) ; S. N. Surendar (brother-in-law)

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S. A. Chandrasekar 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[edit]

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.^{[citation needed]}

Film career[edit]

Chandrasekar has directed over 70 movies in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Hindi. Directors S. Shankar, M. Rajesh, Ponram had worked with him as assistants.^[4]^[5]

Some of his 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), 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).^[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] In 2019, he directed his 70th film titled Capmaari.^[9]

Chandrasekhar spoke at the music launch of the movie Visiri held on November 22, 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".^[10] He also said that "success can be achieved only by studying."^[11] Virugambakkam police registered a FIR against Chandrasekhar on charges of hurting religious beliefs after a complaint filed by Hindu Munnani over his statements.^[12]^[13]

Filmography[edit]

Year	Film	Credited as					Language	Role	Notes
Year	Film	Director	Producer	Screenplay	Story	Actor	Language	Role	Notes
2021	Maanaadu					Y	Tamil	Politician
2019	Capmaari	Y		Y		Y	Tamil	Police Inspector
2018	Aaruthra					Y	Tamil	Shiva's father
2018	Traffic Ramasamy		Y			Y	Tamil	Traffic Ramasamy
2016	Kodi					Y	Tamil	Thalaivar
2016	Nayyapudai		Y	Y	Y	Y	Tamil	Vellaichamy
2015	Touring Talkies	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Tamil	Anthony
2011	Sattapadi Kutram	Y	Y	Y	Y		Tamil
2010	Veluthu Kattu		Y				Tamil
2008	Pandhayam	Y		Y	Y		Tamil
2007	Nenjirukkum Varai	Y		Y			Tamil
2006	Aathi		Y				Tamil
2005	Sukran	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Tamil	Himself
2002	Mutham	Y		Y			Tamil
2002	Thamizhan			Y			Tamil
2001	Dosth	Y		Y	Y		Tamil
1999	Periyanna	Y		Y			Tamil
1999	Nenjinile	Y	Y	Y			Tamil
1998	Priyamudan					Y	Tamil	CBI officer Gopal
1997	Once More	Y		Y			Tamil
1996	Maanbumigu Maanavan	Y		Y			Tamil
1995	Vishnu	Y		Y			Tamil
1995	Deva	Y		Y		Y	Tamil	Marimuthu
1994	Rasigan	Y		Y			Tamil
1993	Sendhoorapandi	Y		Y			Tamil
1993	Jeevan Ki Shatranj	Y		Y			Hindi
1993	Rajadurai	Y		Y			Tamil
1992	Innisai Mazhai			Y		Y	Tamil
1992	Naalaiya Theerpu	Y		Y			Tamil
1992	Mera Dil Tere Liye	Y					Hindi
1992	Insaaf Ki Devi	Y					Hindi
1991	Nanbargal	Y					Tamil
1990	Azaad Desh Ke Gulam	Y				Y	Hindi
1990	Jai Shiv Shankar	Y					Hindi
1990	Seetha	Y					Tamil
1989	Rajanadai	Y		Y			Tamil
1988	Ithu Engal Neethi	Y		Y			Tamil
1988	Sudhanthira Naattin Adimaigal	Y					Tamil
1988	Poovum Puyalum	Y					Tamil
1987	Kudrat Ka Kanoon	Y					Hindi
1987	Sattam Oru Vilayaattu	Y		Y	Y	Y	Tamil	Peter
1987	Neethikku Thandanai	Y		Y		Y	Tamil
1986	Sigappu Malargal	Y		Y	Y		Tamil
1986	Nilave Malare	Y				Y	Tamil
1986	Vasantha Raagam	Y		Y		Y	Tamil	Chandrasekhar
1986	Enakku Nane Needipathi	Y		Y	Y	Y	Tamil
1986	En Sabatham	Y					Tamil
1985	Intiko Rudramma	Y					Telugu
1985	Neethiyin Marupakkam	Y		Y			Tamil
1985	Naan Sigappu Manithan	Y		Y		Y	Tamil	Hospital Ward Boy
1985	Balidaan	Y					Hindi
1985	Pudhu Yugam	Y		Y	Y	Y	Tamil
1984	Kudumbam	Y		Y	Y	Y	Tamil	Sekar
1984	Dopidi Dongalu	Y					Telugu
1984	Veetuku Oru Kannagi	Y	Y	Y			Tamil
1984	Devanthakudu	Y					Telugu
1984	Vetri	Y					Tamil
1983	Simha Gharjane	Y		Y			Kannada
1983	Hasida Hebbuli	Y		Y			Kannada
1983	Saatchi	Y		Y	Y		Tamil
1983	Samsaram Enbathu Veenai	Y					Tamil
1983	Gedda Maga	Y					Kannada
1983	Geluvu Nannade	Y					Kannada
1983	Palletoori Monagadu	Y					Telugu
1983	Balidaanam	Y					Telugu
1982	Idhayam Pesugirathu	Y		Y	Y		Tamil
1982	Nyaya Ellide	Y		Y			Kannada
1982	Om Shakti	Y					Tamil
1982	Pattanathu Rajakkal	Y		Y	Y		Tamil
1981	Needhi Pizhaithadhu	Y		Y	Y		Tamil
1981	Chattaniki Kallu Levu	Y		Y			Telugu
1981	Nenjile Thunivirunthal	Y		Y	Y		Tamil
1981	Sattam Oru Iruttarai	Y		Y		Y	Tamil	HitchHiker
1978	Aval Oru Pachai Kuzhandhai	Y					Tamil

References[edit]

↑ cbarn. "Metro Plus Coimbatore : 'Message' man". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 10 November 2016. Retrieved 28 November 2016.
↑ "Anil'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.
↑ "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.
↑ SAC breaks silence on proxy direction – IBNLive. Ibnlive.in.com (2012-06-07). Retrieved on 2015-10-16.
↑ "Hot New". Archived from the original on 22 February 2003.
↑ "Traffic Ramasamy review:Average". Sify.
↑ https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2019/jun/28/jais-next-with-director-sa-chandrasekhar-titled-capmari-12587.html
↑ "FIR filed against actor Vijay's father for comments". Deccan Chronicle. 1 January 2018.
↑ "இந்துக்களை விமர்சித்து பேசியதாக திரைப்பட இயக்குநர் எஸ்.ஏ.சந்திரசேகர் மீது வழக்கு". Dinamani (in தமிழ்). Retrieved 1 October 2021.
↑ "விஜய்யின் தந்தை எஸ்.ஏ.சந்திரசேகர் மீது விருகம்பாக்கம் காவல்நிலையத்தில் வழக்குப்பதிவு!". Samayam Tamil (in தமிழ்). Retrieved 1 October 2021.
↑ "மத உணர்வுகளை புண்படுத்தியதாக வழக்கு: நடிகர் விஜய் தந்தை எஸ்.ஏ.சந்திரசேகருக்கு முன்ஜாமீன்". ThanthiTV.com. 8 October 2018. Retrieved 1 October 2021.

[1] rn. "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. Retrieved 17 June 2020.

[3] "Birthday Special: 5 Facts About Vijay You Must Know". Yahoo Movies. Archived from the original on 23 December 2015. Retrieved 2015-12-07.

[4] "Demystifying India's highest paid film-maker — the elusive S Shankar — The Economic Times". indiatimes.com. Retrieved 28 November 2016.

[5] Kamath, Sudhish (26 September 2013). "Master of Bromance". Retrieved 28 November 2016 – via The Hindu.

[6] SAC breaks silence on proxy direction – IBNLive. Ibnlive.in.com (2012-06-07). Retrieved on 2015-10-16.

[7] "Hot New". Archived from the original on 22 February 2003.

[8] "Traffic Ramasamy review:Average". Sify.

[9] ttps://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2019/jun/28/jais-next-with-director-sa-chandrasekhar-titled-capmari-12587.html

[10] "FIR filed against actor Vijay's father for comments". Deccan Chronicle. 1 January 2018.

[11] "இந்துக்களை விமர்சித்து பேசியதாக திரைப்பட இயக்குநர் எஸ்.ஏ.சந்திரசேகர் மீது வழக்கு". Dinamani (in தமிழ்). Retrieved 1 October 2021.

[12] "விஜய்யின் தந்தை எஸ்.ஏ.சந்திரசேகர் மீது விருகம்பாக்கம் காவல்நிலையத்தில் வழக்குப்பதிவு!". Samayam Tamil (in தமிழ்). Retrieved 1 October 2021.

[13] "மத உணர்வுகளை புண்படுத்தியதாக வழக்கு: நடிகர் விஜய் தந்தை எஸ்.ஏ.சந்திரசேகருக்கு முன்ஜாமீன்". ThanthiTV.com. 8 October 2018. Retrieved 1 October 2021.

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v t e Films by S. A. Chandrasekhar
1970s	Aval Oru Pachai Kuzhandhai (1978)
1980s	Sattam Oru Iruttarai (1981) Chattaniki Kallu Levu (1981) (Telugu) Nenjile Thunivirunthal (1981) Jadhikkoru Needhi (1981) Balidanam (1982) Idhayam Pesugirathu (1982) Om Shakti (1982) Pattanathu Rajakkal (1982) Palletoori Monagadu (1983) (Telugu) Gedda Maga (1983) (Kannada) Geluvu Nannade (1983) (Kannada) Hasida Hebbuli (1983) (Kannada) Saatchi (1983) Samsaram Enbathu Veenai (1983) Simha Gharjane (1983) (Kannada) Kudumbam (1984) Devanthakudu (1984) (Telugu) Veetuku Oru Kannagi (1984) Vetri (1984) Balidaan (1985) (Hindi) Intiko Rudramma (1985) (Telugu) Naan Sigappu Manithan (1985) Neethiyin Marupakkam (1985) Pudhu Yugam (1985) Enakku Nane Needipathi (1986) En Sabatham (1986) Vasantha Raagam (1986) Sigappu Malargal (1986) Kudrat Ka Kanoon (1987) (Hindi) Neethikku Thandanai (1987) Sattam Oru Vilaiyattu (1987) Ithu Engal Neethi (1988) Poovum Puyalum (1988) Sudhandhira Nattu Adimagal (1988) Rajanadai (1989)
1990s	Azaad Desh Ke Gulam (1990) (Hindi) Seetha (1990) Naalaiya Theerpu (1992) Mera Dil Tere Liye (1992) (Hindi) Insaaf Ki Devi (1992) (Hindi) Jeevan Ki Shatranj (1993) (Hindi) Rajadurai (1993) Sendhoorapandi (1993) Rasigan (1994) Deva (1994) Vishnu (1995) Maanbumigu Maanavan (1996) Once More (1997) Periyanna (1999)
2000s	Dosth (2001) Mutham (2003) Sukran (2005) Nenjirukkum Varai (2007) Pandhayam (2008)
2010s	Sattapadi Kutram (2011) Touring Talkies (2015) Capmaari (2019)