S. A. Chandrasekhar
Biography
S. A. Chandrasekhar is an Indian film director, producer, and writer who is also known as S.A. Chandrasekar. He was born in Thangachimadam, Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, India on January 1, 1945. Active in the film industry, he has a total of sixty known credits, with his primary and known work being in directing. In addition to his filmmaking career, he is the father of Kollywood actor Vijay. Based on his birth date, he is eighty-one years old.
Career overview
S. A. Chandrasekhar is an Indian film director, producer, and writer who is known for his work in the film industry. He was born on January 1, 1945, in Thangachimadam, Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, India. Also known as S.A. Chandrasekar, he is recognized for his contributions to cinema primarily through directing, with a total of sixty known credits. In addition to his professional career in filmmaking, he is the father of Kollywood actor Vijay.
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Full Filmography
107 titles- Tamil Kudimagan (2023)
- Naan Kadavul Illai (2023)
- Naan Kadavul Illai (2023) Director
- Naan Kadavul Illai (2023) Writer
- Karumegangal Kalaiginrana (2023)
- Maanaadu (2021) as CM Arivazhagan
- Capmaari (2019) as Police Inspector
- Capmaari (2019) Director
- Capmaari (2019) Dialogue
- Capmaari (2019) Screenplay
- Capmaari (2019) Story
- Traffic Ramasamy (2018) as Traffic Ramasamy
- Aaruthra (2018)
- Nayyapudai (2016)
- Kodi (2016) as Thalaivar
- Touring Talkies (2015)
- Touring Talkies (2015) Dialogue
- Touring Talkies (2015) Director
- Touring Talkies (2015) Screenplay
- Touring Talkies (2015) Story
- Sattapadi Kutram (2011) Director
- Sattapadi Kutram (2011) Producer
- Sattapadi Kutram (2011) Writer
- Veluthu Kattu (2010) Producer
- Pandhayam (2008) as Special Appearance in "Chinna Maamiye" Song
- Pandhayam (2008) Director
- Pandhayam (2008) Screenplay
- Pandhayam (2008) Story
- Aathi (2006) Producer
- Nenjirukkum Varai (2006) Writer
- Nenjirukkum Varai (2006) Screenplay
- Nenjirukkum Varai (2006) Director
- Sukran (2005) Director
- Sukran (2005) Producer
- Thamizhan (2002) Screenplay
- Mutham (2002) Director
- Mutham (2002) Screenplay
- Dosth (2001) Director
- Dosth (2001) Writer
- Nenjinile (1999) Director
- Periyanna (1999) Director
- Periyanna (1999) Screenplay
- Once More (1997) as Vijay's Father (voice)
- Once More (1997) Director
- Once More (1997) Screenplay
- Maanbumigu Maanavan (1996) Director
- Deva (1995) Director
- Vishnu (1995) Director
- Rasigan (1994) Director
- Sendhoorapandi (1993) Director
- Rajadhurai (1993) Director
- Naalaiya Theerpu (1992) Director
- Mera Dil Tere Liye (1992) Director
- Azaad Desh Ke Gulam (1990) Director
- Rajanadai (1989) Director
- Ithu Engal Neethi (1988) Screenplay
- Ithu Engal Neethi (1988) Writer
- Ithu Engal Neethi (1988) Director
- Poovum Puyalum (1988) Director
- Neethikku Thandanai (1987)
- Neethikku Thandanai (1987) Screenplay
- Neethikku Thandanai (1987) Dialogue
- Neethikku Thandanai (1987) Director
- Kudrat Ka Kanoon (1987) Director
- Kudrat Ka Kanoon (1987) Story
- Sattam Oru Vilaiyaattu (1987)
- Sattam Oru Vilaiyaattu (1987) Director
- Enakku Naaney Needhibathi (1986) as Advocate Chandrasekhar
- Enakku Naaney Needhibathi (1986) Director
- Enakku Naaney Needhibathi (1986) Screenplay
- Vasantha Raagam (1986)
- Vasantha Raagam (1986) Director
- Naan Sigappu Manithan (1985) as Mental Hospital Ward Boy
- Naan Sigappu Manithan (1985) Director
- Naan Sigappu Manithan (1985) Screenplay
- Naan Sigappu Manithan (1985) Story
- Neethiyin Marupakkam (1985)
- Neethiyin Marupakkam (1985) Director
- Neethiyin Marupakkam (1985) Screenplay
- Balidaan (1985) Writer
- Balidaan (1985) Director
- Puthu Yugam (1985) Director
- Vetri (1984) Director
- Vetri (1984) Screenplay
- Veetuku Oru Kannagi (1984)
- Veetuku Oru Kannagi (1984) Director
- Veetuku Oru Kannagi (1984) Screenplay
- Veetuku Oru Kannagi (1984) Producer
- Kudumbam (1984) Director
- Veettukku Oru Kannagai (1984) Director
- Devanthakudu (1984) Director
- Hasida Hebbuli (1983) Screenplay
- Hasida Hebbuli (1983) Director
- Geluvu Nannade (1983) Director
- Saatchi (1983) Director
- Simha Gharjane (1983) Director
- Palletoori Monagadu (1983) Director
- Gedda Maga (1983) Director
- Gedda Maga (1983) Screenplay
- Pattanathu Rajakkal (1982) Director
- Om Sakthi (1982) Director
- Sattam Oru Iruttarai (1981) Director
- Sattam Oru Iruttarai (1981) Dialogue
- Sattam Oru Iruttarai (1981) Screenplay
- Needhi Pizhaithadhu (1981) Director
- Nenjile Thunivirunthal (1981) Director
- Chattaniki Kallu Levu (1981) Director
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is S. A. Chandrasekhar best known for?
S. A. Chandrasekhar is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Maanaadu (2021), Les Cordier, juge et flic (1994), Sunsets Secrets Regrets (2026), Sunsets Secrets Regrets (2026).
When and where was S. A. Chandrasekhar born?
S. A. Chandrasekhar was born on January 1, 1945 in Thangachimadam, Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, India.
How many credits does S. A. Chandrasekhar have?
S. A. Chandrasekhar has accumulated over 107 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1981 to 2023.
What is S. A. Chandrasekhar's background in cinema and television?
S. A. Chandrasekhar is an Indian film director, producer, and writer who is also known as S.A. Chandrasekar. He was born in Thangachimadam, Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, India on January 1, 1945. Active in the film industry, he has a total of sixty known credits, with his primary and known work being in directing. In additio...
S. A. Chandrasekhar by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Maanaadu (2021) as CM Arivazhagan — aged about 76
- Naan Sigappu Manithan (1985) as Mental Hospital Ward Boy — aged about 40
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