Vagai Chandrasekar
Biography
Vagai Chandrasekar, also known as Chandrasekhar, is an Indian stage, film, and television actor born on May 3, 1956, in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, India. He works primarily in Tamil-language films and is known for his histrionics. During the 1980s, he played both lead and supportive roles in Tamil films. His acting career includes 108 known credits on the Movie Database. He won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in the 2002 film Nanba Nanba.
Career overview
Vagai Chandrasekar, also known as Chandrasekhar, is an Indian stage, film, and television actor who works primarily in Tamil language films. Born on May 3, 1956, in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, India, he is known for his histrionics and has built a substantial career with 108 known credits on the Movie Database platform.
During the 1980s, he established his presence in the industry by playing both lead and supportive roles in Tamil films. His work earned him recognition, including the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in the 2002 film Nanba Nanba.
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Full Filmography
108 titles- Shakthi Thirumagan (2025) as "Suvarezhuthu" Subbaiyah
- Soodhu Kavvum 2: Nadum Naatu Makkalum... (2024) as Kannabiran
- Japan (2023)
- Jambu Maharishi (2023)
- Selfie (2022) as Kanal's Father
- Maanaadu (2021) as Tamizhvaanan
- Angusam (2014)
- Goa (2010) as Manickam
- Maanja Velu (2010)
- Thekkathi Ponnu (2008)
- Thotta (2008) as Nalina's Father
- Manikanda (2007)
- Periyar (2007) as Ramanathan
- Kuttrapathirikai (2007)
- Sringaram (2007)
- Perarasu (2006)
- Mann (2006) as Thankaiya
- Ramachandra (2003) as Sivarama Gandhi
- Sena (2003) as Naaga
- Ezhumalai (2002) as Venkatachalam Friend
- Devan (2002)
- En Mana Vaanil (2002)
- Kamarasu (2002) as Doctor
- Namma Veetu Kalyanam (2002)
- Nanba Nanba (2002)
- Citizen (2001) as Church Father Louis
- Pandavar Bhoomi (2001)
- Narasimha (2001)
- Aandan Adimai (2001)
- Kasi (2001)
- Kaatrukkenna Veli (2001) as Mohamed Sherif
- Thirunelveli (2000)
- Veeranadai (2000)
- Thirupathi Ezhumalai Venkatesa (1999)
- Periya Thambi (1997) as Muthu
- Abhimanyu (1997) as Deraviyam
- Panchalankurichi (1996)
- Thirumbi Paar (1996) as Appadurai
- Anthimanthaarai (1996)
- Senathipathi (1996)
- Vaazhga Jananayagam (1996)
- Periya Kudumbam (1995)
- Pullakuttikaran (1995)
- Nadodi Mannan (1995)
- Seevalaperi Pandi (1994) as Aliyan
- Jai Hind (1994) as Sekhar
- Rasa Magan (1994)
- Senthamizh Selvan (1994) as Muthukalai
- Kadalora Kadhal (1993)
- Maravan (1993)
- Maharasan (1993) as Sekar
- Thanga Pappa (1993) as Doctor Kurian
- Bharathan (1992) as Ramkumars Labourer
- Endrum Anbudan (1992)
- Villu Pattukaran (1992) as Inspector Rajasekharan
- Kottai Vaasal (1992)
- Neenga Nalla Irukkanum (1992)
- Chinnavar (1992) as Veerasamy
- Kaaviya Thalaivan (1992)
- Kizhakku Karai (1991)
- Pondatti Sonna Kettukanum (1991) as Indira's Husband
- Pudhu Paadagan (1990)
- Durga (1990)
- Sathan Sollai Thattathe (1990) as Sekar
- Karagattakaran (1989) as Balaraman
- Sakalakala Sammandi (1989)
- Paasa Mazhai (1989)
- Thiruppu Munai (1989)
- Shondham 16 (1989)
- Sakkarai Panthal (1988) as Karuppannan
- Paadatha Thenikkal (1988)
- Senthoora Poove (1988)
- Paarthal Pasu (1988)
- Illam (1988) as Rajendran
- Thenpandi Seemaiyile (1988)
- Shenbagamae Shenbagamae (1988) as Muthaiah
- Rendum Rendum Anju (1988)
- Ini Oru Sudhanthiram (1987)
- Kootu Puzhukkal (1987)
- Thulasi (1987) as Sammadham
- Veeran Veluthampi (1987)
- Ninaikka Therintha Maname (1987)
- Dharma Pathini (1986) as Prabhakaran 'Prabhakar'
- Soru (1986)
- Samsaram Adhu Minsaram (1986) as Siva
- Maragatha Veenai (1986) as Dr. Chandrasekar
- Muthal Vasantham (1986)
- Oomai Vizhigal (1986) as Raja
- Engal Kural (1985)
- Kunguma Chimil (1985) as Sekhar
- Raja Gopuram (1985)
- Needhiyin Nizhal (1985) as Mohan
- Ingeyum Oru Gangai (1984)
- Oomai Janangal (1984)
- Inimai Idho Idho (1983) as Kuppusamy
- Marumagale Vazhga (1982)
- Echchil Iravugal (1982)
- Archanai Pookal (1982)
- Palaivana Solai (1981) as Sekhar
- Sivappu Malli (1981) as Thyagu
- Nizhalgal (1980) as Hari
- Oru Thalai Raagam (1980)
- Suvarilladha Chiththirangal (1979)
- Niram Maaratha Pookkal (1979)
- Puthiya Vaarpugal (1979)
- Raja's Playlist
- Makkal Kaavalan
- Saloon
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Vagai Chandrasekar best known for?
Vagai Chandrasekar is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Japan (2023), Arata: The Legend (2013), Miracle Workers (2019), Ezhumalai (2002).
When and where was Vagai Chandrasekar born?
Vagai Chandrasekar was born on May 3, 1956 in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, India.
How many credits does Vagai Chandrasekar have?
Vagai Chandrasekar has accumulated over 108 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1979 to 2025.
What is Vagai Chandrasekar's background in cinema and television?
Vagai Chandrasekar, also known as Chandrasekhar, is an Indian stage, film, and television actor born on May 3, 1956, in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, India. He works primarily in Tamil-language films and is known for his histrionics. During the 1980s, he played both lead and supportive roles in Tamil films. His acting caree...
Vagai Chandrasekar by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Niram Maaratha Pookkal (1979) — aged about 23
- Ezhumalai (2002) as Venkatachalam Friend — aged about 46
- Senthoora Poove (1988) — aged about 32
- Japan (2023) — aged about 67
- Nadodi Mannan (1995) — aged about 39
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