S. A. Chandrasekhar
| S. A. Chandrasekhar | |
|---|---|
| Born |
S.A. Chandrasekar[1] 1945 Thangachimadam , Ramanathapuram, Tamilnadu |
| Occupation | actor, director |
| Years active | 1981-present |
| Spouse(s) | Shoba |
| Children |
Joseph Vijay, Vidya (deceased) |
S.A. Chandrasekar is an Indian film director, producer and writer primarily works in Tamil films.[2] Chandrasekhar made his directorial debut with Sattam Oru Iruttarai (1981) and went on to direct social themed films.[3]
Personal life
S.A. Chandrasekhar is from Thangachimadam in Ramanathapuram district of Tamil Nadu. He is married to Shoba, a carnatic singer.[4] He is the father of Kollywood actor Vijay.[5] His son had debuted in his directorial Naalaiya Theerpu. He had a daughter Vidya who died at the age of 2.[6]
Film career
Chandrasekar has directed over 70 movies in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Hindi. Some of his hits include Vetri, Naan Sigappu Manithan, and Mutham. He also directed some Telugu movies such as Chattaniki Kallu Levu with Chiranjeevi. Most of his movies are with Vijayakanth. He has appeared in supporting roles in some movies like Naan Sivappu Manithan.[7] Directors S. Shankar, M. Rajesh and Ponram had worked with him as assistants.[8][9]
With Touring Talkies[10] (2015), he directed his 69th film.
Filmography
References
- ↑ Director S.A.Chandrasekhar. Facebook.com. Retrieved on 2015-10-16.
- ↑ "Exclusive biography of #SAChandrasekhar and on his life.". filmibeat.com. Retrieved 28 November 2016.
- ↑ cbarn. "The Hindu : Metro Plus Coimbatore : `Message' man". thehindu.com. Retrieved 28 November 2016.
- ↑ "Lakshmansruthi - ONLINE MUSIC DIRECTORY". lakshmansruthi.com. Retrieved 28 November 2016.
- ↑ "Exclusive biography of @actorvijay and on his life.". filmibeat.com. Retrieved 28 November 2016.
- ↑
- ↑ SAC breaks silence on proxy direction – IBNLive. Ibnlive.in.com (2012-06-07). Retrieved on 2015-10-16.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ 'Touring Talkies' film with Amitabh ... Thanu produced Director SAC! ~ Amigos Crowd. Amigoscrowd.com (2015-01-27). Retrieved on 2015-10-16.