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Chandrasekhar (born 3 May 1956), also known as Vagai Chandrasekhar, is an Indian stage, film and television actor working in Tamil language films, known for his histrionics. He is currently the Chairman of Tamil Nadu Eyal Isai Nataka Mandram. He played lead or supportive roles in Tamil films of the 1980s. He won the
National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor The National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor, officially known as the Rajat Kamal Award for the Best Supporting Actor (), is an honour presented annually at India's National Film Awards ceremony by the Directorate of Film Festivals (DFF), a ...
for his role in the 2002 film '' Nanba Nanba''. He contested and won from Velachery constituency in State legislative assembly election 2016 from DMK party.


Filmography


Actor


Films

*'' Puthiya Vaarpugal'' (1979) *'' Suvarilladha Chiththirangal'' (1979) *'' Niram Maratha Pookal'' (1979) *''
Oru Thalai Ragam ''Oru Thalai Ragam'' () is a 1980 Indian Tamil-language romantic musical film written by Rajendar and produced by E. M. Ibrahim who is credited for direction. The film stars Shankar and Roopa, with Raveendar, Chandrasekhar, Kailashnath, Ku ...
'' (1980) *'' Nizhalgal'' (1980) *'' Kallukkul Eeram'' (1980) *'' Palaivana Solai'' (1981) *'' Sivappu Malli'' (1981) *''Sumai'' (1981) *''Rajangam '' (1981) *'' Azhagiya Kanne'' (1982) *''
Antha Rathirikku Satchi Illai ''Antha Rathirikku Satchi Illai'' () is a 1982 Indian Tamil-language film directed by R. Sundarrajan. The film stars newcomer Kapil Dev, Sulakshana and Sivachandran. It was released on 15 October 1982. Plot Cast *Kapil Dev * Sulakshana ...
'' (1982) *''Thookkumedai'' (1982) *'' Thaai Mookaambikai'' (1982) *''
Echchil Iravugal ''Echchil Iravugal'' is a 1982 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by A. S. Prakasam, starring Roopa, Pratap Pothen, Raveendran and Vanitha Krishnachandran. It was released on 14 April 1982. Plot Cast * Roopa *Pratap Pothen *Raveendra ...
'' (1982) *''Marumagale Vaazhga'' (1982) *'' Inimai Idho Idho'' (1983) *''Ingeyum Oru Gangai'' (1984) *''Theerppu En Kaiyil'' (1984) *''Puyal Kadantha Bhoomi'' (1984) *''Pudhiya Sangamam'' (1984) *''Oomai Janangal'' (1984) *'' Naagam'' (1985) *''Raja Gopuram'' (1985) *'' Mannukketha Ponnu'' (1985) *'' Aval Sumangalithan'' (1985) *''
Needhiyin Nizhal ''Needhiyin Nizhal'' () is a 1985 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by Bharathi- Vasu and produced by Santhi Narayanasamy. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Radha, Prabhu and M. N. Nambiar. The film had musical score by Shankar–Ganesh, and ...
'' (1985) *''Sivappu Kili'' (1985) *''Selvakku'' (1986) *'' Maragatha Veenai'' (1986) *'' Dharma Pathini'' (1986) *''Mahasakthi Mariamman'' (1986) *''Solai Pushpangal'' (1986) *''
Muthal Vasantham ''Muthal Vasantham'' () is a 1986 Indian Tamil-language masala film, directed by Manivannan and produced by P. Kalaimani, who also wrote the film's story. It stars Pandiyan, Chandrasekar, Ramya Krishnan and Mahalakshmi. The film, released on 2 ...
'' (1986) *''Ragasiyam'' (1986) *''Mattukkara Mannaru'' (1986) *''Adutha Veedu'' (1986) *''Choru'' (1986) *'' Samsaram Adhu Minsaram'' (1986) *'' Oomai Vizhigal'' (1986) *'' Koottu Puzhukkal'' (1987) *''Nilavai Kaiyil Pudichaen'' (1987) *''
Sigappu Malargal ''Sigappu Malargal'' () is a 1986 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by S. A. Chandrasekhar. The film stars Suresh and Gayatri. Cast *Suresh *Gayatri *Jaishankar *Sripriya * Chandrasekhar *Charle *Senthil Soundtrack Music was composed by ...
'' (1986) *''
Ini Oru Sudhanthiram ''Ini Oru Sudhanthiram'' (''Freedom Now'') is a 1987 Indian Tamil-language political drama film written and directed by Manivannan. The film, starring Sivakumar, was released on 12 June 1987, and failed at the box office. Plot Sundaramoorthy ...
'' (1987) *''Ullam Kavarndha Kalvan'' (1987) *''
Thangachi ''Thangachi'' ( Younger sister) is a 1987 Indian Tamil-language drama film, directed by R. Krishnamoorthy, and starring Ramki, Pallavi and Seetha. The film was a remake of Telugu film ''Aadupaduchu'' (1986). Plot Dharmaraja is an influential ...
'' (1987) *''Neram Nallarukku'' (1987) *'' Shenbagame Shenbagame'' (1988) *''
Ganam Courtar Avargale ''Ganam Courtar Avargale'' () is a 1988 Indian Tamil-language film written and directed by Manivannan. The film stars Sathyaraj and Ambika. It was released on 20 May 1988. Plot Jayabhaskar "Bhaski", an aspiring lawyer, works under veteran l ...
'' (1988) *''Vacha Kuri Thappathu'' (1988) *'' Illam'' (1988) *'' Raththa Dhanam'' (1988) *''Rendum Rendum Anju'' (1988) *''Sakkarai Pandhal'' (1988) *''Thappu Kanakku'' (1988) *''Pattikattu Thambi'' (1988) *''
Paarthal Pasu ''Paarthal Pasu'' is a 1988 Indian Tamil-language thriller film, directed by K. S. Gopalakrishnan and produced by G. Chinnadurai and G. Ravikumar. The film stars Ramarajan, Chandrasekhar, Pallavi and Sri Bharathi. Cast *Ramarajan as Lawyer S ...
'' (1988) *''Palaivanathil Pattampoochi'' (1988) *''
Senthoora Poove ''Senthoora Poove'' () is a 1988 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by P. R. Devaraj, starring Vijayakanth, Ramki, and Nirosha, while Chandrasekhar, Sripriya, C. L. Anandan, Vijaya Lalitha, Anandaraj, Senthil, and Charle play supporting role ...
'' (1988) *''Paasa Mazhai'' (1989) *'' Karagattakaran'' (1989) *'' Thiruppu Munai'' (1989) *''Sakalakala Sammandhi'' (1989) *''Murugane Thunai'' (1990) *''Thai Maasam Poovaasam'' (1990) *'' Silambu'' (1990) *''
Aalay Pathu Malai Mathu ''Aalay Pathu Malai Mathu'' is a 1990 Indian Tamil-language film, written and directed by M. Venkat Vasu and produced by A. K. Kuppu Raj. It stars Nizhalgal Ravi, Chandrasekhar, Madhuri and Radha Ravi . Cast * Nizhalgal Ravi * Chandrasekhar ...
'' (1990) *''Pengal Veettin Kangal'' (1990) *''
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'' (1990) *'' Sathan Sollai Thattathe'' (1990) *''
Pudhu Padagan ''Pudhu Padagan'' () is a 1990 Indian Tamil-language masala film written, produced and directed by Kalaipuli S. Thanu who also composed the music. The film stars Vijayakanth and Amala. It was released on 14 April 1990. Plot Manikkam and Dev ...
'' (1990) *'' Kizhakku Karai'' (1991) *''Mangalyam Thanthunane'' (1991) *'' Mill Thozhilali'' (1991) *''
Purushan Enakku Arasan ''Purushan Enakku Arasan'' () is a 1992 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Rama Narayanan and produced by S. S. Chandran. The film stars Pandiarajan, Kanaka, S. S. Chandran and Pallavi. It was released on 11 February 1992. Plot Cast ...
'' (1992) *'' Naane Varuven'' (1992) *'' Bharathan'' (1992) *''
Chinnavar ''Chinnavar'' is a 1992 Tamil language drama film directed by Gangai Amaran. The film stars Prabhu, Chandrasekhar and Kasthuri. The film was released on 24 April 1992. Plot Muthu and Veerasamy are fishermen and they fish together in the sa ...
'' (1992) *''
Kottai Vaasal ''Kottai Vaasal'' () is a 1992 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Selva Vinayagam. The film, produced by Mohan Natarajan and Tharangai V. Shanmugam, stars Arun Pandian, Sukanya, Saranya and Goundamani. The film has a musical score by Deva. ...
'' (1992) *'' Endrum Anbudan'' (1992) *''Kasu Thangakasu'' (1992) *'' Kaviya Thalaivan'' (1992) *''
Villu Pattukaran ''Villu Pattukaran'' is a 1992 Tamil-language drama film directed by Gangai Amaran. The film stars Ramarajan, Rani and Chandrasekhar. The film, produced by Karumari Kandasamy and J. Durai, had musical score by Ilaiyaraaja and was released ...
'' (1992) *'' Maravan'' (1993) *'' Madurai Meenatshi'' (1993) *'' Maharasan'' (1993) *''
Thanga Pappa ''Thanga Pappa'' () is a 1993 Indian Tamil-language supernatural horror film directed by R. Aravindraj. The film stars Shamili, Ramki, M. N. Nambiar, Thalaivasal Vijay, Aishwarya and Sreeja, with Chandrasekhar, Keerikkadan Jose, Thyagu, Ravi ...
'' (1993) *'' Pathini Penn'' (1993) *'' Rajadhi Raja Raja Kulothunga Raja Marthanda Raja Gambeera Kathavaraya Krishna Kamarajan'' (1993) *'' En Idhaya Rani'' (1993) *'' Ilaignar Ani'' (1994) *''
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'' (1994) *''
Rasa Magan ''Raasamahan'' is a 1994 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film written and directed by Manivannan. The film stars Prashanth and Sivaranjani. The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja. The film opened to mixed reviews from critics. Cast *Pras ...
'' (1994) *'' Maindhan'' (1994) *''Pudhusa Pootha Rosa'' (1994) *''
Senthamizh Selvan ''Senthamizh Selvan'' () is a 1994 Indian Tamil-language action drama film, written and directed by Manoj Kumar. The film stars Prashanth and Madhoo , while music was given by M. S. Viswanathan and Ilaiyaraaja as a team. Plot Vijay Bhoopa ...
'' (1994) *''
Seevalaperi Pandi ''Seevalaperi Pandi'' is a 1994 Indian Tamil-language biographical crime action film directed by Pratap Pothen and written by K. Rajeshwar. It is based on the life of the Indian criminal of the same name. The film was released on 24 June 1994, ...
'' (1994) *'' Seeman'' (1994) *'' Chinna Muthu'' (1994) *'' Anbu Magan'' (1995) *'' Muthu Kaalai'' (1995) *''
Periya Kudumbam ''Periya Kudumbam'' () is a 1995 Indian Tamil-language drama film, directed by K. S. Ravikumar. The film stars Prabhu, Kanaka and Vineetha, with Manorama, Vijayakumar, Lakshmi, Chandrasekhar, Chithra, Goundamani and Senthil in supporting ...
'' (1995) *'' Pullakuttikaran'' (1995) *''
Anthimanthaarai ''Anthimanthaarai'' () is a 1996 Indian Tamil-language historical drama film. The film stars Vijayakumar and Jayasudha. It is produced by Chandraleela Bharathiraja and Thilaka Ganesh The director of this film is Bharathiraja. The film won the N ...
'' (1996) *''
Panchalankurichi Panchalankurichi is a village, 3 km from Ottapidaram and 21 km from Thoothukudi in Thoothukudi district, Tamil Nadu, India. Panchalankurichi was once a Palayam and is best known as the birthplace of Veerapandiya Kattabomman, an 18th ...
'' (1996) *'' Thirumbi Paar'' (1996) *''
Poovarasan ''Poovarasan'' is a 1996 Indian Tamil-language drama film, directed by Gokula Krishnan, starring Karthik and Rachana Banerjee. The film, produced by M Gafar includes a musical score by Ilaiyaraaja and was released on 9 August 1996. This is Rach ...
'' (1996) *''
Puthiya Parasakthi ''Puthiya Parasakthi'' is a 1996 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by Gowri Rajan and produced by G. Agastin. The film stars Selva, Sukanya and Napoleon. The film had musical score by Deva. The film was a remake of Telugu film ''Yerra Mandar ...
'' (1996) *'' Vaazhga Jananayagam'' (1996) *''
Periya Thambi ''Periya Thambi'' () is a 1997 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Chitra Lakshmanan. The film stars Prabhu and Nagma. The film, produced by Chitra Lakshmanan and Chithra Ramu, had musical score by Deva and was released on 14 January ...
'' (1997) *'' Abhimanyu'' (1997) *''
Thaayin Manikodi ''Thaayin Manikodi'' is a 1998 Indian Tamil-language action drama film written and directed by Arjun, who also starred in the lead role. It stars him alongside an ensemble cast including Tabu and Nivedita Jain. The film narrates the tale of a s ...
'' (1998) *''
Thirupathi Ezhumalai Venkatesa ''Thirupathi Ezhumalai Venkatesa'' is a 1999 Indian Tamil-language comedy film directed by Rama Narayanan. The film stars Prabhu, S. Ve. Shekher, Vadivelu, Roja, Urvashi and Kovai Sarala. The film, produced by N. Radha, had musical score by ...
'' (1999) *''
Veeranadai ''Veeranadai'' () is a 2000 Tamil-language action drama film, directed by Seeman, starring Sathyaraj, Khushbu and Uma. The film had musical score by Deva. Plot The story revolves around two village bigwigs, Periya Karuppan (Sathyaraj) and Ko ...
'' (2000) *'' Pandavar Bhoomi'' (2001) *''
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'' (2001) *'' Kaatrukkenna Veli'' (2001) *''
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Kamarasu ''Kamarasu'' is a 2002 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film written and directed by P. C. Anbazhagan. It starred Murali, Laila, Vadivelu, Vennira Aadai Nirmala and Srividya. The film was produced by P.S.K. Karunakaran and distributed by ...
'' (2002) *'' Ezhumalai'' (2002) *'' Devan'' (2002) *''
Namma Veetu Kalyanam ''Namma Veetu Kalyanam'' () is a 2002 Indian Tamil-language comedy drama film written and directed by V. Sekhar. The film stars Murali, Meena, Vadivelu, Vivek and Vindhya, with Rajeev, Livingston and Manorama in supporting roles. The fil ...
'' (2002) *'' Nanba Nanba'' (2002) *''
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Don Chera ''Don Chera'' is a 2006 Indian Tamil language action crime film directed by K. S. Saravanan. The film stars Ranjith and Sujibala, with Chandrasekhar, S. Rajasekar, Ilavarasu, Meera Krishnan, Velmurugan and R. N. R. Manohar playing supporting ...
'' (2006) *''
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'' (2007) *'' Thotta'' (2008) *'' Goa'' (2010) *'' Maanja Velu'' (2010) *''Angusam'' (2014) *''Veera Vamsam'' (2017) *''
Maanaadu ''Maanaadu'' () is a 2021 Indian Tamil-language science fiction action thriller film written and directed by Venkat Prabhu and produced by Suresh Kamatchi. The film stars Silambarasan, S. J. Suryah and Kalyani Priyadarshan alongside S. A. C ...
'' (2021) *''
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Television

*Appa (Sun TV) *Veppilaikkari (Sun TV) *Therkathi Ponnu (Kalaignar TV) *Vasantham (Sun TV) *Priyamanaval (Sun TV)


Dubbing artist


References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Chandrasekhar Living people 1954 births Tamil male actors Best Supporting Actor National Film Award winners Male actors from Tamil Nadu People from Thoothukudi district