Vinu Chakravarthy (15 December 1945 – 27 April 2017) was an Indian actor, screenwriter and director who is known for acting in more than 1000 movies in Tamil, Telugu,

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, Badaga and

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mostly as a comedian, supporting actor or in a villainous role. The 2007 released Tamil movie '' Muni'' was his landmark 1000th movie.

Early life and education

Chakravarthy was born on 15 December 1945, in Usilampatti to Adimoola Thevar and Manjuvani Ammal. He studied at Wesley School,

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and graduated in

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from

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. He was eldest son among other 3 sons and a daughter.

Career

On completion of his education, Chakravarthy worked as a Reserve Sub-Inspector at the Ice House

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for six months before joining the Southern Railways where he worked for four years. Chakravarthy was working as a script writer for

director Puttanna Kanagal when he was noticed by film producer Tiruppur Mani who, in 1977, gave him a role in the Kannada film '' Parasangada Gendethimma'' which was later remade into Tamil as '' Rosappu Ravikkaikari'' (1979) with Chakravarthy returning. Since then, Chakravarthy made over 1,000 films in four South Indian languages - 900 in Tamil, 30 in Malayalam, 5 in Telugu and one in Badaga language. He also directed movies on his own and is credited with introducing

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Partial Filmography

Actor

Tamil

# Vaayai Moodi Pesavum (2014) #

Desingu Raja ''Desingu Raja'' is a 2013 Indian Tamil-language comedy film directed by Ezhil, and produced by P. Madan under the banner Escape Artists Motion Pictures. Starring Vimal and Bindu Madhavi, it also features Soori, Singampuli and Ravi Mariya, ...

(2013) # Pollachi Mappillai (2010) # Muni (2007) # Manase Mounama (2007) #

Ilakkanam ''Ilakkanam'' () is a 2006 Tamil language drama film directed by Chandraseyan, making his directorial debut. The film stars newcomer Vishnu Priyan and Uma, with Vinu Chakravarthy, Bala Singh, Kadhal Sukumar, Chitti Babu, Sathyapriya, Anjali Dev ...

(2006) # Giri (2004) # Settai (2004) # Vayasu Pasanga (2004) # Arul (2004) #

Anbe Un Vasam ''Anbe Un Vasam'' () is a 2003 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by R. Balu. The film stars newcomer Ashwin, Rathi Arumugam and newcomer Yogan, with Karunas, Raghuvaran, Meera Krishnan, Pallavi, Vinu Chakravarthy, Pandu, Madha ...

(2003) #

Banda Paramasivam ''Banda Paramasivam'' is a 2003 Indian Tamil language comedy film directed by T. P. Gajendran and produced by P. T. Selvakumar. The film stars Prabhu, Kalabhavan Mani, and Abbas, Rambha, Abhinayasree, and Monica while Manivannan, Vinu Cha ...

(2003) #

Student Number 1 ''Student No.1'' is a 2003 Indian Tamil-language coming of age action film directed by Selva. The film starring Sibiraj in his debut and Sherin in lead role while also features Manivannan, Yugendran Yugendran (born Yugendran Vasudevan on ...

(2003) #

Chokka Thangam ''Chokka Thangam'' () is a 2003 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by K. Bhagyaraj and produced by G. Venkateswaran under the banner GV Films. It stars Vijayakanth, Soundarya, and Uma with Goundamani, Senthil, Prakash Raj, a ...

(2003) # Sundhara Travels (2002) #

Thenkasi Pattanam ''Thenkasi Pattanam'' () is a 2002 Indian Tamil-language comedy film directed by Rafi Mecartin and produced by S. S. Durairaju. The film stars Sarath Kumar and Napoleon as the male leads while Samyuktha Varma, Devayani, and Aswathi Menon pla ...

(2002) #

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(2002) #

Alli Arjuna ''Alli Arjuna'' is 2002 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Saran. The film stars Manoj Bharathiraja and Richa Pallod, while Preetha Vijayakumar, Karan, Dhamu, Charle, Vinu Chakravarthy and Jai Ganesh play supporting roles. The mus ...

(2002) #

Pandavar Bhoomi ''Paandavar Bhoomi'' () is a 2001 Indian Tamil-language family drama film, written and directed by Cheran. The film has Arun Vijay (credited as Arun Kumar) Shamitha and Rajkiran playing the lead roles. While Vinu Chakravarthy and Mukesh Tiw ...

(2001) # Lovely (2001) #

Kunguma Pottu Gounder ''Kunguma Pottu Gounder'' is a 2001 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language comedy drama film directed by Suraj (director), Suraj (credited as G. Saisuresh) and produced by Vishnuram under Ganga Gowri Productions. The film stars Sathyaraj and Ram ...

(2001) # Sri Raja Rajeshwari (2001) # Anbudan (2000) # Parthen Rasithen (2000) #

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(2000) # Amarkalam (1999) #

Unnai Thedi ''Unnai Thedi'' () is a 1999 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by Sundar C. The film stars Ajith Kumar and Malavika, while an ensemble supporting cast includes Karan, Vivek, Sivakumar, and Srividya. Some of the scenes are sim ...

(1999) # Poo Maname Vaa (1999) # Unakkaga Ellam Unakkaga (1999) # Sivappu Nila (1998) #

Kannathal ''Kannathal'' is a 1998 Indian Tamil-language devotional film directed by Bharathi Kannan. This flim is a super hit at box office. The film stars Karan, Neena and Indhu, with Manivannan, Vadivelu, Vadivukkarasi, Fathima Babu, and Delhi Gane ...

(1998) #

Kumbakonam Gopalu ''Kumbakonam Gopalu'' is a 1998 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Keyaar, produced by A. V. Subba Rao, and starring Pandiarajan, Mayoori, Janagaraj and Thyagu. It has a musical score by Ilayaraja. The film was a remake of 1991 Kannada film ...

(1998) # Veeram Vilanja Mannu (1998) # Nilaave Vaa (1998) # Dharma (1998) # Ninaithen Vandhai (1998) # Bhagavath Singh (1998) # Periya Manushan (1997) # Arunachalam (1997) # Mappillai Gounder (1997) # Sundara Purushan (1996) # Kaalam Maari Pochu (1996) # Coimbatore Mappillai (1996) # Thirumbi Paar (1996) # Valli Vara Pora (1995) # Thottil Kuzhandhai (1995) # Manathile Oru Paattu (1995) #

Nattamai ''Nattamai'' () is a 1994 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by K. S. Ravikumar. It starred Sarathkumar, Meena and Khushbu. The film was released on 2 November 1994, during Diwali, and completed a 175-day run at the box office. It is co ...

(1994) # Pondattiye Deivam (1994) # Varavu Ettana Selavu Pathana (1994) # Veera (1994) # Rasa Magan (1994) # Moondravadhu Kann (1993) # Sinna Mapplai (1993) # Maharasan (1993) # Naalaiya Theerpu (1992) # Annamalai (1992) # Unna Nenachen Pattu Padichen (1992) # Thambikku Oru Pattu (1991) # Marikozhundhu (1991) # Vetri Karangal (1991) # Sathya Vaakku (1990) #

Athisaya Piravi ''Athisaya Piravi'' () is a 1990 Indian Tamil-language fantasy comedy film directed by S. P. Muthuraman and written by Panchu Arunachalam. It is a remake of the Telugu film '' Yamudiki Mogudu'' (1988). The film stars Rajinikanth, Kanaka, and ...

(1990) # Vaazhkai Chakkaram (1990) # Panakkaran (1990) # Mappillai (1989) # Dravidan (1989) # Dharma Devan (1989) # Thangamana Raasa (1989) # Manidhan Marivittan (1989) #

Kai Veesamma Kai Veesu ''Kai Veesamma Kai Veesu'' is a 1989 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Vinodh, starring Raadhika and Nirosha. Plot Cast * Murali * Raadhika * Nirosha * Srikanth * Nizhalgal Ravi *Chinni Jayanth *Jaiganesh * Rajya Lakshmi * S. S. Chan ...

(1989) # Siva (1989) # Rajadhi Raja (1989) # Enne Petha Raasa (1989) # Rayilukku Neramachu (1988) # Guru Sishyan (1988) # Manithan (1987) # Velicham (1987) #

Enakku Nane Needipathi ''Enakku Nane Needipathi'' () is a 1986 Tamil-language action drama film, directed by S. A. Chandrasekhar and produced by Kovai Chezhiyan. The film stars Vijayakanth, Jeevitha, Jaishankar and Lakshmi . The film had musical score by Ilaiyaraa ...

(1986) # Amman Kovil Kizhakale (1986) #

Karimedu Karuvayan ''Karimedu Karuvayan'' is a 1986 Indian Tamil-language vigilante action film directed by Rama Narayanan and written by Gokula Krishnan. The film stars Vijayakanth, Nalini, Pandiyan and Aruna. It was released on 14 January 1986, and became a ...

(1986) #

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(1984) # Thambikku Entha Ooru (1984) # Manaivi Solle Manthiram (1983) #

Gopurangal Saivathillai ''Gopurangal Saivathillai'' () is a 1982 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Manivannan and produced by P. Kalaimani. The film stars Mohan, Suhasini and Radha, while S. Ve. Shekher and Vinu Chakravarthy play supporting roles. It revolves ar ...

(1982) # Vandichakkaram (1980) # Rosappu Ravikkaikari (1979)

Malayalam

# Sangham (1988) # Kauravar (1992) as Police Inspector # Maanyanmar (1992) as Police Inspector # Meleparambil Aanveedu (1993) as Veeramuthu Goundar # Kambolam (1994) as Murukarajan Goundar # Rajadhani (1994) as Rajamanikyam Nadar #

Rudraksham ''Rudraksham'' (Malayalam: രുദ്രാക്ഷം) is a 1994 action Malayalam film starring Suresh Gopi, Annie and Devan. Written by Ranjith and directed by Shaji Kailas. This film was criticized for extreme violence. Plot Due to his ...

(1994) as CI Rao # Maanikyachempazhukka (1995) # Kidilol Kidilam (1995) # Lelam (1997) as Andipatti Thevar # Nadan Pennum Nattupramaniyum (2000) as Perumal # Thenkashippattanam (2001) # Achane Aanenikkishtam (2002) #

Sthithi ''Sthithi'' ( en, Plight) is a 2003 Malayalam feature film written and directed by R. Sarath. The film tells the tale of a couple employed in the Secretariat. It stars Unni Menon, Nandini Ghosal, Master Achuth, Master Anand Pillay and Mallika Suk ...

(2003) # Masanagudi Mannadiyar Speaking (2004) # Samsaaram Aarogyathinu Haanikaram (2014)

Television

*Balachander in Chinnathirai - Manjal Nila (Raj TV) *Agni pravesam (Jaya TV)

Writer

* Vandichakkaram (1980) * Koyil Puraa (1981) *

Ponnuketha Purushan ''Ponnuketha Purushan'' () is a 1992 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language film, directed by Gangai Amaran. The film stars Ramarajan, Gautami, Rajeev (Tamil actor), Rajeev, Shari (actress), Sadhana and Vinu Chakravarthy. The film's score was com ...

(1992)

Controversies

Chakravarthy criticised television and film producer Ekta Kapoor for her depiction of

in ''

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'', a biographical film on the actress. He also expressed displeasure over Kapoor's choice of casting. He also said Smitha had wide expressive, inviting eyes, which

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does not have.

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Chakravarthy, Vinu 1945 births 2017 deaths Tamil comedians Male actors in Tamil cinema Tamil male actors Male actors in Malayalam cinema Indian male film actors Indian male comedians People from Madurai district Male actors from Tamil Nadu Tamil screenwriters 20th-century Indian male actors 21st-century Indian male actors Screenwriters from Tamil Nadu