S. Rajasekar (19 August 1957 – 8 September 2019) was an Indian cinematographer, film director, and actor. He was one half of the director duo

Robert–Rajasekar Robert–Rajasekar was an Indian filmmaking duo consisting of Robert Asirvatham and S. Rajasekar. They were active in film direction and cinematography in Tamil cinema of the 1980s. The duo are regarded to have ushered a "new wave" in Tamil cin ...

Career

Rajasekar's first break happened with ''Kudisai'', followed by ''

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, Kum ...

'' as he worked as cinematographer along with Robert Ashirwatham.

Bharathiraja Bharathiraja (born 17 July 1941) is an Indian film director and actor who works mainly in the Tamil film industry. Making his debut in 1977 with ''16 Vayathinile'', he is known for realistic and sensitive portrayals of rural life in his films. ...

's ''

Nizhalgal ''Nizhalgal'' () is a 1980 Indian Tamil-language drama film co-written and directed by Bharathiraja. The film stars primarily newcomers such as S. Rajasekar (credited as Rajasekaran), Raadhu (credited as Rohini), Ravi, Chandrasekhar and Suvith ...

'' provided him the break as a lead actor. He has co-directed many successful films along with Robert Ashirwatham as a director duo known as ''

''. Later, he acted in many

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, notably

Thendral ''Thendral'' () is a 2009 Indian Tamil-language soap opera that aired Monday through Friday on Sun TV. It was broadcast from 7 December 2009 to 17 January 2015 for 1340 episodes. The show stars Shruthi Raj and Deepak Dinkar and revolves arou ...

Saravanan Meenatchi ''Saravanan Meenatchi'' is a 2011 Indian Tamil-language television series broadcast on STAR Vijay. The first season was broadcast from 7 March 2011 to 21 October 2013. The second season of the show, which started as a sequel and next generatio ...

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, and Sathya. His role in

was liked by many, as he portrayed a comedic, friendly dad with ease. This made him a recognizable face among the new generation audience.

Personal life

Rajasekar married Tara Begam in 1990. The couple had no children.

Death

On 8 September 2019, Rajasekar died of an illness while he was getting treated at Ramachandra Hospital in Chennai. He was 62 years old, and a resident of

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, Chennai.

Partial filmography

As director duo

;Films * '' Palaivana Solai'' – (1981) * '' Kalyanakkaalam'' – (1982) * ''

Dhooram Adhighamillai ''Dhooram Adhighamillai'' is a 1983 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Robert–Rajasekar, starring Karthik, Viji and Janagaraj. The film had musical score by Shankar–Ganesh and was released in 1983. Plot Meena, the lead actress in ...

'' – (1983) * ''

Chinna Poove Mella Pesu ''Chinna Poove Mella Pesu'' () is a 1987 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by Robert–Rajasekar. The film stars Prabhu, Ramki, Narmadha, Sudha Chandran and Sabitha Anand. The film, produced by S. K. Rajagopal, had musical scor ...

'' – (1987) * ''

Paravaigal Palavitham ''Paravaigal Palavitham'' () is a 1988 Indian Tamil-language masala film directed by Robert–Rajasekar. It stars Ramki and Nirosha. The film was released on 2 December 1988. The film was remade in Telugu as '' Chinnari Sneham''. Plot A grou ...

'' – (1988) * ''

Manasukkul Mathappu ''Manasukkul Mathappu'' () is a 1988 Indian Tamil-language film written and directed by Robert–Rajasekar. The film stars Prabhu, Saranya and Lissy, with Sarath Babu and Senthamarai in supporting roles. It is a remake of the 1986 Malayalam ...

'' -(1988) ;Television *

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– (2008) (up to 50 Episodes)

As actor

;Films *''

'' (1980) *'' Poo Manam'' (1989) *''

Gnana Paravai ''Gnana Paravai'' () is a 1991 Tamil language supernatural thriller film, directed by Vietnam Veedu Sundaram. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Harish Kumar, Sasikala and Manorama. It was released on 11 January 1991. Plot The film is about an ...

'' (1991) *

Chembaruthi ''Chembaruthi'' () is a 1992 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film written and directed by R. K. Selvamani and produced by Kovai Thambi. The film stars Prashanth and Roja (in her Tamil debut), while Mansoor Ali Khan, Nassar, Radha Rav ...

(1992) (Guest Appearance) *''Ilaya Raagam'' (1995) *''

Vallarasu ''Vallarasu'' () is a 2000 Indian Tamil-language action film directed by N. Maharajan in his film debut. The film stars Vijayakanth and Devayani. The music is by Deva. It was released on 14 April to positive reviews and became a Blockbuster. T ...

'' (2000) *''

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'' (2001) *''

Poovellam Un Vaasam ''Poovellam Un Vaasam'' () is a 2001 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by Ezhil and produced by V. Ravichandran. It stars Ajith Kumar and Jyothika as childhood friends, alongside an ensemble supporting cast of Nagesh, Sivak ...

'' (2002) *''

Amudhae ''Amudhae'' is a 2005 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by Ezhil, starring Jai Akash, Prakash Raj, Madhumitha, and Uma. Premise Nancy, who is in love with Dinakar, gets married to millionaire Victor. Dinakar later gets ma ...

'' (2005) *''

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 ro ...

'' (2006) * ''

Thira (film) ''Thira'' () is a 2013 Indian Malayalam-language mystery-thriller drama film directed by Vineeth Sreenivasan and scripted by his cousin Rakesh Mantodi.Nagarajan, Saraswathy (14 November 201On the trail of a mystery ''The Hindu'' It stars Shobana ...

'' (2013) * ''

Saravanan Irukka Bayamaen ''Saravanan Irukka Bayamaen'' () is a 2017 Indian Tamil-language supernatural comedy film written and directed by Ezhil, starring Udhayanidhi Stalin, Regina Cassandra and Srushti Dange. The film began production in July 2016 and was released ...

'' (2017) ;Television * ''Akshaya'' – Sun TV (1998–1999) *''Pushpanjali'' – Sun TV (2000–2001) * ''

My Dear Bootham ''My Dear Bootham'' () is an 2022 Indian Tamil-language children fantasy comedy drama film written and directed by N. Ragavan of Manjapai and Kadamban fame, and produced by Ramesh P. Pillai under the banner of Abhishek Films. It stars Prabhu ...

'' – Sun TV (2004–2007) Gowtham Gowri's father * '' Kasthuri'' – Sun TV (2007–2010) * ''Meera'' – Vijay TV (2010) * ''Vasantham'' – Sun TV (2010–2011) * ''

'' – Sun TV (2009–2014) * ''

'' – Vijay TV (2011–2018) * ''

– Sun TV'' (2015–2019) * '' Mappillai'' – Vijay TV (2017–2018) * '' Sathya'' – Zee tamil (2019)

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Rajasekar, S. 1957 births 2019 deaths 20th-century Indian film directors Film directors from Chennai Male actors in Tamil cinema Tamil film directors Tamil-language film directors