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), an ...

for his role in the 2002 film ''

Nanba Nanba ''Nanba Nanba'' () is a 2002 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Jayabharathi, starring Charle and Chandrasekhar. The film was released on 27 December 2002 and received critical acclaim, winning Chandrasekhar the National Film Award fo ...

''. He contested and won from Velachery constituency in State legislative assembly election 2016 from DMK party.

Filmography

Actor

Films

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Puthiya Vaarpugal ''Puthiya Vaarpugal'' () is a 1979 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film co-written, produced and directed by Bharathiraja. The film stars K. Bhagyaraj and Rati Agnihotri, with G. Srinivasan, Goundamani, K. K. Soundar and Usharani in suppo ...

'' (1979) *''

Suvarilladha Chiththirangal ''Suvarilladha Chiththirangal'' () is a 1979 Indian Tamil-language drama film, written and directed by K. Bhagyaraj, in his directorial debut. The film stars Sudhakar, Bhagyaraj and Sumathi. It was released on 30 November 1979, and became a bo ...

'' (1979) *''

Niram Maratha Pookal ''Niram Maratha Pookal'' () is a 1979 Indian Tamil-language film directed and co-written by Bharathiraja. It stars Sudhakar, Raadhika, Vijayan and Rati. The film was released on 31 August 1979. Plot Sudhakar is a poor man desperately lookin ...

'' (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, Kum ...

'' (1980) *''

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 ...

'' (1980) *''

Kallukkul Eeram ''Kallukkul Eeram'' () is a 1980 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by P. S. Nivas, starring Bharathiraja, Sudhakar, Aruna and Vijayashanti. This film marked the cinematic debut for both Aruna and Vijayashanti. Plot This is a story of tw ...

'' (1980) *'' Palaivana Solai'' (1981) *'' Sivappu Malli'' (1981) *''Sumai'' (1981) *''Rajangam '' (1981) *''

Azhagiya Kanne ''Azhagiya Kanne'' () is a 1982 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language film written and directed by Mahendran (filmmaker), Mahendran. It was released on 17 December 1982. Plot Bhama is a renowned dancer born into a devadasi family. She's const ...

'' (1982) *'' Antha Rathirikku Satchi Illai'' (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 w ...

'' (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 ...

'' (1986) *''Ragasiyam'' (1986) *''Mattukkara Mannaru'' (1986) *''Adutha Veedu'' (1986) *''Choru'' (1986) *''

Samsaram Adhu Minsaram ''Samsaram Adhu Minsaram'' () is a 1986 Indian Tamil-language drama film produced by AVM Productions, and written and directed by Visu. He also stars as part of an ensemble cast including Lakshmi, Chandrasekhar, Kishmu, Raghuvaran, Delhi Ga ...

'' (1986) *''

Oomai Vizhigal ''Oomai Vizhigal'' (; Gouged eyes) is an Indian 1986 Tamil-language crime action film directed by R. Aravindraj. The film stars Vijayakanth, Arun Pandian, Karthik, Chandrasekhar and Jaishankar, along with Ravichandran and Malaysia Vasudevan ...

'' (1986) *''

Koottu Puzhukkal ''Koottu Puzhukkal'' () is a 1987 Indian Tamil-language film written and directed by R. C. Sakthi. The film stars Raghuvaran and Amala, supported by Chandrasekhar and Y. Vijaya. It is based on the novel of the same name by Anuradha Ramanan. The ...

'' (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 Sundaramoorth ...

'' (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 ''Shenbagamae Shenbagamae'' is a 1988 Tamil language film written and directed by Gangai Amaran. The film stars Ramarajan and Rekha, with Silk Smitha, Vagai Chandrasekar, K. Shanmugasundaram, R. P. Vishwam, Senthil, S.S.Chandran and Vennira ...

'' (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 Illam (), also referred to as Mana, is the Malayalam word for the house of a Namboodiri Brahmin. In the traditional lineage system used for the classification and identification of homes based on the castes of Kerala, South India, an Illam ser ...

'' (1988) *''

Raththa Dhanam ''Raththa Dhanam'' () is a 1988 Indian Tamil language film, directed by Sivachandran and produced by himself and Lakshmi. The film stars Prabhu, Gautami, Sadhana, Lakshmi and Sivachandran. The film had musical score by Gangai Amaran and was rel ...

'' (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 Sha ...

'' (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 supporti ...

'' (1988) *''Paasa Mazhai'' (1989) *''

Karagattakaran ''Karakattakkaran'' () is a 1989 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy dance film written and directed by Gangai Amaran. The film stars Ramarajan and debutant Kanaka, while Santhana Bharathi, Chandrasekhar, Goundamani, Senthil, Shanmugasunda ...

'' (1989) *'' Thiruppu Munai'' (1989) *''Sakalakala Sammandhi'' (1989) *''Murugane Thunai'' (1990) *''Thai Maasam Poovaasam'' (1990) *''

Silambu Silambu ( ta, சிலம்பு; ml, ചിലമ്പ് /cil’əmpɨ̆/), or Gaggara (Tulu: ಗಗ್ಗರ), is an anklet worn and used in a variety of contexts on the Indian subcontinent. Etymology According to Jeyaraj, the word 's ...

'' (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 * Chandrasekha ...

'' (1990) *''Pengal Veettin Kangal'' (1990) *''

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'' (1990) *''

Sathan Sollai Thattathe Sathan Sollai Thattathe () is a 1990 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language fantasy comedy film, directed by Rama Narayanan. Starring Senthil, with an ensemble supporting cast, including Pandiyan (actor), Pandiyan, Vagai Chandrasekhar, Chandras ...

'' (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'' (1992) *'' Naane Varuven'' (1992) *''

Bharathan Bharathan (14 November 1946 – 30 July 1998) was an Indian film maker, artist, and art director. Bharathan is noted for being the founder of a new school of film making in Malayalam cinema, along with Padmarajan and K. G. George, in th ...

'' (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 ''Endrum Anbudan'' () is a 1992 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by R. Bhagyanathan in his debut. The film stars Murali, Sithara and Heera Rajagopal, with Manorama, Janagaraj and Chinni Jayanth in supporting roles. It was ...

'' (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 on 2 ...

'' (1992) *''

Maravan ''Maravan'' is a 1993 Indian Tamil-language action drama film directed by Manoj Kumar. The film stars Prabhu and Khushbu, with Vijayakumar, Sumithra, Napoleon, R. P. Viswam, Chandrasekhar, Thyagu, Vadivelu, Vennira Aadai Moorthy and Daks ...

'' (1993) *'' Madurai Meenatshi'' (1993) *''

Maharasan ''Maharasan'' is a 1993 Indian Tamil-language comedy film produced, directed and co-written by G. N. Rangarajan. The film stars Kamal Haasan and Bhanupriya, while Ramesh Aravind, Chandrasekhar, Goundamani, Senthil, Vadivelu, V. K. Ramasamy, ...

'' (1993) *'' Thanga Pappa'' (1993) *'' Pathini Penn'' (1993) *''

Rajadhi Raja Raja Kulothunga Raja Marthanda Raja Gambeera Kathavaraya Krishna Kamarajan ''Rajadhi Raja Raja Kulothunga Raja Marthanda Raja Gambeera Kathavaraya Krishna Kamarajan'' also known by the initialism, RRRKRMRGKK is a 1993 Tamil language action film directed by Balu Anand. The film stars Mansoor Ali Khan and Nandhini, wit ...

'' (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 *Pra ...

'' (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, a ...

'' (1994) *'' Seeman'' (1994) *''

Chinna Muthu ''Chinna Muthu'' is a 1994 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language action drama film written and directed by Shanmuga Sundaram in his debut. The film stars Radha Ravi in the title role with Rajeev (Tamil actor), Rajeev, Y. G. Mahendran, Vaishnavi ...

'' (1994) *''

Anbu Magan ''Anbu Magan'' () is a 1961 Indian Tamil-language film directed by T. Prakash Rao. The film stars A. Nageswara Rao and Savithri. It was released on 27 January 1961. Plot Cast The list is adapted from the film's Song book. ;Male cast * ...

'' (1995) *''

Muthu Kaalai ''Muthu Kaalai'' is a 1995 Tamil-language drama film directed by Gokula Krishnan. The film stars Karthik and Soundarya. The film, produced by Raadhika Reddy, had musical score by Ilaiyaraaja and was released on 24 February 1995 to above averag ...

'' (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 ro ...

'' (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 ...

'' (1996) *''

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'' (1996) *'' Thirumbi Paar'' (1996) *'' Poovarasan'' (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 Mand ...

'' (1996) *''

Vaazhga Jananayagam ''Vaazhga Jananayagam'' () is a 1996 Tamil-language political satire film directed by E. Ramdoss. The film stars Mansoor Ali Khan and Pragathi, with John Amirtharaj, S. S. Chandran, T. S. Raghavendra, Pandu, Raveendra Babu and Mahanadi Shanka ...

'' (1996) *'' Periya Thambi'' (1997) *''

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'' (1997) *'' Thaayin Manikodi'' (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 S. ...

'' (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 ...

'' (2000) *''

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 Tiwari ...

'' (2001) *''

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'' (2001) *''

Kaatrukkenna Veli ''Kaatrukkenna Veli'' () is a 2001 Indian Tamil-language war drama film directed by Pugazhendhi Thangaraj. The film stars Sujitha and Sriman, with Khushbu, C. Arun Pandian, Chandrasekhar, Sudhangan, Sakthi Kumar, Arulmani, Kalairani, Diana ...

'' (2001) *''

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'' (2001) *''

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 ''Ezhumalai'' is a 2002 Indian Tamil-language action drama film directed by Arjun, who also played the titular character. It also features Simran, Gajala and Mumtaj as the female leads, while Vijayakumar and Ashish Vidhyarthi play supporting r ...

'' (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 film ...

'' (2002) *''

'' (2002) *'' Sena'' (2003) *''

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) *''

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'' (2006) *''

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'' (2007) *''

Thotta ''Thotta'' ( en, Bullet) is a 2008 Indian Tamil-language gangster film directed by Selva and produced by Mariappa Babu Baskar of Oscar Movies (a pioneer film production house in Kollywood). The film stars actor Jeevan and Priyamani alongside Ma ...

'' (2008) *''

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'' (2010) *''

Maanja Velu ''Maanja Velu'' is a 2010 Indian Tamil-language masala film directed by A. Venkatesh. It stars Arun, Karthik, Prabhu and Dhansika, with Vijayakumar and Riyaz Khan playing supporting roles and Santhanam and Ganja Karuppu providing comical rel ...

'' (2010) *''Angusam'' (2014) *''Veera Vamsam'' (2017) *''

Maanaadu ''Maanaadu'' () is a 2021 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language science fiction film, science fiction Action-thriller, action thriller film written and directed by Venkat Prabhu and produced by Suresh Kamatchi. The film stars Silambarasan, S. J ...

'' (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

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