Quick Info
| Profession | Actor, Director, Producer, Screenwriter |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 02/07/1945 |
| Age | 80 years |
| Birthplace | Thangachimadam, Madras Presidency, British Raj (now Tamil Nadu, India) |
Latest News about S. A. Chandrasekhar
06/05/2026
S. A. Chandrasekhar publicly praised his son Vijay's decision to contest the Tamil Nadu polls independently after TVK's victory became clear. This marked a full-circle moment in their father-son relationship, which had seen mentorship in Vijay's film debut Naalaiya Theerpu (1992), followed by estrangement and eventual reconciliation.
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 10" (178 cm) |
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| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Grey |
Personal Life
| Religion | Christianity |
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| Caste | Madiga |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 24/04/1973 |
Family
| Wife/Spouse | Shoba Chandrasekhar (playback singer, screenwriter, film producer, film director) | ||||
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Career
| Debut Film | Aval Oru Pachai Kuzhandhai (1978) (as a director) |
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| Current Projects | Capmaari (2019) - 70th film |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/dir_sac/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/sacgillifilms/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. S. A. Chandrasekhar was born into a Madiga family that follows the Catholic faith. | |
| 2. He lost his daughter Vidya when she was 2 years old. | |
| 3. His son Vijay is an actor-turned-politician, who became the 9th Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu in 2026. | |
| 4. Over the years, he has worked as a director for over 70 films in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi. | |
| 5. Many directors worked as his assistants, including S. Shankar and Pavithran. | |
| 6. He took a break from filmmaking in the early 2000s to focus on business projects. |