Quick Info
| Profession | Actor, film director, producer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 21/01/1968 |
| Age | 58 years |
| Birthplace | Erode, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
Latest News about Sundar C
04/04/2026
Director and actor Sundar C filed his nomination to contest the Madurai Central constituency in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. He stood as a candidate of the Puthiya Needhi Katchi, an ally in the AIADMK-led NDA alliance, contesting on the AIADMK's Two Leaves symbol. His candidacy marked his entry into electoral politics, and he later lost the contest.
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Bio/Wiki
| Overview | Vinayagar Sundar Vel, known professionally as Sundar C., is a South Indian filmmaker and actor who works mainly in Tamil cinema. He began as an assistant director, made his directing debut with Murai Maman, and later became known for comedy and family dramas. | ||||||||
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| Acting Debut | 2006, with Thalai Nagaram | ||||||||
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Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Spouse | Khushbu Sundar |
| Marriage Year | 2000 |
Relationships & More
| Spouse | Khushbu Sundar |
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Family
| Father | Chithambaram Pillai |
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| Mother | Deivannai Ammal |
| Spouse | Khushbu Sundar |
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Career
| Early Career | Worked as an assistant director to Manivannan |
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| Directorial Debut | Murai Maman (1995) |
| Notable Directed Films |
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| Acting Debut | Thalai Nagaram (2006) |
| Recent Film | Aranmanai 3 (2021) |
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Favourites
| Heroine | Rambha |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He adopted the name Sundar C on his father's recommendation to suit the film industry. | |
| 2. He has directed films in Tamil and Telugu, and his Telugu directorial debut was Something Something. | |
| 3. He made his formal entry into electoral politics in 2026 as a candidate from Madurai Central. |
