Sivachandran
Narayanan, better known by his stage name Sivachandran, is an Indian film actor, director, and writer.
Sivachandran | |
|---|---|
| Born | Narayanan |
| Other names | M. Sivachandran |
| Occupation | Actor, director, writer |
| Years active | 1976–1999 |
| Spouse(s) | |
Career
Sivachandran made his film debut in Pattina Pravesam (1977) as one of the lead actors.[1] He later starred in Annapoorani (1978) with R. Muthuraman in a negative role. He went on to star in notable films include Aval Appadithan (1978) and Polladhavan (1980).[2] He made his directorial debut with En Uyir Kannamma (1988) and went on to direct several films with Prabhu.[3][4]
Personal life
Sivachandran was born as Narayanan. He changed his name to Sivachandran and started his acting career. The stage name is a portmanteau of "Siva" from Sivaji Ganesan and "Chandran" from M. G. Ramachandran.[5] He married actress Lakshmi, whom he co-starred in En Uyir Kannamma (1988). He fell in love with her on the sets of the film.[2] He collaborated with Lakshmi again in Raththa Dhanam (1988) and Jodi Sendhachu (1992), which was directed by Lakshmi herself. Sivachandran and Lakshmi adopted a girl, Samyuktha, in 2000.[6]
Filmography
As actor
- Films
| Year | Film | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Ithu Ivargalin Kathai | |||
| 1977 | Pattina Pravesam | Kumaran | ||
| 1978 | Aval Appadithan | Mano | ||
| Annapoorani | ||||
| 1979 | Rosappu Ravikkaikari | Manickam | ||
| Pancha Kalyani | ||||
| Nee Sirithal Naan Sirippen | ||||
| 1980 | Thunive Thozhan | |||
| Mangala Nayagi | ||||
| Natchathiram | ||||
| Soundaryame Varuga Varuga | ||||
| Vandichakkaram | Sarathi | |||
| Polladhavan | Chandru | |||
| 1981 | Ram Lakshman | Kumar | ||
| Rani Theni | Sekhar | |||
| Nellikani | ||||
| Nenjil Oru Mul | ||||
| 1982 | Anandha Ragam | |||
| Parvaiyin Marupakkam | Siva | |||
| Kaduvulluku Oru Kadidham | ||||
| Antha Rathirikku Satchi Illai | ||||
| Simla Special | Thief | |||
| 1983 | Vellai Roja | Chinna Durai | ||
| Sivappu Sooriyan | Siva | |||
| Dhandikappata Nyayangal | ||||
| 1984 | Rajathanthiram | Gajendran | ||
| Anbe Odi Vaa | ||||
| Ezhuthatha Sattangal | ||||
| Andha June 16-Am Naal | ||||
| Antha Uravukku Satchi | ||||
| Oh Maane Maane | Joseph | |||
| Naalai Unathu Naal | Vivekananthan / Prakash | |||
| Vamsa Vilakku | Ravi | |||
| 1985 | Navagraha Nayagi | |||
| Naam Iruvar | ||||
| Needhiyin Nizhal | Sukumar | |||
| Thendral Thodhata Malar | ||||
| 1986 | December Pookal | |||
| Poi Mugangal | ||||
| Murattu Karangal | Rahman | |||
| Oru Iniya Udhayam | Siva | |||
| 1987 | Kadamai Kanniyam Kattupaadu | |||
| Mangai Oru Gangai | ||||
| Anand | Also dialogue writer | |||
| 1988 | En Uyir Kannamma | Madhavan | Also director | |
| Raththa Dhanam | Also director | |||
| 1990 | Nyayangal Jayikkattum | Victor Raj | Also director | [7] |
| 1992 | Jodi Sendhachu | |||
| 1995 | Kattumarakaran | Vijay Raghavan |
- Television
- Arasi (Sun TV)
- Mahalakshmi (Kalaignar TV)
As director
- En Uyir Kannamma (1988)
- Raththa Dhanam (1988)
- Hosa Kavya (1989; Kannada)
- Nyayangal Jayikkattum (1990)
- Manam Virumbuthe Unnai (1999)
As story writer
- Anbe Odi Vaa (1984)
- Shankar Guru (1987)
As dialogue writer
- Anand (1987)
References
- Raman, Mohan (3 January 2015). "KB: Kollywood's Discovery Channel". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 1 May 2015. Retrieved 26 January 2018.
- "Sivachandran". Antrukandamugam. 23 August 2013. Retrieved 10 April 2020.
- Krishnaswamy, N. (29 January 1988). "Good debut". The Indian Express. p. 5.
- Krishnaswamy, N. (16 September 1988). "Raththa Dhaanam". The Indian Express. p. 5.
- Hindu Tamil Thisai (18 November 2019). ""பாரதிராஜா தந்த வாய்ப்பை மறுத்தேன்" – Exclusive Interview With Siva Chandran | Rewind With Ramji" (in Tamil). Retrieved 10 April 2020 – via YouTube.
- ""I'll act till my last breath" – Lakshmi". Screen. 27 July 2007. Retrieved 22 July 2009.
- Krishnaswamy, N. (8 June 1990). "Nyayangal Jayikkattum". The Indian Express. p. 7.
External links
- Sivachandran on IMDb