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Sundar C is a veteran Tamil filmmaker, actor, screenwriter, and producer, renowned for commercial hits and the popular Aranmanai film series. He is celebrated for his comedy timing, mass entertainers, and family-friendly cinema.
Sundar C is a veteran Tamil filmmaker, actor, screenwriter, and producer, renowned for commercial hits and the popular Aranmanai film series. He is celebrated for his comedy timing, mass entertainers, and family-friendly cinema.
Vinayagar Sundar Vel -born 21 January 1968 in Erode, Tamil?Nadu is better known by his stage name Sundar?C. He is a prolific Indian filmmaker, actor, screenwriter, producer and occasional playback singer who works primarily in Tamil cinema. Over the course of his career he has directed more than 30 films, including commercial hits and popular franchises, and has acted in several films as well. He is married to actress?politician Khushbu Sundar -since 2000 and they have two daughters.
Vinayagar Sundar Vel -born 21 January 1968 in Erode, Tamil?Nadu is better known
by his stage name Sundar?C. He is a prolific Indian filmmaker, actor, screenwriter, producer and occasional playback singer who works primarily in Tamil cinema.
Over the course of his career he has directed more than 30 films, including commercial hits and popular franchises, and has acted in several films as well.
He is married to actress?politician Khushbu Sundar -since 2000 and they have two daughters.
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Personal details
- Alternative names Sundar C
- Height 5'9"/ 70kg
- Born January 21, 1968 · Erode, Tamilnadu, India
- Children Avantika Anandita
- Other works
- Producer, Screenwriter, Playback Singer
Parents
Chithambaram Pillai
Deivannai Ammal
FAQ
January 24, 1983.
Thamizhan -2002.
Melodious, folk-inspired, and orchestral music.
Mynaa, Kumki, Kayal, Viswasam, Jilla, and Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam.
Yes, including the National Film Award and multiple Filmfare Awards South.
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Trivia
Sundar?C made his directorial debut with the film Murai Maman -1995 which marked the beginning of his long career behind the camera.
He is best?known nowadays for the horror?comedy franchise Aranmanai -2014?24, which he created and directed - spanning multiple installments and enjoying commercial success.
He once declared that his films avoid vulgar or overtly violent content tailored for family audiences - though this statement sparked commentary and memes when fans found older scenes seemingly contradicting it.
Quotes
"When you become a commercial filmmaker, you have to be ready for the criticism. I'm not going to make vulgar or violent films. If you come to Aranmanai in the mood for Schindler's List, it won't be good."
Comedy is the hardest to pull off in cinema, but you hardly get credit for this.I want to deliver what audiences expect from my film."
"I don't subscribe to the idea of making a film with a hero in mind. I just go by the story and choose the actor who best suits it."
Trademarks
Strong emphasis on comedy and humour-driven entertainments: He states that he aims to deliver films where "the audience can come to theatres, enjoy a film for two hours and then forget about it."
Mixing masala elements - comedy, thriller, horror, glamour - especially obvious in his successful series like Aranmanai.
A self-acknowledged focus on family?friendly content - he claims to avoid double-meaning dialogues, overt vulgarity, or exploitative glamour.
Nicknames
sundar c
Salaries
His salary was around Rs: 1 - 2?crore
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