Narayanan, better known by his stage name Sivachandran, is an Indian actor, director, and writer who was active in Tamil cinema mostly in the 1980s.
Sivachandran | |
|---|---|
| Born | Narayanan 1953 |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, director, writer |
| Years active | 1976–1999 |
| Spouse | |
| Children | Samyuktha (adopted in 2000) |
Career
editSivachandran was originally offered to act in Kizhakke Pogum Rail (1978), but declined.[1] He made his film debut in Pattina Pravesam (1977) as one of the lead actors although Moondru Mudichu (1976), which was simultaneously shot with Pattina Pravesam was released first.[2][3] 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).[4] He made his directorial debut with En Uyir Kannamma (1988) and went on to direct several films with Prabhu.[5][6]
Personal life
editSivachandran was born as Narayanan, in Valparai, in Coimbatore district. 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.[7]
Sivachandran fell in love with actress Lakshmi on the sets of the film En Uyir Kannamma. Both of them got married in 1987.[4] 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.[8]
Filmography
editAs actor
edit- Films
| Year | Film | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Moondru Mudichu | |||
| 1977 | Pattina Pravesam | Kumaran | ||
| 1978 | Aval Appadithan | Mano | ||
| Annapoorani | ||||
| 1979 | Rosappu Ravikkaikari | Manickam | ||
| Pancha Kalyani | ||||
| Poonthalir | ||||
| 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 Mull | ||||
| 1982 | Anandha Ragam | |||
| Parvaiyin Marupakkam | Siva | |||
| Kaduvulluku Oru Kadidham | ||||
| Antha Rathirikku Satchi Illai | ||||
| Simla Special | Thief | |||
| 1983 | Vellai Roja | Chinna Durai | ||
| Sivappu Sooriyan | Siva | |||
| Thandikkappatta Nyayangal | ||||
| 1984 | Rajathanthiram | Gajendran | ||
| Anbe Odi Vaa | ||||
| Ezhuthatha Sattangal | ||||
| Andha June 16-Am Naal | ||||
| Naanayam Illatha Naanayam | ||||
| 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 | |||
| Annai En Deivam | Kuzhandhai | |||
| 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 | [9] |
| 1992 | Jodi Sendhachu | |||
| 1995 | Kattumarakaran | Vijay Raghavan |
- Television
- Arasi (Sun TV)
- Mahalakshmi (Kalaignar TV)
As director
edit- En Uyir Kannamma (1988)
- Raththa Dhanam (1988)
- Hosa Kavya (1989; Kannada)
- Nyayangal Jayikkattum (1990)
- Satya Jwale (1995; Kannada)
- Manam Virumbuthe Unnai (1999)
As story writer
edit- Anbe Odi Vaa (1984)
- Sankar Guru (1987)
As dialogue writer
edit- Anand (1987)
References
edit- ^ ராம்ஜி, வி. (3 May 2020). " 'கிழக்கே போகும் ரயில்' படத்துல நடிக்க பாரதிராஜா என்னைத்தான் கூப்பிட்டார்; நான் முடியாதுன்னு சொல்லிட்டேன்! - நடிகர் சிவசந்திரன் பிரத்யேகப் பேட்டி". Hindu Tamil Thisai (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 28 May 2020. Retrieved 4 March 2022.
- ^ Raman, Mohan (3 January 2015). "KB: Kollywood's Discovery Channel". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 1 May 2015. Retrieved 26 January 2018.
- ^ "வான் நிலா நிலா பாட்டுக்கு ரஜினியும் நடிச்சு பிராக்டீஸ் பண்ணினார் - மனம் திறக்கிறார் நடிகர் சிவச்சந்திரன்". Hindu Tamil Thisai. 21 November 2019.
- ^ a b "Sivachandran". Antrukandamugam. 23 August 2013. Archived from the original on 3 September 2017. Retrieved 10 April 2020.
- ^ Krishnaswamy, N. (29 January 1988). "Good debut". The Indian Express. p. 5. Retrieved 10 April 2020.
- ^ Krishnaswamy, N. (16 September 1988). "Raththa Dhaanam". The Indian Express. p. 5. Retrieved 16 May 2020.
- ^ Hindu Tamil Thisai (18 November 2019). "பாரதிராஜா தந்த வாய்ப்பை மறுத்தேன்" – Exclusive Interview With Siva Chandran | Rewind With Ramji (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 4 March 2022. Retrieved 10 April 2020 – via YouTube.
- ^ ""I'll act till my last breath" – Lakshmi". Screen. 27 July 2001. Archived from the original on 26 December 2009. Retrieved 22 July 2009.
- ^ Krishnaswamy, N. (8 June 1990). "Nyayangal Jayikkattum". The Indian Express. p. 7. Retrieved 16 May 2020.
External links
edit- Sivachandran at IMDb