Sundar C

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Vinayagar Sundar Vel (born 21 January 1968), known professionally as Sundar C, is an Indian actor, filmmaker, and playback singer who predominantly works in Tamil cinema. He has directed over 30 films and received the Kalaimamani award. He is one of the most popular and commercial filmmakers in Tamil cinema.[1]

His notable films include Ullathai Allitha (1996), Arunachalam (1997), Unnai Thedi (1999), Anbe Sivam (2003), Winner (2003), Giri (2004), Kalakalappu (2012), Theeya Velai Seiyyanum Kumaru (2013), Aranmanai Cinematic Universe (2014-2024) and Madha Gaja Raja (2025).

Alongside his wife, he produced the television series Nandhini (2017-2018), Maya (2018) and Jothi (2021). His film production credits include Hello Naan Pei Pesuren (2016), Meesaya Murukku (2017), Natpe Thunai (2019), Naan Sirithal (2020), Naanga Romba Busy (2020) and Pattampoochi (2022).

Early life

Vinayagar Sundar Vel was born on January 31, 1968 in Erode, Tamil Nadu. His parents are Chidambaram Pillai and Theivanai Ammal, both of whom are respected in the Tamil community. On his father's recommendation, he adopted the name "Sundar C" to better suit the film industry.[2]

Career

Sundar began his career as an assistant director to Manivannan and made his directorial debut with the film Murai Maman in 1995. Initially, he intended to cast a leading action hero Sarathkumar for the lead role, but due to the producer's inability to secure the actor, Jayaram was selected instead, capitalizing on his comedic prowess. The film was a success at the box office.[3] Sundar then continued to focus on comedy films, directing Ullathai Allitha (1996), Mettukudi (1996) and Unakkaga Ellam Unakkaga (1999), all starring Karthik. In 1997, he directed the high-profile Arunachalam, with Rajinikanth. The film won three Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, including Best Film.[4]

Sundar started the new millennium by directing the thriller Unnai Kann Theduthey (2000) and the action film Rishi (2001). In 2003, he directed both Anbe Sivam and Winner. While Winner was commercially successful, Anbe Sivam—despite being critically acclaimed—underperformed at the box office but later became a cult classic.[5] He continued his directorial ventures with Chinna (2005) and Rendu (2006).[6] Subsequently, Sundar transitioned to acting, making his lead debut in the commercially successful Thalai Nagaram (2006).[7][8] He continued to secure lead roles in hits like Veerappu (2007), directed by Badri, and Sandai (2008) by Sakthi Chidambaram. He received the Kalaimamani award from the Government of Tamil Nadu in 2009.[9] He then made a directorial comeback with Nagaram Marupakkam in 2010.

In 2012, Sundar directed the comedy film Kalakalappu, which was a commercial hit.[10] He followed it up with Theeya Velai Seiyyanum Kumaru (2013), Aranmanai (2014), Aranmanai 2 (2016), and Kalakalappu 2 (2018). He starred in the well-received horror thriller Iruttu (2019), directed by V. Z. Durai,[11] and also directed Vishal's action film Action (2019).[12] His subsequent release as a director and actor, Aranmanai 3 (2021), was successful at the box office despite being critically panned.[13] He later starred in Thalai Nagaram 2 (2023).[14] Later, he directed and starred in Aranmanai 4 (2024).

Filmmaking style

Sundar C's films are usually fast-paced and are primarily in the action, comedy, romantic, thriller and horror masala genres. Due to his back to back commercial success for more than 30 years, he became one of the most popular and commercial filmmakers in Tamil cinema.[15][16]Sundar has recurring elements in his films which include "ferocious" protagonists, fast-paced narratives, strong violences, humorous subplots, love and comedy subplots, strong emotional core, adapting to trends, glamour and item numbers.[17][18][19][20]

Filmography

Films

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As actor

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Year Title Role Notes Template:Refh
1990 Vaazhkai Chakkaram Constable Cameo appearance [21]
1993 Moondravadhu Kann Studio assistant [22]
1995 Murai Maman Villager [23]
1997 Arunachalam Reporter [24]
2006 Thalai Nagaram Subramaniam "Right" Lead debut [25]
2007 Veerappu Pulippandi [26]
2008 Sandai Kathiresan "Kaththi" [27]
Aayudham Seivom Saidai Sathya [28]
2009 Perumal Perumal [29]
Thee ACP Sarathy "Samy" [30]
Aiyantham Padai Prabhakaran [31]
2010 Guru Sishyan Eeti [32]
Vaada Vetrivel [33]
Nagaram Marupakkam Selvam [34]
2012 Murattu Kaalai Kaalaiyan [35]
2014 Ninaithathu Yaaro Himself Cameo appearance [36]
Aranmanai Lawyer Ravi [37]
2016 Aranmanai 2 Ravi [38]
Muthina Kathirikai Muthupandi [39]
2019 Action Passer-by Cameo appearance [40]
Iruttu Inspector Chezhiyan [41]
2021 Aranmanai 3 Ravi [42]
2022 Pattampoochi Inspector Kumaran [43]
2023 Thalainagaram 2 Right [44]
2024 Aranmanai 4 Lawyer Saravanan [45]
2025 Vallan Inspector Divakar [46]
Gangers Saravanan [47]
TBA Template:Pending film TBA Filming [48]

As director

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Year Title Notes Template:Refh
1995 Murai Maman [23]
Murai Mappillai [49]
1996 Ullathai Allitha [50]
Mettukudi [51]
1997 Arunachalam Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Film [52]
Janakiraman [53]
1998 Naam Iruvar Namakku Iruvar [54]
1999 Unnai Thedi [55]
Suyamvaram Directed by 14 directors [56]
Unakkaga Ellam Unakkaga [57]
2000 Azhagarsamy [58]
Kannan Varuvaan [59]
Unnai Kann Theduthey [60]
2001 Ullam Kollai Poguthae [61]
Rishi [62]
Azhagana Naatkal [63]
2003 Anbe Sivam [64]
Winner [65]
2004 Giri [66]
2005 London [67]
Thaka Thimi Tha [68]
Chinna [69]
2006 Rendu [70]
2010 Nagaram Marupakkam [71]
2012 Kalakalappu 25th Film [72]
2013 Theeya Velai Seiyyanum Kumaru Partially reshot in Telugu as Something Something [73]
2014 Aranmanai [74]
2015 Aambala [75]
2016 Aranmanai 2 [76]
2018 Kalakalappu 2 [77]
2019 Vantha Rajavathaan Varuven [78]
Action also co-screenplay writer [79]
2021 Aranmanai 3 [80]
2022 Coffee with Kadhal [81]
2024 Aranmanai 4 Partially reshot in Telugu as Baak [82]
2025 Madha Gaja Raja Delayed release, Filmed in 2012; also story credits and co-screenplay writer [83]
Gangers [84]
Mookuthi Amman 2 Template:Dagger Filming [85]

As singer

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Year Title Song Composer Notes Template:Refh
2008 Sandai "Vaadee En Kappakezhungu" Dhina Debut [86]
2010 Guru Sishyan "Subaiya Subaiya" Dhina Sung with Sathyaraj [87]

As producer

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Year Title Director Template:Refh
2016 Aranmanai 2
(co-producer)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 		Sundar C [88]
2016 Hello Naan Pei Pesuren S. Bhaskar [89]
2017 Meesaya Murukku Hiphop Tamizha [90]
2019 Natpe Thunai Desingu Parthiban [91]
2020 Naan Sirithal Raana [92]
Naanga Romba Busy Badri [93]
2021 Aranmanai 3
(co-producer)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 		Sundar C [94]
2022 Pattampoochi Badri [95]
2024 Aranmanai 4
(co-producer)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 		Sundar C [82]
2025 Gangers
(co-producer)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 		Sundar C
2025 Mookuthi Amman 2
(co-producer)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 		Sundar C

Television

Sundar C television credits
Year Serial Credited as Template:Refh
Producer Writer
2017–2018 Nandhini Green tickY Green tickY [96]
2018 Maya Green tickY Green tickY [97]
2018 –2020 Lakshmi Stores Red XN Green tickY [98]
2021 Jothi Green tickY Green tickY [99]

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Work Result Ref.
1996 Filmfare Awards South Best Director Ullathai Allitha Nominated [100]
Arunachalam Nominated
1997 Tami Nadu State Film Awards Best Film Won
2009 Kalaimamani Award Template:NA Template:NA Won [101]
2015 9th Vijay Awards Favourite Director Aranmanai Nominated [102]
2025 17th Edison Awards Tamil Best Entertainer Of The Year Aranmanai 4 Won [103]
Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards Best Entertaining Film Won [104]

Personal life

In 2000, Sundar married actress Khushbu. After their marriage, she took his name as her surname and became known as Khushbu Sundar. They have two daughters, Avantika and Anandita, after whom they named their production house, Avni Cinemax.[105][106]

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