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Wife: Khushbu Sundar
Hometown: Erode
Age: 58 Years
| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Real Name | Vinayagar Sundar Vel |
| Profession(s) | Actor, Producer, Director, Singer, Writer |
| Physical Stats | |
| Height (approx.) | 5′ 8″ (173 cm) |
| Eye Colour | Dark Brown |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Career | |
| Debut | Film Actor: ‘Vaazhkai Chakkaram’ (1990) as a constable Film Director: ‘Murai Maman’ (1995)  |
| Award | 2009– Kalaimamani Award |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 21 January 1966 (Friday) |
| Age (as of 2024) | 58 Years |
| Birthplace | Erode, Tamil Nadu |
| Zodiac sign | Acquarius |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Erode |
| Controversy | • Accused of Sexual Exploitation
In 2018, Indian actress Sri Reddy accused several Telugu A-list actors as well as producers and directors of demanding sexual favours in exchange of roles in films and one of them was Sundar C. She made a Facebook post where she took the director’s name; however, Sundar denied all allegations made by the actress. He also said that he will take legal action against her for making false claims. |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Marriage Date | Year, 2000 |
| Family | |
| Wife/Spouse | Khushbu Sundar (Actor, Politician, Producer) |
| Children | Daughters– Avantika, Anandita |
| Parents | Father– Chidambaram Pillai Mother– Theivanai Ammal  |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Sundar C
- Sundar C began his career as an assistant director to the Tamil filmmaker Manivannan.
- He adopted the name ‘Sundar C’ as his professional name on his father’s recommendation.
- In 1993, Sundar made a cameo appearance in the Tamil thriller film titled ‘Moondravadhu Kann’ in which he played the character of a studio assistant.
The poster of the Tamil film titled ‘Moondravadhu Kann’ (1993)
- In 1995, during his directorial debut, Sundar C cast actress Khushbu in the film and that’s how they met. They both fell in love during the shoot and eventually started dating and got married in the year 2000.
- In 1998, Sundar C wrote and directed the Tamil romantic comedy film titled ‘Naam Iruvar Namakku Iruvar.’
The poster of the Tamil film titled ‘Naam Iruvar Namakku Iruvar’ (1998)
- In 1999, he was among the 14 directors for the Tamil comedy-drama film titled ‘Suyamvaram.’ The film was planned by Giridharilal Nagpal who brought together 14 major directors, 19 cinematographers, and over 30 leading actors in the Tamil film industry.
The poster of the Tamil comedy-drama film titled ‘Suyamvaram’ (1999)
- In 2004, Sundar C along with his wife Khusbhu Sundar started their own film production company named ‘Avni Cinemax’ which is also operating as Avni Movies and Avni Telemedia. The company’s name is inspired by the first two letters of their daughter Avantika’s name.
- In 2006, Sundar C was cast in the Tamil gangster action film titled ‘Thalai Nagaram’ which was his lead debut film. He played the character of Subramaniam alias Right in the film. He was also cast in the sequel of this film titled ‘Thalainagaram 2’ in 2023.
Sundar C on the poster of the Tamil film titled ‘Thalai Nagaram’ (2006)
- In 2008, Sundar lent his voice to the song titled ‘Vaadi En’ in the Tamil action comedy film titled ‘Sandai.’
- In 2010, he was cast in the Tamil action comedy film titled ‘Nagaram Marupakkam’ which is also known as ‘Nagaram’ in which he played the character of Selvam. The film was also written, produced, and directed by Sundar C himself.
The poster of the Tamil film titled ‘Nagaram Marupakkam’ (2010)
- In the same year, Sundar C lent his voice to the song titled ‘Subaiya Subaiya’ from the Tamil action comedy film titled ‘Guru Sishyan.’
Sundar C (extreme right) on the poster of the Tamil film titled ‘Guru Sishyan’ (2010) in which he also sang a song
- In 2016, Sundar C produced the Tamil comedy horror film titled ‘Hello Naan Pei Pesuren.’
The poster of the Tamil film titled ‘Hello Naan Pei Pesuren’ (2016)
- In 2019, he directed and wrote the screenplay of the Tamil action comedy film titled ‘Vantha Rajavathaan Varuven.’
The poster of the Tamil film titled ‘Vantha Rajavathaan Varuven’ (2019) which was directed by Sundar C
- In 2020, he produced the Tamil crime comedy film titled ‘Naanga Romba Busy.’
The poster of the Tamil film titled ‘Naanga Romba Busy’ (2020) which was produced by Sundar C
- In 2022, Sundar C was cast in the Tamil psychological crime thriller film titled ‘Pattampoochi’ in which he played the character of Inspector Kumaran.
Sundar C (right) on the poster of the Tamil film titled ‘Pattampoochi’ (2022)
- Sundar C has written the screenplay and produced many Tamil TV series and some of them are ‘Nandini’ (2017), ‘Maya’ (2018), ‘Lakshmi Stores’ (2018), and ‘Jothi’ (2021).
The poster of the Tamil TV series titled ‘Lakshmi Stores’ (2018)
- Sundar C has been part of many Tamil films as an actor and some of them are ‘Aayudham Seivom’ (2008), ‘Ninaithathu Yaaro’ (2014), ‘Muthina Kathirikai’ (2019), ‘Aranmanai 3’ (2021), and ‘Aranmanai 4’ (2023).
Sundar C (second from top) on the poster of the Tamil film titled ‘Ninaithathu Yaaro’ (2014)
- Sundar C has been part of many Tamil films as a director and writer and some of them are ‘Unakkaga Ellam Unakkaga’ (1999), ‘Ullam Kollai Poguthae’ (2000), ‘Thaka Thimi Tha’ (2005), ‘Coffee with Kadhal’ (2022), and ‘Aranmanai 4’ (2024).
The poster of the Tamil film titled ‘Ullam Kollai Poguthae’ (2000)
- Sundar C has produced many Tamil films and some of which are ‘Meesaya Murukku’ (2017), ‘Natpe Thunai’ (2019), ‘Naan Sirithal’ (2020), and ‘Aranmanai 4’ (2024).
The poster of the Tamil film titled ‘Naanga Romba Busy’ (2020) which was produced by Sundar C
