Sundar K. Vijayan is an Indian film and television series director, who has directed Tamil language content. The son of director K. Vijayan, Sundar began his career in films in the late 1980s, before prioritising television commitments in the 2000s.[2]
Sundar K. Vijayan | |
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| Born | 16 August 1960 Tamil Nadu, India |
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| Years active | 1986–present |
| Spouse | Kamini[1] |
| Parent | K. Vijayan (father) |
Career edit
In the 1980s, Sundar assisted his father K. Vijayan at the age of 16 in films like Sattam, Vidhi, Mangamma Sabadham and Osai. He worked as a co-director for Viduthalai directing the portions of Rajinikanth and Vishnuvardhan. Producer K. Balaji who was impressed with his work in Bandham offered him to direct a film for his production company.[3] He made his directorial debut with Revathi at the age of 18.[1] Since Revathi was well received, he then directed Velicham with Karthik which did averagely at box-office. He was closely associated with actress Ranjini in the late 1980s.[4] His father Vijayan died during the making of En Rathathin Rathame, so Sundar had to step in as director and completed the remaining portions of the film.[1] After making Ennarugil Nee Irundhal, Vijayan did not receive further opportunities to direct films.[1] With the advice of his relative, he shifted to television and made his first television series Paarvaigal starring Silk Smitha for Sun TV.[1] His serial Madisar Mami did well which led to further opportunities for Sundar to direct many serials in television.[3] He made many successful serials such as Jannal, Alaigal, Annamalai, Selvi and Arasi.[1]
Vijayan also played a pivotal role in introducing actor Samuthirakani into Tamil cinema, by hiring him on as a copywriter during the 1990s.[5] A number of directors, including Venu Arvind and Premsai, apprenticed under him during their period of training.[6]
In the 2000s, Vijayan collaborated with a number of lead actresses including Radhika, Khushboo, Amala, Devayani and Meena for primetime television serials.[7][8] By 2005, he had directed over 1500 episodes.[9][3] He was awarded a Kalaimamani award in 2009 for his work on Tamil television.[10][11]
Filmography edit
Films edit
| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Revathi | |
| 1987 | Velicham | |
| 1989 | En Rathathin Rathame | |
| 1991 | Ennarukil Nee Irunthal |
Television edit
| Year | Serial | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Jannal - Adutha Veetu Kavithaigal | Sun TV/Raj TV |
| 1999 | Guhan | Raj TV |
| 2000 | Kadavulukku Kobam Vandhadhu | DD Podhigai |
| 2001 | Oonjal | Vijay TV |
| 2001–2003 | Alaigal | Sun TV |
| 2003–2005 | Annamalai | |
| 2003–2004 | Kungumam | |
| 2005–2006 | Selvi | |
| 2006 | Lakshmi | |
| 2008–2009 | Namma Kudumbam | Kalaignar TV |
| 2009 | Thangamma Purushan | Kalaignar TV |
| 2012–2013 | Muthaaram | |
| 2014-2015 | Uyirmei | Zee Tamil |
| 2015–2016 | Yazhini | IBC Tamil |
| 2016 | Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa | Vijay TV |
| 2019 | Lakshmi Stores | Sun TV |
| 2020 | Chithi 2 |
References edit
- ^ a b c d e f "18 வயதில் இயக்குனர் ஆனேன்!". Kungumam (in Tamil). 13 July 2018. Archived from the original on 31 October 2023. Retrieved 31 October 2023.
- ^ "Profile of Director Sundar K. Vijayan - Tamil Movie Data Base of Tamilstar.com". profile.tamilstar.com. Archived from the original on 24 June 2021. Retrieved 17 June 2021.
- ^ a b c "மாமியார் மருமகள் கதைகளை உடைக்க வேண்டும்!". Andhimazhai (in Tamil). 1 August 2021. Archived from the original on 31 October 2023. Retrieved 31 October 2023.
- ^ Satya, Valliyoor. "Why Bharathiraja's En Uyir Thozhan is so special". Behindwoods.com. Archived from the original on 3 July 2022. Retrieved 17 June 2021.
- ^ Pecheti, Prakash (25 January 2021). "Samuthirakani finds his ground finally". Telangana Today. Archived from the original on 26 January 2021. Retrieved 17 June 2021.
- ^ Rangarajan, Malathi (5 February 2011). "On a different track". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 31 October 2023.
- ^ "Superhit Tamil director joins Radhika's Chithi 2!". IndiaGlitz.com. 11 October 2019. Archived from the original on 24 June 2021. Retrieved 17 June 2021.
- ^ "Many biggies for Kalaignar TV". IndiaGlitz.com. 16 July 2007. Archived from the original on 24 June 2021. Retrieved 17 June 2021.
- ^ "Sundar K.Vijayan". 5 October 2010 – via Flickr.
- ^ "Uyir Meiy – The first ever medical drama in a new timeslot on Zee Tamizh". Zee.com. Archived from the original on 24 June 2021. Retrieved 17 June 2021.
- ^ Shankar, Settu (25 February 2009). "Kalaimamani awards distributed". filmibeat.com. Archived from the original on 24 June 2021. Retrieved 17 June 2021.