Sundar K. Vijayan

Career

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. He made his directorial debut with Revathi at the age of 18. 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. 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. A number of directors, including Venu Arvind and Premsai, apprenticed under him during their period of training.

In the 2000s, Vijayan collaborated with a number of lead actresses including Radhika, Khushboo, Amala, Devayani and Meena for primetime television serials. By 2005, he had directed over 1500 episodes.

Filmography Films Year Film Notes 1986 Revathi 1987 Velicham 1989 En Rathathin Rathame 1991 Ennarukil Nee Irunthal

Television