S. S. Chandran | |
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| Born | 1940 or 1941 |
| Died | (aged 69) Chennai, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
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| Years active | 1981–2010 |
| Children | 3 |
S. S. Chandran (1940/1941 – 8 October 2010) was an Indian comedy actor, producer, and politician from Tamil Nadu. He belonged to the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam party and was a member of the parliament representing Tamil Nadu in the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Indian Parliament.[1]
Chandran son Rohit has acted in one film Oru Murai Sollividu (2004).[2]
Chandran acted in over 700 films, having started performing at the age of 15. He first acted in dramas which were staged in and around Tamil Nadu and later in Sri Lanka. Among his more popular films are: Sahadevan Mahadevan, Thangamani Rangamani, Paati Sollai Thattathey, and Kathanayagan. Chandran has also produced four films.
| Year | Title | Producer | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Engal Kural | Yes | No | |
| 1992 | Purushan Enakku Arasan | Yes | No | |
| 1996 | Pombala Siricha Pochu | Yes | Yes |
| Year | Title | Actor | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Devaraagam | Janardhanan | |
| 2000 | Shanmuga Pandian | A. V. S. |
Chandran had a heart attack and died on 8 October 2010.[3]