S. Rajasekar

Not to be confused with Rajasekhar (director) or Rajasekhar (actor).

S. Rajasekar (19 August 1957 – 8 September 2019)^[1] was an Indian cinematographer, film director, and actor. He collaborated with director Robert under the name Robert–Rajasekar.^[2]

S. Rajasekar
Born	19 August 1957
Died	8 September 2019 (aged 62) Chennai
Occupation(s)	Director Cinematographer Screenwriter
Years active	1979–2019
Spouse	Tara Begam ​ (m. 1990⁠–⁠2019)​

Career

Rajasekar's first break happened with Kudisai, followed by Oru Thalai Ragam as he worked as cinematographer along with Robert Ashirwatham.^[3][4] Bharathiraja's Nizhalgal provided him the break as a lead actor. He has co-directed many successful films along with Robert as a director duo known as Robert–Rajasekar.^[5][6][7]

Later, he acted in many TV serials, notably Thendral, Saravanan Meenatchi, Valli, and Sathya. His role in Saravanan Meenatchi was liked by many, as he portrayed a comedic, friendly dad with ease. This made him a recognizable face among the new generation audience.^[8]

Personal life

Rajasekar married Tara Begam in 1990. The couple had no children.^[9]

Death

On 8 September 2019, Rajasekar died of an illness while he was getting treated at Ramachandra Hospital in Chennai. He was 62 years old, and a resident of Valasaravakkam, Chennai.^[10][11][12]

Partial filmography

As director duo

Films

• Palaivana Solai – (1981)
• Kalyanakkaalam – (1982)
• Dhooram Adhighamillai – (1983)
• Chinna Poove Mella Pesu – (1987)
• Paravaigal Palavitham – (1988)
• Manasukkul Mathappu -(1988)

Television

• Naanal – (2008) (up to 50 Episodes)

As actor

Films

• Nizhalgal (1980)
• Poo Manam (1989)
• Gnana Paravai (1991)
• Senbaga Thottam (1992)
• Chembaruthi (1992) (Guest Appearance)
• Ilaya Ragam (1995)
• Thullatha Manamum Thullum (1999)
• Vallarasu (2000)
• Narasimha (2001)
• Poovellam Un Vaasam (2001)
• Thamizhan (2002) (uncredited)
• Amudhae (2005)
• Don Chera (2006)
• Theekuchi (2008)
• Thira (2013)
• Saravanan Irukka Bayamaen (2017)

Television

• Akshaya – Sun TV (1998–1999)
• Pushpanjali – Sun TV (2000–2001)
• Roja– Jaya TV (2004–2006) Mahesh's father
• My Dear Bootham – Sun TV (2004–2007) Gowtham Gowri's father
• Kasthuri – Sun TV (2007–2010)
• Meera – Vijay TV (2010)
• Vasantham – Sun TV (2010–2011)
• Thendral – Sun TV (2009–2014)
• Saravanan Meenatchi – Vijay TV (2011–2018)
• Valli – Sun TV (2015–2019)
• Mappillai – Vijay TV (2017–2018)
• Sathya – Zee Tamil (2019)