R. S. G. Chelladurai

R. S. G. Chelladurai (2 November 1936 – 29 April 2021), also known as Ayya Chelladurai, was an Indian actor, known for playing supporting roles in Tamil films as a father and as a grandfather. His breakthrough performance came in the film, Theri (2016).[1][2]

R. S. G. Chelladurai
Born
R. Samuel Gnanadoss Chelladurai

2 November 1936
Died29 April 2021 (aged 84)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Nationality Indian
OccupationActor
For the Indian Tamil comedian who co-starred with Vadivelu in films, see Chelladurai.

Career

Chelladurai began his acting career in church acting troupes, before moving on to work in theatre. As a day job, he worked at the government headquarters.[3] While his theatre colleagues received opportunities to work with director Shankar in his earlier films, Chelladurai had narrowly lost out on chances. He later made his film debut with Janaki Vishwanathan's Kanavu Meippada Vendum (2004), before going on to work again with the director in Sivaji (2007) and Nanban (2012).[3]

Chelladurai often appeared in films as a father or grandfather, and worked on over 100 films.[4] Chelladurai won acclaim for his role in Theri (2016). He later notably appeared in films including Maari (2015) where he featured in a comedic role alongside Dhanush and Robo Shankar.[5]

Filmography

Death

He died following a heart attack on 29 April 2021, at his residence in Chennai’s Periyar Nagar.[6] He was 84 years old.[7]

References
  1. "ரஜினி, விஜய், தனுஷ் பட நடிகர் மரணம்: ரசிகர்கள் இரங்கல்". Samayam Tamil.
  2. ஹுசைன், அலாவுதின். "Vijay's Specially Gifted me for that emotional Scene - 'Maari' Thatha Chelladurai". vikatan.com/.
  3. "Vijay Specially Gifted me for that Emotional Scene - 'Maari' Thatha Chelladurai" – via www.youtube.com.
  4. "RIP Actor Maari Chelladurai dies at 84 - Details". Behindwoods. 30 April 2021.
  5. "'Theri' fame actor Chelladurai passes away in Chennai at 84". The News Minute. 30 April 2021.
  6. "Tamil actor RSG Chelladurai passes away at 84". 30 April 2021.
  7. Janani K. (30 April 2021). "Theri and Maari actor Chelladurai dies at 84 in Chennai". India Today.
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