Sivachandran

Sivachandran was originally offered to act in Kizhakke Pogum Rail (1978), but declined. He made his film debut in Pattina Pravesam (1977) as one of the lead actors although Moondru Mudichu (1976), which was simultaneously shot with Pattina Pravesam was released first. He later starred in Annapoorani (1978) with R. Muthuraman in a negative role. He went on to star in notable films include Aval Appadithan (1978) and Polladhavan (1980). He made his directorial debut with En Uyir Kannamma (1988) and went on to direct several films with Prabhu. == Personal life ==

Sivachandran was born as Narayanan, in Valparai, in Coimbatore district. He changed his name to Sivachandran and started his acting career. The stage name is a portmanteau of "Siva" from Sivaji Ganesan and "Chandran" from M. G. Ramachandran. Sivachandran fell in love with actress Lakshmi on the sets of the film En Uyir Kannamma. Both of them got married in 1987. == Filmography ==

As actor ;Films ;Television As director • En Uyir Kannamma (1988) • Raththa Dhanam (1988) • Hosa Kavya (1989; Kannada) • Nyayangal Jayikkattum (1990) • Satya Jwale (1995; Kannada) • Manam Virumbuthe Unnai (1999) As story writer • Anbe Odi Vaa (1984) • Annai En Deivam (1986) • Sankar Guru (1987) As dialogue writer • Anand (1987) == References ==