Robert–Rajasekar was an Indian filmmaking duo consisting of Robert Asirvatham and S. Rajasekar. They were active in film direction and cinematography in Tamil cinema of the 1980s. The duo are regarded to have ushered a "new wave" in Tamil cinema.[1]
Robert–Rajasekar | |
|---|---|
 Robert (left) and Rajasekar (right) | |
| Died | Robert: 11 July 2018 Rajasekar: 8 September 2019 |
| Occupation(s) | Film directors cinematographers |
| Years active | 1979–2019 |
Career edit
In the 1970s, Robert Asirvatham and S. Rajasekar graduated as cameramen from the Madras Film Institute. They debuted as cinematographers with Kudisai (1979), a low budget film directed by Jayabharathi, also from the institute. Robert–Rajasekar's next film was to be Naalai Ulagam Namadhe, which was never completed. They were later hired to work in Oru Thalai Ragam (1980), which emerged a major success and a breakthrough in their career.[2] Robert–Rajasekar made their directorial debut with Palaivana Solai (1981), where they also wrote the screenplay (based on Rajasekar's story) and continued as cinematographers.[3] The film was a success, and they received more directorial offers. Their next directorial venture Kalyana Kalam (1982), however, became a box-office bomb.[4] After two years of no work, they were offered to direct Chinna Poove Mella Pesu (1987) which emerged a success, and revitalised their career.[2] In 2008, Robert–Rajasekar made their television debut by directing some episodes of Naanal.[5][6]
Deaths edit
Robert died on 30 November 2018,[1] and Rajasekar on 8 September 2019.[7]
Filmography edit
| Year | Title | Worked as | Notes | Ref. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cinematographer | Director | ||||
| 1979 | Kudisai | Yes | |||
| 1980 | Oru Thalai Ragam | Yes | |||
| 1981 | Palaivana Solai | Yes | Yes | ||
| 1982 | Kalyana Kalam | Yes | Yes | ||
| 1983 | Dhooram Adhighamillai | Yes | Yes | ||
| 1987 | Chinna Poove Mella Pesu | Yes | Yes | ||
| 1988 | Manasukkul Mathappu | Yes | Yes | [3] | |
| 1988 | Paravaigal Palavitham | Yes | Yes | [8] | |
| 2008 | Naanal | Yes | TV series | ||
References edit
- ^ a b Kolappan, B. (1 December 2018). "Cinematographer, director Robert dead". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 28 June 2020. Retrieved 23 December 2021.
- ^ a b Kumar, N. (22 May 1987). "A courageous comeback". The Indian Express. p. 12. Retrieved 23 December 2021.
- ^ a b "அவர் ஒரு பொன்மாலைப் பொழுது" [He is a golden twilight time]. Hindu Tamil Thisai (in Tamil). 13 September 2019. Archived from the original on 4 December 2019. Retrieved 23 December 2021.
- ^ Shiva Kumar, S. (1982). "Suhasini fiasco". Sunday Mid-Day. Archived from the original on 17 September 2021. Retrieved 23 December 2021.
- ^ "Sonia Agarwal debuts in Khushboo's telly soap". Rediff.com. 15 December 2008. Archived from the original on 23 December 2021. Retrieved 23 December 2021.
- ^ "Sonia plays a widow in Naanal". The New Indian Express. 10 December 2008. Archived from the original on 4 July 2020. Retrieved 23 December 2021.
- ^ "Veteran actor-director Rajasekar passes away". The Indian Express. 8 September 2019. Archived from the original on 13 December 2019. Retrieved 23 December 2021.
- ^ Krishnaswamy, N. (9 December 1988). "Paravaigal Palavitham". The Indian Express. p. 5. Retrieved 23 December 2021.