Vietnam Veedu Sundaram
Biography
Sundaram came into film industry in 60s, but before that he had his baptism as a writer in stage plays. His first venture was the best venture that sky rocketed him to popularity. He wrote “Vietnam Veedu” play for Sivaji Ganesan for his Sivaji Nataka Mandram, in which the great actor acted the role of Prestige Padmanabha Iyer. He has directed more than dozen films and is well known for his family themes. His stories have been made into films in other languages also. He has now turned actor on the small screen, and has to his credit quite a few television serials.
Known For & Full Filmography3 Titles
Movie - 1972, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
Antony, an ex-convict, leaves the country after killing his daughter's lover. He returns many years later as a reputable man, but his friend, Lawrence, recognises him and tries to expose him.
Movie - 2007, 2h 15m • as Arumugam Gounder's father
Harish Venkatraman is a software architect living in Malaysia and is the incharge of his millionaire uncle's company . He stumbles upon Devasena , a psychiatry student and falls for her instantly. Harish accompanies Devasena to Chennai for her parents' anniversary in a bid to win over her strict father.
Movie - 1982, 2h 15m • as A person in the beach (cameo)
Narashimaachari, a respected Brahmin government clerk, is determined to help his good-hearted but unemployed son, Varadhukutty, secure a stable job. When a desperate act to obtain leaked exam papers ends in disgrace, Narashimaachari vows to restore his honor and prepare his son honestly. But tragedy strikes on the day of the exam, plunging the family into grief. A year later, a fugitive thief named Anand—who looks exactly like the late Varadhukutty—takes refuge in their home. Asked to impersonate the dead son to comfort his mentally ill mother, Anand slowly transforms under the family's care. When the truth about the past emerges, the fragile bonds they’ve rebuilt are put to the test.