Career
He has written nearly 60 films, and directed 27 of them. He scripted sentimental stories such as Moondru Dheivangal and Shanti Nilayam and comedies such as Kadhalikka Neramillai, Galatta Kalyanam and Utharavindri Ullae Virginia. Both were playwrights.
Sridhar wrote stage plays and played the hero while Sadagopan wrote the humorous parts and played the comedian.
Later, when Sridhar had the opportunity to direct a film, he asked Sadagopan to join him and produce the comedy track. The film Kalyana Parisu (1959) was a hit and Sridhar started his own production house, Chitralaya Pictures.
Sadagopan became popularly known as "Chitralaya" Gopu. He directed and acted in television forays Washingtonil Thirumanam which was shot in the United States. also successful.
