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.

[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).

[4] He later notably appeared in films including Maari (2015) where he featured in a comedic role alongside Dhanush and Robo Shankar.

[5] He died following a heart attack on 29 April 2021, at his residence in Chennai’s Periyar Nagar.