[1] 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.

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.

[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.