Chandra Sekhar Siddhartha) is an Indian film director, screenwriter and producer, known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema.
He has directed films such as Inscrutable Americans, Aa Naluguru, and Madhumasam.
He is presently directing a Telugu movie titled "Aata gadharaa Siva" portraying new faces in lead roles.
It is being produced by Rockline Venkatesh under Rockline Entertainments banner.
He has garnered three state Nandi Awards for directing Aa Naluguru and Andhari Bandhuvayya.
In 1995, he produced, Nirantharam, , which was selected for Cairo International Film Festival.
The film directed by Rajendra Prasad, was also premiered at Malaysian Indian International film festival.
In 2000, he directed The Inscrutable Americans based on Anurag Mathur's best selling novel of the same name.
The film was premiered at Milan, Newyork, Atlanta, London and Kerala International Film Festivals.
He has served as a Jury member at the 57th, 61st and 65th National Film Awards, jury member for 49th Indian Panorama ( iffi 2018)
Served as a jury member for the Andhra Pradesh state Nandi awards 2013 and 2015.
Also served in the Filmfare jury 7 times and for South Indian Cinematographers Association awards as the Jury Head.