K.C.N. Chandrasekhar was the son of exhibitor turned producer KCN Gowda. Gowda is known for his frequent collaborations with Dr. Rajkumar in films like Belli Moda’ (1967), ‘Kasturi Nivasa’ (1971), ‘Sharapanjara’ (1971), and ‘Bangarada Manushya’ (1972). Chandrashekar carried forward the legacy of KCN Movies with cult classics like ‘Bangarada Panjara’ (1974), ‘Daari Tappida Maga’ (1975), ‘Babruvahana’ (1977), and ‘Huliya Halina Mevu’ (1979).
He passed away on 13 June 2021 due to multiple organ failure at the age of 69.