promoting the language in Karnataka were met with both praise and criticism. In December, he called for a compulsory display of vehicle registration plates of all vehicles of the State government in Kannada starting January 2009. In 2011, under Chandru's chairpersonship, the KDA recommended to the Karnataka government to make it mandatory for immigrants in the State to clear the Class VII-level tests of the language. Chandru felt that if "outsiders ... live off the resources here, they should also learn to understand the culture, history and language of the land". Other recommendations included the use of Kannada software in cellphones, and to take over all ancient palm-leaf manuscripts in private possession and declare them state property. Chandru was instrumental in the Kempegowda International Airport authorities agreeing to display signboards and nameplates in Kannada, in 2012. Chandru pitched for making Kannada a compulsory subject from Classes I to V. In an interview with The Times of India in 2009, he had declared that his goal was to successfully implement Kannada as an administrative language in all government offices, and push for a legislation that mandates compulsory learning of Kannada from Classes I to IV. Disappointed with not being nominated by the INC to the Karnataka Legislative Council, Chandru quit the party in May 2022. He stated, "The party also did not give me any position. Just as an eyewash, I was made the president of the cultural cell, which I rejected." On 7 June 2022, he joined the Aam Aadmi Party. Activism In the first decade of the 21st century, Chandru is involved in various Kannada language activities concerning to the public, government and the mass media, has been instrumental in setting up bodies for the classical language's enhancement & encouragement. Partial filmography Chakravyuha (1983) Mududida Tavare Aralithu (1983) Premigala Saval (1984) Naanu Nanna Hendthi (1985) Jwaalamukhi (1985) Swabhimana (1985) Bete (1986) Guri (1987) Sangliyana (1988) Anjada Gandu (1988) Avale Nanna Hendthi (1988) Ondaagi Baalu (1989) Neenu Nakkare Haalu Sakkare (1989) Poli Huduga (1989) Challenge Gopala Krishna (1989) S. P. Sangliyana Part 2 (1990) Policana Hendati (1990) Golmaal Radhakrishna (1990) Ganeshana Maduve (1990) Golmaal RadhaKrishna Part 2 (1991) Kitturina Huli (1991) Gauri Ganesha (1991) Ibbaru Hendira Muddina Police (1991) Readymade Ganda (1991) Gruhapravesha (1991) Hendtire Hushaar (1992) Gopikrishna (1992) Solillada Saradara (1992) Ganesha Subramanya (1992) Malashree Mamashree (1992) Ondu Cinema Kathe (1992) Chikkejamanru (1992) Chinna (1994) Yarigu Helbedi (1994) Ibbara