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{{short description|Indian film actor and director}}
{{short description|Indian actor and filmmaker}}
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{{Infobox person
{{Infobox person
| name         = Samuthirakani
| name               = Samuthirakani
| image         = Samuthirakani at Sandamarudham Audio Launch.jpg
| image             = Samuthirakani at Sandamarudham Audio Launch.jpg
| caption       = Samuthirakani at the audio launch of ''[[Sandamarutham]]''
| caption           = Samuthirakani at the audio launch of ''[[Sandamarutham]]'' in 2015
| birth_date   = {{birth date and age|1973|4|26|df=yes}}<ref>{{cite web|title=SAMUTHIRAKANI P.|url=http://tamilfilmdirectorsassociation.com/profile.php?sno=1504|website=Tamilnadu Film Director's Association|access-date=7 February 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140302103816/http://tamilfilmdirectorsassociation.com/profile.php?sno=1504|archive-date=2 March 2014}}</ref>
| birth_date         = {{birth date and age|1973|4|26|df=yes}}<ref>{{cite web|title=SAMUTHIRAKANI P.|url=http://tamilfilmdirectorsassociation.com/profile.php?sno=1504|website=Tamilnadu Film Director's Association|access-date=7 February 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140302103816/http://tamilfilmdirectorsassociation.com/profile.php?sno=1504|archive-date=2 March 2014}}</ref>
| birth_place   = [[Dhalavaipuram]], [[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/food/samuthirakanis-favourite-food/article20610357.ece|title=Hunger makes you stronger: Samuthirakani|first=Chitra Deepa|last=Anantharam|date=21 November 2017|access-date=12 October 2018|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref>
| birth_place       = [[Seithur]], [[Rajapalayam]], [[Tamil Nadu]], India<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/food/samuthirakanis-favourite-food/article20610357.ece|title=Hunger makes you stronger: Samuthirakani|first=Chitra Deepa|last=Anantharam|newspaper=The Hindu|date=21 November 2017|access-date=12 October 2018|via=www.thehindu.com|archive-date=23 November 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171123005457/http://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/food/samuthirakanis-favourite-food/article20610357.ece|url-status=live}}</ref>
| occupation   = [[Film director]], [[film actor]], [[screenwriter]], [[voice actor]]  
| alma mater        = [[Dr. Ambedkar Government Law College, Chennai|Dr. Ambedkar Government Law College]]
| website      =
| occupation         = [[Film director]], [[actor]], [[screenwriter]], [[voice actor]]
| yearsactive   = 1998-present
| yearsactive       = 1998-present
| height        =   
}}
}}


'''Samuthirakani''' (born 26 April 1973) is an Indian film actor and director who predominantly works in the [[Tamil cinema]] besides appearing in a number of [[Malayalam]] and [[Telugu language|Telugu]] films. He worked as an assistant to director [[K. Balachander|K Balachander]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/celebs/samuthirakani/biography.html|title=Exclusive biography of #Samuthirakani and on his life.|website=FilmiBeat}}</ref> His 2009 directorial ''[[Naadodigal]]'' was a runaway hit.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/tamil/news/2009/nadodigal-remake-telugu-200709.html|title=Nadodigal to be remade in Telugu|first=By: Settu|last=Shankar|date=20 July 2009|website=www.filmibeat.com}}</ref> He has acted in several films as well and is best known for his performances in ''[[Subramaniapuram]]'' (2009), ''[[Easan]]'' (2010) (both directed by [[M. Sasikumar|M Sasikumar]]), ''[[Saattai]]'' (2012) ''[[Velaiyilla Pattathari]]'' (2014), ''[[Oppam]]'' (2016) and ''[[Krack (film)|Krack]]'' (2021).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/photo-features/10-years-of-subramaniapuram-reasons-why-sasikumars-film-was-destined-to-be-a-blockbuster/terrific-supporting-cast/photostory/64895850.cms|title=Terrific supporting cast - 10 Years of 'Subramaniapuram': Reasons why Sasikumar’s film was destined to be a blockbuster|website=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/easan-review-tamil-pclxMUjcidbeb.html|title=Easan|website=Sify}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/saattai-cracking-the-whip-differently/article3926157.ece|title=Saattai: Cracking the whip differently|first=Malathi|last=Rangarajan|date=22 September 2012|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/Oppam-When-narrative-fails-a-meaty-role/article14633059.ece|title=Oppam: When narrative fails a meaty role|date=11 September 2016|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref> He won the [[National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor]] in 2016 for ''[[Visaranai]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/cinema-must-be-useful-to-society-says-samuthirakani/article25236821.ece|title=Cinema must be useful to society, says Samuthirakani|first=Subha J.|last=Rao|date=16 October 2018|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref><ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/samuthirakani-on-directing-films/article17892611.ece|title=Samuthirakani: The angry director|first=Ramakrishnan|last=M|date=8 April 2017|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref>
'''Samuthirakani''' (born 26 April 1973) is an Indian actor and film director who predominantly works in [[Tamil films]] besides appearing in a number of [[Telugu cinema|Telugu]] and [[Malayalam cinema|Malayalam films]]. He worked as an assistant to director [[K. Balachander]], in ''[[Paarthale Paravasam]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/celebs/samuthirakani/biography.html|title=Exclusive biography of #Samuthirakani and on his life.|website=FilmiBeat|access-date=16 February 2021|archive-date=23 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210123153033/https://www.filmibeat.com/celebs/samuthirakani/biography.html|url-status=live}}</ref> He won the [[National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor]] in 2016 for ''[[Visaranai]]''.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/cinema-must-be-useful-to-society-says-samuthirakani/article25236821.ece|title=Cinema must be useful to society, says Samuthirakani|first=Subha J.|last=Rao|newspaper=The Hindu|date=16 October 2018|via=www.thehindu.com|access-date=4 February 2020|archive-date=4 February 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200204023829/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/cinema-must-be-useful-to-society-says-samuthirakani/article25236821.ece|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="auto">{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/samuthirakani-on-directing-films/article17892611.ece|title=Samuthirakani: The angry director|first=Ramakrishnan|last=M|newspaper=The Hindu|date=8 April 2017|via=www.thehindu.com|access-date=4 February 2020|archive-date=4 February 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200204023828/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/samuthirakani-on-directing-films/article17892611.ece|url-status=live}}</ref>
 
==Early life==
Samuthirakani was born on 26 April 1973 in [[Seithur]], [[Rajapalayam]], Tamil Nadu. He did his B.Sc. in Mathematics from the Rajapalayam Rajus College and he also earned a Bachelor of Law from [[Dr. Ambedkar Government Law College, Chennai|Ambedkar Law College]]. However, he aimed to become an actor. He has said that people used to tell him that he did not have the physical appearance or talent necessary to be an actor.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/celebs/samuthirakani/biography.html|title=Exclusive biography of #Samuthirakani and on his life|access-date=16 February 2021|archive-date=18 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220518075647/https://www.filmibeat.com/celebs/samuthirakani/biography.html|url-status=live}}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
In 1997, he joined as an assistant director under Sundar K. Vijayan. He was then noticed by [[K. Balachander]] and was recruited as assistant director for Balachander's 100th film ''[[Paarthale Paravasam]]''. He also assisted Balachander in the mega-serial ''[[Anni (TV series)|Anni]]'' telecasted by [[Jaya TV]]. Samuthirakani recalled that the work experience he gained under Balachander helped him in many ways while shooting ''Arasi'' and ''Selvi'', the mega-serial telecasted in [[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]], which were massive hits among housewives.<ref name="N">{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2018/apr/07/success-didnt-come-easy-to-me-samuthirakani-1797565.html|title=Success didn't come easy to me: Samuthirakani|website=The New Indian Express|access-date=16 February 2021|archive-date=3 March 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220303174833/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2018/apr/07/success-didnt-come-easy-to-me-samuthirakani-1797565.html|url-status=live}}</ref>


He did his B.Sc in Mathematics from the Rajapalayam Rajus College and further he even did Bachelor of Law from [[Dr. Ambedkar Government Law College, Chennai|Ambedkar Law College]]. He dreamt of becoming an actor. However, people used to tell him that he does not have looks and do not know acting. So he would never become an actor. However, Samuthirakani entered cinema with dreams of making it as an actor.<ref>https://www.filmibeat.com/celebs/samuthirakani/biography.html</ref>
In the early 2000s, Samuthirakani began his career as a director. He notably launched a shelved film titled ''Uyir Nanbanukku'' starring [[Cheran (director)|Cheran]], before making ''[[Unnai Charanadaindhen]]'' (2003) for [[S. P. B. Charan]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dinakaran.com/cinema/english/cinenews/2003/augu/09-08-03.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041115050824/http://www.dinakaran.com/cinema/english/cinenews/2003/augu/09-08-03.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=15 November 2004|title=09-08-03|date=15 November 2004}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dinakaran.com/cinema/english/gossip/2003/july/08-07-03.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050415130902/http://www.dinakaran.com/cinema/english/gossip/2003/july/08-07-03.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=15 April 2005|title=08-07-03|date=15 April 2005}}</ref>  
 
In 1997, he joined as an assistant director under [[K. Vijayan]]. Samuthirakani who always used to keep himself busy with work was noticed by [[K. Balachander]] and was roped in as assistant director for his 100th film ''[[Paarthale Paravasam]]''. He also assisted Balachander in the mega-serial ''[[Anni (TV series)|Anni]]'' telecasted by [[Jaya TV]]. The director recalls that the work experience he gained under his mentor helped him in many ways while shooting Arasi and Selvi, the mega-serial telecasted in [[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]], which were massive hits among housewives.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2018/apr/07/success-didnt-come-easy-to-me-samuthirakani-1797565.html|title=Success didn’t come easy to me: Samuthirakani|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref>As an actor he worked as a junior artist, in Jannal serial, telecasted in 1998, directed by K.Balachander.
 
In the early 2000s, Samuthirakani attempted to break into film industry as a director. He notably launched a shelved film titled ''Uyir Nanbanukku'' starring [[Cheran (director)|Cheran]], before making ''[[Unnai Charanadaindhen]]'' (2003) for [[S. P. B. Charan]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dinakaran.com/cinema/english/cinenews/2003/augu/09-08-03.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041115050824/http://www.dinakaran.com/cinema/english/cinenews/2003/augu/09-08-03.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=15 November 2004|title=09-08-03|date=15 November 2004}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dinakaran.com/cinema/english/gossip/2003/july/08-07-03.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050415130902/http://www.dinakaran.com/cinema/english/gossip/2003/july/08-07-03.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=15 April 2005|title=08-07-03|date=15 April 2005}}</ref>
 
However it was the blockbuster success of ''[[Naadodigal]]'' (2009) that established Samuthirakani as a director. Since then he has directed meaningful and message oriented films such as ''[[Poraali]]'' (2011), ''[[Nimirndhu Nil]]'' (2014) and ''[[Appa (2016 film)|Appa]]'' (2016). All these films have been remade in Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/thondan-kolanji-samuthirakani-birthday-special-article-tamil-news-184249|title=Happy Birthday Samuthirakani - Tamil News|date=26 April 2017|website=IndiaGlitz.com}}</ref>
 
He directed two Telugu films ''[[Shambo Shiva Shambo]]'' (2010) and ''[[Janda Pai Kapiraju]]'' (2015), he has been recognised more as an antagonist than a director.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://telanganatoday.com/samuthirakani-finds-his-ground-finally|title=Samuthirakani finds his ground finally|first=Prakash|last=Pecheti|website=Telangana Today}}</ref>
 
His performance in [[Vetrimaaran]]'s ''[[Visaranai]]'' (2016) fetched him the [[National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor|Best Supporting Actor Award]] at the [[63rd National Film Awards]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Tamil film 'Visaranai' is India's official entry for Oscars 2017 |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/tamil-film-visaranai-is-indias-official-entry-for-oscars-2017/articleshow/54464514.cms |work=[[The Economic Times]] |date=22 September 2016 |access-date=30 October 2019}}</ref>


Samuthirakani, who helmed and starred in the original ''[[Appa (2016 film)|Appa]]'' (2016), has directed the Malayalam version ''[[Aakashamittayee]]'' (2017) along with [[M. Padmakumar]].<ref>http://onlookersmedia.in/latestnews/kalidas-jayaram-requests-people-not-let-simple-movies-like-aakashamittayee/</ref>
However, it was the success of ''[[Naadodigal]]'' (2009) that established Samuthirakani as a director. Since then he has directed films such as ''[[Poraali]]'' (2011), ''[[Nimirndhu Nil]]'' (2014) and ''[[Appa (2016 film)|Appa]]'' (2016). All these films have been remade in Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/thondan-kolanji-samuthirakani-birthday-special-article-tamil-news-184249|title=Happy Birthday Samuthirakani - Tamil News|date=26 April 2017|website=IndiaGlitz.com|access-date=16 February 2021|archive-date=11 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220511210646/https://www.indiaglitz.com/thondan-kolanji-samuthirakani-birthday-special-article-tamil-news-184249|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://onlookersmedia.in/latestnews/kalidas-jayaram-requests-people-not-let-simple-movies-like-aakashamittayee/|title=Kalidas Jayaram requests people not to let down 'simple' movies like Aakashamittayee|date=23 October 2017|access-date=1 June 2021|archive-date=2 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210602215603/http://onlookersmedia.in/latestnews/kalidas-jayaram-requests-people-not-let-simple-movies-like-aakashamittayee/|url-status=live}}</ref> He gained appreciation for his acting in ''[[Velaiilla Pattadhari]]'' (2014) as [[Dhanush]]'s father and in ''[[Visaranai]]'' (2016) as a police inspector.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/south-stream-dhanush-velaiyilla-pattathari-6544921/|title=South Stream: Dhanush’s Velaiyilla Pattathari|author=Manoj Kumar R|work=[[Indian Express]]|date=11 August 2020|access-date=19 May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Tamil film 'Visaranai' is India's official entry for Oscars 2017 |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/tamil-film-visaranai-is-indias-official-entry-for-oscars-2017/articleshow/54464514.cms |work=[[The Economic Times]] |date=22 September 2016 |access-date=30 October 2019 |archive-date=17 November 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191117045326/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/tamil-film-visaranai-is-indias-official-entry-for-oscars-2017/articleshow/54464514.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> He worked as an assistant director for [[K. Balachander]] in ''[[Parthale Paravasam]]'' (2001) and ''[[Poi (film)|Poi]]'' (2006) and for [[Ameer (director)|Ameer]] in ''[[Paruthiveeran]]'' (2007).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/interview-i-couldnt-sleep-when-i-was-shooting-visaranai-says-national-award-winner-samuthirakani-2197179|title=I couldn't sleep when I was shooting 'Visaranai', says National Award-winner Samuthirakani|first=Latha|last=Srinivasan|work=[[DNA (newspaper)|DNA]]|date=2 April 2016|access-date=19 May 2023}}</ref><ref name="N"/>


He is also playing an important role in [[Rajinikanth]]'s flick ''[[Kaala (2018 film)|Kaala]]'' (2018).<ref>https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/samuthirakani-talks-about-his-experiences-with-rajinikanth-on-kaala-sets.html</ref>
He also played an important role in [[Rajinikanth]]'s film ''[[Kaala (2018 film)|Kaala]]'' (2018).<ref>{{Cite web|url = https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/samuthirakani-talks-about-his-experiences-with-rajinikanth-on-kaala-sets.html|title = Samuthirakani talks about his experiences with Rajinikanth on Kaala sets|date = 2 February 2018|access-date = 1 June 2021|archive-date = 2 June 2021|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20210602220034/https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/samuthirakani-talks-about-his-experiences-with-rajinikanth-on-kaala-sets.html|url-status = live}}</ref>  


Samuthirakani's returns to direction with ''[[Naadodigal 2]]'' (2020), a film that takes up the topic of equality.<ref>https://www.sify.com/movies/naadodigal-2-review-skip-it-review-tamil-ucdeHojjibcee.html</ref>
In 2020, he acted in Telugu film, ''[[Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo]]''.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2021/oct/21/samuthirakani-interview-i-aspire-to-be-as-pure-as-my-characters-2373709.html | title=Samuthirakani interview: 'I aspire to be as pure as my characters' }}</ref> Samuthirakani's returned to directing with ''[[Naadodigal 2]]'', a film that takes up the topic of equality.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/naadodigal-2-review-skip-it-review-tamil-ucdeHojjibcee.html|title=Naadodigal 2 review: Skip it|website=[[Sify]] |access-date=1 June 2021|archive-date=2 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210602215603/https://www.sify.com/movies/naadodigal-2-review-skip-it-review-tamil-ucdeHojjibcee.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> In 2021, he played the main role in the Telugu film, ''[[Aakashavaani]]''.<ref>{{Cite news |last1=Chowdhary |first1=Y. Sunita |date=23 September 2021 |title='Aakashavaani' movie review: Definitely an original gem |newspaper=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/reviews/aakashavaani-movie-review-director-ashwin-gangaraju-comes-up-with-an-endearing-original-tale/article36629927.ece |url-status=live |access-date=11 December 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211211192745/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/reviews/aakashavaani-movie-review-director-ashwin-gangaraju-comes-up-with-an-endearing-original-tale/article36629927.ece |archive-date=11 December 2021}}</ref> He also directed and acted in the fantasy comedy drama ''[[Vinodhaya Sitham]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/vinodhaya-sitham-a-feel-good-fantasy-drama-review-tamil-vknkESgccjhff.html|title=Vinodhaya Sitham -A feel-good fantasy drama|website=[[Sify]] |access-date=11 December 2021|archive-date=13 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211013222636/https://www.sify.com/movies/vinodhaya-sitham-a-feel-good-fantasy-drama-review-tamil-vknkESgccjhff.html|url-status=dead}}</ref>


==Filmography==
==Filmography==
 
===Acting roles===
===As director===
{{Pending films key}}
;Films
;Films
{| class="wikitable sortable"
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|- bgcolor="#CCCCCC" align="center"
|+ List of Samuthirakani film acting credits
! Year
|-
! Film
! scope="col" | Year
! Language
! scope="col" | Film
! Notes
! scope="col" | Role
! scope="col" | Language
! class="unsortable" scope="col" | Notes
|-
|-
| 2003 || ''[[Unnai Charanadaindhen]]'' || [[Tamil language|Tamil]] ||{{won}} - [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Story Writer]]
| 2001 || ''[[Parthale Paravasam]]'' || A back-pain patient || [[Tamil language|Tamil]] || Uncredited role
|-
|-
| 2004 || ''[[Neranja Manasu]]'' || Tamil ||
| 2004 || ''[[Neranja Manasu]]'' || Villager || Tamil || Uncredited role
|-  
|-  
| 2004 || ''Naalo'' || [[Telugu language|Telugu]] ||  
| 2006 || ''[[Poi (film)|Poi]]'' || Kamban's friend (accompanies him in jail) || Tamil || Uncredited role
|-
|-
| 2009 || ''[[Naadodigal]]'' || Tamil || [[Vijay Award for Favourite Director]]<br/>Nominated - [[Filmfare Award for Best Director&nbsp;– Tamil]]<br/>Nominated, [[Vijay Award for Best Director]]<br/>Nominated, [[Vijay Award for Best Story, Screenplay Writer]]
| 2008 || ''[[Subramaniapuram]]'' || Kanagu || Tamil || Nominated, [[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor&nbsp;– Tamil]]
|-
|-
| 2010 || ''[[Shambo Shiva Shambo]]'' || Telugu ||
| rowspan="3" | 2010 || ''[[Shambo Shiva Shambo]]'' || Car driver || [[Telugu language|Telugu]] || Cameo appearance
|-
|-
| 2011 || ''[[Poraali]]'' || Tamil ||{{won}} - [[6th Vijay Awards|Vijay Award for Best Dialogue Writer]]
| ''[[Shikkar]]'' || Abdullah || [[Malayalam]] ||
|-
|-
| 2012 || ''[[Yaare Koogadali]]'' || [[Kannada]] ||
| ''[[Easan]]'' || ACP Sangayya || Tamil || [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Character Artiste (Male)]]
|-
|-
| 2014 || ''[[Nimirndhu Nil]]'' || Tamil ||
| rowspan="5" |2012 || ''[[Masters (film)|Masters]]'' || Protestor || Malayalam || Cameo appearance in the song "Suhruthu"
|-
|-
| 2015 || ''[[Janda Pai Kapiraju]]'' || Telugu ||
| ''[[Thiruvambadi Thamban]]'' ||Ramu || Malayalam ||
|-
|-
| 2016 || ''[[Appa (2016 film)|Appa]]'' || Tamil ||  
| ''[[Saattai]]'' || Dayalan || Tamil ||  
|-
|-
| 2017 || ''[[Thondan (2017 film)|Thondan]]'' || Tamil ||
| ''[[Neerparavai]]'' || Uduman Gani || Tamil ||
|-
|-
| 2017 || ''[[Aakashamittayee]]'' || [[Malayalam]]|| Co-directed with [[M. Padmakumar]]
| ''[[The Hitlist]]'' || SP Anapazhakan|| Malayalam || Cameo appearance
|-
|-
| 2020 || ''[[Naadodigal 2]]'' || Tamil ||  
| 2013 || ''[[D Company (film)|D Company]]'' || Chaukidar || Malayalam ||
|-
|-
|}
| rowspan="6" |2014 || ''[[Ninaithathu Yaaro]]'' || Himself || Tamil || Guest appearance
 
;Television
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|-
! Year !! Title !! Channel !! Language !! Notes
|  ''[[Nimirndhu Nil]]'' || A car driver || Tamil || Guest appearance <br />[[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Film]] (Third Prize)
|-
|-
| 2001 || ''Paasa Paasangugal'' || rowspan=6|[[Raj TV]] || Tamil || rowspan=6|Part of K. Balachanderin Chinnathirai: Micro Thodargal Macro Sinthanaigal<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVNEvSiKsSrti6VG1YJAaGe4_IPaNctgq |title=Paasa Paasangugal |publisher=YouTube |date=14 January 2021 |accessdate=21 February 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVNEvSiKsSrs9SfqPslHgqpyCgLm9G02e |title=Gunangalum Ranangalum |publisher=YouTube |date=25 May 2021 |accessdate=2 June 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVNEvSiKsSrvQV7Y9quCGm-XJXVQuL6q5|title=Idho Boopalam |publisher=YouTube |date=18 November 2020 |accessdate=21 February 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAJvFE3OmTVOxQccXl1hPY-0JMoWpbdiX |title=Theadathey Tholainthu Povai |publisher=YouTube |date=4 September 2020 |accessdate=5 March 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVNEvSiKsSrvWqZqmXjY5DSYgYJB3-Ix7 |title=Addi Ennadi Asattu Pennea |publisher=YouTube |date=22 February 2021 |accessdate=5 March 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVNEvSiKsSrvt4IRwoePK6WCQLoB7ikFB |title=Kodi Rubai Kealvi |publisher=YouTube |date=31 October 2020 |accessdate=21 February 2021}}</ref>
| ''[[Velaiyilla Pattathari]]'' || Raghuvaran's father || Tamil || Nominated, [[Vijay Award for Best Supporting Actor]]<br /> Nominated, [[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor&nbsp;– Tamil]]
|-
|-
| 2001 || ''Gunangalum Ranangalum'' || Tamil
| ''[[Vasanthathinte Kanal Vazhikalil]]'' || [[P. Krishna Pillai]] || Malayalam ||
|-
|-
| 2001 || ''Idho Boopalam'' || Tamil  
| ''[[Poovarasam Peepee]]'' || Gani || Tamil || Guest appearance
|-
|-
| 2001 || ''Theadathey Tholainthu Povai'' || Tamil  
| ''[[Kaadu (2014 film)|Kaadu]]'' || Nandha || Tamil ||
|-
|-
| 2001 || ''Addi Ennadi Asattu Pennea'' || Tamil  
| rowspan="10" |2015 || ''[[Sandamarutham]]'' || Inspector Thirumalai || Tamil ||
|-
|-
| 2001 || ''Kodi Rubai Kealvi'' || Tamil
| ''[[The Reporter (film)|The Reporter]]'' || Parthasarathy || Malayalam ||
|-
|-
| 2001 || ''[[Anni (TV series)|Anni]]'' || rowspan=2|[[Jaya TV]] || Tamil || Directed along with [[K. Balachander]]
| ''[[Massu Engira Masilamani]]'' || Radha Krishnan (RK) || Tamil ||
|-
|-
| 2003 || ''Sindhu Bhairavi II: Sahana'' || Tamil || Directed along with [[K. Balachander]] and Venkat
| ''[[Buddhanin Sirippu]]'' || Vettri || Tamil ||
|-
|-
| 2003 || ''Tharkappu Kalai Theeratha'' || [[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]] || Tamil ||
|   ''[[Kaaval (2015 film)|Kaaval]]'' || Inspector Chandrasekar || Tamil ||
|-
|-
| 2004 || ''Engirundho Vandhal'' || [[Jaya TV]] || Tamil || Directed along with [[K. Balachander]] and Ilakkiyan
| ''[[Kamaraj (film)|Kamaraj]]'' || Corporation officer || Tamil ||
|-
|-
| 2005 || ''Idhu Oru Kadal Kadhai'' || [[STAR Vijay]] || Tamil ||
| ''[[Adhibar]]'' || Raja || Tamil ||  
|-
|-
| 2005 || ''Thangavettai'' ||rowspan=3|[[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]]|| Tamil || Game Show
| ''[[Paayum Puli (2015 film)|Paayum Puli]]'' || Selvaraj (Selvam) || Tamil ||  
|-
|-
| 2005 || ''Selvi'' || Tamil ||
| ''[[Strawberry (film)|Strawberry]]'' || Aathi || Tamil ||
|-
|-
| 2007 || ''Arasi'' || Tamil ||  
| ''[[Pasanga 2]]'' || Father || Tamil || Guest appearance
|-
|-
| 2007 || ''Thenmozhiyal'' || [[Kalaignar TV]] || Tamil ||  
| rowspan="10" |2016 || ''[[Tharkappu]]'' || Iraianbu || Tamil ||  
|-
|-
| 2010 || ''Alaipayuthey'' || [[Jaya TV]] || Tamil || Directed along with Raja
| ''[[Rajini Murugan]]''|| "Ezhrai" Mookan || Tamil ||  
|}
 
===As actor===
;Television
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
|-
! Year
|  ''[[Visaranai]]'' ||  Inspector Muthuvel || Tamil || [[National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor]]<br />[[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor&nbsp;– Tamil]]<br />Nominated, [[6th South Indian International Movie Awards|SIIMA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role]]
! Serial
! Role
! Channel
! Notes
|-
|-
|1998||''Sila Nijangal Sila Nyayangal'' ||Reporter||[[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]]<br>[[Raj TV]]|| Part of Jannal<br>TV series (episode 7)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_ytnqIXV70|title=- YouTube|website=www.youtube.com}}</ref>
| ''[[Kadhalum Kadandhu Pogum]]'' || Kumar || Tamil ||  
|-
|-
|2000 ||''Kadavulukku Kobam Vanthathu'' || Smoking guy in theatre ||[[DD Podhigai]]||TV series (Episode 1)<ref>{{cite av media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xh9zQr2FBJ4|title=Kadavulukku Kobam Vanthathu - Episode 1|work=Youtube}}</ref>
| ''[[Vetrivel]]'' || Vetrivel's friend || Tamil || Cameo appearance
|-
|-
| 2001 || ''Edhuvum Nadakkum'' || A tribal man || rowspan="3" |[[Raj TV]]|| Part of [[Marmadesam]]<br>TV Series (Episode 1)<ref>{{cite av media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9oSKbr6qfV0|title=Edhuvum Nadakkum&nbsp;— Marma Desam&nbsp;— Episode 1|date=26 February 2013|work=YouTube}}</ref>
| ''[[Amma Kanakku]]'' || Principal Ranganathan || Tamil ||  
|-
|-
| 2001 || ''Ramany vs Ramany Part II'' || Sales person,Census taker, bride groom || TV series (Episode 11, 31, 51)<ref>{{cite av media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XY6yGIYVWV0|title=Ramani vs Ramani 2 - Episode 11|date=2 January 2020|work=Youtube}}</ref><ref>{{cite av media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlfoiEj9aiE|title=Ramani vs Ramani 2 - Episode 31|date=2 January 2020|work=Youtube}}</ref><ref>{{cite av media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9ivVyWFKHc|title=Ramani vs Ramani 2 - Episode 51|date=2 January 2020|work=Youtube}}</ref>
| ''[[Appa (2016 film)|Appa]]''|| Dhayalan || Tamil ||  
|-
|-
| 2001 || ''Guhan'' || Rishi's assistant || TV series<ref>{{cite av media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yC_zMRiVDCc|title=Guhan Tamil TV Serial Episode - 8|date=29 March 2013|work=YouTube}}</ref><br />also Co-director
| ''[[Karinkunnam 6'S]]'' || Saravanan || Malayalam || Cameo appearance
|-
|-
| 2007 || ''Arasi'' || Undercover police officer (Chinna Thambi)  || [[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]] || TV Series
| ''[[Oppam]]'' || Vasudevan || Malayalam || Nominated, [[Asianet Film Awards|19th Asianet film awards for Best actor in a negative role]]<br />[[2nd IIFA Utsavam|IIFA Utsavam for performance in a negative role Malayalam]]
|-
|-
| 2012 || ''[[7C (TV series)|7C]]'' || ||[[Star Vijay]] ||rowspan=2|TV Series (Special Appearance)
| ''[[Achamindri]]'' || Inspector Sathya || Tamil ||25th Film
|-
|-
|2020  ||''[[Chithi – 2|Chithi 2]]''||Himself ||[[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]]
| rowspan="3"| 2017 || ''[[Thondan (2017 film)|Thondan]]'' || Maha Vishnu || Tamil ||  
|}
;Films
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
|-
! Year
| ''[[Kootathil Oruthan]]'' || Sathyamurthy (Sathya) || Tamil ||
! Film
! Role
! Language
! Notes
|-
|-
| 2001 || ''[[Parthale Paravasam]]'' || A back-pain patient || Tamil ||
| ''[[Velaiilla Pattadhari 2]]'' || Raghuvaran's father || Tamil ||  
|-
|-
| 2004 || ''[[Neranja Manasu]]'' || Villager || Tamil ||  Cameo appearance
| rowspan="9"| 2018 || ''[[Nimir]]'' || Vellaiyappan || Tamil || also dialogue writer
|-
| 2006 || ''[[Poi (film)|Poi]]'' || || Tamil || Cameo appearance
|-
|-
| 2007 || ''[[Paruthiveeran]]'' || || Tamil || Cameo appearance
| ''[[Madura Veeran]]'' || Rathnavelu || Tamil ||
|-
|-
| 2008 || ''[[Subramaniapuram]]'' || Kanagu || Tamil || Nominated, [[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor&nbsp;– Tamil]]
| ''[[Yemaali]]'' || Inspector Aravindh || Tamil ||
|-
|-
| 2010 || ''[[Shambo Shiva Shambo]]'' || Car driver || Telugu || Cameo appearance
|''[[Kaala (2018 film)|Kaala]]''|| Vaaliyappan || Tamil ||  
|-
|-
| 2010  ||''[[Shikkar]]'' || Abdullah || [[Malayalam]] ||
| ''[[Goli Soda 2]]''|| Natesan|| Tamil ||  
|-
|-
| 2010  ||''[[Easan]]'' || ACP Sangayya || Tamil || [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Character Artiste (Male)]]
|''[[Maniyaar Kudumbam]]'' || S.Nallavan || Tamil || Cameo appearance
|-
|-
| 2012 || ''[[Masters (film)|Masters]]'' || || Malayalam || Cameo appearance
|''[[60 Vayadu Maaniram]]'' || Ranga || Tamil ||
|-
|-
| 2012 || ''[[Thiruvambadi Thamban]]'' ||Ramu || Malayalam ||
| ''[[Aan Devathai]]'' || Elango || Tamil ||  
|-
|-
| 2012 || ''[[Saattai]]'' || Dayalan || Tamil ||  
|''[[Vada Chennai]]'' || Gunaa ||Tamil||  
|-
|-
| 2012 || ''[[Neerparavai]]'' || Uduman Gani || Tamil ||
| rowspan="8"| 2019 || ''[[Peranbu]]''|| Dr. Dhanapal || Tamil || Cameo appearance
|-
|-
| 2012 || ''[[The Hit List (2012 Indian film)|The Hit List]]'' || SP Anapazhakan|| Malayalam || Cameo appearance
| ''[[Pettikadai]]'' || Physical trainer || Tamil ||
|-
|-
| 2013 || ''[[D Company (film)|D Company]]'' || Chaukidar || Malayalam ||
| ''[[Kolanji]]''|| Appasamy || Tamil ||
|-
|-
| 2014 || ''[[Ninaithathu Yaaro]]'' || Himself || Tamil || Guest appearance
|''[[Jackpot (2019 film)|Jackpot]]'' || Film Director || Tamil || Special appearance
|-
|-
| 2014 || ''[[Nimirndhu Nil]]'' || A car driver || Tamil || Guest appearance <br>[[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Film]] (Third Prize)
|''[[Kaappaan]]'' || Joseph Selvaraj || Tamil ||
|-
|-
| 2014 || ''[[Velaiyilla Pattathari]]'' || Raghuvaran's father || Tamil || Nominated, [[Vijay Award for Best Supporting Actor]]<br> Nominated, [[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor&nbsp;– Tamil]]
|''[[Namma Veettu Pillai]]'' || Chandrabose || Tamil ||
|-
|-
| 2014 || ''[[Vasanthathinte Kanal Vazhikalil]]'' || [[P. Krishna Pillai]] || Malayalam ||  
|''[[Adutha Saattai]]'' || Dayalan || Tamil || also producer
|-
|-
| 2014 || ''[[Poovarasam Peepee]]'' || || Tamil || Guest appearance
|''[[Sillu Karupatti]]''|| Dhanapal ||Tamil ||
|-
|-
| 2014 || ''[[Kaadu (2014 film)|Kaadu]]'' || Nandha || Tamil ||
| rowspan="5" |2020 ||''[[Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo]]''|| Appala Naidu ||Telugu || Won, [[SIIMA Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role – Telugu]]
|-
|-
| 2015 || ''[[Sandamarutham]]'' || Inspector Thirumalai || Tamil ||
| ''[[Naadodigal 2]]'' || Bus driver || Tamil || Special appearance; also voice-over
|-
|-
| 2015 || ''[[The Reporter (film)|The Reporter]]'' || Parthasarathy || Malayalam ||
| ''[[Ettuthikkum Para]]'' || Ambedkar ||Tamil ||  
|-
|-
| 2015 || ''[[Massu Engira Masilamani]]'' || Radha Krishnan (RK) || Tamil ||
| ''[[Walter&nbsp;(2020 film)|Walter]]'' || Bala ||Tamil||
|-
|-
| 2015 || ''[[Buddhanin Sirippu]]'' || Vettri || Tamil ||
| ''[[Naanga Romba Busy]]'' || Himself || Tamil || Cameo appearance; Released on [[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]]
|-
|-
| 2015 || ''[[Kaaval]]'' || Inspector Chandrasekar || Tamil ||
| rowspan="13" |2021 ||''[[Krack (film)|Krack]]'' || Katari Krishna || Telugu ||
|-
|-
| 2015 || ''[[Kamaraj (film)|Kamaraj]]'' || || Tamil ||
| ''[[Pulikkuthi Pandi]]'' || Karumbalai Pandi || Tamil ||Released on [[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]]
|-
|-
| 2015 || ''[[Adhibar]]'' || Raja || Tamil ||  
| ''[[Sangathalaivan]]'' || Sivalingam || Tamil ||50th Film
|-
|-
| 2015 || ''[[Paayum Puli (2015 film)|Paayum Puli]]'' || Selvaraj (Selvam) || Tamil ||  
| ''[[Aelay]]''|| Muthukkutty<br />Sudhakar (Imbuttu Kanji) ||Tamil ||Released on [[Star Vijay]] & [[Netflix]]
|-
|-
| 2015 || ''[[Strawberry (film)|Strawberry]]'' || Aathi || Tamil ||
| ''[[Vellai Yaanai]]'' || Vellai Kunju || Tamil || Released on [[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]]
|-
|-
| 2015 || ''[[Pasanga 2]]'' || Father || Tamil || Guest appearance
| ''[[Devadas Brothers]]'' || The writer || Tamil ||
|-
|-
| 2016 || ''[[Tharkappu]]'' || Iraianbu || Tamil ||  
| ''[[Thalaivi]]'' || R. N. Veerappan || Tamil ||
|-
|-
| 2016 || ''[[Rajini Murugan]]''|| "Ezhrai" Mookan || Tamil ||  
| ''[[Aakashavaani]]'' || Chandram Master || Telugu || Released on [[SonyLIV]]
|-
|-
| 2016 || ''[[Visaranai]]'' || Inspector Muthuvel || Tamil || [[National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor]]<br>[[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor&nbsp;– Tamil]]<br>Nominated, [[6th South Indian International Movie Awards|SIIMA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role]]
| ''[[Vinodhaya Sitham]]'' || Time || Tamil ||Released on [[ZEE5]]
|-
|-
| 2016 || ''[[Kadhalum Kadandhu Pogum]]'' || Kumar || Tamil ||  
| ''[[Udanpirappe]]'' || Sargunam Vaathiyaar || Tamil ||Released on [[Amazon Prime Video]]
|-
|-
| 2016 || ''[[Vetrivel]]'' || || Tamil || Cameo appearance
| ''[[MGR Magan]]''|| Agnishwaran || Tamil || Released on [[Disney+ Hotstar]]
|-
|-
| 2016 || ''[[Amma Kanakku]]'' || Principal Ranganathan || Tamil ||  
|''[[Chithirai Sevvaanam]]'' || Muthu Pandi ||Tamil ||Released on [[ZEE5]]
|-
|-
| 2016 || ''[[Appa (2016 film)|Appa]]''|| Dhayalan || Tamil ||  
|''[[Writer (film)|Writer]]''|| Thangaraju ||Tamil||75th Film
|-
|-
| 2016 || ''[[Karinkunnam 6'S]]'' || Saravanan || Malayalam || Cameo appearance
| rowspan="11" |2022 || ''[[Kombu Vatcha Singamda]]'' || Eelam fighter || Tamil || Cameo appearance
|-
|-
| 2016 || ''[[Oppam]]'' || Vasudevan || Malayalam || Nominated, [[Asianet Film Awards|19th Asianet film awards for Best actor in a negative role]]<br>[[2nd IIFA Utsavam|IIFA Utsavam for performance in a negative role Malayalam]]
| ''[[Bheemla Nayak]]'' || Jeevan Kumar || Telugu ||  
|-
|-
| 2016 || ''[[Achamindri]]'' || Inspector Sathya || Tamil ||
| ''[[Maaran (2022 film)|Maaran]]'' || Palani || Tamil || Released on [[Disney+ Hotstar]]
|-
|-
| 2017 || ''[[1971: Beyond Borders]]'' || || Malayalam ||
|''[[RRR (film)|RRR]]''|| Venkateswarulu ||Telugu ||
|-
|-
| 2017 || ''[[Thondan (2017 film)|Thondan]]'' || Maha Vishnu || Tamil ||  
|''[[Sarkaru Vaari Paata]]'' || [[Member of Parliament (India)|MP]] Rajendranath || Telugu ||  
|-
|-
| 2017 || ''[[Kootathil Oruthan]]'' || Sathyamurthy (Sathya) || Tamil ||
|''[[Don (2022 film)|Don]]'' || Ganesan || Tamil ||  
|-
|-
| 2017 || ''[[Velaiilla Pattadhari 2]]'' || Raghuvaran's father || Tamil<br />Telugu ||  
|''[[Yaanai]]'' || Ramachandran || Tamil ||  
|-
|-
| 2018 || ''[[Nimir]]'' || Vellaiyappan || Tamil || also dialogue writer
|''[[Macherla Niyojakavargam]]'' || [[Member of Legislative Assembly (India)|MLA]] Rajappa || Telugu ||  
|-
|-
| 2018 || ''[[Madura Veeran]]'' || Rathnavelu || Tamil ||
| ''[[Dongalunnaru Jaagratha]]'' || Chakravarthi || Telugu ||
|-
|-
| 2018 || ''[[Yemaali]]'' || Inspector Aravindh || Tamil ||
|''[[Godfather (2022 film)|Godfather]]'' ||ACP Indrajeet [[Indian Police Service|IPS]]|| Telugu ||  
|-
|-
| 2018 ||''[[Kinar (film)|Keni]]''<br />''Kinar'' || ||Malayalam<br />Tamil ||  
| ''[[Panchathantram]]'' || Ramanathan || Telugu ||
|-
|-
| 2018 ||''[[Kaala (2018 film)|Kaala]]''|| Vaaliyappan || Tamil ||  
| rowspan="7" |2023 || ''[[Thunivu]]'' || Commissioner Dayalan || Tamil ||  
|-
|-
| 2018 || ''[[Goli Soda 2]]''|| Natesan|| Tamil ||  
| ''[[Naan Kadavul Illai]]'' || Senthooran || Tamil ||
|-
|-
| 2018 ||''[[Maniyaar Kudumbam]]'' || S.Nallavan || Tamil || Cameo appearance
| ''[[Thalaikoothal (film)|Thalaikoothal]]'' || Pazhani || Tamil ||
|-
|-
| 2018 ||''[[60 Vayadu Maaniram]]'' || Ranga || Tamil ||
|''[[Vaathi|Vaathi/Sir]]'' || Thirupathi/Tripathi || Tamil <br/>Telugu ||
|-
|-
| 2018 || ''[[Aan Devathai]]'' || Elango || Tamil ||  
| ''[[Dasara (film)|Dasara]]'' || Shivanna || rowspan="3" | Telugu ||<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-01-01 |title=Nani's Next Telugu Film With Director Srikanth Odela Titled 'Dasara' |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/website/story/entertainment-news-nanis-next-telugu-film-with-director-srikanth-odela-titled-dasara/397739 |access-date=2022-03-20 |website=www.outlookindia.com/ |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-07-01 |title=Dasara: Nani treats fans with a rustic new poster as he joins the sets for a lengthy schedule in Hyderabad |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/dasara-nani-treats-fans-rustic-new-poster-he-joins-sets-lengthy-schedule-hyderabad-1153842 |access-date=2022-08-04 |website=Pinkvilla |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|-
| 2018 ||''[[Vada Chennai]]'' || Guna ||Tamil||  
| ''[[Nenu Student Sir]]'' || Arjun Vasudevan ||  
|-
|-
| 2019 || ''[[Peranbu]]''|| Dr. Dhanapal || Tamil || Cameo appearance
|''[[Vimanam (2023 film)|Vimanam]]''
|Veerayya
|partially reshot in Tamil<ref>{{Cite web |last=Today |first=Telangana |date=2023-05-19 |title=Vimanam Teaser {{!}} Samuthirakani {{!}} Anasuya Bharadwaj {{!}} Meera Jasmine |url=https://telanganatoday.com/vimanam-teaser-samuthirakani-anasuya-bharadwaj-meera-jasmine |access-date=2023-05-28 |website=Telangana Today |language=en-US}}</ref>
|-
|-
| 2019 || ''[[Pettikadai]]'' || || Tamil ||
|{{TBA}} || {{pending film|italic=no|''[[Indian 2]]''}} || {{TBA}} || Tamil || Filming<ref>{{Cite web |date=24 August 2022 |title=Indian 2 update: Kamal Haasan, Shankar finally march past multiple obstacles |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2022/aug/24/indian-2-update-kamal-haasan-shankar-finally-march-past-multiple-obstacles-34028.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220823193808/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2022/aug/24/indian-2-update-kamal-haasan-shankar-finally-march-past-multiple-obstacles-34028.html |archive-date=23 August 2022 |access-date=24 August 2022 |website=[[Cinema Express]]}}</ref>
|-
|-
| 2019 || ''[[Kolanji]]''|| Appasamy || Tamil ||
|{{TBA}} || {{pending film|italic=no|''[[Game Changer (upcoming film)|''Game Changer'']]''}} || {{TBA}} || Telugu || Filming
|}
 
;Television
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ List of Samuthirakani television credits as actor
|-
|-
| 2019 ||''[[Jackpot (2019 film)|Jackpot]]'' || Film Director || Tamil || Special Appearance
! scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Serial
! scope="col" | Role
! scope="col" | Network
! class="unsortable" scope="col" | Notes
|-
|-
| 2019 ||''[[Kaappaan]]'' || Joseph Selvaraj || Tamil ||
|1998||''Sila Nijangal Sila Nyayangal'' ||Reporter||[[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]]<br />[[Raj TV]]|| Part of Jannal<br />TV series (episode 7)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_ytnqIXV70|title=- YouTube|website=www.youtube.com}}{{cbignore}}{{Dead Youtube links|date=February 2022}}</ref>
|-
|-
| 2019 ||''[[Namma Veettu Pillai]]'' || Chandrabose || Tamil ||
|2000 ||''Kadavulukku Kobam Vanthathu'' || Smoking guy in theatre ||[[DD Podhigai]]||TV series (Episode 1)<ref>{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xh9zQr2FBJ4 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/Xh9zQr2FBJ4 |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|title=Kadavulukku Kobam Vanthathu - Episode 1|work=Youtube}}{{cbignore}}</ref>
|-
|-
| 2019 ||''[[Adutha Saattai]]'' || Dayalan || Tamil || also producer
| rowspan="4" | 2001 || ''[[Marmadesam#Edhuvum Nadakkum|Marmadesam Edhuvum Nadakkum]]'' || A tribal man || rowspan="4" |[[Raj TV]]|| Part of [[Marmadesam]]<br />TV Series (Episode 1)<ref>{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9oSKbr6qfV0|title=Edhuvum Nadakkum&nbsp;— Marma Desam&nbsp;— Episode 1|date=26 February 2013|work=YouTube}}{{cbignore}}{{Dead Youtube links|date=February 2022}}</ref>
|-
|-
| 2019 ||''[[Sillu Karupatti]]''|| Dhanapal ||Tamil ||
| ''[[Ramany vs Ramany|Ramany vs Ramany Part II]]'' || Sales person,Census taker, bride groom || TV series (Episode 11, 31, 51)<ref>{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XY6yGIYVWV0 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/XY6yGIYVWV0 |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|title=Ramani vs Ramani 2 - Episode 11|date=2 January 2020|work=Youtube}}{{cbignore}}</ref><ref>{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlfoiEj9aiE |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/hlfoiEj9aiE |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|title=Ramani vs Ramani 2 - Episode 31|date=2 January 2020|work=Youtube}}{{cbignore}}</ref><ref>{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9ivVyWFKHc |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/p9ivVyWFKHc |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|title=Ramani vs Ramani 2 - Episode 51|date=2 January 2020|work=Youtube}}{{cbignore}}</ref>
|-
|-
| 2020 ||''[[Ala Vaikunthapurramloo]]''|| Appala Naidu ||Telugu ||  
| ''Guhan'' || Rishi's assistant || TV series<ref>{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yC_zMRiVDCc|title=Guhan Tamil TV Serial Episode - 8|date=29 March 2013|work=YouTube}}{{cbignore}}{{Dead Youtube links|date=February 2022}}</ref><br />also Co-director
|-
|-
| 2020 || ''[[Naadodigal 2]]'' || Bus driver || Tamil || Special appearance; also voice-over
| ''Oru Kathavu Thirakirathu'' || Veerappan (Manikkam/Santhapandian/Pazhaniappan) || Part of K. Balachanderin Chinnathirai: Micro Thodargal Macro Sinthanaigal<ref>{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVNEvSiKsSruRiitIeuznHMuNOizz5ejH |title=Oru Kadhavu Thirakirathu |date=2 September 2021 |work=YouTube}}</ref><br />TV series
|-
|-
| 2020 ||''[[Ettuthikkum Para]]'' || Ambedkar ||Tamil ||  
| 2007 || ''Arasi'' || Undercover police officer (Chinna Thambi)  || [[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]] || TV Series
|-
|-
| 2020 ||''[[Walter&nbsp;(2020 film)|Walter]]'' || Bala ||Tamil||
| 2012 || ''[[7C (TV series)|7C]]'' || ||[[Star Vijay]] ||rowspan=2|TV Series (Special Appearance)
|-
|-
| 2020 || ''[[Naanga Romba Busy]]'' || Himself || Tamil || Cameo appearance
|2020 ||''[[Chithi – 2|Chithi 2]]''||Himself ||[[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]]
|-
|-
| 2021 ||''[[Krack (film)|Krack]]'' || Katari Krishna || Telugu ||
| 2021 || ''[[Live Telecast]]'' || Deva || [[Disney+ Hotstar]] || Web-series
|}
 
===Dubbing artist===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ List of Samuthirakani film credits as dubbing artist
|-
|-
| 2021 ||''[[Pulikkuthi Pandi]]'' || Karumbalai Pandi || Tamil ||
! scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Film
! scope="col" | For actor
|-
|-
| 2021 ||''[[Sangathalaivan]]'' || Sivalingam || Tamil ||
|2009
|''[[Pasanga]]''
| Sivakumar
|-
|-
| 2021 ||''[[Aelay]]''|| Muthukkutty<br>Sudhakar (Imbuttu Kanji) ||Tamil  ||
| 2011 || ''[[Aadukalam]]'' || [[Kishore (actor, born 1974)|Kishore]]
|-
|-
| 2021 ||''Vellai Yaanai'' || || Tamil ||
| 2012 || ''[[Dhoni (film)|Dhoni]]'' || [[Murli Sharma]]
|-
|-
| 2021 ||''[[Thalaivi]]''{{Dagger|alt=Films that have not yet been released}}
| 2014 || ''[[Goli Soda]]'' || [[Madhusudhan Rao (actor)|Madhusudhan Rao]]
|| [[R. M. Veerappan]] || Tamil || Post-production
|-
|-
| 2021 ||''MGR Magan''{{Dagger|alt=Films that have not yet been released}}|| Mahesh || Tamil || Post-production
| 2016 || ''[[Kathakali (film)|Kathakali]]'' || Madhusudhan Rao
|}
 
===As director===
;Films
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ List of Samuthirakani film credits as director
|- align="center"
! scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Film
! scope="col" | Language
! class="unsortable" scope="col" | Notes
|-
|-
| 2021 ||''2 Days''{{Dagger|alt=Films that have not yet been released}}
| 2003 || ''[[Unnai Charanadaindhen]]'' || Tamil || Won – [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Story Writer]]
|| || Malayalam || Filming
|-
|-
| 2021 ||''Aakashavaani''{{Dagger|alt=Films that have not yet been released}}
| rowspan="2" |2004 || ''[[Neranja Manasu]]'' || Tamil ||
|| ||Telugu || Filming
|-
| ''Naalo'' || Telugu || Remake of ''[[Unnai Charanadainthen]]''
|-
|-
| 2021 ||''[[RRR (film)|RRR]]''{{Dagger|alt=Films that have not yet been released}}
| 2009 || ''[[Naadodigal]]'' || Tamil || [[Vijay Award for Favourite Director]]<br/>Nominated - [[Filmfare Award for Best Director&nbsp;– Tamil]]<br/>Nominated, [[Vijay Award for Best Director]]<br/>Nominated, [[Vijay Award for Best Story, Screenplay Writer]]
|| Shiva ||Telugu || Filming
|-
|-
| 2021 ||''[[Indian 2 (film)|Indian 2]]''{{Dagger|alt=Films that have not yet been released}}|| || Tamil || Filming
| 2010 || ''[[Sambho Siva Sambho]]'' || Telugu ||Remake of ''[[Naadodigal]]''
|-
|-
| 2021 ||''[[Andhagan]]''{{Dagger|alt=Films that have not yet been released}}
| 2011 || ''[[Poraali]]'' || Tamil || Won – [[6th Vijay Awards|Vijay Award for Best Dialogue Writer]]
|| || Tamil || Filming
|-
|-
| 2021 || ''[[Don (upcoming film)|Don]]''{{Dagger|alt=Films that have not yet been released}}
| 2012 || ''[[Yaare Koogadali]]'' || Kannada || Remake of ''[[Poraali]]''
|| || Tamil || Filming
|-
|-
|2022
| 2014 || ''[[Nimirndhu Nil]]'' || Tamil ||
|''[[Bheemla Nayak]]{{Dagger|alt=Films that have not yet been released}}''
|-
|
| 2015 || ''[[Janda Pai Kapiraju]]'' || Telugu ||
|Telugu
|-
|Filming
| 2016 || ''[[Appa (2016 film)|Appa]]'' || Tamil ||
|-
|rowspan="2" |2017 || ''[[Thondan (2017 film)|Thondan]]'' || Tamil ||
|-
|  ''[[Aakashamittayee]]'' || Malayalam || Remake of ''[[Appa (2016 film)|Appa]]'',<br />Co-directed with [[M. Padmakumar]]
|-
| 2020 || ''[[Naadodigal 2]]'' || Tamil ||
|-
| 2021 || ''[[Vinodhaya Sitham]]'' || Tamil ||
|-
| 2023 || {{Pending film|[[Bro (2023 film)|Bro]]}} || Telugu || Remake of ''[[Vinodhaya Sitham]]''<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-03-24 |title='PKSDT' set to hit theatres: Pawan Kalyan and Sai Dharam Tej fans rejoice |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/pksdt-set-to-hit-theatres-pawan-kalyan-and-sai-dharam-tej-fans-rejoice/articleshow/98972351.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2023-05-16 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>
|}
|}


=== Web series ===
;Television
{| class="wikitable sortable"
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|- style="background:#ccc;"
|+ List of Samuthirakani television credits as director
! Year !! Film !! Role
|-
!Platform!! Language !! Notes
! scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Title
! scope="col" | Channel
! scope="col" | Language
! class="unsortable" scope="col" | Notes
|-
| 2001 || ''Paasa Paasangugal'' || rowspan=6|[[Raj TV]] || Tamil || rowspan=6|Part of K. Balachanderin Chinnathirai: Micro Thodargal Macro Sinthanaigal<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVNEvSiKsSrti6VG1YJAaGe4_IPaNctgq |title=Paasa Paasangugal |publisher=YouTube |date=14 January 2021 |accessdate=21 February 2021 |archive-date=11 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220511210647/https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVNEvSiKsSrti6VG1YJAaGe4_IPaNctgq |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVNEvSiKsSrs9SfqPslHgqpyCgLm9G02e |title=Gunangalum Ranangalum |publisher=YouTube |date=25 May 2021 |accessdate=2 June 2021 |archive-date=2 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210602214801/https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVNEvSiKsSrs9SfqPslHgqpyCgLm9G02e |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVNEvSiKsSrvQV7Y9quCGm-XJXVQuL6q5 |title=Idho Boopalam |publisher=YouTube |date=18 November 2020 |accessdate=21 February 2021 |archive-date=7 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220307042524/https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVNEvSiKsSrvQV7Y9quCGm-XJXVQuL6q5 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAJvFE3OmTVOxQccXl1hPY-0JMoWpbdiX |title=Theadathey Tholainthu Povai |publisher=YouTube |date=4 September 2020 |accessdate=5 March 2021 |archive-date=7 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220307082056/https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAJvFE3OmTVOxQccXl1hPY-0JMoWpbdiX |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVNEvSiKsSrvWqZqmXjY5DSYgYJB3-Ix7 |title=Addi Ennadi Asattu Pennea |publisher=YouTube |date=22 February 2021 |accessdate=5 March 2021 |archive-date=7 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220307095604/https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVNEvSiKsSrvWqZqmXjY5DSYgYJB3-Ix7 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVNEvSiKsSrvt4IRwoePK6WCQLoB7ikFB |title=Kodi Rubai Kealvi |publisher=YouTube |date=31 October 2020 |accessdate=21 February 2021 |archive-date=7 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220307050832/https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVNEvSiKsSrvt4IRwoePK6WCQLoB7ikFB |url-status=live }}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="7" |2001 || ''Gunangalum Ranangalum'' || Tamil
|-
|  ''Idho Boopalam'' || Tamil
|-
| ''Theadathey Tholainthu Povai'' || Tamil
|-
| ''Addi Ennadi Asattu Pennea'' || Tamil
|-
|  ''Kodi Rubai Kealvi'' || Tamil
|-
|  ''Ramani vs Ramani (Part 2) ''  || Raj TV || Tamil || As Sales person in few episodes
|-
|-
| 2021 || ''[[Live Telecast]]'' || Deva
| ''[[Anni (TV series)|Anni]]'' || [[Jaya TV]] || Tamil || Directed along with [[K. Balachander]]
|[[Disney+ Hotstar]]|| Tamil ||
|}
 
===Dubbing artist===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|-
! Year !! Film !! For actor
| 2004 || ''Engirundho Vandhal'' || [[Jaya TV]] || Tamil || Directed along with [[K. Balachander]] and Ilakkiyan
|-
|-
|2009
| rowspan="3" | 2005 || ''Idhu Oru Kadhal Kadhai'' || [[STAR Vijay]] || Tamil ||
|''[[Pasanga]]''
| Sivakumar
|-
|-
| 2011 || ''[[Aadukalam]]'' || [[Kishore (actor, born 1974)|Kishore]]
| ''Thangavettai'' ||rowspan=3|[[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]]|| Tamil || Game Show
|-
|-
| 2012 || ''[[Dhoni (film)|Dhoni]]'' || [[Murli Sharma]]
| ''Selvi'' || Tamil ||
|-
|-
| 2014 || ''[[Goli Soda]]'' || [[Madhusudhan Rao (actor)|Madhusudhan Rao]]
| rowspan="2" | 2007 || ''Arasi'' || Tamil ||  
|-
|-
| 2016 || ''[[Kathakali (film)|Kathakali]]'' || Madhusudhan Rao
| ''Thenmozhiyal'' || [[Kalaignar TV]] || Tamil || Directed along with K. Balachander
|-
|-
| 2010 || ''Alaipayuthey'' || [[Jaya TV]] || Tamil || Directed along with Raja
|}
|}


===Singer===
===Singer===
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ List of Samuthirakani film credits as singer
|-
|-
! Year !! Film !! Song !! Composer !! Notes
! scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Film
! scope="col" | Song
! scope="col" | Composer
! class="unsortable" scope="col" | Notes
|-
|-
| 2010 || ''[[Vamsam]]'' || "Suvadu Suvadu" || Taj Noor || Sang along with [[M. Sasikumar|M Sasikumar]] and [[Pandiraj]]
| 2010 || ''[[Vamsam]]'' || "Suvadu Suvadu" || Taj Noor || Sang along with [[M. Sasikumar|M Sasikumar]] and [[Pandiraj]]
|-
|-
| 2011 || ''[[Poraali]]'' || "Vidiya Potri" || [[Sundar C Babu]] ||
| 2011 || ''[[Poraali]]'' || "Vidiya Potri" || [[Sundar C Babu]] ||
|-
|}
|}
===Narrator===
*''Sundara Pandian'' (2012)
*''[[Serndhu Polama]]'' (2015)
*''[[Anandham Vilayadum Veedu]]'' (2021)


==References==
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20090708112206/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2007/04/30/stories/2007043000740100.htm Opera king]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20090708112206/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2007/04/30/stories/2007043000740100.htm Opera king]
* [http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/18832.html His still dreams to make it]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20051214033002/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/18832.html His still dreams to make it]
* [https://www.instagram.com/i_am_samuthirakani Instagram]
* [https://www.instagram.com/i_am_samuthirakani Instagram]


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Samuthirakani
Samuthirakani at the audio launch of Sandamarutham in 2015
Born (1973-04-26) 26 April 1973 (age 53)[1]
Seithur, Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu, India[2]
Alma materDr. Ambedkar Government Law College
OccupationFilm director, actor, screenwriter, voice actor
Years active1998-present

Samuthirakani (born 26 April 1973) is an Indian actor and film director who predominantly works in Tamil films besides appearing in a number of Telugu and Malayalam films. He worked as an assistant to director K. Balachander, in Paarthale Paravasam.[3] He won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor in 2016 for Visaranai.[4][5]

Early life[edit | edit source]

Samuthirakani was born on 26 April 1973 in Seithur, Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu. He did his B.Sc. in Mathematics from the Rajapalayam Rajus College and he also earned a Bachelor of Law from Ambedkar Law College. However, he aimed to become an actor. He has said that people used to tell him that he did not have the physical appearance or talent necessary to be an actor.[6]

Career[edit | edit source]

In 1997, he joined as an assistant director under Sundar K. Vijayan. He was then noticed by K. Balachander and was recruited as assistant director for Balachander's 100th film Paarthale Paravasam. He also assisted Balachander in the mega-serial Anni telecasted by Jaya TV. Samuthirakani recalled that the work experience he gained under Balachander helped him in many ways while shooting Arasi and Selvi, the mega-serial telecasted in Sun TV, which were massive hits among housewives.[7]

In the early 2000s, Samuthirakani began his career as a director. He notably launched a shelved film titled Uyir Nanbanukku starring Cheran, before making Unnai Charanadaindhen (2003) for S. P. B. Charan.[8][9]

However, it was the success of Naadodigal (2009) that established Samuthirakani as a director. Since then he has directed films such as Poraali (2011), Nimirndhu Nil (2014) and Appa (2016). All these films have been remade in Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam.[10][11] He gained appreciation for his acting in Velaiilla Pattadhari (2014) as Dhanush's father and in Visaranai (2016) as a police inspector.[12][13] He worked as an assistant director for K. Balachander in Parthale Paravasam (2001) and Poi (2006) and for Ameer in Paruthiveeran (2007).[14][7]

He also played an important role in Rajinikanth's film Kaala (2018).[15]

In 2020, he acted in Telugu film, Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo.[16] Samuthirakani's returned to directing with Naadodigal 2, a film that takes up the topic of equality.[17] In 2021, he played the main role in the Telugu film, Aakashavaani.[18] He also directed and acted in the fantasy comedy drama Vinodhaya Sitham.[19]

Filmography[edit | edit source]

Acting roles[edit | edit source]

Key
Films that have not yet been released Denotes films that have not yet been released
Films
List of Samuthirakani film acting credits
Year Film Role Language Notes
2001 Parthale Paravasam A back-pain patient Tamil Uncredited role
2004 Neranja Manasu Villager Tamil Uncredited role
2006 Poi Kamban's friend (accompanies him in jail) Tamil Uncredited role
2008 Subramaniapuram Kanagu Tamil Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Tamil
2010 Shambo Shiva Shambo Car driver Telugu Cameo appearance
Shikkar Abdullah Malayalam
Easan ACP Sangayya Tamil Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Character Artiste (Male)
2012 Masters Protestor Malayalam Cameo appearance in the song "Suhruthu"
Thiruvambadi Thamban Ramu Malayalam
Saattai Dayalan Tamil
Neerparavai Uduman Gani Tamil
The Hitlist SP Anapazhakan Malayalam Cameo appearance
2013 D Company Chaukidar Malayalam
2014 Ninaithathu Yaaro Himself Tamil Guest appearance
Nimirndhu Nil A car driver Tamil Guest appearance
Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Film (Third Prize)
Velaiyilla Pattathari Raghuvaran's father Tamil Nominated, Vijay Award for Best Supporting Actor
Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Tamil
Vasanthathinte Kanal Vazhikalil P. Krishna Pillai Malayalam
Poovarasam Peepee Gani Tamil Guest appearance
Kaadu Nandha Tamil
2015 Sandamarutham Inspector Thirumalai Tamil
The Reporter Parthasarathy Malayalam
Massu Engira Masilamani Radha Krishnan (RK) Tamil
Buddhanin Sirippu Vettri Tamil
Kaaval Inspector Chandrasekar Tamil
Kamaraj Corporation officer Tamil
Adhibar Raja Tamil
Paayum Puli Selvaraj (Selvam) Tamil
Strawberry Aathi Tamil
Pasanga 2 Father Tamil Guest appearance
2016 Tharkappu Iraianbu Tamil
Rajini Murugan "Ezhrai" Mookan Tamil
Visaranai Inspector Muthuvel Tamil National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor
Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Tamil
Nominated, SIIMA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role
Kadhalum Kadandhu Pogum Kumar Tamil
Vetrivel Vetrivel's friend Tamil Cameo appearance
Amma Kanakku Principal Ranganathan Tamil
Appa Dhayalan Tamil
Karinkunnam 6'S Saravanan Malayalam Cameo appearance
Oppam Vasudevan Malayalam Nominated, 19th Asianet film awards for Best actor in a negative role
IIFA Utsavam for performance in a negative role Malayalam
Achamindri Inspector Sathya Tamil 25th Film
2017 Thondan Maha Vishnu Tamil
Kootathil Oruthan Sathyamurthy (Sathya) Tamil
Velaiilla Pattadhari 2 Raghuvaran's father Tamil
2018 Nimir Vellaiyappan Tamil also dialogue writer
Madura Veeran Rathnavelu Tamil
Yemaali Inspector Aravindh Tamil
Kaala Vaaliyappan Tamil
Goli Soda 2 Natesan Tamil
Maniyaar Kudumbam S.Nallavan Tamil Cameo appearance
60 Vayadu Maaniram Ranga Tamil
Aan Devathai Elango Tamil
Vada Chennai Gunaa Tamil
2019 Peranbu Dr. Dhanapal Tamil Cameo appearance
Pettikadai Physical trainer Tamil
Kolanji Appasamy Tamil
Jackpot Film Director Tamil Special appearance
Kaappaan Joseph Selvaraj Tamil
Namma Veettu Pillai Chandrabose Tamil
Adutha Saattai Dayalan Tamil also producer
Sillu Karupatti Dhanapal Tamil
2020 Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo Appala Naidu Telugu Won, SIIMA Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role – Telugu
Naadodigal 2 Bus driver Tamil Special appearance; also voice-over
Ettuthikkum Para Ambedkar Tamil
Walter Bala Tamil
Naanga Romba Busy Himself Tamil Cameo appearance; Released on Sun TV
2021 Krack Katari Krishna Telugu
Pulikkuthi Pandi Karumbalai Pandi Tamil Released on Sun TV
Sangathalaivan Sivalingam Tamil 50th Film
Aelay Muthukkutty
Sudhakar (Imbuttu Kanji)		 Tamil Released on Star Vijay & Netflix
Vellai Yaanai Vellai Kunju Tamil Released on Sun TV
Devadas Brothers The writer Tamil
Thalaivi R. N. Veerappan Tamil
Aakashavaani Chandram Master Telugu Released on SonyLIV
Vinodhaya Sitham Time Tamil Released on ZEE5
Udanpirappe Sargunam Vaathiyaar Tamil Released on Amazon Prime Video
MGR Magan Agnishwaran Tamil Released on Disney+ Hotstar
Chithirai Sevvaanam Muthu Pandi Tamil Released on ZEE5
Writer Thangaraju Tamil 75th Film
2022 Kombu Vatcha Singamda Eelam fighter Tamil Cameo appearance
Bheemla Nayak Jeevan Kumar Telugu
Maaran Palani Tamil Released on Disney+ Hotstar
RRR Venkateswarulu Telugu
Sarkaru Vaari Paata MP Rajendranath Telugu
Don Ganesan Tamil
Yaanai Ramachandran Tamil
Macherla Niyojakavargam MLA Rajappa Telugu
Dongalunnaru Jaagratha Chakravarthi Telugu
Godfather ACP Indrajeet IPS Telugu
Panchathantram Ramanathan Telugu
2023 Thunivu Commissioner Dayalan Tamil
Naan Kadavul Illai Senthooran Tamil
Thalaikoothal Pazhani Tamil
Vaathi/Sir Thirupathi/Tripathi Tamil
Telugu
Dasara Shivanna Telugu [20][21]
Nenu Student Sir Arjun Vasudevan
Vimanam Veerayya partially reshot in Tamil[22]
TBA
style="background: #FFD; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: left; " class="partial table-partial"|Indian 2 Not yet released
TBA
Tamil Filming[23]
TBA
style="background: #FFD; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: left; " class="partial table-partial"|Game Changer Not yet released
TBA
Telugu Filming
Television
List of Samuthirakani television credits as actor
Year Serial Role Network Notes
1998 Sila Nijangal Sila Nyayangal Reporter Sun TV
Raj TV		 Part of Jannal
TV series (episode 7)[24]
2000 Kadavulukku Kobam Vanthathu Smoking guy in theatre DD Podhigai TV series (Episode 1)[25]
2001 Marmadesam Edhuvum Nadakkum A tribal man Raj TV Part of Marmadesam
TV Series (Episode 1)[26]
Ramany vs Ramany Part II Sales person,Census taker, bride groom TV series (Episode 11, 31, 51)[27][28][29]
Guhan Rishi's assistant TV series[30]
also Co-director
Oru Kathavu Thirakirathu Veerappan (Manikkam/Santhapandian/Pazhaniappan) Part of K. Balachanderin Chinnathirai: Micro Thodargal Macro Sinthanaigal[31]
TV series
2007 Arasi Undercover police officer (Chinna Thambi) Sun TV TV Series
2012 7C Star Vijay TV Series (Special Appearance)
2020 Chithi 2 Himself Sun TV
2021 Live Telecast Deva Disney+ Hotstar Web-series

Dubbing artist[edit | edit source]

List of Samuthirakani film credits as dubbing artist
Year Film For actor
2009 Pasanga Sivakumar
2011 Aadukalam Kishore
2012 Dhoni Murli Sharma
2014 Goli Soda Madhusudhan Rao
2016 Kathakali Madhusudhan Rao

As director[edit | edit source]

Films
List of Samuthirakani film credits as director
Year Film Language Notes
2003 Unnai Charanadaindhen Tamil Won – Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Story Writer
2004 Neranja Manasu Tamil
Naalo Telugu Remake of Unnai Charanadainthen
2009 Naadodigal Tamil Vijay Award for Favourite Director
Nominated - Filmfare Award for Best Director – Tamil
Nominated, Vijay Award for Best Director
Nominated, Vijay Award for Best Story, Screenplay Writer
2010 Sambho Siva Sambho Telugu Remake of Naadodigal
2011 Poraali Tamil Won – Vijay Award for Best Dialogue Writer
2012 Yaare Koogadali Kannada Remake of Poraali
2014 Nimirndhu Nil Tamil
2015 Janda Pai Kapiraju Telugu
2016 Appa Tamil
2017 Thondan Tamil
Aakashamittayee Malayalam Remake of Appa,
Co-directed with M. Padmakumar
2020 Naadodigal 2 Tamil
2021 Vinodhaya Sitham Tamil
2023 Bro Not yet released Telugu Remake of Vinodhaya Sitham[32]
Television
List of Samuthirakani television credits as director
Year Title Channel Language Notes
2001 Paasa Paasangugal Raj TV Tamil Part of K. Balachanderin Chinnathirai: Micro Thodargal Macro Sinthanaigal[33][34][35][36][37][38]
2001 Gunangalum Ranangalum Tamil
Idho Boopalam Tamil
Theadathey Tholainthu Povai Tamil
Addi Ennadi Asattu Pennea Tamil
Kodi Rubai Kealvi Tamil
Ramani vs Ramani (Part 2) Raj TV Tamil As Sales person in few episodes
Anni Jaya TV Tamil Directed along with K. Balachander
2004 Engirundho Vandhal Jaya TV Tamil Directed along with K. Balachander and Ilakkiyan
2005 Idhu Oru Kadhal Kadhai STAR Vijay Tamil
Thangavettai Sun TV Tamil Game Show
Selvi Tamil
2007 Arasi Tamil
Thenmozhiyal Kalaignar TV Tamil Directed along with K. Balachander
2010 Alaipayuthey Jaya TV Tamil Directed along with Raja

Singer[edit | edit source]

List of Samuthirakani film credits as singer
Year Film Song Composer Notes
2010 Vamsam "Suvadu Suvadu" Taj Noor Sang along with M Sasikumar and Pandiraj
2011 Poraali "Vidiya Potri" Sundar C Babu

Narrator[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "SAMUTHIRAKANI P." Tamilnadu Film Director's Association. Archived from the original on 2 March 2014. Retrieved 7 February 2015.
  2. ↑ Anantharam, Chitra Deepa (21 November 2017). "Hunger makes you stronger: Samuthirakani". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 23 November 2017. Retrieved 12 October 2018 – via www.thehindu.com.
  3. ↑ "Exclusive biography of #Samuthirakani and on his life". FilmiBeat. Archived from the original on 23 January 2021. Retrieved 16 February 2021.
  4. ↑ Rao, Subha J. (16 October 2018). "Cinema must be useful to society, says Samuthirakani". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 4 February 2020. Retrieved 4 February 2020 – via www.thehindu.com.
  5. ↑ M, Ramakrishnan (8 April 2017). "Samuthirakani: The angry director". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 4 February 2020. Retrieved 4 February 2020 – via www.thehindu.com.
  6. ↑ "Exclusive biography of #Samuthirakani and on his life". Archived from the original on 18 May 2022. Retrieved 16 February 2021.
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Success didn't come easy to me: Samuthirakani". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 3 March 2022. Retrieved 16 February 2021.
  8. ↑ "09-08-03". 15 November 2004. Archived from the original on 15 November 2004.
  9. ↑ "08-07-03". 15 April 2005. Archived from the original on 15 April 2005.
  10. ↑ "Happy Birthday Samuthirakani - Tamil News". IndiaGlitz.com. 26 April 2017. Archived from the original on 11 May 2022. Retrieved 16 February 2021.
  11. ↑ "Kalidas Jayaram requests people not to let down 'simple' movies like Aakashamittayee". 23 October 2017. Archived from the original on 2 June 2021. Retrieved 1 June 2021.
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