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{{for|the 2011 film|Singam Puli}}
{{Short description|Indian actor and director (born 1968)}}
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{{Infobox person
| name              = Singampuli
| name              = Singampuli Thevar
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| birth_date        = {{Birth date and age|1968|07|06|}}
| birth_date        = {{Birth date and age|1968|07|06|df=y}}
| birth_place        = [[Periyakulam]], [[Theni District]]
| birth_place        = [[Periyakulam]], [[Tamil Nadu]], India
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| othername          = Ram Sathya  
| othername          = Ram Sathya
| yearsactive        = 2002 - Present
| yearsactive        = 1997{{ndash}}present
| spouse            =  
| spouse            = Pushpavalli
| children          = 2
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| notable role      =
| occupation        = [[Actor]], [[Film director|director]]
| occupation        = [[actor]], director
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'''Singampuli''' is an Indian [[actor]] and director. After making ''[[Red (2002 film)|Red]]'' (2002) and ''[[Maayavi]]'' (2005), he has made a career appearing in supporting roles in films.<ref name="thehindu">{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/my-first-break-singam-puli/article917584.ece|title=My First Break: Singam Puli - The Hindu|newspaper=The Hindu|date=27 November 2010|publisher=thehindu.com|accessdate=2014-07-20|last1=Kumar|first1=S. R. Ashok}}</ref>
'''Singampuli Thevar''' is an Indian [[actor]] and [[Film director|director]] working in [[Tamil cinema|Tamil films]]. After making ''[[Red (2002 film)|Red]]'' (2002) and ''[[Maayavi]]'' (2005), he has made a career appearing in comedy roles and supporting roles.<ref name="thehindu">{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/my-first-break-singam-puli/article917584.ece|title=My First Break: Singam Puli - The Hindu|newspaper=The Hindu|date=27 November 2010|publisher=thehindu.com|accessdate=2014-07-20|last1=Kumar|first1=S. R. Ashok}}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
Singampuli was born and brought up in Theni, Periyakulam and after studying engineering in [[Bangalore]], he arrived in Chennai looking for a career in films. During his stint as an assistant director with [[Sundar C]], Singampuli suggested the original plot point of ''[[Unnaithedi]]'' to the director and Sundar wrote the script of the film within a week, before discussing the line with actor [[Ajith Kumar]]. Ajith was initially unimpressed but agreed to do the romantic story anyway, mentioning that if the film became a success he would feature in a future film to be directed by Singampuli.<ref name="thehindu2">{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article917584.ece|title=My First Break: Singam Puli - The Hindu|newspaper=The Hindu|date=27 November 2010|publisher=thehindu.com|accessdate=2014-07-20|last1=Kumar|first1=S. R. Ashok}}</ref> Subsequently, he agreed terms to work in the 2002 action film ''[[Red (2002 film)|Red]]'', a story telling the tale of a Madurai-based revolutionary. The film opened to mixed reviews upon release and eventually the film had an average run at the box office but went on to gain cult status among ajith fans after some years.<ref name="hindu">{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/fr/2002/01/25/stories/2002012501050200.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030627174909/http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/fr/2002/01/25/stories/2002012501050200.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=2003-06-27|title="Red"|author=thmrn|work=[[The Hindu]]|accessdate=2014-07-20}}</ref> In 2005, he made the kidnap comedy film ''[[Maayavi]]'' featuring [[Suriya]] and [[Jyothika]], winning acclaim for his work.<ref name="sify">{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/mayaavi-review-tamil-13690380.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140129140806/http://www.sify.com/movies/mayaavi-review-tamil-13690380.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2014-01-29|title=Movie Review : Mayaavi|publisher=sify.com|accessdate=2014-07-20}}</ref>
Singampuli was born and brought up in Theni, Periyakulam and after studying engineering in [[Bangalore]], he arrived in Chennai looking for a career in films. During his stint as an assistant director with [[Sundar C]], Singampuli suggested the original plot point of ''[[Unnai Thedi]]'' (1999) to the director and Sundar wrote the script of the film within a week, before discussing the line with actor [[Ajith Kumar]]. Ajith was initially unimpressed but agreed to do the romantic story anyway, mentioning that if the film became a success he would feature in a future film to be directed by Singampuli.<ref name="thehindu2">{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article917584.ece|title=My First Break: Singam Puli - The Hindu|newspaper=The Hindu|date=27 November 2010|publisher=thehindu.com|accessdate=2014-07-20|last1=Kumar|first1=S. R. Ashok}}</ref> Subsequently, he agreed terms to work in the 2002 action film ''[[Red (2002 film)|Red]]'', a story telling the tale of a Madurai-based revolutionary. The film opened to mixed reviews upon release and eventually the film had an average run at the box office but went on to gain cult status among ajith fans after some years.<ref name="hindu">{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/fr/2002/01/25/stories/2002012501050200.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030627174909/http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/fr/2002/01/25/stories/2002012501050200.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=2003-06-27|title="Red"|author=thmrn|work=[[The Hindu]]|accessdate=2014-07-20}}</ref> In 2005, he made the kidnap comedy film ''[[Maayavi]]'' featuring [[Suriya]] and [[Jyothika]], winning acclaim for his work.<ref name="sify">{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/mayaavi-review-tamil-13690380.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140129140806/http://www.sify.com/movies/mayaavi-review-tamil-13690380.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2014-01-29|title=Movie Review : Mayaavi|website=[[Sify]]|accessdate=2014-07-20}}</ref>


Director [[Bala (director)|Bala]] cast him in an acting role as a beggar in ''[[Naan Kadavul]]'' (2009) and since Singampuli has appeared in several films in supporting roles. His recent appearance in the Mysskin's directorial 'Psycho' earned a very good reputation in the filmy community.<ref name="indiaglitz">{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/50491.html|title=Singam Puli has 7 in his Kitty! - Tamil Movie News|publisher=indiaglitz.com|accessdate=2014-07-20}}</ref>
Director [[Bala (director)|Bala]] cast him in an acting role as a beggar in ''[[Naan Kadavul]]'' (2009) and since Singampuli has appeared in several films in supporting roles.  
 
Singampuli bagged the [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Comedian|Best Comedian]] Award for his role in ''Anjukku Onnu'' (2016).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://thesouthfirst.com/entertainment/tamil/tamil-nadu-state-film-awards-for-2015-announced-madhavan-and-jyothika-declared-best-actors/|title =Tamil Nadu State Film Awards for 2015 announced, Madhavan and Jyothika declared best actors|date =5 March 2024}}</ref>
 
He has acted and collaborated with directors [[Rasu Madhuravan]]'s drama films ''[[Mayandi Kudumbathar]]'' (2009), ''[[Goripalayam]]'' (2010),  ''[[Muthukku Muthaaga]]'' (2011) and ''[[Pandi Oliperukki Nilayam]]'' (2012) followed by [[Ezhil]]'s comedy films ''[[Manam Kothi Paravai]]'' (2012), ''[[Desingu Raja]]'' (2013), ''[[Vellaikaara Durai]]'' (2014) and ''[[Desingu Raja 2]]'' (2025).
 
In 2024, he gives a noteworthy performance in the action thriller ''[[Maharaja (2024 film)|Maharaja]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://news.abplive.com/movie-review/entertainment/movie-review-maharaja-movie-review-starring-vijay-sethupathi-in-his-50th-film-anurag-kashyap-1695636|title =Maharaja Review: Vijay Sethupathi Shines In His 50th Film Which Succeeds In Parts|date =14 June 2024}}</ref> The film emerged as a massive hit at the box office.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vijay-sethupathis-maharaja-surpasses-rajinikanths-2-0-becomes-the-highest-kollywood-grosser-in-china/articleshow/115892885.cms|title =Vijay Sethupathi's 'Maharaja' surpasses Rajinikanth's '2.0,' becomes the highest Kollywood grosser in China|newspaper =The Times of India}}</ref>
 
Singampuli's foray into acting marked a new chapter in his career.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/did-you-know-top-cooku-dupe-cooku-fame-singampuli-was-a-director-once/articleshow/110139459.cms|title =Did you know Top Cooku Dupe Cooku fame Singampuli was a director once?|newspaper =The Times of India|date =15 May 2024}}</ref>
 
In 2025, he starred in the Tamil web series ''[[Seruppugal Jaakirathai]]'' which streamed on [[ZEE5]]. He played the lead role of Thyagarajan, a mild-mannered auditor who accidentally gets entangled in a criminal plot involving a stolen diamond hidden in a pair of shoes. His performance, blending humor and earnestness, received positive responses from audiences and marked his notable foray into the digital streaming space.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Lakshmi |first=K. |date=2025-04-01 |title=Seruppugal Jaakirathai: Crime thriller and comedy drama rolled into one |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/crime-thriller-comedy-drama-rolled-into-one/article69399082.ece |access-date=2025-04-29 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
 
== Family ==
The actor's family includes his wife, Pushpavalli,<ref>{{Cite web |last=ganesh.perumal |title=சொந்த தாய்மாமா பொண்ணு... இராணுவத்துல வேலை பாக்குறாங்க - மனைவி பற்றிய ஆச்சர்ய தகவலை வெளியிட்ட சிங்கம்புலி |url=https://tamil.asianetnews.com/gallery/gallery/maharaja-movie-fame-singam-puli-says-about-his-wife-who-is-working-in-army-gan-sfmcro |access-date=2024-11-23 |website=Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd |language=ta}}</ref> an Indian [[Colonel (India)|Colonel]] Army officer. Together, they have two sons, Savith Annavi aged 18 and Tirunaa Annavi aged 17.


== Filmography ==
== Filmography ==
===As film director ===
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|- style="background:#B0C4DE;"
! rowspan="2" scope="col"| Year
! rowspan="2" scope="col" | Title
! rowspan="2" scope="col" | Notes
|-


===As director===
|-
|2002 || ''[[Red (2002 film)|Red]]'' || Credited as Ram Sathya
|-
|2005 || ''[[Maayavi]]'' ||
|-
|}
 
===As writer ===
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|- style="background:#B0C4DE;"
|- style="background:#B0C4DE;"
! Year
! rowspan="2" scope="col"| Year
! Film
! rowspan="2" scope="col" | Title
! Cast
!Credited as
!class=unsortable| Notes
! rowspan="2" scope="col" | Notes
|-
! Writer
|-
|2000 || ''[[Kannan Varuvaan (2000 film)|Kannan Varuvaan]]'' || {{partial|Story, dialogue}} ||  Credited as D. Singapuli
|-
|2004 || ''[[Perazhagan]]'' || {{partial|Dialogue}} || Credited as D. P. Singappuli
|-
|-
|rowspan="1"|2002 || ''[[Red (2002 film)|Red]]'' || Ajithkumar, [[Priya Gill]] || Credited as Ram Sathya
|2009 || ''[[Renigunta (film)|Renigunta]]'' || {{partial|Dialogue}} ||  
|-
|-
|rowspan="1"|2005 || ''[[Maayavi]]'' || [[Suriya]], [[Jyothika]] ||
|2010 || ''[[Virunthali]]'' || {{partial|Dialogue}} ||  
|}
|}


===As assistant director===
===As assistant director===


*''[[Unakkaga Ellam Unakkaga]]'' (1999)
*''[[Raja (2002 film)|Raja]]'' (2002)
*''[[Anjaneya (film)|Anjaneya]]'' (2003)
===As dialogue writer===
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|- style="background:#B0C4DE;"
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!class=unsortable| Notes
!class=unsortable| Notes
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|2000 || ''[[Kannan Varuvaan]]'' || Credited as Singapuli
|rowspan="1"|1999 || ''[[Unakkaga Ellam Unakkaga]]'' ||
|-
|2004 || ''[[Perazhagan]]'' ||
|-
|-
|2009 || ''[[Renigunta (film)|Renigunta]]'' ||
|rowspan="1"|2002 || ''[[Raja (2002 film)|Raja]]'' ||
|-
|2010 || ''[[Virunthali]]'' ||
|-
|-
|rowspan="1"|2003 || ''[[Anjaneya (film)|Anjaneya]]'' ||
|}
|}


===As actor===
===As actor===
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="background:#f5f5f5;"
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="background:#f5f5f5;"
|+ List of film acting credits
|- style="background:#B0C4DE;"
|- style="background:#B0C4DE;"
! Year
! scope="col" | Year
! Film
! scope="col" | Title
! Role
! scope="col" | Role
!class=unsortable| Notes
! scope="col" class=unsortable| Notes
|-
|1997 ||''[[Janakiraman]]''|| Anandraj's henchman||Uncredited
|-
|2000||''[[Kannan Varuvaan (2000 film)|Kannan Varuvaan]]''||Radharavi's henchman||Uncredited
|-
|-
|rowspan="3"|2009 || ''[[Naan Kadavul]]'' || Kuyyan ||
|rowspan="3"|2009 || ''[[Naan Kadavul]]'' || Kuyyan ||Uncredited
|-
|-
| ''[[Mayandi Kudumbathar]]'' || Mayandi Virumandi || [[Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards|Ananda Vikatan Cinema Award for Best comedian]]
| ''[[Mayandi Kudumbathar]]'' || Mayandi Virumandi || {{won}}, [[Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards|Ananda Vikatan Cinema Award for Best comedian]]
|-
|-
| ''[[Eesa (film)|Eesa]]'' || Kadukkai ||
| ''[[Eesa (film)|Eesa]]'' || Kadukkai ||
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|rowspan="3"|2010 || ''[[Goripalayam]]'' || M. G. R. Chinnasamy ||
|rowspan="3"|2010 || ''[[Goripalayam]]'' || M. G. R. Chinnasamy ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Milaga]]'' || Azhagar's friend
| ''[[Milaga]]'' || Azhagar's friend ||
|
|-
|-
| ''[[Virunthali]]'' || Oli Shankar ||
| ''[[Virunthali]]'' || Oli Shankar ||
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|rowspan="6"|2011 || ''[[Thoonga Nagaram]]'' ||Special appearance ||
|rowspan="6"|2011 || ''[[Thoonga Nagaram]]'' ||Special appearance ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Nandhi (2011 film)|Nandhi]]'' || ||
| ''[[Nandhi (2011 film)|Nandhi]]'' || Selvaraj ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Muthukku Muthaaga]]'' || Suruttu ||
| ''[[Muthukku Muthaaga]]'' || Suruttu ||
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| ''Padhinettan Kudi Ellai Arambam''|| ||
| ''Padhinettan Kudi Ellai Arambam''|| ||
|-
|-
| ''Sankarankovil'' || ||
| ''[[Sankarankovil (film)|Sankarankovil]]'' || ||
|-
|-
|rowspan="5"|2012 || ''[[Sengathu Bhoomiyilae]]'' || Ondippuli ||
|rowspan="5"|2012 || ''[[Sengathu Bhoomiyilae]]'' || Ondippuli ||
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| ''[[Manam Kothi Paravai]]'' || Modu Mutti ||
| ''[[Manam Kothi Paravai]]'' || Modu Mutti ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Pandi Oliperukki Nilayam]]'' || ||
| ''[[Pandi Oliperukki Nilayam]]'' ||Pandi's brother||
|-
|-
| ''Akilan'' || ||
| ''Akilan'' || Mani ||
|-
|-
|rowspan="7"|2013 || ''[[Kadal (2013 film)|Kadal]]'' || Clarence ||
|rowspan="7"|2013 || ''[[Kadal (2013 film)|Kadal]]'' || Clarence ||
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| ''[[Jannal Oram]]'' || Tiyagi Thillai ||
| ''[[Jannal Oram]]'' || Tiyagi Thillai ||
|-
|-
|''[[Ragalaipuram]]''|| ||
|''[[Ragalaipuram]]''|| Constable ||
|-
|-
|rowspan="9"|2014 || ''Vadakkum Therkum'' || ||
|rowspan="10"|2014 || ''Vadakkum Therkum'' || ||
|-
|-
|''[[Oru Oorla Rendu Raja]]''|| ||
|''[[Oru Oorla Rendu Raja]]''|| ||
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| ''[[Pappali]]'' || Councillor||
| ''[[Pappali]]'' || Councillor||
|-
| ''[[Sandiyar]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Aindhaam Thalaimurai Sidha Vaidhiya Sigamani]]'' || Vijay Sethupathi ||
| ''[[Aindhaam Thalaimurai Sidha Vaidhiya Sigamani]]'' || Vijay Sethupathi ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Sigaram Thodu]]''|| PickPocket ||
| ''[[Sigaram Thodu]]''|| Pickpocket ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Kaadu (2014 film)|Kaadu]]'' ||MaduraiKaaran ||
| ''[[Kaadu (2014 film)|Kaadu]]'' ||MaduraiKaaran ||
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| ''[[Vellaikaara Durai]]'' ||Balu dasan ||
| ''[[Vellaikaara Durai]]'' ||Balu dasan ||
|-
|-
|rowspan="9"|2015 || '' Ponge Ezhu Manohara'' || ||
|rowspan="9"|2015 || ''[[Pongi Ezhu Manohara]]'' || Mani ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Sandamarutham]]'' || Mayilu ||
| ''[[Sandamarutham]]'' || Mayilu ||
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| ''[[Sagaptham]]'' ||Tiger ||
| ''[[Sagaptham]]'' ||Tiger ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Demonte Colony]]'' || Producer (Guest appearance) ||
| ''[[Demonte Colony]]'' || Producer || Guest appearance
|-
|-
| ''[[Naalu Policeum Nalla Irundha Oorum]]'' || Padhinettampadiyan ||
| ''[[Naalu Policeum Nalla Irundha Oorum]]'' || Padhinettampadiyan ||
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|''[[Vanna Jigina]]''|| ||
|''[[Vanna Jigina]]''|| ||
|-
|-
|''Pokkiri Mannan''|| ||
|''[[Pokkiri Mannan]]''|| Kali ||
|-
|-
|''9 Thirudargal''|| ||
|''9 Thirudargal''|| ||
|-
|-
|rowspan="15"|2016 || '' [[Alone (2015 Kannada film)|Karai Oram]]'' || ||
|rowspan="15"|2016 || '' [[Alone (2015 Kannada film)|Karaioram]]'' || "Vettukili" Karunakaran || Uncredited
|-
|-
| ''[[Sethu Boomi]]'' || ||
| ''[[Sethu Boomi]]'' || ||
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| ''Guhan'' || ||
| ''Guhan'' || ||
|-
|-
| ''Salaiyoram'' || ||
| ''[[Saalaiyoram]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Velainu Vandhutta Vellaikaaran]]'' || ||
| ''[[Velainu Vandhutta Vellaikaaran]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| ''Pandiyoda Galatta Thaangala'' || ||
| ''[[Pandiyoda Galatta Thaangala]]'' || An Aspiring actor||
|-
|-
| ''[[Muthina Kathirika]]'' || Vanjinathan ||
| ''[[Muthina Kathirika]]'' || Vanjinathan ||
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| ''[[Aandavan Kattalai (2016 film)|Aandavan Kattalai]]'' || Murugesan ||
| ''[[Aandavan Kattalai (2016 film)|Aandavan Kattalai]]'' || Murugesan ||
|-
|-
| ''Anjukku Onnu'' || ||
| ''Anjukku Onnu'' || || {{won}}, [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Comedian]]
|-
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| ''[[Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru]]'' || Madaswamy ||
| ''[[Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru]]'' || Madaswamy ||
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|rowspan="9"|2017 || '' [[Koditta Idangalai Nirappuga]]'' || ||
|rowspan="9"|2017 || '' [[Koditta Idangalai Nirappuga]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Muthuramalingam]]'' || ||  
| ''[[Muthuramalingam]]'' || Mookkaiyya Thevar's nephew ||  
|-
|-
| ''[[Yaakkai]]'' || ||
| ''[[Yaakkai]]'' || Muniyappan  ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Ayyanar Veethi]]'' || ||
| ''[[Ayyanar Veethi]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| ''Yendha Nerathilum'' || ||
| ''[[Yentha Nerathilum]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| ''Puyala Kelambi Varom'' || ||
| ''Puyala Kelambi Varom'' || ||
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| ''[[En Aaloda Seruppa Kaanom]]'' || Soosai ||  
| ''[[En Aaloda Seruppa Kaanom]]'' || Soosai ||  
|-
|-
| ''[[Aangila Padam]]'' || ||  
| ''[[Aangila Padam]]'' || Iruttu Pusari ||  
|-
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|rowspan="13"|2018 || ''[[Mannar Vagaiyara]]'' || Puli Moota ||
|rowspan="13"|2018 || ''[[Mannar Vagaiyara]]'' || Puli Moota ||
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| ''Saranalayam'' || ||
| ''Saranalayam'' || ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Padaiveeran]]'' || ||
| ''[[Padaiveeran]]'' || Bartender ||
|-
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| ''[[Yemaali]]'' || Selvaraj ||
| ''[[Yemaali]]'' || Selvaraj ||
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| ''[[Ganesha Meendum Santhipom]]'' || Paandi ||
| ''[[Ganesha Meendum Santhipom]]'' || Paandi ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Thavam (2019 film)|Thavam]]'' || ||  
| ''[[Thavam (2019 film)|Thavam]]'' || Caterer ||  
|-
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|rowspan="4"|2020 || ''Thottu Vidum Thooram'' || ||
|rowspan="4"|2020 || ''Thottu Vidum Thooram'' || ||
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|''[[Naanga Romba Busy]]'' || Constable Naidu ||
|''[[Naanga Romba Busy]]'' || Constable Naidu ||
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|rowspan="5"|2021 || ''[[Pulikkuthi Pandi]]'' || Pandi's uncle ||
|rowspan="6"|2021 || ''[[Pulikkuthi Pandi]]'' || Pandi's uncle ||
|-
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|''[[Sulthan (2021 film)|Sulthan]]'' || Villager ||
|''[[Sulthan (2021 film)|Sulthan]]'' || Villager ||
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|''[[MGR Magan]]'' || M. G. Karuppusamy ||
|''[[MGR Magan]]'' || M. G. Karuppusamy ||
|-
|-
|''[[Raajavamsam]]'' || ||
|''[[Raajavamsam]]'' || Singampuli ||
|-
|''[[Anandham Vilayadum Veedu]]'' || Sakkarapandi ||
|-
| rowspan="9" |2022 || ''[[Don (2022 film)|Don]]'' || Kandhan ||
|-
|''[[Panni Kutty]]'' || Temple priest ||
|-
|''[[The Legend (2022 film)|The Legend]]'' || VJ's Assistant ||
|-
|''[[My Dear Lisa]]'' || Chef cook ||
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|''[[Viruman]]'' || Thalaiyaari ||
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|''Kanmani Paappa'' || Kokki Kumar ||
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|''[[Pattathu Arasan]]'' || Kannan ||
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|''[[Powder (2022 film)|Powder]]'' || ||
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|''[[DSP (film)|DSP]]'' || Uppiliyappan ||
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| rowspan="7" |2023 ||''[[Kathar Basha Endra Muthuramalingam]]'' || Head Constable ||
|-
| ''[[Azhagiya Kanne (2023 film)|Azhagiya Kanne]]'' || ||
|-
| ''[[Kabadi Bro]]'' || Argent Muthu ||
|-
| ''[[Naadu]]'' || ||
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| ''[[Va Varalam Va]]'' || ||
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| ''[[Thee Ivan]]'' || Vinayagam ||
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| ''Moothakudi'' || ||
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| rowspan="6" |2024 || ''[[Local Sarakku]]'' || Agent Thangaraj ||
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|''[[Aranmanai 4]]'' || [[Constable]] A. Sakthivel ||
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|''[[Haraa (film)|Haraa]]'' || ||
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|''[[Maharaja (2024 film)|Maharaja]]'' || Nallasivam ||
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|''Udhir @ Poomara Kathu''|| ||
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|''[[Kadaisi Ulaga Por]]'' || Perumal ||
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| rowspan="13" |2025 || ''[[Baby and Baby]]'' || Singampuli ||
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| ''[[Fire (2025 film)|Fire]]'' || ||
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|''[[Konjam Kadhal Konjam Modhal]]'' || Santhanam ||
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| ''Enai Sudum Pani'' || Mama ||
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| ''[[Retro (film)|Retro]]'' || Rukmini’s father ||
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| ''[[Desingu Raja 2]]'' || Arjun ||
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| ''[[Mr Zoo Keeper]]'' || ||
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| ''[[Bomb (2025 film)|Bomb]]'' || ||
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|''[[Kambi Katna Kathai]]'' || ||
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|''Thuchchaadhanan'' || ||
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|''Cristina Kathirvelan'' || ||
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|''[[Indian Penal Law]]'' || ||
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|''Konja Naal Poru Thalaiva'' || ||
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| rowspan="3" |2026 || ''Granny'' || Constable A. Susaiyappar ||
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| ''[[Mylanji (2026 film)|Mylanji]]'' || Gulam Ali ||
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| ''[[Thaai Kizhavi]]'' || Uppiliyaan ||
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===As dubbing artist===
=== As dubbing artist ===
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|2019 ||''[[The Lion King (2019 film)|The Lion King]]'' || [[Timon and Pumbaa|Timon]] ||
|2019 ||''[[The Lion King (2019 film)|The Lion King]]'' ||rowspan=2 |[[Timon and Pumbaa|Timon]] ||rowspan=2 | Tamil version<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/mufasa-the-lion-king-roars-with-indias-top-stars-in-hindi-tamil-telugu-versions-1503366827.html|title=Mufasa The Lion King roars with India's top stars in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu versions|date=20 November 2024|access-date=20 November 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241120082701/https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/mufasa-the-lion-king-roars-with-indias-top-stars-in-hindi-tamil-telugu-versions-1503366827.html|archive-date=20 November 2024|website=Statesman}}</ref>
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|2024||''[[Mufasa: The Lion King]]''
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|2023 || ''[[Ayali (2023 TV series)|Ayali]]'' || || [[ZEE5]] || [[Streaming television]] series
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|2024{{Ndash}}present
|''[[Top Cooku Dupe Cooku (season 1)|Top Cooku Dupe Cooku]]''
|Contestant
|[[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]]
|[[Reality show]]
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|2025
|''[[Seruppugal Jaakirathai]]''
|Thiyagarajan
|ZEE5
|Streaming television series
|<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-03-14 |title=சிங்கம் புலியின் ‘செருப்புகள் ஜாக்கிரதை’ நகைச்சுவை வெப் சீரிஸ் ஓடிடி ரிலீஸ் தேதி அறிவிப்பு! |url=https://tamil.news18.com/entertainment/cinema-seruppugal-jaakirathai-comedy-series-on-nw-kls-ws-b-1754039.html |access-date=2025-03-19 |website=tamil.news18.com |language=ta}}</ref>
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Latest revision as of 20:26, 12 March 2026


For the 2011 film, see Singam Puli Thevar.

Singampuli Thevar
Born (1968-07-06) 6 July 1968 (age 58)
Periyakulam, Tamil Nadu, India
Other namesRam Sathya
OccupationActor, director
Years active1997–present
Spouse(s)Pushpavalli
Children2

Singampuli Thevar is an Indian actor and director working in Tamil films. After making Red (2002) and Maayavi (2005), he has made a career appearing in comedy roles and supporting roles.[1]

Career[edit | edit source]

Singampuli was born and brought up in Theni, Periyakulam and after studying engineering in Bangalore, he arrived in Chennai looking for a career in films. During his stint as an assistant director with Sundar C, Singampuli suggested the original plot point of Unnai Thedi (1999) to the director and Sundar wrote the script of the film within a week, before discussing the line with actor Ajith Kumar. Ajith was initially unimpressed but agreed to do the romantic story anyway, mentioning that if the film became a success he would feature in a future film to be directed by Singampuli.[2] Subsequently, he agreed terms to work in the 2002 action film Red, a story telling the tale of a Madurai-based revolutionary. The film opened to mixed reviews upon release and eventually the film had an average run at the box office but went on to gain cult status among ajith fans after some years.[3] In 2005, he made the kidnap comedy film Maayavi featuring Suriya and Jyothika, winning acclaim for his work.[4]

Director Bala cast him in an acting role as a beggar in Naan Kadavul (2009) and since Singampuli has appeared in several films in supporting roles.

Singampuli bagged the Best Comedian Award for his role in Anjukku Onnu (2016).[5]

He has acted and collaborated with directors Rasu Madhuravan's drama films Mayandi Kudumbathar (2009), Goripalayam (2010), Muthukku Muthaaga (2011) and Pandi Oliperukki Nilayam (2012) followed by Ezhil's comedy films Manam Kothi Paravai (2012), Desingu Raja (2013), Vellaikaara Durai (2014) and Desingu Raja 2 (2025).

In 2024, he gives a noteworthy performance in the action thriller Maharaja.[6] The film emerged as a massive hit at the box office.[7]

Singampuli's foray into acting marked a new chapter in his career.[8]

In 2025, he starred in the Tamil web series Seruppugal Jaakirathai which streamed on ZEE5. He played the lead role of Thyagarajan, a mild-mannered auditor who accidentally gets entangled in a criminal plot involving a stolen diamond hidden in a pair of shoes. His performance, blending humor and earnestness, received positive responses from audiences and marked his notable foray into the digital streaming space.[9]

Family[edit | edit source]

The actor's family includes his wife, Pushpavalli,[10] an Indian Colonel Army officer. Together, they have two sons, Savith Annavi aged 18 and Tirunaa Annavi aged 17.

Filmography[edit | edit source]

As film director[edit | edit source]

Year Title Notes
2002 Red Credited as Ram Sathya
2005 Maayavi

As writer[edit | edit source]

Year Title Credited as Notes
Writer
2000 Kannan Varuvaan Story, dialogue Credited as D. Singapuli
2004 Perazhagan Dialogue Credited as D. P. Singappuli
2009 Renigunta Dialogue
2010 Virunthali Dialogue

As assistant director[edit | edit source]

Year Film Notes
1999 Unakkaga Ellam Unakkaga
2002 Raja
2003 Anjaneya

As actor[edit | edit source]

List of film acting credits
Year Title Role Notes
1997 Janakiraman Anandraj's henchman Uncredited
2000 Kannan Varuvaan Radharavi's henchman Uncredited
2009 Naan Kadavul Kuyyan Uncredited
Mayandi Kudumbathar Mayandi Virumandi Won, Ananda Vikatan Cinema Award for Best comedian
Eesa Kadukkai
2010 Goripalayam M. G. R. Chinnasamy
Milaga Azhagar's friend
Virunthali Oli Shankar
2011 Thoonga Nagaram Special appearance
Nandhi Selvaraj
Muthukku Muthaaga Suruttu
Eththan Veerasingam
Padhinettan Kudi Ellai Arambam
Sankarankovil
2012 Sengathu Bhoomiyilae Ondippuli
Aravaan
Manam Kothi Paravai Modu Mutti
Pandi Oliperukki Nilayam Pandi's brother
Akilan Mani
2013 Kadal Clarence
Unakku 20 Enakku 40
Oruvar Meethu Iruvar Sainthu
Desingu Raja Koushik
Naiyaandi
Jannal Oram Tiyagi Thillai
Ragalaipuram Constable
2014 Vadakkum Therkum
Oru Oorla Rendu Raja
Kaaviya Thalaivan Palavesam
Pappali Councillor
Sandiyar
Aindhaam Thalaimurai Sidha Vaidhiya Sigamani Vijay Sethupathi
Sigaram Thodu Pickpocket
Kaadu MaduraiKaaran
Appuchi Gramam Govinda
Vellaikaara Durai Balu dasan
2015 Pongi Ezhu Manohara Mani
Sandamarutham Mayilu
Kallappadam Singampuli
Sagaptham Tiger
Demonte Colony Producer Guest appearance
Naalu Policeum Nalla Irundha Oorum Padhinettampadiyan
Vanna Jigina
Pokkiri Mannan Kali
9 Thirudargal
2016 Karaioram "Vettukili" Karunakaran Uncredited
Sethu Boomi
Sowkarpettai Puli
Hello Naan Pei Pesuren Game Samiyar
Kida Poosari Magudi
Yokkiyan Varan Somba Thooki Ulla Vai
Guhan
Saalaiyoram
Velainu Vandhutta Vellaikaaran
Pandiyoda Galatta Thaangala An Aspiring actor
Muthina Kathirika Vanjinathan
Ka Ka Ka Po
Aandavan Kattalai Murugesan
Anjukku Onnu Won, Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Comedian
Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru Madaswamy
2017 Koditta Idangalai Nirappuga
Muthuramalingam Mookkaiyya Thevar's nephew
Yaakkai Muniyappan
Ayyanar Veethi
Yentha Nerathilum
Puyala Kelambi Varom
Karuppan Karuppan's Uncle
En Aaloda Seruppa Kaanom Soosai
Aangila Padam Iruttu Pusari
2018 Mannar Vagaiyara Puli Moota
Saranalayam
Padaiveeran Bartender
Yemaali Selvaraj
Kalakalappu 2 Seenu's assistant
Merlin
Pakka
Alaipesi
Enna Thavam Seitheno
Maniyaar Kudumbam
Azhagumagan
Genius Ramamoorthy's friend
Evanukku Engeyo Matcham Irukku Giri
2019 Kadhal Munnetra Kazhagam
Ganesha Meendum Santhipom Paandi
Thavam Caterer
2020 Thottu Vidum Thooram
Psycho Rajanayakam
Irandam Kuththu Priya's father
Naanga Romba Busy Constable Naidu
2021 Pulikkuthi Pandi Pandi's uncle
Sulthan Villager
Pei Mama
MGR Magan M. G. Karuppusamy
Raajavamsam Singampuli
Anandham Vilayadum Veedu Sakkarapandi
2022 Don Kandhan
Panni Kutty Temple priest
The Legend VJ's Assistant
My Dear Lisa Chef cook
Viruman Thalaiyaari
Kanmani Paappa Kokki Kumar
Pattathu Arasan Kannan
Powder
DSP Uppiliyappan
2023 Kathar Basha Endra Muthuramalingam Head Constable
Azhagiya Kanne
Kabadi Bro Argent Muthu
Naadu
Va Varalam Va
Thee Ivan Vinayagam
Moothakudi
2024 Local Sarakku Agent Thangaraj
Aranmanai 4 Constable A. Sakthivel
Haraa
Maharaja Nallasivam
Udhir @ Poomara Kathu
Kadaisi Ulaga Por Perumal
2025 Baby and Baby Singampuli
Fire
Konjam Kadhal Konjam Modhal Santhanam
Enai Sudum Pani Mama
Retro Rukmini’s father
Desingu Raja 2 Arjun
Mr Zoo Keeper
Bomb
Kambi Katna Kathai
Thuchchaadhanan
Cristina Kathirvelan
Indian Penal Law
Konja Naal Poru Thalaiva
2026 Granny Constable A. Susaiyappar
Mylanji Gulam Ali
Thaai Kizhavi Uppiliyaan

As dubbing artist[edit | edit source]

Year Film Role Notes
2019 The Lion King Timon Tamil version[11]
2024 Mufasa: The Lion King

Television[edit | edit source]

Year Title Role Network Notes Ref.
2023 Ayali ZEE5 Streaming television series
2024–present Top Cooku Dupe Cooku Contestant Sun TV Reality show
2025 Seruppugal Jaakirathai Thiyagarajan ZEE5 Streaming television series [12]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Kumar, S. R. Ashok (27 November 2010). "My First Break: Singam Puli - The Hindu". The Hindu. thehindu.com. Retrieved 20 July 2014.
  2. ↑ Kumar, S. R. Ashok (27 November 2010). "My First Break: Singam Puli - The Hindu". The Hindu. thehindu.com. Retrieved 20 July 2014.
  3. ↑ thmrn. ""Red"". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 27 June 2003. Retrieved 20 July 2014.
  4. ↑ "Movie Review : Mayaavi". Sify. Archived from the original on 29 January 2014. Retrieved 20 July 2014.
  5. ↑ "Tamil Nadu State Film Awards for 2015 announced, Madhavan and Jyothika declared best actors". 5 March 2024.
  6. ↑ "Maharaja Review: Vijay Sethupathi Shines In His 50th Film Which Succeeds In Parts". 14 June 2024.
  7. ↑ "Vijay Sethupathi's 'Maharaja' surpasses Rajinikanth's '2.0,' becomes the highest Kollywood grosser in China". The Times of India.
  8. ↑ "Did you know Top Cooku Dupe Cooku fame Singampuli was a director once?". The Times of India. 15 May 2024.
  9. ↑ Lakshmi, K. (1 April 2025). "Seruppugal Jaakirathai: Crime thriller and comedy drama rolled into one". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 29 April 2025.
  10. ↑ ganesh.perumal. "சொந்த தாய்மாமா பொண்ணு... இராணுவத்துல வேலை பாக்குறாங்க - மனைவி பற்றிய ஆச்சர்ய தகவலை வெளியிட்ட சிங்கம்புலி". Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd (in தமிழ்). Retrieved 23 November 2024.
  11. ↑ "Mufasa The Lion King roars with India's top stars in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu versions". Statesman. 20 November 2024. Archived from the original on 20 November 2024. Retrieved 20 November 2024.
  12. ↑ "சிங்கம் புலியின் 'செருப்புகள் ஜாக்கிரதை' நகைச்சுவை வெப் சீரிஸ் ஓடிடி ரிலீஸ் தேதி அறிவிப்பு!". tamil.news18.com (in தமிழ்). 14 March 2025. Retrieved 19 March 2025.

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