Samuthirakani is an Indian film Actor (Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam) and Director. He worked as an assistant to director K Balachander. His 2009 directorial Naadodigal was a runaway hit, which was later remade in three languages. He has acted in several films as well and is best known for his performances in Subramaniapuram, Easan, Saattai and Oppam. He won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor in 2016 for Visaranai.
Full Name | Samuthirakani Pandiyaraj |
Nick Name | Samuthirakani |
Profession | Actor, Director, Screenwriter, Voice Actor |
DOB | 26 April 1973 |
Age | 47 |
Birth Place | Seithur, Tamil Nadu, India |
Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
Religion | Hinduism |
Nationality | Indian |
Marital Status | Married |
Affairs | NA |
Physical Appearance | Height: 180 cm
Weight: 80 kg Measurement: 42- 34- 14 Eye Colour: Dark Brown Hair Colour: Black |
Family | Father: Pandiyaraj
Mother: Lakshmi Ammal Wife: Jayalakshmi Son: NA Daughter: NA |
School | Adarsh Senior Sec School, Chennai |
College | Rajapalayam Raju’s College, Rajapalayam
Dr. Ambedkar Government Law College, Chennai |
Qualification | B.Sc – Mathematics
Bachelor of Law |
Hobbies | Reading Books |
Movies | Parthale Paravasam (2001),
Neranja Manasu (2004), Poi (2006), Paruthiveeran (2007), Subramaniapuram (2008), Shambo Shiva Shambo (2010), Shikkar (2010), Easan (2010), Masters (2012), Thiruvambadi Thamban (2012), Saattai (2012), Neerparavai (2012), The Hit List (2012), D Company (2013), Ninaithathu Yaaro (2013), Nimirndhu Nil (2014), Velaiyilla Pattathari (2014), Vasanthathinte Kanal Vazhikalil (2014), Poovarasam Peepee (2014), Kaadu (2014), Sandamarutham (2015), The Reporter (2015), Massu Engira Masilamani (2015), Buddhanin Sirippu (2015), Kaaval (2015), Kamaraj (2015), Adhibar (2015), Paayum Puli (2015), Strawberry (2015), Pasanga 2 (2015), Tharkappu (2016), Rajini Murugan (2016), Visaranai (2016), Kadhalum Kadandhu Pogum (2016), Vetrivel (2016), Amma Kanakku (2016), Appa (2016), Karinkunnam 6’S (2016), Oppam (2016), Achamindri (2016), 1971: Beyond Borders (2017), Thondan (2017), Kootathil Oruthan (2017), Velaiilla Pattadhari 2 (2017), Nimir (2018), Madura Veeran (2018), Yemaali (2018), Kinar (2018), Kaala (2018), Goli Soda 2 (2018), Maniyaar Kudumbam (2018), 60 Vayadu Maaniram (2018), Aan Devathai (2018), Vada Chennai (2018), Peranbu (2019), Pettikadai (2019), Kolanji (2019), Jackpot (2019), Kaappaan (2019), Namma Veettu Pillai (2019), Adutha Saattai (2019), Sillu Karupatti (2019), Ala Vaikunthapurramloo (2019), Naadodigal 2 (2020), Ettuthikkum Para (2020), Walter (2020), Naanga Romba Busy (2020), Pulikkuthi Pandi (2021), MGR Magan (2021), 2 Days (2021), Vellai Yaanai (2021), Sanga Thalaivan (2021), Aeley (2021), RRR (2021), Krack (2021), Indian 2 (2021) |
TV Shows | Sila Nijangal Sila Nyayangal (1998),
Kadavulukku Kobam Vanthathu (2000), Edhuvum Nadakkum (2001), Ramany vs Ramany Part II (2001), Guhan (2001), 7C (2012), Chithi 2 (2020) |
As Director | Unnai Charanadaindhen (2003),
Neranja Manasu (2004), Naalo (2004), Naadodigal (2009), Shambo Shiva Shambo (2010), Poraali (2011), Yaare Koogadali (2012), Nimirndhu Nil (2014), Janda Pai Kapiraju (2015), Appa (2016), Thondan (2017), Aakashamittayee (2017), Naadodigal 2 (2020), Kitna (2021), Paasa Paasangugal (2001), Adi Ennadi Asattu Penne (2001), Idho Boopalam (2001), Kodi Rubai Kealvi (2001), Anni (2001), Tharkappu Kalai Theeratha (2003), Thangavettai (2005), Selvi (2005), Arasi (2007), Thenmozhiyal (2007), Alaipayuthey (2010) |
Dubbing Artist | Pasanga (2009),
Aadukalam (2011), Dhoni (2012), Goli Soda (2014), Kathakali (2016) |
Singer | Vamsam (2010),
Poraali (2011) |
Awards | Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Character Artiste (2010, 2014)
National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor (2016), Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Tamil (2016), IIFA Utsavam for performance in a negative role Malayalam (2016) |
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