Actor
M. Sasikumar
Based In
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Origin
Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
Years Active
2004 – Present
Sasikumar Biography
Sasikumar Full Information
- Full Name: Mahalingam Sasikumar
- Popular Name: Sasikumar
- Profession: Film Director, Actor, Producer, Screenwriter
- Industry: Tamil Cinema (Kollywood)
- Date of Birth: 28 September 1974
- Age (as of 2026): 51 Years
- Birthplace: Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Religion: Hinduism
- Zodiac Sign: Libra
- Languages Known: Tamil, English
Family Background
- Wife: Ashwini Sasikumar
- Children: Yes (names not publicly disclosed)
- Parents: Names not publicly available
Education
- College: Loyola College, Chennai
- Degree: Bachelor’s Degree in Visual Communication
Career Highlight
| Year | Film / Project | Highlight |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Subramaniapuram | Breakthrough as Director + Actor + Producer |
| 2009 | Naadodigal | Established him as a strong lead actor |
| 2009 | Pasanga | Won Tamil Nadu State Film Award (Producer) |
| 2010 | Easan | Second directorial venture |
| 2011 | Poraali | Best Actor – Norway Tamil Film Festival |
| 2012 | Sundarapandian | Commercial success as Actor–Producer |
| 2013 | Thalaimuraigal | National Award winning film (Producer) |
| 2016 | Tharai Thappattai | Powerful rural performance |
| 2016 | Appa | Guest role in emotional family drama |
| 2017 | Kodiveeran | Action-oriented lead role |
| 2019 | Petta | Supporting role in big-budget Tamil cinema |
| 2020 | Naadodigal 2 | Sequel lead role |
| 2021 | Udanpirappe | Critically praised performance |
| 2022 | Kaari | Sports-based rural drama |
| 2023 | Ayothi | Strong emotional role, widely appreciated |
| 2024 | Garudan | Intense character performance |
| 2025 | Tourist Family | Lead role |
| 2025–Present | Nadu Center (Web Series) | OTT debut as Coach Selva |
| 2026 | My Lord | Upcoming theatrical release |
Recent Activity
- Actively promoting his upcoming Tamil film projects
- Busy with back-to-back acting commitments
- Carefully selecting content-driven roles
- Preparing for a major comeback as a film director after a long gap
- Focusing on strong scripts and realistic storytelling
- Involved in production planning for future projects
- Exploring OTT and theatrical opportunities simultaneously
Awards List
| Year | Award Category | Award Name | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Best Film – Tamil (Producer) | Filmfare Awards South | Subramaniapuram | Won |
| 2008 | Best Director – Tamil | Filmfare Awards South | Subramaniapuram | Won |
| 2008 | Best Director | Vijay Awards | Subramaniapuram | Won |
| 2008 | Best Supporting Actor | Vijay Awards | Subramaniapuram | Nominated |
| 2008 | Best Debut Actor | Vijay Awards | Subramaniapuram | Nominated |
| 2009 | Best Film | Tamil Nadu State Film Awards | Pasanga | Won |
| 2009 | Favourite Hero | Vijay Awards | Naadodigal | Nominated |
| 2011 | Best Actor | Norway Tamil Film Festival | Poraali | Won |
| 2012 | Most Popular Film (Producer) | Norway Tamil Film Festival | Sundarapandian | Won |
| 2013 | Best Feature Film on National Integration (Producer) | National Film Awards (Nargis Dutt Award) | Thalaimuraigal | Won |
About M. Sasikumar
He is a Tamil actor, director, and producer famous for realistic films.
Subramaniapuram (2008).
Yes, he is married to Ashwini.
Yes, he is preparing for a major directorial comeback.
Mostly rural, emotional, and content-driven characters.