M. Sasikumar ✓
Actor

M. Sasikumar

Active Tamil Film Industry Rating 4.5/5 Fan 9.0/10
  • FromMadurai, Tamil Nadu, India
  • Based inChennai, Tamil Nadu, India
  • Age46–55
  • Active2004 – Present
  • Updated

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

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About M. Sasikumar

Who is Sasikumar?
He is a Tamil actor, director, and producer famous for realistic films.
Which movie made Sasikumar famous?
Subramaniapuram (2008).
Is Sasikumar married?
Yes, he is married to Ashwini.
Is Sasikumar returning to direction?
Yes, he is preparing for a major directorial comeback.
What type of roles does Sasikumar choose?
Mostly rural, emotional, and content-driven characters.

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