Actor
Natty Subramaniam
Based In
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Origin
Tamil Nadu, India
Years Active
1999 – Present
Natty Subramaniam Biography
Natty Subramaniam Personal Details
- Full Name: Natarajan Subramaniam
- Popular Name: Natty Subramaniam / Natty
- Profession: Actor, Cinematographer
- Date of Birth: 23 June 1971
- Age: 54 Years (as of 2026)
- Nationality: Indian
- Birthplace: Tamil Nadu, India
- Current Residence: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Language: Tamil
- Religion: Hindu
- Years Active: 1999 – Present
Physical Appearance
- Height: Approximately 5’9″ (175 cm)
- Hair Color: Black
- Eye Color: Dark Brown
Education
- Natty studied in Tamil Nadu.
- He left school at the age of 18 to pursue his passion for photography.
- He did not attend college and instead worked various jobs to support his interest in photography.
- Started as a wedding photographer and videographer before entering the film industry.
Family Details
- Father: Not Publicly Known
- Mother: Not Publicly Known
- Wife: Not Publicly Known
- Children: Not Publicly Known
- Siblings: Not Publicly Known
Career Highlight
| Year | Film / Project | Role / Contribution | Career Highlight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Last Train to Mahakali | Cinematographer | Film industry debut as cinematographer |
| 2002 | Youth | Cinematographer / Actor (Uncredited) | Tamil cinema debut |
| 2004 | Black Friday | Cinematographer | Critical acclaim in Hindi cinema |
| 2005 | Parineeta | Cinematographer | Major Bollywood recognition |
| 2007 | Jab We Met | Cinematographer | One of Bollywood’s biggest hit films |
| 2009 | Love Aaj Kal | Cinematographer | Strengthened reputation in Bollywood |
| 2013 | Raanjhanaa | Cinematographer | Highly praised cinematography |
| 2014 | Sathuranga Vettai | Gandhi Babu | Breakthrough role as lead actor |
| 2015 | Puli | Cinematographer | High-profile Tamil film project |
| 2017 | Richie | Selva | Notable performance in a crime drama |
| 2019 | Namma Veettu Pillai | Ayyanar | Popular supporting role |
| 2021 | Karnan | Kannabiran | Critically acclaimed antagonist role |
| 2023 | Bakasuran | Arulvarman | Lead role in a successful thriller |
| 2024 | Maharaja | S. Varadharajan | One of his most praised performances |
| 2024 | Kanguva | Koduvan | Major big-budget Tamil film appearance |
| 2024 | Sorgavaasal | Ismail | Strong character role receiving appreciation |
| 2025 | Seesaw | Inspector Mugilan | Lead investigative role |
| 2026 | Draupathi 2 | Veera Vallalar | Prominent role in sequel film |
| 2026 | Karuppu | Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Rajanayagam | Important supporting role |
Awards List
| Year | Award Category | Award Name | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Best Debut Actor | Edison Awards | Sathuranga Vettai | Won |
| 2014 | Best Actor | Norway Tamil Film Festival Awards | Sathuranga Vettai | Won |
| 2015 | Best Actor | Vijay Awards | Sathuranga Vettai | Nominated |
| 2015 | Best Actor | SIIMA Awards | Sathuranga Vettai | Nominated |
| 2021 | Best Supporting Actor | Behindwoods Gold Medals | Karnan | Nominated |
| 2022 | Best Villain | Various Critics & Industry Recognitions | Karnan | Recognized |
| 2024 | Best Supporting Actor | Critics Recognition | Maharaja | Recognized |
| 2025 | Best Supporting Actor | Various Industry Recognitions | Maharaja | Nominated |
About Natty Subramaniam
He is an Indian actor and cinematographer known for Tamil and Hindi films.
His real name is Natarajan Subramaniam.
Sathuranga Vettai (2014).
Sathuranga Vettai, Karnan, Maharaja, Richie, and Kanguva.
Yes, he is an award-winning cinematographer who worked on films like Jab We Met and Raanjhanaa.