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Actor
Samuthirakani
Active Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada Film Industries
- FromSeithur, Tamil Nadu, India
- Based inChennai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Age46–55
- Active1998 – Present
- Updated
Samuthirakani Biography
Samuthirakani Personal Information
- Full Name: P. Samuthirakani
- Popular Name: Samuthirakani
- Date of Birth: 26 April 1973
- Age: 53 Years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Seithur
- Nationality: Indian
- Profession: Actor, Director, Screenwriter, Producer
- Languages Worked In: Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada
- Years Active: 1998 – Present
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus
- Current Residence: Chennai
Physical Appearance
- Height: Approximately 5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
- Weight: Around 72 kg
Education
- B.Sc. Mathematics
- Bachelor of Law (LL.B.)
- Studied at Dr. Ambedkar Government Law College
Family
- Wife: Jayalakshmi
- Children: 2
Career Highlight
| Year | Film / Project | Role | Career Highlight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Unnai Charanadaindhen | Director | Directorial debut; won Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Story Writer |
| 2008 | Subramaniapuram | Kanagu | Breakthrough acting role; Filmfare nomination |
| 2009 | Naadodigal | Director | Breakthrough as director; Vijay Award for Favourite Director |
| 2010 | Easan | ACP Sangayya | Won Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Character Artiste (Male) |
| 2011 | Poraali | Director | Won Vijay Award for Best Dialogue Writer |
| 2012 | Saattai | Dayalan | Established himself as a leading character actor |
| 2014 | Velaiyilla Pattathari | Raghuvaran’s Father | Popular supporting role; multiple award nominations |
| 2016 | Visaranai | Inspector Muthuvel | Won National Film Award and Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor |
| 2016 | Appa | Dhayalan / Director | Critically acclaimed social drama as actor and director |
| 2018 | Kaala | Vaaliyappan | Major role alongside Rajinikanth |
| 2018 | Vada Chennai | Gunaa | Highly praised supporting performance |
| 2020 | Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo | Appala Naidu | Won SIIMA Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role (Telugu) |
| 2021 | Vinodhaya Sitham | Time | One of his most acclaimed performances and directorial works |
| 2022 | RRR | Venkateswarulu | Featured in globally successful blockbuster |
| 2023 | Thunivu | Commissioner Dayalan | Major commercial success |
| 2023 | Bro | Director / Shankaranna (Cameo) | Telugu remake of Vinodhaya Sitham |
| 2024 | Hanu-Man | Vibhishana | Part of one of the year’s biggest Telugu hits |
| 2024 | Garudan | Inspector E. Muthuvel | Critically and commercially successful performance |
| 2025 | Game Changer | Sabha | Important role in a big-budget Telugu film |
| 2026 | Carmeni Selvam | Selvam | Upcoming lead-role project |
Awards List
| Award Name | Category | Film | Year | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Film Award | Best Supporting Actor | Visaranai | 2016 | Won |
| Filmfare Award South | Best Supporting Actor – Tamil | Visaranai | 2016 | Won |
| SIIMA Award | Best Actor in a Negative Role – Telugu | Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo | 2020 | Won |
| Tamil Nadu State Film Award | Best Character Artiste (Male) | Easan | 2010 | Won |
| Tamil Nadu State Film Award | Best Story Writer | Unnai Charanadaindhen | 2003 | Won |
| Vijay Award | Favourite Director | Naadodigal | 2009 | Won |
| Vijay Award | Best Dialogue Writer | Poraali | 2011 | Won |
| IIFA Utsavam Award | Performance in a Negative Role (Malayalam) | Oppam | 2016 | Won |
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