Actor
Samuthirakani
Based In
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Origin
Seithur, Tamil Nadu, India
Years Active
1998 – Present
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 |
About Samuthirakani
Samuthirakani is an Indian actor, director, and screenwriter primarily working in South Indian cinema.
He was born on 26 April 1973 and is 53 years old (as of 2026).
Visaranai, Naadodigal, RRR, Kaala, and Hanu-Man are among his most popular films.
Yes, he won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for Visaranai.
Yes, he is an acclaimed director known for films such as Naadodigal, Appa, and Vinodhaya Sitham.