Singampuli

Biography

Singampuli is a Tamil film actor and director, especially appearing in supporting roles in films. Singampuli was born and brought up in Theni, Periyakulam and after studying engineering in Bangalore, he arrived in Chennai looking for a career in films. During his stint as an assistant director with Sundar C, Singampuli suggested the original plot point of Unnaithedi to the director and Sundar wrote the script of the film within a week, before discussing the line with actor Ajith Kumar. Ajith was initially unimpressed but agreed to do the romantic story anyway, mentioning that if the film became a success he would feature in a future film to be directed by Singampuli. Subsequently, he agreed terms to work in the 2002 action film Red, a story telling the tale of a Madurai-based revolutionary. The film opened to mixed reviews upon release and eventually the film had an average run at the box office but went on to gain cult status among ajith fans after some years. In 2005, he made the kidnap comedy film Maayavi featuring Suriya and Jyothika, winning acclaim for his work. Director Bala cast him in an acting role as a beggar in Naan Kadavul (2009) and since Singampuli has appeared in …

Movies & TV Shows

1. Maharaja (2024) — Nallasivam
2. DSP (2022) — Head Constable Uppiliyappan
3. Retro (2025) — Rukmini's Father
4. Aandavan Kattalai (2016) — Murugesan
5. Don (2022) — Kandhan Arts
6. Demonte Colony (2015) — Producer (guest appearance)
7. Psycho (2020) — Rajanayakam
8. Kadal (2013) — Clarence
9. Naan Kadavul (2009)
10. Sulthan (2021)
11. Naiyaandi (2013)
12. Kalakalappu 2 (2018)
13. Viruman (2022) — Thalaiyaari
14. Karuppan (2017) — Karuppan's Uncle
15. Yendha Nerathilum (2017)
16. Kaaviya Thalaivan (2014) — Palavesam
17. Aravaan (2012)
18. Thaai Kizhavi (2026) — Uppuliyaan
19. Desingu Raja (2013) — Kousik
20. The Legend (2022)
21. Aranmanai 4 (2024)
22. Manam Kothi Paravai (2012) — Modu Mutti
23. Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru (2016)
24. Irandam Kuththu (2020)
25. Ayali (2023) — Thirupathi
26. Sowkarpettai (2016) — Puli
27. Yaakkai (2017)
28. Kadaisi Ulaga Por (2024)
29. Muthukku Muthaaga (2011) — Suruttu
30. Jigina (2015)
31. Bomb (2025) — President
32. Katharbasha Endra Muthuramalingam (2023)
33. Aindhaam Thalaimurai Sidha Vaidhiya Sigamani (2014) — Vijay Sethupathy
34. Naalu Policeum Nalla Irundha Oorum (2015) — Padhinettampadiyan
35. Milaga (2010)
36. Ka Ka Ka Po (2016)
37. Pottu (2019)
38. Kattappava Kaanom (2017)
39. Yemaali (2018) — Selvaraj
40. Mannar Vagaiyara (2018) — Puli Mootta

Directed

1. Red (2002) — Director
2. Maayavi (2005) — Director