Samuthirakani

Biography

P. Samuthirakani is a Tamil film actor and director. He worked as an assistant to director K. Balachander. His 2009 directorial Naadodigal was a runaway hit, which was later remade in three languages. He has acted in several films as well and is best known for his performances in Subramaniapuram and in Easan, both directed by M. Sasikumar.

Movies & TV Shows

1. RRR (2022) — Alluri Venkateshwarulu
2. Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo (2020) — Appala Naidu
3. Vada Chennai (2018) — Guna
4. Visaranai (2016) — Muthuvel
5. Velaiyilla Pattathari (2014) — Krishnamoorthy
6. Kaala (2018) — Vaaliyappan
7. HIT: The Third Case (2025) — Arjun Sarkar’s father
8. Velaiyilla Pattathari 2 (2017) — Krishnamoorthy
9. Massu Engira Maasilamani (2015) — Radha Krishnan (RK)
10. Peranbu (2019)
11. Thunivu (2023) — N. Dhayalan
12. Kadhalum Kadanthu Pogum (2016) — Kumar
13. Hanu-Man (2024) — Vibhishana
14. Kaappaan (2019) — Joseph
15. Don (2022) — Chakaravarthi's Father
16. Paruthiveeran (2007) — Cameo Appearance
17. Vaathi (2023) — Thirupathi
18. The Rajasaab (2026) — Ganagaraju
19. Oppam (2016) — Vasudevan
20. Indian 2: Zero Tolerance (2024) — Varadharajan
21. Sarkaru Vaari Paata (2022) — Rajendranath
22. Dasara (2023) — Shivanna
23. Subramaniapuram (2008) — Kanugu
24. Game Changer (2025) — Savi
25. RajiniMurugan (2015) — "Ezhrai" Mookan
26. Krack (2021) — Katari Krishna
27. Kaantha (2025) — A. P. Kodandaraman
28. Pasanga 2 (2015) — Guest Appearance
29. Idli Kadai (2025) — Marisamy
30. Bheemla Nayak (2022) — Jeevan Kumar
31. Sillu Karuppatti (2019) — Dhanapal
32. GodFather (2022) — Raghuram IPS
33. Namma Veettu Pillai (2019) — Chandrabose
34. Shikkar (2010) — Comrade Abdulla
35. Garudan (2024) — Inspector E. Muthuvel
36. Aan Devathai (2018) — Elango
37. Thalaivii (2021) — R. N. Veerappan
38. Paayum Puli (2015) — Selvam
39. Nimirndhu Nil (2014) — Driver
40. BRO (2023) — Veena’s Uncle

Directed

1. Nimirndhu Nil (2014) — Director
2. BRO (2023) — Director
3. Appa (2016) — Director
4. Naadodigal (2009) — Director
5. Shambo Shiva Shambo (2010) — Director
6. Vinodhaya Sitham (2021) — Director
7. Poraali (2011) — Director
8. Thondan (2017) — Director
9. Naadodigal 2 (2020) — Director
10. Aakasha Mittayee (2017) — Director
11. Neranja Manasu (2004) — Director
12. Janda Pai Kapiraju (2015) — Director
13. Yaare Koogadali (2012) — Director
14. Unnai Charanadaindhen (2003) — Director
15. Kitna — Director
16. Untitled Samuthirakani - Sudeep Film — Director