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{{short description|Indian actor and filmmaker}}
{{short description|Indian actor and film director (born 1973)}}
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| image = Samuthirakani at Sandamarudham Audio Launch.jpg
| image = Samuthirakani at Sandamarudham Audio Launch.jpg
| caption = Samuthirakani at the audio launch of ''[[Sandamarutham]]'' in 2015
| caption = Samuthirakani at the audio launch of ''[[Sandamarutham]]'' in 2015
| birth_name = P. Samuthirakani
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1973|4|26|df=yes}}<ref>{{cite web|title=SAMUTHIRAKANI P.|url=http://tamilfilmdirectorsassociation.com/profile.php?sno=1504|website=Tamilnadu Film Director's Association|access-date=7 February 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140302103816/http://tamilfilmdirectorsassociation.com/profile.php?sno=1504|archive-date=2 March 2014}}</ref>
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1973|4|26|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Seithur]], [[Rajapalayam]], [[Tamil Nadu]], India<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/food/samuthirakanis-favourite-food/article20610357.ece|title=Hunger makes you stronger: Samuthirakani|first=Chitra Deepa|last=Anantharam|newspaper=The Hindu|date=21 November 2017|access-date=12 October 2018|via=www.thehindu.com|archive-date=23 November 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171123005457/http://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/food/samuthirakanis-favourite-food/article20610357.ece|url-status=live}}</ref>
| birth_place = [[Seithur]], [[Rajapalayam]], [[Tamil Nadu]], India
| alma mater = Ambedkar Law College
| alma mater = [[Dr. Ambedkar Government Law College, Chennai|Dr. Ambedkar Government Law College]]
| occupation = [[Film director]], [[actor]], [[screenwriter]], [[voice actor]]
| yearsactive = [[1998 in film|1998]]-present
| occupation = {{Hlist|Actor|Film director}}
| yearsactive = 1998-present
| spouse = Jayalakshmi
| children = 2
}}
}}


'''Samuthirakani''' (born 26 April 1973) is an Indian actor and film director who predominantly works in [[Tamil films]] and [[Telugu cinema|Telugu films]] besides appearing in a number of [[Malayalam cinema|Malayalam films]]. He worked as an assistant to director [[K. Balachander|K Balachander]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/celebs/samuthirakani/biography.html|title=Exclusive biography of #Samuthirakani and on his life.|website=FilmiBeat|access-date=16 February 2021|archive-date=23 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210123153033/https://www.filmibeat.com/celebs/samuthirakani/biography.html|url-status=live}}</ref> He won the [[National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor]] in 2016 for ''[[Visaranai]]''.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/cinema-must-be-useful-to-society-says-samuthirakani/article25236821.ece|title=Cinema must be useful to society, says Samuthirakani|first=Subha J.|last=Rao|newspaper=The Hindu|date=16 October 2018|via=www.thehindu.com|access-date=4 February 2020|archive-date=4 February 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200204023829/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/cinema-must-be-useful-to-society-says-samuthirakani/article25236821.ece|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="auto">{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/samuthirakani-on-directing-films/article17892611.ece|title=Samuthirakani: The angry director|first=Ramakrishnan|last=M|newspaper=The Hindu|date=8 April 2017|via=www.thehindu.com|access-date=4 February 2020|archive-date=4 February 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200204023828/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/samuthirakani-on-directing-films/article17892611.ece|url-status=live}}</ref>
'''P. Samuthirakani'''<ref name="tamilfilmdirectorsassociation" /> (born 26 April 1973) is an Indian actor and film director who works predominantly in [[Tamil films|Tamil]] films besides few [[Telugu cinema|Telugu]] and [[Malayalam cinema|Malayalam films]]. He worked as an assistant to director [[K. Balachander]], in ''[[Paarthale Paravasam]]''. He won the [[National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor]] in 2016 for ''[[Visaranai]]'',<ref>{{Cite news |last=Rao |first=Subha J. |date=16 October 2018 |title=Cinema must be useful to society, says Samuthirakani |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/cinema-must-be-useful-to-society-says-samuthirakani/article25236821.ece |url-status=live |access-date=4 February 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200204023829/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/cinema-must-be-useful-to-society-says-samuthirakani/article25236821.ece |archive-date=4 February 2020}}</ref><ref name="auto">{{Cite news |last=M |first=Ramakrishnan |date=8 April 2017 |title=Samuthirakani: The angry director |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/samuthirakani-on-directing-films/article17892611.ece |url-status=live |access-date=4 February 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200204023828/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/samuthirakani-on-directing-films/article17892611.ece |archive-date=4 February 2020}}</ref> he is also an recipient of three [[Tamil Nadu State Film Awards]], a [[Filmfare Award South|Filmfare Award]] and a [[SIIMA]] award

His 2009 film, ''[[Naadodigal]],'' was very successful.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/tamil/news/2009/nadodigal-remake-telugu-200709.html|title=Nadodigal to be remade in Telugu|first=By: Settu|last=Shankar|date=20 July 2009|website=www.filmibeat.com|access-date=16 February 2021|archive-date=7 March 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220307074123/https://www.filmibeat.com/tamil/news/2009/nadodigal-remake-telugu-200709.html|url-status=live}}</ref> He has acted in several films as well and is best known for his performances in ''[[Subramaniapuram]]'' (2008), ''[[Easan]]'' (2010) (both directed by [[M. Sasikumar|M Sasikumar]]), ''[[Saattai]]'' (2012) ''[[Velaiyilla Pattathari]]'' (2014), ''[[Oppam]]'' (2016), [[Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo|Ala Vaikunthapuramuloo]] (2020), ''[[Krack (film)|Krack]]'' (2021), [[RRR (film)|RRR]] (2022).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/photo-features/10-years-of-subramaniapuram-reasons-why-sasikumars-film-was-destined-to-be-a-blockbuster/terrific-supporting-cast/photostory/64895850.cms|title=Terrific supporting cast - 10 Years of 'Subramaniapuram': Reasons why Sasikumar's film was destined to be a blockbuster|website=The Times of India|access-date=16 February 2021|archive-date=8 March 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220308134449/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/photo-features/10-years-of-subramaniapuram-reasons-why-sasikumars-film-was-destined-to-be-a-blockbuster/terrific-supporting-cast/photostory/64895850.cms|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/easan-review-tamil-pclxMUjcidbeb.html|title=Easan|website=Sify|access-date=16 February 2021|archive-date=4 March 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220304112344/https://www.sify.com/movies/easan-review-tamil-pclxMUjcidbeb.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/saattai-cracking-the-whip-differently/article3926157.ece|title=Saattai: Cracking the whip differently|first=Malathi|last=Rangarajan|newspaper=The Hindu|date=22 September 2012|via=www.thehindu.com|access-date=16 February 2021|archive-date=25 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201025022158/https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/saattai-cracking-the-whip-differently/article3926157.ece|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/Oppam-When-narrative-fails-a-meaty-role/article14633059.ece|title=Oppam: When narrative fails a meaty role|newspaper=The Hindu|date=11 September 2016|via=www.thehindu.com|access-date=16 February 2021|archive-date=18 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210118105205/https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/Oppam-When-narrative-fails-a-meaty-role/article14633059.ece|url-status=live}}</ref>


==Early life==
==Early life==
He did his B.Sc. in Mathematics from the Rajapalayam Rajus College and he also earned a Bachelor of Law from [[Dr. Ambedkar Government Law College, Chennai|Ambedkar Law College]]. However, he aimed to become an actor. He has said that people used to tell him that he did not have the physical appearanace or talent necessary to be an actor.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/celebs/samuthirakani/biography.html|title=Exclusive biography of #Samuthirakani and on his life|access-date=16 February 2021|archive-date=18 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220518075647/https://www.filmibeat.com/celebs/samuthirakani/biography.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
Samuthirakani was born on 26 April 1973 in [[Seithur]], [[Rajapalayam]], [[Tamil Nadu]].,<ref name="tamilfilmdirectorsassociation">{{Cite web |title=SAMUTHIRAKANI P. |url=http://tamilfilmdirectorsassociation.com/profile.php?sno=1504 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140302103816/http://tamilfilmdirectorsassociation.com/profile.php?sno=1504 |archive-date=2 March 2014 |access-date=7 February 2015 |website=Tamilnadu Film Director's Association}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Anantharam |first=Chitra Deepa |date=21 November 2017 |title=Hunger makes you stronger: Samuthirakani |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/food/samuthirakanis-favourite-food/article20610357.ece |url-status=live |access-date=12 October 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171123005457/http://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/food/samuthirakanis-favourite-food/article20610357.ece |archive-date=23 November 2017}}</ref> He did his B.Sc. in Mathematics from the Rajapalayam Rajus College and he also earned a Bachelor of Law from [[Dr. Ambedkar Government Law College, Chennai|Ambedkar Law College]]. However, he aimed to become an actor. He has said that people used to tell him that he did not have the physical appearance or talent necessary to be an actor.<ref>{{cite web|work=The Hindu|title=Rebel with a pause|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/rebel-with-a-pause/article2662873.ece|date=26 November 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131208213944/https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/rebel-with-a-pause/article2662873.ece|archive-date=8 December 2013|access-date=1 February 2024}}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
In 1997, he joined as an assistant director under Sundar K. Vijayan. He was then noticed by [[K. Balachander]] and was recruited as assistant director for Balachander's 100th film ''[[Paarthale Paravasam]]''. He also assisted Balachander in the mega-serial ''[[Anni (TV series)|Anni]]'' telecasted by [[Jaya TV]]. Samuthirakani recalled that the work experience he gained under Balachander helped him in many ways while shooting ''Arasi and Selvi'', the mega-serial telecasted in [[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]], which were massive hits among housewives.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2018/apr/07/success-didnt-come-easy-to-me-samuthirakani-1797565.html|title=Success didn't come easy to me: Samuthirakani|website=The New Indian Express|access-date=16 February 2021|archive-date=3 March 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220303174833/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2018/apr/07/success-didnt-come-easy-to-me-samuthirakani-1797565.html|url-status=live}}</ref> As an actor he worked as a junior artist, in Jannal serial, telecasted in 1998, directed by K.Balachander.{{Cn|date=May 2022}}
In 1997, he joined as an assistant director under [[Sundar K. Vijayan]].<ref>{{cite magazine|magazine=Kalki|language=ta|access-date=1 February 2024|url=https://archive.org/details/kalki2003-10-12/page/60/mode/2up|page=60|date=12 October 2003|title=முறுக்கு விற்றேன்!}}</ref> He was then noticed by [[K. Balachander]] and was recruited as assistant director for Balachander's 100th film ''[[Paarthale Paravasam]]''. He also assisted Balachander in the mega-serial ''[[Anni (TV series)|Anni]]'' telecasted by [[Jaya TV]]. Samuthirakani recalled that the work experience he gained under Balachander helped him in many ways while shooting ''Arasi'' and ''Selvi'', the mega-serial telecasted in [[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]], which were massive hits among housewives.<ref name="N">{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2018/apr/07/success-didnt-come-easy-to-me-samuthirakani-1797565.html|title=Success didn't come easy to me: Samuthirakani|website=The New Indian Express|date=7 April 2018 |access-date=16 February 2021|archive-date=3 March 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220303174833/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2018/apr/07/success-didnt-come-easy-to-me-samuthirakani-1797565.html|url-status=live}}</ref>


In the early 2000s, Samuthirakani began his career as a director. He notably launched a shelved film titled ''Uyir Nanbanukku'' starring [[Cheran (director)|Cheran]], before making ''[[Unnai Charanadaindhen]]'' (2003) for [[S. P. B. Charan]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dinakaran.com/cinema/english/cinenews/2003/augu/09-08-03.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041115050824/http://www.dinakaran.com/cinema/english/cinenews/2003/augu/09-08-03.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=15 November 2004|title=09-08-03|date=15 November 2004}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dinakaran.com/cinema/english/gossip/2003/july/08-07-03.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050415130902/http://www.dinakaran.com/cinema/english/gossip/2003/july/08-07-03.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=15 April 2005|title=08-07-03|date=15 April 2005}}</ref>
In the early 2000s, Samuthirakani began his career as a director. He notably launched a shelved film titled ''Uyir Nanbanukku'' starring [[Cheran (director)|Cheran]], before making ''[[Unnai Charanadaindhen]]'' (2003) for [[S. P. B. Charan]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dinakaran.com/cinema/english/cinenews/2003/augu/09-08-03.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041115050824/http://www.dinakaran.com/cinema/english/cinenews/2003/augu/09-08-03.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=15 November 2004|title=09-08-03|date=15 November 2004}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dinakaran.com/cinema/english/gossip/2003/july/08-07-03.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050415130902/http://www.dinakaran.com/cinema/english/gossip/2003/july/08-07-03.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=15 April 2005|title=08-07-03|date=15 April 2005}}</ref>


However, it was the success of ''[[Naadodigal]]'' (2009) that established Samuthirakani as a director. Since then he has directed films such as ''[[Poraali]]'' (2011), ''[[Nimirndhu Nil]]'' (2014) and ''[[Appa (2016 film)|Appa]]'' (2016). All these films have been remade in Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/thondan-kolanji-samuthirakani-birthday-special-article-tamil-news-184249|title=Happy Birthday Samuthirakani - Tamil News|date=26 April 2017|website=IndiaGlitz.com|access-date=16 February 2021|archive-date=11 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220511210646/https://www.indiaglitz.com/thondan-kolanji-samuthirakani-birthday-special-article-tamil-news-184249|url-status=live}}</ref>
He worked as an assistant director for [[K. Balachander]] in ''[[Parthale Paravasam]]'' (2001) and ''[[Poi (film)|Poi]]'' (2006) and for [[Ameer (director)|Ameer]] in ''[[Paruthiveeran]]'' (2007).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/interview-i-couldnt-sleep-when-i-was-shooting-visaranai-says-national-award-winner-samuthirakani-2197179|title=I couldn't sleep when I was shooting 'Visaranai', says National Award-winner Samuthirakani|first=Latha|last=Srinivasan|work=[[DNA (newspaper)|DNA]]|date=2 April 2016|access-date=19 May 2023|archive-date=19 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230519043306/https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/interview-i-couldnt-sleep-when-i-was-shooting-visaranai-says-national-award-winner-samuthirakani-2197179|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="N"/>


He directed two Telugu films ''[[Shambo Shiva Shambo]]'' (2010) and ''[[Janda Pai Kapiraju]]'' (2015), at the [[63rd National Film Awards]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Tamil film 'Visaranai' is India's official entry for Oscars 2017 |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/tamil-film-visaranai-is-indias-official-entry-for-oscars-2017/articleshow/54464514.cms |work=[[The Economic Times]] |date=22 September 2016 |access-date=30 October 2019 |archive-date=17 November 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191117045326/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/tamil-film-visaranai-is-indias-official-entry-for-oscars-2017/articleshow/54464514.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>
However, it was the success of ''[[Naadodigal]]'' (2009) that established Samuthirakani as a director. Since then he has directed films such as ''[[Poraali]]'' (2011), ''[[Nimirndhu Nil]]'' (2014) and ''[[Appa (2016 film)|Appa]]'' (2016). All these films have been remade in Telugu and Kannada.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/thondan-kolanji-samuthirakani-birthday-special-article-tamil-news-184249|title=Happy Birthday Samuthirakani - Tamil News|date=26 April 2017|website=IndiaGlitz.com|access-date=16 February 2021|archive-date=11 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220511210646/https://www.indiaglitz.com/thondan-kolanji-samuthirakani-birthday-special-article-tamil-news-184249|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://onlookersmedia.in/latestnews/kalidas-jayaram-requests-people-not-let-simple-movies-like-aakashamittayee/|title=Kalidas Jayaram requests people not to let down 'simple' movies like Aakashamittayee|date=23 October 2017|access-date=1 June 2021|archive-date=2 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210602215603/http://onlookersmedia.in/latestnews/kalidas-jayaram-requests-people-not-let-simple-movies-like-aakashamittayee/|url-status=live}}</ref> He gained appreciation for his acting in ''[[Velaiilla Pattadhari]]'' (2014) as [[Dhanush]]'s father and in ''[[Visaranai]]'' (2016) as a police inspector.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/south-stream-dhanush-velaiyilla-pattathari-6544921/|title=South Stream: Dhanush's Velaiyilla Pattathari|author=Manoj Kumar R|work=[[Indian Express]]|date=11 August 2020|access-date=19 May 2023|archive-date=19 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230519043303/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/south-stream-dhanush-velaiyilla-pattathari-6544921/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Tamil film 'Visaranai' is India's official entry for Oscars 2017 |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/tamil-film-visaranai-is-indias-official-entry-for-oscars-2017/articleshow/54464514.cms |work=[[The Economic Times]] |date=22 September 2016 |access-date=30 October 2019 |archive-date=17 November 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191117045326/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/tamil-film-visaranai-is-indias-official-entry-for-oscars-2017/articleshow/54464514.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>


Samuthirakani, who directed and starred in the original ''[[Appa (2016 film)|Appa]]'' (2016), has directed the Malayalam version ''[[Aakashamittayee]]'' (2017) along with [[M. Padmakumar]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://onlookersmedia.in/latestnews/kalidas-jayaram-requests-people-not-let-simple-movies-like-aakashamittayee/|title=Kalidas Jayaram requests people not to let down 'simple' movies like Aakashamittayee|date=23 October 2017|access-date=1 June 2021|archive-date=2 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210602215603/http://onlookersmedia.in/latestnews/kalidas-jayaram-requests-people-not-let-simple-movies-like-aakashamittayee/|url-status=live}}</ref> He also played an important role in [[Rajinikanth]]'s film ''[[Kaala (2018 film)|Kaala]]'' (2018).<ref>{{Cite web|url = https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/samuthirakani-talks-about-his-experiences-with-rajinikanth-on-kaala-sets.html|title = Samuthirakani talks about his experiences with Rajinikanth on Kaala sets|date = 2 February 2018|access-date = 1 June 2021|archive-date = 2 June 2021|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20210602220034/https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/samuthirakani-talks-about-his-experiences-with-rajinikanth-on-kaala-sets.html|url-status = live}}</ref>
He also played important role in [[Rajinikanth]]'s film ''[[Kaala (2018 film)|Kaala]]'' (2018).<ref>{{Cite web|url = https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/samuthirakani-talks-about-his-experiences-with-rajinikanth-on-kaala-sets.html|title = Samuthirakani talks about his experiences with Rajinikanth on Kaala sets|date = 2 February 2018|access-date = 1 June 2021|archive-date = 2 June 2021|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20210602220034/https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/samuthirakani-talks-about-his-experiences-with-rajinikanth-on-kaala-sets.html|url-status = live}}</ref>


Samuthirakani's returned to directing with ''[[Naadodigal 2]]'' (2020), a film that takes up the topic of equality.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/naadodigal-2-review-skip-it-review-tamil-ucdeHojjibcee.html|title=Naadodigal 2 review: Skip it|access-date=1 June 2021|archive-date=2 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210602215603/https://www.sify.com/movies/naadodigal-2-review-skip-it-review-tamil-ucdeHojjibcee.html|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2020, he played an antagonist in the [[Trivikram Srinivas|Trivikram]] directorial [[Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo]]. In 2021, he played the main role in the Telugu film, ''[[Aakashavaani]]''.<ref>{{Cite news |last1=Chowdhary |first1=Y. Sunita |date=23 September 2021 |title='Aakashavaani' movie review: Definitely an original gem |newspaper=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/reviews/aakashavaani-movie-review-director-ashwin-gangaraju-comes-up-with-an-endearing-original-tale/article36629927.ece |url-status=live |access-date=11 December 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211211192745/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/reviews/aakashavaani-movie-review-director-ashwin-gangaraju-comes-up-with-an-endearing-original-tale/article36629927.ece |archive-date=11 December 2021}}</ref> He also directed and acted in the fantasy comedy drama ''[[Vinodhaya Sitham]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/vinodhaya-sitham-a-feel-good-fantasy-drama-review-tamil-vknkESgccjhff.html|title=Vinodhaya Sitham -A feel-good fantasy drama|access-date=11 December 2021|archive-date=13 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211013222636/https://www.sify.com/movies/vinodhaya-sitham-a-feel-good-fantasy-drama-review-tamil-vknkESgccjhff.html|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2022, he played [[Sivakarthikeyan]]'s father in the movie [[Don (2022 film)|Don]]. He was also seen playing Rajendranath, the antagonist and [[Keerthy Suresh]]'s father in the [[Parasuram (director)|Parasuram]] directorial [[Sarkaru Vaari Paata]].
In 2020, he appeared in Telugu film, ''[[Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo]]''.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2021/oct/21/samuthirakani-interview-i-aspire-to-be-as-pure-as-my-characters-2373709.html | title=Samuthirakani interview: 'I aspire to be as pure as my characters' | date=21 October 2021 | access-date=15 March 2023 | archive-date=15 March 2023 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230315085330/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2021/oct/21/samuthirakani-interview-i-aspire-to-be-as-pure-as-my-characters-2373709.html | url-status=live }}</ref> Samuthirakani's returned to directing with ''[[Naadodigal 2]]'', a film that takes up the topic of equality.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/naadodigal-2-review-skip-it-review-tamil-ucdeHojjibcee.html|title=Naadodigal 2 review: Skip it|website=[[Sify]] |access-date=1 June 2021|archive-date=2 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210602215603/https://www.sify.com/movies/naadodigal-2-review-skip-it-review-tamil-ucdeHojjibcee.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> He played the main role in the Telugu film, ''[[Aakashavaani]]'' (2021).<ref>{{Cite news |last1=Chowdhary |first1=Y. Sunita |date=23 September 2021 |title='Aakashavaani' movie review: Definitely an original gem |newspaper=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/reviews/aakashavaani-movie-review-director-ashwin-gangaraju-comes-up-with-an-endearing-original-tale/article36629927.ece |url-status=live |access-date=11 December 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211211192745/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/reviews/aakashavaani-movie-review-director-ashwin-gangaraju-comes-up-with-an-endearing-original-tale/article36629927.ece |archive-date=11 December 2021}}</ref> He also directed two fantasy comedy ''[[Vinodhaya Sitham]]'' (2021) <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/vinodhaya-sitham-a-feel-good-fantasy-drama-review-tamil-vknkESgccjhff.html|title=Vinodhaya Sitham -A feel-good fantasy drama|website=[[Sify]] |access-date=11 December 2021|archive-date=13 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211013222636/https://www.sify.com/movies/vinodhaya-sitham-a-feel-good-fantasy-drama-review-tamil-vknkESgccjhff.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> and ''[[Bro (2023 film)|Bro]]'' (2023).<ref>{{cite news | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/bro/movie-review/102193766.cms | title=Bro Movie Review : Banks more on Pawan Kalyan's fame than the story | newspaper=The Times of India }}</ref>

He also played the role of [[Vibhishana]] in the Telugu superhero film ''[[Hanu-Man]]'' (2024).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2024/Aug/01/thirumanickam-teaser-samuthirakani-gets-stuck-in-the-middle-of-chaos|title = Thiru.Manickam teaser: Samuthirakani gets stuck in the middle of chaos}}</ref>


==Filmography==
==Filmography==
===Acting roles===
===Tamil films===
{{Pending films key}}
{{Pending films key}}
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;Films
{| class="wikitable sortable"
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ List of Samuthirakani film Tamil acting credits
|-
|-
! Year
! scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Title
! Film
! Role
! scope="col" | Role
! class="unsortable" scope="col" | Notes
! Language
! Notes
|-
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| 2001 || ''[[Parthale Paravasam]]'' || A back-pain patient || Tamil ||
| 2001 || ''[[Parthale Paravasam]]'' || Back-pain patient || Uncredited role
|-
|-
| 2004 || ''[[Neranja Manasu]]'' || Villager || Tamil || Cameo appearance
| 2004 || ''[[Neranja Manasu]]'' || Villager || Uncredited role
|-
|-
| 2006 || ''[[Poi (film)|Poi]]'' || || Tamil || Uncredited role
| 2006 || ''[[Poi (film)|Poi]]'' || Kamban's friend || Uncredited role
|-
|-
| 2007 || ''[[Paruthiveeran]]'' || || Tamil || Uncredited role
| 2007 || ''[[Paruthiveeran]]'' || Ice Vendor || Uncredited role
|-
|-
| 2008 || ''[[Subramaniapuram]]'' || Kanagu || Tamil || Nominated, [[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor&nbsp;– Tamil]]
| 2008 || ''[[Subramaniapuram]]'' || Kanagu || {{nom|align=left}}—[[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Tamil]]
|-
|-
| 2010 || ''[[Easan]]'' || ACP Sangayya || {{won|align=left}}—[[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Character Artiste (Male)]]
| rowspan="3" | 2010 || ''[[Shambo Shiva Shambo]]'' || Car driver || Telugu || Cameo appearance
|-
|-
| ''[[Shikkar]]'' || Abdullah || [[Malayalam]] ||
|rowspan="2"|2012 || ''[[Saattai]]'' || Dayalan ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Neerparavai]]'' || Uduman Gani ||
| ''[[Easan]]'' || ACP Sangayya || Tamil || [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Character Artiste (Male)]]
|-
|-
| rowspan="5" |2012 || ''[[Masters (film)|Masters]]'' || || Malayalam || Cameo appearance
| rowspan="5" |2014 || ''[[Ninaithathu Yaaro]]'' || Himself || Guest appearance
|-
|-
| ''[[Nimirndhu Nil]]'' || Car driver || {{br list | Guest appearance | {{won|align=left}}—[[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Film]] (Third Prize)}}
| ''[[Thiruvambadi Thamban]]'' ||Ramu || Malayalam ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Velaiyilla Pattathari]]'' || Raghuvaran's father || {{nom|align=left}}—{{br list | [[Vijay Award for Best Supporting Actor]] | Nominated—[[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Tamil]]}}
| ''[[Saattai]]'' || Dayalan || Tamil ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Neerparavai]]'' || Uduman Gani || Tamil ||
| ''[[Poovarasam Peepee]]'' || Gani || Guest appearance
|-
|-
| ''[[The Hitlist]]'' || SP Anapazhakan|| Malayalam || Cameo appearance
| ''[[Kaadu (2014 film)|Kaadu]]'' || Nandha ||
|-
|-
| 2013 || ''[[D Company (film)|D Company]]'' || Chaukidar || Malayalam ||
| rowspan="9" |2015 || ''[[Sandamarutham]]'' || Inspector Thirumalai ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Massu Engira Masilamani]]'' || Radha Krishnan (RK) ||
| rowspan="6" |2014 || ''[[Ninaithathu Yaaro]]'' || Himself || Tamil || Guest appearance
|-
|-
| ''[[Buddhanin Sirippu]]'' || Vettri ||
| ''[[Nimirndhu Nil]]'' || A car driver || Tamil || Guest appearance <br>[[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Film]] (Third Prize)
|-
|-
| ''[[Kaaval (2015 film)|Kaaval]]'' || Inspector Chandrasekar ||
| ''[[Velaiyilla Pattathari]]'' || Raghuvaran's father || Tamil || Nominated, [[Vijay Award for Best Supporting Actor]]<br> Nominated, [[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor&nbsp;– Tamil]]
|-
|-
| ''[[Vasanthathinte Kanal Vazhikalil]]'' || [[P. Krishna Pillai]] || Malayalam ||
| ''[[Kamaraj (film)|Kamaraj]]'' || Corporation officer ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Poovarasam Peepee]]'' || || Tamil || Guest appearance
| ''[[Adhibar]]'' || Raja ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Kaadu (2014 film)|Kaadu]]'' || Nandha || Tamil ||
| ''[[Paayum Puli (2015 film)|Paayum Puli]]'' || Selvaraj (Selvam) ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Strawberry (film)|Strawberry]]'' || Aathi ||
| rowspan="10" |2015 || ''[[Sandamarutham]]'' || Inspector Thirumalai || Tamil ||
|-
|-
| ''[[The Reporter (film)|The Reporter]]'' || Parthasarathy || Malayalam ||
| ''[[Pasanga 2]]'' || Father || Guest appearance
|-
|-
| rowspan="9" |2016 || ''[[Tharkappu]]'' || Iraianbu ||
| ''[[Massu Engira Masilamani]]'' || Radha Krishnan (RK) || Tamil ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Buddhanin Sirippu]]'' || Vettri || Tamil ||
| ''[[Rajini Murugan]]''|| "Ezhrai" Mookan ||
|-
|-
| rowspan="2" | ''[[Visaranai]]'' || rowspan="2" | Inspector Muthuvel || {{won|align=left}}—{{br list | [[National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor]] | Won—[[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Tamil]]}}
| ''[[Kaaval (2015 film)|Kaaval]]'' || Inspector Chandrasekar || Tamil ||
|-
|-
| {{nom|align=left}}—[[6th South Indian International Movie Awards|SIIMA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role]]
| ''[[Kamaraj (film)|Kamaraj]]'' || || Tamil ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Adhibar]]'' || Raja || Tamil ||
| ''[[Kadhalum Kadandhu Pogum]]'' || Kumar ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Paayum Puli (2015 film)|Paayum Puli]]'' || Selvaraj (Selvam) || Tamil ||
| ''[[Vetrivel]]'' || Vetrivel's friend || Cameo
|-
|-
| ''[[Strawberry (film)|Strawberry]]'' || Aathi || Tamil ||
| ''[[Amma Kanakku]]'' || Principal Ranganathan ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Pasanga 2]]'' || Father || Tamil || Guest appearance
| ''[[Appa (2016 film)|Appa]]''|| Dhayalan ||
|-
|-
| rowspan="10" |2016 || ''[[Tharkappu]]'' || Iraianbu || Tamil ||
| ''[[Achamindri]]'' || Inspector Sathya ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Rajini Murugan]]''|| "Ezhrai" Mookan || Tamil ||
| rowspan="3"| 2017 || ''[[Thondan (2017 film)|Thondan]]'' || Maha Vishnu ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Kootathil Oruthan]]'' || Sathyamurthy (Sathya) ||
| ''[[Visaranai]]'' || Inspector Muthuvel || Tamil || [[National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor]]<br>[[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor&nbsp;– Tamil]]<br>Nominated, [[6th South Indian International Movie Awards|SIIMA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role]]
|-
|-
| ''[[Kadhalum Kadandhu Pogum]]'' || Kumar || Tamil ||
| ''[[Velaiilla Pattadhari 2]]'' || Raghuvaran's father ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Vetrivel]]'' || || Tamil || Cameo appearance
| rowspan="9"| 2018 || ''[[Nimir]]'' || Vellaiyappan || Also dialogue writer
|-
|-
| ''[[Amma Kanakku]]'' || Principal Ranganathan || Tamil ||
| ''[[Madura Veeran]]'' || Rathnavelu ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Appa (2016 film)|Appa]]''|| Dhayalan || Tamil ||
| ''[[Yemaali]]'' || Inspector Aravindh ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Kaala (2018 film)|Kaala]]''|| Vaaliyappan ||
| ''[[Karinkunnam 6'S]]'' || Saravanan || Malayalam || Cameo appearance
|-
|-
| ''[[Goli Soda 2]]''|| Natesan||
| ''[[Oppam]]'' || Vasudevan || Malayalam || Nominated, [[Asianet Film Awards|19th Asianet film awards for Best actor in a negative role]]<br>[[2nd IIFA Utsavam|IIFA Utsavam for performance in a negative role Malayalam]]
|-
|-
| ''[[Achamindri]]'' || Inspector Sathya || Tamil ||
| ''[[Maniyaar Kudumbam]]'' || S.Nallavan || Cameo
|-
|-
| rowspan="3"| 2017 || ''[[Thondan (2017 film)|Thondan]]'' || Maha Vishnu || Tamil ||
| ''[[60 Vayadu Maaniram]]'' || Ranga ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Kootathil Oruthan]]'' || Sathyamurthy (Sathya) || Tamil ||
| ''[[Aan Devathai]]'' || Elango ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Velaiilla Pattadhari 2]]'' || Raghuvaran's father || Tamil ||
| ''[[Vada Chennai]]'' || Gunaa ||
|-
|-
| rowspan="9"| 2018 || ''[[Nimir]]'' || Vellaiyappan || Tamil || also dialogue writer
| rowspan="8"| 2019 || ''[[Peranbu]]''|| Dr. Dhanapal || Cameo
|-
|-
| ''[[Madura Veeran]]'' || Rathnavelu || Tamil ||
| ''[[Pettikadai]]'' || Physical trainer ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Yemaali]]'' || Inspector Aravindh || Tamil ||
| ''[[Kolanji]]''|| Appasamy ||
|-
|-
|''[[Kaala (2018 film)|Kaala]]''|| Vaaliyappan || Tamil ||
| ''[[Jackpot (2019 film)|Jackpot]]'' || Film Director || Special appearance
|-
|-
| ''[[Goli Soda 2]]''|| Natesan|| Tamil ||
| ''[[Kaappaan]]'' || Joseph Selvaraj ||
|-
|-
|''[[Maniyaar Kudumbam]]'' || S.Nallavan || Tamil || Cameo appearance
| ''[[Namma Veettu Pillai]]'' || Chandrabose ||
|-
|-
|''[[60 Vayadu Maaniram]]'' || Ranga || Tamil ||
| ''[[Adutha Saattai]]'' || Dayalan || Also producer
|-
|-
| ''[[Aan Devathai]]'' || Elango || Tamil ||
| ''[[Sillu Karupatti]]''|| Dhanapal ||
|-
|-
| rowspan="4" |2020 || ''[[Naadodigal 2]]'' || Bus driver || Special appearance; also voice-over
|''[[Vada Chennai]]'' || Gunaa ||Tamil||
|-
|-
| ''[[Ettuthikkum Para]]'' || Ambedkar ||
| rowspan="8"| 2019 || ''[[Peranbu]]''|| Dr. Dhanapal || Tamil || Cameo appearance
|-
|-
| ''[[Pettikadai]]'' || || Tamil ||
| ''[[Walter&nbsp;(2020 film)|Walter]]'' || Bala ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Kolanji]]''|| Appasamy || Tamil ||
| ''[[Naanga Romba Busy]]'' || Himself || Cameo
|-
|-
| rowspan="11" |2021 || ''[[Pulikkuthi Pandi]]'' || Karumbalai Pandi ||
|''[[Jackpot (2019 film)|Jackpot]]'' || Film Director || Tamil || Special appearance
|-
|-
|''[[Kaappaan]]'' || Joseph Selvaraj || Tamil ||
| ''[[Sangathalaivan]]'' || Sivalingam ||
|-
|-
|''[[Namma Veettu Pillai]]'' || Chandrabose || Tamil ||
| ''[[Aelay]]''|| {{br list | Muthukkutty | Sudhakar (Imbuttu Kanji)}} ||
|-
|-
|''[[Adutha Saattai]]'' || Dayalan || Tamil || also producer
| ''[[Vellai Yaanai]]'' || Vellai Kunju ||
|-
|-
|''[[Sillu Karupatti]]''|| Dhanapal ||Tamil ||
| ''[[Devadas Brothers]]'' || The writer ||
|-
|-
| rowspan="5" |2020 ||''[[Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo]]''|| Appala Naidu ||Telugu ||
| ''[[Thalaivi]]'' || R. N. Veerappan ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Vinodhaya Sitham]]'' || Time ||
| ''[[Naadodigal 2]]'' || Bus driver || Tamil || Special appearance; also voice-over
|-
|-
| ''[[Ettuthikkum Para]]'' || Ambedkar ||Tamil ||
| ''[[Udanpirappe]]'' || Sargunam Vaathiyaar ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Walter&nbsp;(2020 film)|Walter]]'' || Bala ||Tamil||
| ''[[MGR Magan]]''|| Agnishwaran ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Chithirai Sevvaanam]]'' || Muthu Pandi ||
| ''[[Naanga Romba Busy]]'' || Himself || Tamil || Cameo appearance; Released on [[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]]
|-
|-
| rowspan="13" |2021 ||''[[Krack (film)|Krack]]'' || Katari Krishna || Telugu ||
| ''[[Writer (film)|Writer]]''|| Thangaraju ||
|-
|-
| rowspan="4" |2022 || ''[[Kombu Vatcha Singamda]]'' || Eelam fighter ||
| ''[[Pulikkuthi Pandi]]'' || Karumbalai Pandi || Tamil ||Released on [[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]]
|-
|-
| ''[[Sangathalaivan]]'' || Sivalingam || Tamil ||
| ''[[Maaran (2022 film)|Maaran]]'' || Palani ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Don (2022 film)|Don]]'' || Ganesan ||
| ''[[Aelay]]''|| Muthukkutty<br>Sudhakar (Imbuttu Kanji) ||Tamil ||Released on [[Star Vijay]] & [[Netflix]]
|-
|-
| ''[[Vellai Yaanai]]'' || Vellai Kunju || Tamil || Released on [[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]]
| ''[[Yaanai]]'' || Ramachandran ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Devadas Brothers]]'' || The writer || Tamil ||
| rowspan="5" |2023 || ''[[Thunivu]]'' || Commissioner Dayalan ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Thalaivi]]'' || R. N. Veerappan || Tamil ||
| ''[[Naan Kadavul Illai]]'' || Senthooran ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Thalaikoothal (film)|Thalaikoothal]]'' || Pazhani ||
| ''[[Aakashavaani]]'' || Chandram Master || Telugu || Released on [[SonyLIV]]
|-
|-
| ''[[Vinodhaya Sitham]]'' || Time || Tamil ||Released on [[ZEE5]]
| ''[[Vaathi]]'' || Thirupathi ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Are You Ok Baby?]]'' || Balachandhran ||
| ''[[Udanpirappe]]'' || Sargunam Vaathiyaar || Tamil ||Released on [[Amazon Prime Video]]
|-
|-
| rowspan="12" |2024 || ''[[Mudakkaruthaan]]'' || ||
| ''[[MGR Magan]]''|| Agnishwaran || Tamil || Released on [[Disney+ Hotstar]]
|-
|-
| ''[[Siren (2024 film)|Siren]]'' || [[Deputy superintendent of police|DSP]] S. Nagalingam [[Indian Police Service|IPS]] ||
|''[[Chithirai Sevvaanam]]'' || Muthu Pandi ||Tamil ||Released on [[ZEE5]]
|-
|-
|''[[Writer (film)|Writer]]''|| Thangaraju ||Tamil||
|''[[Singappenney (film)|Singappenney]]'' || || Special appearance
|-
|-
|''[[Yaavarum Vallavare]]'' || Krishnan ||
| rowspan="10" |2022 || ''[[Kombu Vatcha Singamda]]'' || Eelam fighter || Tamil || Cameo appearance
|-
|-
| ''[[Bheemla Nayak]]'' || Jeevan Kumar || Telugu ||
|''[[Rathnam (film)|Rathnam]]'' || MLA Panneer Selvam ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Maaran (2022 film)|Maaran]]'' || Palani || Tamil || Released on [[Disney+ Hotstar]]
|''[[Garudan (2024 film)|Garudan]]'' || Inspector E. Muthuvel ||
|-
|-
|''[[RRR (film)|RRR]]''|| Venkateswarulu ||Telugu ||
|''[[Hit List (2024 film)|Hit List]]'' || Vijay's father ||
|-
|-
|''[[Indian 2]]'' || Varadharajan ||
|''[[Sarkaru Vaari Paata]]''|| [[Member of Parliament (India)|MP]] Rajendranath || Telugu ||
|-
|-
|[[Don (2022 film)|''Don'']] ||Ganesan|| Tamil ||
|''[[Andhagan]]'' || Manohar ||
|-
|-
|''[[Yaanai]]''
|''[[Nandhan]]'' || BDO Marudhudurai ||
|Ramachandran
|Tamil
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|-
|-
|''[[Rajakili]]'' || Anandan ||
|''[[Macherla Niyojakavargam]]''
|[[Member of Legislative Assembly (India)|MLA]] Rajappa
|Telugu
|
|-
|-
|''[[Thiru.Manickam]]'' || Manickam ||
| {{Pending film|[[Andhagan]]}} ||{{TBA}}|| Tamil || Post-production
|-
|-
| rowspan="1" |2025||''[[Indian 3]]'' || Varadharajan ||
| {{Pending film|[[Godfather (2022 film)|Godfather]]}} ||{{TBA}}|| Telugu || Post-production
|}

===Other language films===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ List of Samuthirakani film other language acting credits
|-
|-
! scope="col" | Year
| rowspan=5|TBA||{{Pending film|[[Indian 2 (film)|Indian 2]]}}||{{TBA}}|| Tamil || Filming
! scope="col" | Title
! scope="col" | Role
! scope="col" | Language
! class="unsortable" scope="col" | Notes
|-
|-
| {{Pending film|[[RC15]]}} ||{{TBA}}|| Telugu ||Filming
| rowspan="2"|2010 || ''[[Shambo Shiva Shambo]]'' || Car driver || [[Telugu language|Telugu]] || Cameo
|-
|-
| ''[[Shikkar]]'' || Abdullah || rowspan="10"|[[Malayalam]] ||
| {{Pending film|Panchathantram}} ||{{TBA}}|| Telugu ||Post-production<ref>{{cite web |title='Panchathantram', a magical tale of the modern world |url=https://telanganatoday.com/panchathantram-a-magical-tale-of-the-modern-world |website=Telangana Today |date=14 October 2021 |access-date=26 January 2022 |archive-date=26 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220126091354/https://telanganatoday.com/panchathantram-a-magical-tale-of-the-modern-world |url-status=live }}</ref>
|-
|-
| rowspan="3" |2012 || ''[[Masters (film)|Masters]]'' || Protester || Cameo in the song "Suhruth Suhruth"
| {{Pending film|Are You Okay Baby?}} || {{TBA}} || Tamil||
|-
| ''[[Thiruvambadi Thamban]]'' || Ramu ||
|-
| ''[[The Hitlist]]'' || SP Anapazhakan || Cameo
|-
| 2013 || ''[[D Company (film)|D Company]]'' || Chaukidar ||
|-
| 2014 || ''[[Vasanthathinte Kanal Vazhikalil]]'' || [[P. Krishna Pillai]] ||
|-
| 2015 || ''[[The Reporter (film)|The Reporter]]'' || Parthasarathy ||
|-
| rowspan="3"|2016 || ''[[Karinkunnam 6'S]]'' || Saravanan || Cameo
|-
| rowspan="2" | ''[[Oppam]]'' || rowspan="2" | Vasudevan || {{nom|align=left}}—[[Asianet Film Awards|Asianet film award for best actor in a negative role]]
|-
| {{won|align=left}}—[[2nd IIFA Utsavam|IIFA Utsavam for performance in a negative role Malayalam]]
|-
| 2020 || ''[[Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo]]''|| Appala Naidu || rowspan=16 |Telugu || {{won|align=left}}—[[SIIMA Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role – Telugu]]
|-
| rowspan="2"|2021 || ''[[Krack (film)|Krack]]'' || Katari Krishna ||
|-
| ''[[Aakashavaani]]'' || Chandram Master || Released on [[SonyLIV]]
|-
| rowspan="7"|2022 || ''[[Bheemla Nayak]]'' || Jeevan Kumar ||
|-
| ''[[RRR]]''|| Venkateswarulu ||
|-
| ''[[Sarkaru Vaari Paata]]'' || [[Member of Parliament (India)|MP]] Rajendranath ||Nominated–[[SIIMA Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role – Telugu]]
|-
|''[[Macherla Niyojakavargam]]'' || [[Member of Legislative Assembly (India)|MLA]] Rajappa ||
|-
| ''[[Dongalunnaru Jaagratha]]'' || Chakravarthi ||
|-
| ''[[Godfather (2022 film)|Godfather]]'' ||ACP Indrajeet [[Indian Police Service|IPS]]||
|-
| ''[[Panchathantram]]'' || Ramanathan ||
|-
| rowspan="5"|2023 || ''[[Vaathi|Sir]]'' || Tripathi ||
|-
| ''[[Dasara (film)|Dasara]]'' || Shivanna ||
|-
| ''[[Nenu Student Sir]]'' || Arjun Vasudevan ||
|-
| ''[[Vimanam (2023 film)|Vimanam]]'' || Veerayya || Partially reshot in Tamil<ref>{{Cite web |last=Today |first=Telangana |date=2023-05-19 |title=Vimanam Teaser {{!}} Samuthirakani {{!}} Anasuya Bharadwaj {{!}} Meera Jasmine |url=https://telanganatoday.com/vimanam-teaser-samuthirakani-anasuya-bharadwaj-meera-jasmine |access-date=2023-05-28 |website=Telangana Today |language=en-US |archive-date=28 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230528160226/https://telanganatoday.com/vimanam-teaser-samuthirakani-anasuya-bharadwaj-meera-jasmine |url-status=live }}</ref>
|-
| ''[[Bro (2023 film)|Bro]]'' || Shankaranna || Cameo
|-
| rowspan=2 |2024 || ''[[Hanu-Man]]'' || [[Vibhishana]] ||
|-
| ''Oru Anweshanathinte Thudakkam'' || || Malayalam ||<ref>{{Cite web |last=Features |first=C. E. |date=2024-10-27 |title=Oru Anweshanathinte Thudakkam trailer promises a gripping investigative thriller |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2024/Oct/27/oru-anweshanathinte-thudakkam-trailer-promises-a-gripping-investigative-thriller |access-date=2024-11-12 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref>
|-
| 2025 || {{pending film|italic=no| ''[[Game Changer (film)|Game Changer]]''}} || {{TableTBA}} || rowspan=2 | Telugu || Filming
|-
| {{tba}} || {{pending film|RRR 2}} || {{TBA}} ||Filming<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.123telugu.com/videos/trailers/ramam-raghavam-movie-latest-videos.html | title=Video : Ramam Raghavam Teaser (Samuthirakhani, Dhanraj) |website=[[123 Telugu]] | date=27 April 2024 }}</ref>
|-
|-
| {{Pending film|Dongalunnaru Jagratha}} || {{TBA}} || Telugu ||
|}
|}


;Television
===Television===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ List of Samuthirakani television credits as actor
|-
|-
! Year
! scope="col" | Year
! Serial
! scope="col" | Serial
! Role
! scope="col" | Role
! Network
! scope="col" | Network
! class="unsortable" scope="col" | Notes
! Notes
|-
|-
|1998||''Sila Nijangal Sila Nyayangal'' ||Reporter||[[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]]<br>[[Raj TV]]|| Part of Jannal<br>TV series (episode 7)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_ytnqIXV70|title=- YouTube|website=www.youtube.com}}{{cbignore}}{{Dead Youtube links|date=February 2022}}</ref>
|1998|| ''Sila Nijangal Sila Nyayangal'' ||Reporter|| {{br list | [[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]] | [[Raj TV]]}} || {{br list | Part of Jannal | TV series (episode 7)}}<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_ytnqIXV70|title=- YouTube|website=www.youtube.com}}{{cbignore}}{{Dead YouTube link|date=February 2022}}</ref>
|-
|-
|2000 ||''Kadavulukku Kobam Vanthathu'' || Smoking guy in theatre ||[[DD Podhigai]]||TV series (Episode 1)<ref>{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xh9zQr2FBJ4 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/Xh9zQr2FBJ4 |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|title=Kadavulukku Kobam Vanthathu - Episode 1|work=Youtube}}{{cbignore}}</ref>
|2000 || ''Kadavulukku Kobam Vanthathu'' || Smoking guy in theatre ||[[DD Podhigai]]||TV series (Episode 1)<ref>{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xh9zQr2FBJ4 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/Xh9zQr2FBJ4 |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|title=Kadavulukku Kobam Vanthathu - Episode 1|work=Youtube}}{{cbignore}}</ref>
|-
|-
| rowspan="4" | 2001 || ''Edhuvum Nadakkum'' || A tribal man || rowspan="4" |[[Raj TV]]|| Part of [[Marmadesam]]<br>TV Series (Episode 1)<ref>{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9oSKbr6qfV0|title=Edhuvum Nadakkum&nbsp;— Marma Desam&nbsp;— Episode 1|date=26 February 2013|work=YouTube}}{{cbignore}}{{Dead Youtube links|date=February 2022}}</ref>
| rowspan="4" | 2001 || ''[[Marmadesam#Edhuvum Nadakkum|Marmadesam Edhuvum Nadakkum]]'' || A tribal man || rowspan="4" |[[Raj TV]]|| {{br list | Part of [[Marmadesam]] | TV Series (Episode 1)}}<ref>{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9oSKbr6qfV0|title=Edhuvum Nadakkum&nbsp;— Marma Desam&nbsp;— Episode 1|date=26 February 2013|work=YouTube}}{{cbignore}}{{Dead YouTube link|date=February 2022}}</ref>
|-
|-
| ''[[Ramany vs Ramany|Ramany vs Ramany Part II]]'' || Sales person,Census taker, bride groom || TV series (Episode 11, 31, 51)<ref>{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XY6yGIYVWV0 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/XY6yGIYVWV0 |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|title=Ramani vs Ramani 2 - Episode 11|date=2 January 2020|work=Youtube}}{{cbignore}}</ref><ref>{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlfoiEj9aiE |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/hlfoiEj9aiE |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|title=Ramani vs Ramani 2 - Episode 31|date=2 January 2020|work=Youtube}}{{cbignore}}</ref><ref>{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9ivVyWFKHc |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/p9ivVyWFKHc |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|title=Ramani vs Ramani 2 - Episode 51|date=2 January 2020|work=Youtube}}{{cbignore}}</ref>
| ''[[Ramany vs Ramany|Ramany vs Ramany Part II]]'' || Sales person, Census taker, bride groom || TV series (Episode 11, 31, 51)<ref>{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XY6yGIYVWV0 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/XY6yGIYVWV0 |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|title=Ramani vs Ramani 2 - Episode 11|date=2 January 2020|work=Youtube}}{{cbignore}}</ref><ref>{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlfoiEj9aiE |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/hlfoiEj9aiE |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|title=Ramani vs Ramani 2 - Episode 31|date=2 January 2020|work=Youtube}}{{cbignore}}</ref><ref>{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9ivVyWFKHc |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/p9ivVyWFKHc |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|title=Ramani vs Ramani 2 - Episode 51|date=2 January 2020|work=Youtube}}{{cbignore}}</ref>
|-
|-
| ''Guhan'' || Rishi's assistant || TV series<ref>{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yC_zMRiVDCc|title=Guhan Tamil TV Serial Episode - 8|date=29 March 2013|work=YouTube}}{{cbignore}}{{Dead Youtube links|date=February 2022}}</ref><br />also Co-director
| ''Guhan'' || Rishi's assistant || {{br list | TV series<ref>{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yC_zMRiVDCc|title=Guhan Tamil TV Serial Episode - 8|date=29 March 2013|work=YouTube}}{{cbignore}}{{Dead YouTube link|date=February 2022}}</ref> | also Co-director}}
|-
|-
| ''Oru Kathavu Thirakirathu'' || Veerappan (Manikkam/Santhapandian/Pazhaniappan) || Part of K. Balachanderin Chinnathirai: Micro Thodargal Macro Sinthanaigal<ref>{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVNEvSiKsSruRiitIeuznHMuNOizz5ejH |title=Oru Kadhavu Thirakirathu |date=2 September 2021 |work=YouTube}}</ref><br />TV series
| ''Oru Kathavu Thirakirathu'' || Veerappan (Manikkam/Santhapandian/Pazhaniappan) || {{br list | Part of K. Balachanderin Chinnathirai: Micro Thodargal Macro Sinthanaigal<ref>{{cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVNEvSiKsSruRiitIeuznHMuNOizz5ejH |title=Oru Kadhavu Thirakirathu |date=2 September 2021 |work=YouTube |access-date=6 September 2021 |archive-date=6 September 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210906083053/https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVNEvSiKsSruRiitIeuznHMuNOizz5ejH |url-status=live }}</ref> | TV series}}
|-
|-
| 2007 || ''Arasi'' || Undercover police officer (Chinna Thambi) || [[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]] || TV Series
| 2007 || ''Arasi'' || Undercover police officer (Chinna Thambi) || [[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]] || TV Series
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| 2012 || ''[[7C (TV series)|7C]]'' || ||[[Star Vijay]] ||rowspan=2|TV Series (Special Appearance)
| 2012 || ''[[7C (TV series)|7C]]'' || ||[[Star Vijay]] ||rowspan=2|TV Series (Special Appearance)
|-
|-
|2020 ||''[[Chithi – 2|Chithi 2]]''||Himself ||[[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]]
| 2020 || ''[[Chithi – 2|Chithi 2]]''||Himself ||[[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]]
|-
|-
| 2021 || ''[[Live Telecast]]'' || Deva || [[Disney+ Hotstar]] || Web-series
| 2021 || ''[[Live Telecast]]'' || Deva || [[Disney+ Hotstar]] || Web-series
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===Dubbing artist===
===Dubbing artist===
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ List of Samuthirakani film credits as dubbing artist
|-
|-
! scope="col" | Year
! Year !! Film !! For actor
! scope="col" | Film
! scope="col" | For actor
|-
|-
|2009
|2009
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|-
| 2016 || ''[[Kathakali (film)|Kathakali]]'' || Madhusudhan Rao
| 2016 || ''[[Kathakali (film)|Kathakali]]'' || Madhusudhan Rao
|-
|}
|}


===As director===
===As director===
;Films
;Films
{{sort under}}
{| class="wikitable sortable"
{| class="wikitable sortable sort-under"
|- bgcolor="#CCCCCC" align="center"
|+ List of Samuthirakani film credits as director
! Year
|- align="center"
! Film
! scope="col" | Year
! Language
! scope="col" | Film
! Notes
! scope="col" | Language
! class="unsortable" scope="col" | Notes
|-
|-
| 2003 || ''[[Unnai Charanadaindhen]]'' || [[Tamil language|Tamil]] || Won – [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Story Writer]]
| 2003 || ''[[Unnai Charanadaindhen]]'' || Tamil || {{won|align=left}}—[[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Story Writer]]
|-
|-
| rowspan="2" |2004 || ''[[Neranja Manasu]]'' || Tamil ||
| rowspan="2" |2004 || ''[[Neranja Manasu]]'' || Tamil ||
|-
|-
| ''Naalo'' || [[Telugu language|Telugu]] ||
| ''Naalo'' || Telugu || Remake of ''[[Unnai Charanadainthen]]''
|-
|-
| 2009 || ''[[Naadodigal]]'' || Tamil || [[Vijay Award for Favourite Director]]<br/>Nominated - [[Filmfare Award for Best Director&nbsp;– Tamil]]<br/>Nominated, [[Vijay Award for Best Director]]<br/>Nominated, [[Vijay Award for Best Story, Screenplay Writer]]
| rowspan="2" | 2009 || rowspan="2" | ''[[Naadodigal]]'' || rowspan="2" | Tamil || {{won|align=left}}—[[Vijay Award for Favourite Director]]
|-
|-
| {{nom|align=left}}—{{br list | [[Filmfare Award for Best Director&nbsp;– Tamil]] | Nominated—[[Vijay Award for Best Director]] | Nominated—[[Vijay Award for Best Story, Screenplay Writer]]}}
| 2010 || ''[[Shambo Shiva Shambo]]'' || Telugu ||
|-
|-
| 2011 || ''[[Poraali]]'' || Tamil ||Won – [[6th Vijay Awards|Vijay Award for Best Dialogue Writer]]
| 2010 || ''[[Sambho Siva Sambho]]'' || Telugu ||Remake of ''[[Naadodigal]]''
|-
|-
| 2011 || ''[[Poraali]]'' || Tamil || {{won|align=left}}—[[6th Vijay Awards|Vijay Award for Best Dialogue Writer]]
| 2012 || ''[[Yaare Koogadali]]'' || [[Kannada]] ||
|-
| 2012 || ''[[Yaare Koogadali]]'' || Kannada || Remake of ''[[Poraali]]''
|-
|-
| 2014 || ''[[Nimirndhu Nil]]'' || Tamil ||
| 2014 || ''[[Nimirndhu Nil]]'' || Tamil ||
|-
|-
| 2015 || ''[[Janda Pai Kapiraju]]'' || Telugu ||
| 2015 || ''[[Janda Pai Kapiraju]]'' || Telugu ||
|-
|-
| 2016 || ''[[Appa (2016 film)|Appa]]'' || Tamil ||
| 2016 || ''[[Appa (2016 film)|Appa]]'' || Tamil ||
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|rowspan="2" |2017 || ''[[Thondan (2017 film)|Thondan]]'' || Tamil ||
|rowspan="2" |2017 || ''[[Thondan (2017 film)|Thondan]]'' || Tamil ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Aakashamittayee]]'' || [[Malayalam]]|| Co-directed with [[M. Padmakumar]]
| ''[[Aakashamittayee]]'' || Malayalam || Remake of ''[[Appa (2016 film)|Appa]]'',<br />Co-directed with [[M. Padmakumar]]
|-
|-
|2020||''[[Naadodigal 2]]'' || Tamil ||
| 2020 || ''[[Naadodigal 2]]'' || Tamil ||
|-
|-
| 2021 || ''[[Vinodhaya Sitham]]'' || Tamil ||
| 2021 || ''[[Vinodhaya Sitham]]'' || Tamil ||
|-
| 2023 || ''[[Bro (2023 film)|Bro]]'' || Telugu || Remake of ''[[Vinodhaya Sitham]]''<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-03-24 |title='PKSDT' set to hit theatres: Pawan Kalyan and Sai Dharam Tej fans rejoice |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/pksdt-set-to-hit-theatres-pawan-kalyan-and-sai-dharam-tej-fans-rejoice/articleshow/98972351.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2023-05-16 |issn=0971-8257 |archive-date=12 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230512171519/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/pksdt-set-to-hit-theatres-pawan-kalyan-and-sai-dharam-tej-fans-rejoice/articleshow/98972351.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live }}</ref>
|}
|}


;Television
;Television
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ List of Samuthirakani television credits as director
|-
|-
! scope="col" | Year
! Year !! Title !! Channel !! Language !! Notes
! scope="col" | Title
! scope="col" | Channel
! class="unsortable" scope="col" | Notes
|-
|-
| 2001 || ''Paasa Paasangugal'' || rowspan=6|[[Raj TV]] || Tamil || rowspan=6|Part of K. Balachanderin Chinnathirai: Micro Thodargal Macro Sinthanaigal<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVNEvSiKsSrti6VG1YJAaGe4_IPaNctgq |title=Paasa Paasangugal |publisher=YouTube |date=14 January 2021 |accessdate=21 February 2021 |archive-date=11 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220511210647/https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVNEvSiKsSrti6VG1YJAaGe4_IPaNctgq |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVNEvSiKsSrs9SfqPslHgqpyCgLm9G02e |title=Gunangalum Ranangalum |publisher=YouTube |date=25 May 2021 |accessdate=2 June 2021 |archive-date=2 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210602214801/https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVNEvSiKsSrs9SfqPslHgqpyCgLm9G02e |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVNEvSiKsSrvQV7Y9quCGm-XJXVQuL6q5 |title=Idho Boopalam |publisher=YouTube |date=18 November 2020 |accessdate=21 February 2021 |archive-date=7 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220307042524/https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVNEvSiKsSrvQV7Y9quCGm-XJXVQuL6q5 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAJvFE3OmTVOxQccXl1hPY-0JMoWpbdiX |title=Theadathey Tholainthu Povai |publisher=YouTube |date=4 September 2020 |accessdate=5 March 2021 |archive-date=7 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220307082056/https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAJvFE3OmTVOxQccXl1hPY-0JMoWpbdiX |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVNEvSiKsSrvWqZqmXjY5DSYgYJB3-Ix7 |title=Addi Ennadi Asattu Pennea |publisher=YouTube |date=22 February 2021 |accessdate=5 March 2021 |archive-date=7 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220307095604/https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVNEvSiKsSrvWqZqmXjY5DSYgYJB3-Ix7 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVNEvSiKsSrvt4IRwoePK6WCQLoB7ikFB |title=Kodi Rubai Kealvi |publisher=YouTube |date=31 October 2020 |accessdate=21 February 2021 |archive-date=7 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220307050832/https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVNEvSiKsSrvt4IRwoePK6WCQLoB7ikFB |url-status=live }}</ref>
| 2001 || ''Paasa Paasangugal'' || rowspan=6|[[Raj TV]] || rowspan="6" |Part of K. Balachanderin Chinnathirai: Micro Thodargal Macro Sinthanaigal<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVNEvSiKsSrti6VG1YJAaGe4_IPaNctgq |title=Paasa Paasangugal |publisher=YouTube |date=14 January 2021 |accessdate=21 February 2021 |archive-date=11 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220511210647/https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVNEvSiKsSrti6VG1YJAaGe4_IPaNctgq |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVNEvSiKsSrs9SfqPslHgqpyCgLm9G02e |title=Gunangalum Ranangalum |publisher=YouTube |date=25 May 2021 |accessdate=2 June 2021 |archive-date=2 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210602214801/https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVNEvSiKsSrs9SfqPslHgqpyCgLm9G02e |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVNEvSiKsSrvQV7Y9quCGm-XJXVQuL6q5 |title=Idho Boopalam |publisher=YouTube |date=18 November 2020 |accessdate=21 February 2021 |archive-date=7 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220307042524/https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVNEvSiKsSrvQV7Y9quCGm-XJXVQuL6q5 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAJvFE3OmTVOxQccXl1hPY-0JMoWpbdiX |title=Theadathey Tholainthu Povai |publisher=YouTube |date=4 September 2020 |accessdate=5 March 2021 |archive-date=7 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220307082056/https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAJvFE3OmTVOxQccXl1hPY-0JMoWpbdiX |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVNEvSiKsSrvWqZqmXjY5DSYgYJB3-Ix7 |title=Addi Ennadi Asattu Pennea |publisher=YouTube |date=22 February 2021 |accessdate=5 March 2021 |archive-date=7 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220307095604/https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVNEvSiKsSrvWqZqmXjY5DSYgYJB3-Ix7 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVNEvSiKsSrvt4IRwoePK6WCQLoB7ikFB |title=Kodi Rubai Kealvi |publisher=YouTube |date=31 October 2020 |accessdate=21 February 2021 |archive-date=7 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220307050832/https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVNEvSiKsSrvt4IRwoePK6WCQLoB7ikFB |url-status=live }}</ref>
|-
|-
| rowspan="7" |2001 || ''Gunangalum Ranangalum'' || Tamil
| rowspan="7" |2001 || ''Gunangalum Ranangalum''
|-
|-
| ''Idho Boopalam'' || Tamil
| ''Idho Boopalam''
|-
|-
| ''Theadathey Tholainthu Povai'' || Tamil
| ''Theadathey Tholainthu Povai''
|-
|-
| ''Addi Ennadi Asattu Pennea'' || Tamil
| ''Addi Ennadi Asattu Pennea''
|-
|-
| ''Kodi Rubai Kealvi'' || Tamil
| ''Kodi Rubai Kealvi''
|-
|-
| ''Ramani vs Ramani (Part 2) '' || Raj TV || Tamil || As Sales person in few episodes
| ''Ramani vs Ramani (Part 2) '' || Raj TV || As Sales person in few episodes
|-
|-
| ''[[Anni (TV series)|Anni]]'' || rowspan=2|[[Jaya TV]] || Tamil || Directed along with [[K. Balachander]]
| ''[[Anni (TV series)|Anni]]'' || [[Jaya TV]] || Directed along with [[K. Balachander]]
|-
|-
|rowspan="2" | 2003 || ''Sindhu Bhairavi II: Sahana'' || Tamil || Directed along with [[K. Balachander]] and Venkat
| 2004 || ''Engirundho Vandhal'' || [[Jaya TV]] || Directed along with [[K. Balachander]] and Ilakkiyan
|-
|-
| ''Tharkappu Kalai Theeratha'' || [[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]] || Tamil ||
| rowspan="3" | 2005 || ''Idhu Oru Kadhal Kadhai'' || [[STAR Vijay]] ||
|-
|-
| ''Thangavettai'' ||rowspan=3|[[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]]|| Game Show
| 2004 || ''Engirundho Vandhal'' || [[Jaya TV]] || Tamil || Directed along with [[K. Balachander]] and Ilakkiyan
|-
|-
| ''Selvi'' ||
| rowspan="3" | 2005 || ''Idhu Oru Kadal Kadhai'' || [[STAR Vijay]] || Tamil ||
|-
|-
| ''Thangavettai'' ||rowspan=3|[[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]]|| Tamil || Game Show
| rowspan="2" | 2007 || ''Arasi'' ||
|-
|-
| ''Thenmozhiyal'' || [[Kalaignar TV]] || Directed along with K. Balachander
| ''Selvi'' || Tamil ||
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| rowspan="2" | 2007 || ''Arasi'' || Tamil ||
| 2010 || ''Alaipayuthey'' || [[Jaya TV]] || Directed along with Raja
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| ''Thenmozhiyal'' || [[Kalaignar TV]] || Tamil ||
|-
| 2010 || ''Alaipayuthey'' || [[Jaya TV]] || Tamil || Directed along with Raja
|}
|}


===Singer===
===Singer===
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ List of Samuthirakani film credits as singer
|-
|-
! scope="col" | Year
! Year !! Film !! Song !! Composer !! Notes
! scope="col" | Film
! scope="col" | Song
! scope="col" | Composer
! class="unsortable" scope="col" | Notes
|-
|-
| 2010 || ''[[Vamsam]]'' || "Suvadu Suvadu" || Taj Noor || Sang along with [[M. Sasikumar|M Sasikumar]] and [[Pandiraj]]
| 2010 || ''[[Vamsam]]'' || "Suvadu Suvadu" || Taj Noor || Sang along with [[M. Sasikumar|M Sasikumar]] and [[Pandiraj]]
|-
|-
| 2011 || ''[[Poraali]]'' || "Vidiya Potri" || [[Sundar C Babu]] ||
| 2011 || ''[[Poraali]]'' || "Vidiya Potri" || [[Sundar C Babu]] ||
|-
|}
|}


===Narrator===
===Narrator===
*''[[Eye of the Leopard]]'' (2006) - Tamil version - [[National Geographic (Indian TV channel)|National Geographic]]
*''[[Sundarapandian]]'' (2012)
*''Roar of the Royals'' (2020) - Tamil version - National Geographic
*''[[Serndhu Polama]]'' (2015)
*''[[Serndhu Polama]]'' (2015)
*''[[Anandham Vilayadum Veedu]]'' (2021)
*''[[Anandham Vilayadum Veedu]]'' (2021)
*''The Way Of The Cheetah'' (2021) Tamil version - National Geographic


==References==
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20090708112206/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2007/04/30/stories/2007043000740100.htm Opera king]
* [http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/18832.html His still dreams to make it]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20051214033002/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/18832.html His still dreams to make it]
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Samuthirakani
Samuthirakani at the audio launch of Sandamarutham in 2015
Born
P. Samuthirakani

(1973-04-26) 26 April 1973 (age 51)
Seithur, Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu, India
Alma materDr. Ambedkar Government Law College
Occupations
  • Actor
  • Film director
Years active1998-present
SpouseJayalakshmi
Children2

P. Samuthirakani[1] (born 26 April 1973) is an Indian actor and film director who works predominantly in Tamil films besides few Telugu and Malayalam films. He worked as an assistant to director K. Balachander, in Paarthale Paravasam. He won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor in 2016 for Visaranai,[2][3] he is also an recipient of three Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, a Filmfare Award and a SIIMA award

Early life

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Samuthirakani was born on 26 April 1973 in Seithur, Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu.,[1][4] He did his B.Sc. in Mathematics from the Rajapalayam Rajus College and he also earned a Bachelor of Law from Ambedkar Law College. However, he aimed to become an actor. He has said that people used to tell him that he did not have the physical appearance or talent necessary to be an actor.[5]

Career

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In 1997, he joined as an assistant director under Sundar K. Vijayan.[6] He was then noticed by K. Balachander and was recruited as assistant director for Balachander's 100th film Paarthale Paravasam. He also assisted Balachander in the mega-serial Anni telecasted by Jaya TV. Samuthirakani recalled that the work experience he gained under Balachander helped him in many ways while shooting Arasi and Selvi, the mega-serial telecasted in Sun TV, which were massive hits among housewives.[7]

In the early 2000s, Samuthirakani began his career as a director. He notably launched a shelved film titled Uyir Nanbanukku starring Cheran, before making Unnai Charanadaindhen (2003) for S. P. B. Charan.[8][9]

He worked as an assistant director for K. Balachander in Parthale Paravasam (2001) and Poi (2006) and for Ameer in Paruthiveeran (2007).[10][7]

However, it was the success of Naadodigal (2009) that established Samuthirakani as a director. Since then he has directed films such as Poraali (2011), Nimirndhu Nil (2014) and Appa (2016). All these films have been remade in Telugu and Kannada.[11][12] He gained appreciation for his acting in Velaiilla Pattadhari (2014) as Dhanush's father and in Visaranai (2016) as a police inspector.[13][14]

He also played important role in Rajinikanth's film Kaala (2018).[15]

In 2020, he appeared in Telugu film, Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo.[16] Samuthirakani's returned to directing with Naadodigal 2, a film that takes up the topic of equality.[17] He played the main role in the Telugu film, Aakashavaani (2021).[18] He also directed two fantasy comedy Vinodhaya Sitham (2021) [19] and Bro (2023).[20]

He also played the role of Vibhishana in the Telugu superhero film Hanu-Man (2024).[21]

Filmography

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Tamil films

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Key
† Denotes films that have not yet been released
List of Samuthirakani film Tamil acting credits
Year Title Role Notes
2001 Parthale Paravasam Back-pain patient Uncredited role
2004 Neranja Manasu Villager Uncredited role
2006 Poi Kamban's friend Uncredited role
2007 Paruthiveeran Ice Vendor Uncredited role
2008 Subramaniapuram Kanagu Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Tamil
2010 Easan ACP Sangayya Won—Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Character Artiste (Male)
2012 Saattai Dayalan
Neerparavai Uduman Gani
2014 Ninaithathu Yaaro Himself Guest appearance
Nimirndhu Nil Car driver Won—Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Film (Third Prize)
Velaiyilla Pattathari Raghuvaran's father Nominated—Vijay Award for Best Supporting Actor
Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Tamil
Poovarasam Peepee Gani Guest appearance
Kaadu Nandha
2015 Sandamarutham Inspector Thirumalai
Massu Engira Masilamani Radha Krishnan (RK)
Buddhanin Sirippu Vettri
Kaaval Inspector Chandrasekar
Kamaraj Corporation officer
Adhibar Raja
Paayum Puli Selvaraj (Selvam)
Strawberry Aathi
Pasanga 2 Father Guest appearance
2016 Tharkappu Iraianbu
Rajini Murugan "Ezhrai" Mookan
Visaranai Inspector Muthuvel Won—National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor
Won—Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Tamil
Nominated—SIIMA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role
Kadhalum Kadandhu Pogum Kumar
Vetrivel Vetrivel's friend Cameo
Amma Kanakku Principal Ranganathan
Appa Dhayalan
Achamindri Inspector Sathya
2017 Thondan Maha Vishnu
Kootathil Oruthan Sathyamurthy (Sathya)
Velaiilla Pattadhari 2 Raghuvaran's father
2018 Nimir Vellaiyappan Also dialogue writer
Madura Veeran Rathnavelu
Yemaali Inspector Aravindh
Kaala Vaaliyappan
Goli Soda 2 Natesan
Maniyaar Kudumbam S.Nallavan Cameo
60 Vayadu Maaniram Ranga
Aan Devathai Elango
Vada Chennai Gunaa
2019 Peranbu Dr. Dhanapal Cameo
Pettikadai Physical trainer
Kolanji Appasamy
Jackpot Film Director Special appearance
Kaappaan Joseph Selvaraj
Namma Veettu Pillai Chandrabose
Adutha Saattai Dayalan Also producer
Sillu Karupatti Dhanapal
2020 Naadodigal 2 Bus driver Special appearance; also voice-over
Ettuthikkum Para Ambedkar
Walter Bala
Naanga Romba Busy Himself Cameo
2021 Pulikkuthi Pandi Karumbalai Pandi
Sangathalaivan Sivalingam
Aelay Muthukkutty
Sudhakar (Imbuttu Kanji)
Vellai Yaanai Vellai Kunju
Devadas Brothers The writer
Thalaivi R. N. Veerappan
Vinodhaya Sitham Time
Udanpirappe Sargunam Vaathiyaar
MGR Magan Agnishwaran
Chithirai Sevvaanam Muthu Pandi
Writer Thangaraju
2022 Kombu Vatcha Singamda Eelam fighter
Maaran Palani
Don Ganesan
Yaanai Ramachandran
2023 Thunivu Commissioner Dayalan
Naan Kadavul Illai Senthooran
Thalaikoothal Pazhani
Vaathi Thirupathi
Are You Ok Baby? Balachandhran
2024 Mudakkaruthaan
Siren DSP S. Nagalingam IPS
Singappenney Special appearance
Yaavarum Vallavare Krishnan
Rathnam MLA Panneer Selvam
Garudan Inspector E. Muthuvel
Hit List Vijay's father
Indian 2 Varadharajan
Andhagan Manohar
Nandhan BDO Marudhudurai
Rajakili Anandan
Thiru.Manickam Manickam
2025 Indian 3 Varadharajan

Other language films

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List of Samuthirakani film other language acting credits
Year Title Role Language Notes
2010 Shambo Shiva Shambo Car driver Telugu Cameo
Shikkar Abdullah Malayalam
2012 Masters Protester Cameo in the song "Suhruth Suhruth"
Thiruvambadi Thamban Ramu
The Hitlist SP Anapazhakan Cameo
2013 D Company Chaukidar
2014 Vasanthathinte Kanal Vazhikalil P. Krishna Pillai
2015 The Reporter Parthasarathy
2016 Karinkunnam 6'S Saravanan Cameo
Oppam Vasudevan Nominated—Asianet film award for best actor in a negative role
Won—IIFA Utsavam for performance in a negative role Malayalam
2020 Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo Appala Naidu Telugu Won—SIIMA Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role – Telugu
2021 Krack Katari Krishna
Aakashavaani Chandram Master Released on SonyLIV
2022 Bheemla Nayak Jeevan Kumar
RRR Venkateswarulu
Sarkaru Vaari Paata MP Rajendranath Nominated–SIIMA Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role – Telugu
Macherla Niyojakavargam MLA Rajappa
Dongalunnaru Jaagratha Chakravarthi
Godfather ACP Indrajeet IPS
Panchathantram Ramanathan
2023 Sir Tripathi
Dasara Shivanna
Nenu Student Sir Arjun Vasudevan
Vimanam Veerayya Partially reshot in Tamil[22]
Bro Shankaranna Cameo
2024 Hanu-Man Vibhishana
Oru Anweshanathinte Thudakkam Malayalam [23]
2025 Game Changer † TBA Telugu Filming
TBA RRR 2 † TBA Filming[24]

Television

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List of Samuthirakani television credits as actor
Year Serial Role Network Notes
1998 Sila Nijangal Sila Nyayangal Reporter Sun TV
Raj TV		 Part of Jannal
TV series (episode 7)[25]
2000 Kadavulukku Kobam Vanthathu Smoking guy in theatre DD Podhigai TV series (Episode 1)[26]
2001 Marmadesam Edhuvum Nadakkum A tribal man Raj TV Part of Marmadesam
TV Series (Episode 1)[27]
Ramany vs Ramany Part II Sales person, Census taker, bride groom TV series (Episode 11, 31, 51)[28][29][30]
Guhan Rishi's assistant TV series[31]
also Co-director
Oru Kathavu Thirakirathu Veerappan (Manikkam/Santhapandian/Pazhaniappan) Part of K. Balachanderin Chinnathirai: Micro Thodargal Macro Sinthanaigal[32]
TV series
2007 Arasi Undercover police officer (Chinna Thambi) Sun TV TV Series
2012 7C Star Vijay TV Series (Special Appearance)
2020 Chithi 2 Himself Sun TV
2021 Live Telecast Deva Disney+ Hotstar Web-series

Dubbing artist

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List of Samuthirakani film credits as dubbing artist
Year Film For actor
2009 Pasanga Sivakumar
2011 Aadukalam Kishore
2012 Dhoni Murli Sharma
2014 Goli Soda Madhusudhan Rao
2016 Kathakali Madhusudhan Rao

As director

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Films
List of Samuthirakani film credits as director
Year Film Language Notes
2003 Unnai Charanadaindhen Tamil Won—Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Story Writer
2004 Neranja Manasu Tamil
Naalo Telugu Remake of Unnai Charanadainthen
2009 Naadodigal Tamil Won—Vijay Award for Favourite Director
Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Director – Tamil
Nominated—Vijay Award for Best Director
Nominated—Vijay Award for Best Story, Screenplay Writer
2010 Sambho Siva Sambho Telugu Remake of Naadodigal
2011 Poraali Tamil Won—Vijay Award for Best Dialogue Writer
2012 Yaare Koogadali Kannada Remake of Poraali
2014 Nimirndhu Nil Tamil
2015 Janda Pai Kapiraju Telugu
2016 Appa Tamil
2017 Thondan Tamil
Aakashamittayee Malayalam Remake of Appa,
Co-directed with M. Padmakumar
2020 Naadodigal 2 Tamil
2021 Vinodhaya Sitham Tamil
2023 Bro Telugu Remake of Vinodhaya Sitham[33]
Television
List of Samuthirakani television credits as director
Year Title Channel Notes
2001 Paasa Paasangugal Raj TV Part of K. Balachanderin Chinnathirai: Micro Thodargal Macro Sinthanaigal[34][35][36][37][38][39]
2001 Gunangalum Ranangalum
Idho Boopalam
Theadathey Tholainthu Povai
Addi Ennadi Asattu Pennea
Kodi Rubai Kealvi
Ramani vs Ramani (Part 2) Raj TV As Sales person in few episodes
Anni Jaya TV Directed along with K. Balachander
2004 Engirundho Vandhal Jaya TV Directed along with K. Balachander and Ilakkiyan
2005 Idhu Oru Kadhal Kadhai STAR Vijay
Thangavettai Sun TV Game Show
Selvi
2007 Arasi
Thenmozhiyal Kalaignar TV Directed along with K. Balachander
2010 Alaipayuthey Jaya TV Directed along with Raja

Singer

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List of Samuthirakani film credits as singer
Year Film Song Composer Notes
2010 Vamsam "Suvadu Suvadu" Taj Noor Sang along with M Sasikumar and Pandiraj
2011 Poraali "Vidiya Potri" Sundar C Babu

Narrator

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