R. Sarathkumar
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Ramanathan Sarathkumar is an Indian film actor, journalist, politician, the former president of the South Indian Film Artistes' Association and former body builder. Sarathkumar has acted in more than 130 Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu and Kannada films. He can speak Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada and English fluently. In 1986, Sarathkumar started his acting career in the Telugu film Samajamlo Sthree. He first acted in negative roles, and later played minor roles before establishing himself as a lead actor in the subsequent years earning him the title Supreme Star in Tamil cinema. He has won two Tamil Nadu State Film Awards and three Filmfare Awards South. In 2007, he launched a new political party All India Samathuva Makkal Katchi (AISMK) in Tamil Nadu claiming to carry out the ideals of K. Kamaraj. He is the former Member of Legislative Assembly of Tenkasi constituency. He served as the president of the Nadigar Sangam from 2006 to 2015 for three consecutive terms.
Known for
Credits
Raymo (2022)
Actor
Mr. X (2026)
as Parameshwar Surya Pratap 'Mr. X' / Rana
Dada (2026)
Actor
Nethaji (1996)
as Nethaji
Genius (2012)
as R. Sarath Chandra
Ponniyin Selvan: Part I (2022)
as Periya Pazhuvettarayar
Thalaimagan (2006)
as Dheeran
Dude (2025)
as Minister Athiyamaan Azhagappan
Daadi Ki Shaadi (2026)
as Col. Theeran Devrajan
Ponniyin Selvan: Part II (2023)
as Periya Pazhuvettarayar
Varisu (2023)
as Rajendran Palanisamy
I (2015)
as Cameo Appearance
Devadas (2018)
as Dada
Pahalgam (—)
Actor
Chatrapathy (2004)
as Saravanan
James (2022)
Actor
Suryavamsam (1997)
as Sakthivel Gounder / Chinnarasu Gounder
Band Master (1993)
Actor
Nimirndhu Nil (2014)
as CBI officer Michael
Nilavuku En Mel Ennadi Kobam (2025)
as Narayanamoorthy
Arasu (2003)
as Arasu and Periyavar Nataraj
Velai Kidaichuruchu (1990)
as Purushothaman
Por Thozhil (2023)
as SP Loganathan
Aazhi (2026)
Actor
Kaaval Thurai (2011)
Actor
Raajakumara (2017)
as Ashok
Suriyan (1992)
as Suriyan
Bharat Ane Nenu (2018)
as Bharath's Father
Kannappa (2025)
as Nathanadhudu
Nam Naadu (2007)
as Muthazhagu
Naa Peru Surya - Naa Illu India (2018)
as Challa
Kanchana (2011)
as Kanchana
Moondravadhu Kann (1993)
Actor
Paarai (2003)
Actor
Pattali (1999)
as Shanmugam
Chanakya (2005)
Actor
Mounam Sammadham (1990)
as Balu
Jaya Janaki Nayaka (2017)
as Chakravarthy
Kan Simittum Neram (1988)
as Inspector Sarath
Coolie (1995)
as Karna
Vaitheeswaran (2008)
as Saravanan / Dr. Bala
Oor Mariyadhai (1992)
Actor
Cheran Pandiyan (1991)
as Chinna Gounder (Rajapaandi Gounder)
Rishi (2001)
as Velu & Rishi
Surya IPS (1991)
Actor
Vaanam Kottatum (2020)
as Bose Kaalai
Ellaichami (1992)
as Ellaichami
Namma Annachi (1994)
Actor
Aravindhan (1997)
as Aravindhan
Sarfira (2024)
as Nedumaaran
Magudikkaran (1994)
Actor
Dasarathan (1993)
Actor
Thangamana Thangachi (1991)
as Vijay
Moovendhar (1998)
Actor
Meera (1992)
as Policeman
Nadodi Mannan (1995)
Actor
Rudhran (2023)
as Bhoominathan
Bhagavanth Kesari (2023)
as CI Srikanth
Rangabali (2023)
as Ranga Reddy, Sahaja’s grandfather (Special Appearance)
Raja Kaiya Vacha (1990)
as Vaidyaraj
Bunny (2005)
as Ranga Rao Bhupathi Raja
Idhaya Vasal (1991)
Actor
Pennin Manathai Thottu (2000)
Actor
Sandhana Kaatru (1990)
as Ramu
Jagathalaprathapan (1990)
as Dileep
Sarath Kumar Kamal Prakash Movie (—)
Actor
Kombuseevi (2025)
as Rokkapuli
Saakshyam (2018)
Actor
Palaivana Paravaigal (1990)
as Mamu
Pulan Visaranai (1990)
as D.R Mahendran Khurrana
Periya Gounder Ponnu (1992)
as Thangamuthu
Balachandrudu (1990)
as Minor Babu
Urudhi Mozhi (1990)
as Legal
Custody (2023)
as Nataraj
Janakiraman (1997)
as Janakiraman
3BHK (2025)
as Vasudevan
Pachaikili Muthucharam (2007)
as Venkatesh
Pudhu Paadagan (1990)
as Aadhikesavan
Thai Mozhi (1992)
as Rajasimham
Mazhai Pidikatha Manithan (2024)
as Chief
Natpukkaga (1998)
Actor
Puriyaadha Pudhir (1990)
Actor
Achante Aanmakkal (2012)
as Narasimham
The Smile Man (2024)
as Chidambaram Nedumaaran
Kochadaiiyaan (2014)
as Sengodagan
Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja (2009)
as Edachena Kunkan Nair
Naa Naa (—)
Actor
Bandra (2023)
as Veera Raghavan IPS
Ayya (2005)
as Ayyadurai \ Chelladurai
Gambeeram (2004)
as Muthusami
Paramporul (2023)
as R. Maithreyan
Vinnukkum Mannukkum (2001)
as Sakthivel
Christopher (2023)
as SP Vetrivel IPS
Asha Black (2014)
as Anwar Ali
Samuthiram (2001)
as Selvarasu
Hit List (2024)
as ACP Yazhvendan
Dosth (2001)
as Vishwanath
Gang Leader (1991)
as Raghava
Kaaval Nilayam (1991)
as Vijay
Manasthan (2004)
Actor
Chennaiyil Oru Naal 2 (2017)
Actor
Thenkasi Pattanam (2002)
Actor
Captain (1994)
as Captain Shiva
Maha Prabhu (1996)
Actor
Nesippaya (2025)
Actor
Diwan (2003)
as Raghavan and Duraisingam
Ullam Kollai Poguthey (2001)
as Cameo
Thaye Neeye Thunai (1987)
Actor
Maayi (2000)
as 'Maayi' Maayandi
Nirangal Moondru (2024)
as Selvam
Aai (2004)
as Sakthivel
1977 (2009)
as Rajashekar / Vetrivel
Maya Kannadi (2007)
as Sarath Kumar
Vedan (1993)
Actor
Salem Vishnu (1990)
as Siva
Myna (2013)
Actor
Aadhityan (1993)
as Aadhityan
Nenorakam (2017)
Actor
Samasthanam (2002)
as Thiru
Jaggubhai (2010)
as Jagannathan (Jaggubhai)
The Metro (2011)
as CI Jacob Alexander
Santheyalli Nintha Kabira (2016)
as Sikandar Lodi
Rajasthan (1999)
Actor
Ragasiya Police (1995)
Actor
Samundi (1992)
Actor
Pudhu Manidhan (1991)
Actor
Adangathey (2025)
Actor
Vetri Padigal (1991)
as Guruji
Christian Brothers (2011)
as Andrews Bandra / Kareem Lala
Simmarasi (1998)
Actor
Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen (1998)
as Cameo Appearance
Kola Kolaya Mundhirika (2010)
as cameo appearance.
Captain Prabhakaran (1991)
as Rajaraman
Nattamai (1994)
as 'Nattamai' Shanmugam / Pasupathi
Vidiyal (2011)
Actor
Sandamarutham (2015)
as Surya & Sarveswaran
Idhuthanda Sattam (1992)
as Selvaraj
Vasanthakala Paravai (1991)
Actor
Sethu Samudhiram (2012)
Actor
Judgment Day (—)
Actor
Chennaiyil Oru Naal (2013)
as Sundara Pandian IPS
Criminal (—)
Actor
Rajapandi (1994)
Actor
Jithan (2005)
as Tamizharasu
I Love India (1993)
as Diwakar
Oruvan (1999)
Actor
Ilavarasan (1992)
as Vijay
Oridathoru Postman (2010)
as Yasin Mubarak
Stuartpuram Police Station (1991)
Actor
Kattabomman (1993)
as Kattabomman
Indhu (1994)
Actor
Munarivippu (1993)
Actor
Veluchami (1995)
as Veluchami
Acham Thavir (2013)
Actor
Enkitta Mothathe (1990)
Actor
Veeraputhran (2011)
as Vimal Menon
Chinnadurai (1999)
Actor
Magaadu (1990)
Actor
Aranmanai Kaavalan (1994)
as Sakthi