Samuthirakani
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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.
Known for
Credits
RRR (2022)
as Alluri Venkateshwarulu
Sardar 2 (2026)
as Agent Walrus (voice)
Oru Anweshanathinte Thudakkam (2024)
as Shiva Kumar
Shambo Shiva Shambo (2010)
Actor
The Rajasaab (2026)
as Ganagaraju
Karmakhya (2026)
as Tirupathi
Dada (2026)
Actor
Mass Jathara (2025)
as B. Ajith Narayana
HIT: The Third Case (2025)
as Arjun Sarkar’s father
Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo (2020)
as Appala Naidu
Vada Chennai (2018)
as Guna
Dasara (2023)
as Shivanna
Pulikkuthi Pandi (2021)
as Karumbalai Pandi
Raagu Kethu (2025)
as Sivan
Appa (2016)
as Dhayalan
Rowdy Janardhana (2026)
Actor
Strawberry (2015)
as Aathi
Rajan Vagaiyara (—)
as Guna
Kaala (2018)
as Vaaliyappan
Sangathalaivan (2021)
as Shivalingam
Kitna (—)
Actor
Irulan (—)
Actor
Poovarasam Peepee (2014)
Actor
Game Changer (2025)
as Savi
David Reddy (—)
Actor
Goli Soda 2 (2018)
as Nadesan
Macherla Niyojakavargam (2022)
as Rajappa/Veera
Idli Kadai (2025)
as Marisamy
RajiniMurugan (2015)
as "Ezhrai" Mookan
Bheemla Nayak (2022)
as Jeevan Kumar
Neranja Manasu (2004)
as Villager (Special Apperance)
Oka Manchi Prema Katha (2024)
as Eshwar
Kaantha (2025)
as A. P. Kodandaraman
Public (—)
Actor
Dongalunnaru Jagratha (2022)
as Dr. Chakravarthy
Pettikadai (2019)
Actor
Amma Kanakku (2016)
as Ranganathan
Panchathantram (2022)
as Ramanatham
Don (2022)
as Chakaravarthi's Father
Nimirndhu Nil (2014)
as Driver
Chithirai Sevvaanam (2021)
as Muthupandi
Hanu-Man (2024)
as Vibhishana
Easan (2010)
as Sangayya
BRO (2023)
as Veena’s Uncle
Kamaraj (2004)
Actor
GodFather (2022)
as Raghuram IPS
Kaaval (2015)
as Chandrasekhar
Shikkar (2010)
as Comrade Abdulla
Saattai (2012)
as Dayalan
Kootathil Oruthan (2017)
as Sathyamurthy (Sathya)
Untitled Sasikumar - Dharani Rasendran Film (—)
Actor
Adhibar (2015)
Actor
Thunivu (2023)
as N. Dhayalan
Adutha Saattai (2019)
as Dayalan
Vaathi (2023)
as Thirupathi
Tharkappu (2015)
as Eraiyanbu
2 Days (2018)
Actor
Indian 2: Zero Tolerance (2024)
as Varadharajan
Vellai Yaanai (2021)
Actor
Visaranai (2016)
as Muthuvel
Kasthuri Veedu (—)
Actor
Ninaithathu Yaaro (2014)
as Self
School Bus (—)
Actor
Achamindri (2016)
Actor
Budhanin Sirippu (2015)
Actor
Carmeni Selvam (2026)
as Selvam
Sarkaru Vaari Paata (2022)
as Rajendranath
Maniyaar Kudumbam (2018)
as S. Nallavan (cameo appearance)
Arisi (—)
Actor
Neerparavai (2012)
as Uduman Gani
Kaadu (2014)
as Nanda
The Reporter (2015)
as DySP Parthasarathy
Vanangaan (2025)
as Kathiravan
Velaiyilla Pattathari 2 (2017)
as Krishnamoorthy
Madura Veeran (2018)
as Rathnavelu
Rathnam (2024)
as Panneer Selvam
Paruthiveeran (2007)
as ice vendor (uncredited)
Oppam (2016)
as Vasudevan
Are You Ok Baby? (2023)
as Balan
Mahakāli (2027)
Actor
Maaran (2022)
as Pazhani
Kadhalum Kadanthu Pogum (2016)
as Kumar
Kaappaan (2019)
as Joseph
Oka Pathakam Prakaaram (2025)
as Raghuram
Yaanai (2022)
Actor
Thalaivii (2021)
as R. N. Veerappan
Garudan (2024)
as Inspector E. Muthuvel
Arasan (—)
as Guna
MGR Magan (2021)
as Agnishwaran
Aan Devathai (2018)
as Elango
Andhagan (2024)
as Manohar
Maargan (2025)
as Muthuvel Rajan
Velaiyilla Pattathari (2014)
as Krishnamoorthy
Kolanji (2019)
as Appasamy
Jackpot (2019)
as Director
Krack (2021)
as Katari Krishna
Mysaa (2026)
Actor
Siren (2024)
as DSP S. Nagalingam
Pasanga 2 (2015)
as Guest Appearance
Peranbu (2019)
Actor
Thiru.Manickam (2024)
as Manickam
D Company (2013)
as Chaukidaar
Bad Boy Karthik (2026)
Actor
Sillu Karuppatti (2019)
as Dhanapal
Singappenney (2024)
Actor
Udanpirappe (2021)
as Sargunam Vaathiyaar
60 Vayadhu Maaniram (2018)
as Ranga
Vetrivel (2016)
as Cameo appearance
Masss Engira Masilamani (2015)
as Radha Krishnan aka RK
Subramaniapuram (2008)
as Kanugu
Daksha: The Deadly Conspiracy (2025)
as Commissioner Chalapati
Hit List (2024)
Actor
Namma Veettu Pillai (2019)
as Chandrabose
Vimanam (2023)
as Veerayya
Vinodhaya Sitham (2021)
as Time
Paayum Puli (2015)
as Selvam
Writer (2021)
as Head Constable Thangaraj
Thalaikoothal (2023)
as Pazhani
Nimir (2018)
as Vellaiyappan
Rajakili (2024)
Actor
Aelay (2021)
Actor
Yaavarum Vallavare (2024)
as Krishnan
Ramam Raghavam (2025)
Actor
Thiruvambadi Thamban (2012)
as Panchayat President
Masters (2012)
as Protestor
Yemaali (2018)
as Aravindh
Thondan (2017)
as Maha Vishnu
Vada Chennai II: Anbuvin Ezhichi (—)
as Guna
Sullan Sethu (—)
Actor
Charukesi (2026)
Actor
Nenu Student Sir! (2023)
Actor
Aakashavaani (2021)
as Chandram Master
Ettu Thikkum Para (2020)
as Ambedkar
Sandamarutham (2015)
as Thirumalai
Nandhan (2024)
as Marudhu Durai
Naan Kadavul Illai (2023)
Actor
Kombu Vatcha Singamda (2022)
as Eelam fighter
Walter (2020)
as Bala
Vasanthathinte Kanal Vazhikalil (2014)
Actor
Devadas Brothers (2021)
Actor
Ivan Thanthiran 2 (—)
as Kalivaradhan