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
The Rajasaab (2026)
as Ganagaraju
HIT: The Third Case (2025)
as Arjun Sarkar’s father
Kaantha (2025)
as A. P. Kodandaraman
Mass Jathara (2025)
as B. Ajith Narayana
Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo (2020)
as Appala Naidu
Rajan Vagaiyara (—)
as Guna
Hanu-Man (2024)
as Vibhishana
Kootathil Oruthan (2017)
as Sathyamurthy (Sathya)
Vada Chennai (2018)
as Guna
Adutha Saattai (2019)
as Dayalan
Idli Kadai (2025)
as Marisamy
Carmeni Selvam (2026)
as Selvam
Game Changer (2025)
as Savi
Strawberry (2015)
as Aathi
Tharkappu (2015)
as Eraiyanbu
Macherla Niyojakavargam (2022)
as Rajappa/Veera
Appa (2016)
as Dhayalan
GodFather (2022)
as Raghuram IPS
Amma Kanakku (2016)
as Ranganathan
Chithirai Sevvaanam (2021)
as Muthupandi
Kaaval (2015)
as Chandrasekhar
Dasara (2023)
as Shivanna
Kolanji (2019)
as Appasamy
Achamindri (2016)
Actor
RajiniMurugan (2015)
as "Ezhrai" Mookan
Easan (2010)
as Sangayya
Neranja Manasu (2004)
as Villager (Special Apperance)
Kaala (2018)
as Vaaliyappan
Bheemla Nayak (2022)
as Jeevan Kumar
Ninaithathu Yaaro (2014)
as Self
Vellai Yaanai (2021)
Actor
Indian 2: Zero Tolerance (2024)
as Varadharajan
Rowdy Janardhana (2026)
Actor
Visaranai (2016)
as Muthuvel
Maaran (2022)
as Pazhani
Mahakāli (2027)
Actor
Thunivu (2023)
as N. Dhayalan
Nimirndhu Nil (2014)
as Driver
Saattai (2012)
as Dayalan
Maniyaar Kudumbam (2018)
as S. Nallavan (cameo appearance)
The Reporter (2015)
as DySP Parthasarathy
Adhibar (2015)
Actor
Vaathi (2023)
as Thirupathi
Maargan (2025)
as Muthuvel Rajan
Don (2022)
as Chakaravarthi's Father
BRO (2023)
as Veena’s Uncle
Velaiyilla Pattathari (2014)
as Krishnamoorthy
Poovarasam Peepee (2014)
Actor
Pettikadai (2019)
Actor
Kamaraj (2004)
Actor
Krack (2021)
as Katari Krishna
Velaiyilla Pattathari 2 (2017)
as Krishnamoorthy
Paruthiveeran (2007)
as Cameo Appearance
Kadhalum Kadanthu Pogum (2016)
as Kumar
Shikkar (2010)
as Comrade Abdulla
Dongalunnaru Jagratha (2022)
as Dr. Chakravarthy
Oppam (2016)
as Vasudevan
Kaappaan (2019)
as Joseph
Siren (2024)
as DSP S. Nagalingam
Sarkaru Vaari Paata (2022)
as Rajendranath
Peranbu (2019)
Actor
Massu Engira Maasilamani (2015)
as Radha Krishnan (RK)
Arasan (—)
as Guna
Neerparavai (2012)
as Uduman Gani
Jackpot (2019)
as Director
Kitna (—)
Actor
Pulikkuthi Pandi (2021)
as Karumbalai Pandi
Irulan (—)
Actor
Yaanai (2022)
Actor
Madura Veeran (2018)
as Rathnavelu
Ramam Raghavam (2025)
Actor
Karmakhya (2026)
as Actor
Paayum Puli (2015)
as Selvam
Rathnam (2024)
as Panneer Selvam
Kaadu (2014)
as Nanda
Vanangaan (2025)
as Kathiravan
Shambo Shiva Shambo (2010)
Actor
Goli Soda 2 (2018)
as Nadesan
Oru Anweshanathinte Thudakkam (2024)
Actor
Garudan (2024)
as Inspector E. Muthuvel
Rajakili (2024)
Actor
Sangathalaivan (2021)
as Shivalingam
Vimanam (2023)
as Veerayya
Thalaivii (2021)
as R. N. Veerappan
60 Vayadhu Maaniram (2018)
as Ranga
Bad Boy Karthik (2026)
Actor
Subramaniapuram (2008)
as Kanugu
Namma Veettu Pillai (2019)
as Chandrabose
Budhanin Sirippu (2015)
Actor
Public (—)
Actor
Udanpirappe (2021)
as Sargunam Vaathiyaar
Vada Chennai II: Anbuvin Ezhichi (—)
as Guna
Raagu Kethu (2025)
as Sivan
Aelay (2021)
Actor
Yaavarum Vallavare (2024)
as Krishnan
Daksha: The Deadly Conspiracy (2025)
as Commissioner Chalapati
Pasanga 2 (2015)
as Guest Appearance
Oka Pathakam Prakaaram (2025)
as Raghuram
MGR Magan (2021)
as Agnishwaran
Arisi (—)
Actor
Sillu Karuppatti (2019)
as Dhanapal
Nandhan (2024)
as Marudhu Durai
Nimir (2018)
as Vellaiyappan
Oka Manchi Prema Katha (2024)
as Eshwar
Vinodhaya Sitham (2021)
as Time
Vetrivel (2016)
as Cameo appearance
Ivan Thanthiran 2 (—)
as Kalivaradhan
D Company (2013)
as Chaukidaar
David Reddy (—)
Actor
NBK111 (2026)
Actor
Charukesi (2026)
Actor
Ettu Thikkum Para (2020)
as Ambedkar
Hit List (2024)
Actor
Are You Ok Baby? (2023)
as Balan
Aan Devathai (2018)
as Elango
Thondan (2017)
as Maha Vishnu
Sandamarutham (2015)
as Thirumalai
Writer (2021)
as Head Constable Thangaraj
Untitled Sasikumar - Dharani Rasendran Film (—)
Actor
Thalaikoothal (2023)
as Pazhani
Andhagan (2024)
as Manohar
Thiru.Manickam (2024)
as Manickam
2 Days (2018)
Actor
Kombu Vatcha Singamda (2022)
as Eelam fighter
Yemaali (2018)
as Aravindh
Masters (2012)
as Protestor
Devadas Brothers (2021)
Actor
Panchathantram (2022)
as Ramanatham
Vasanthathinte Kanal Vazhikalil (2014)
Actor
Nenu Student Sir! (2023)
Actor
Naan Kadavul Illai (2023)
Actor
Walter (2020)
as Bala
Sullan Sethu (—)
Actor
Singappenney (2024)
Actor
Thiruvambadi Thamban (2012)
as Panchayat President
Aakashavaani (2021)
as Chandram Master