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