Samuthirakani
Acting
Born: April 26, 1973 (age 53) · Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu, India
Highest Rated
Biography
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
RRR
2022
Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo
2020
Vada Chennai
2018
Visaranai
2016
Velaiyilla Pattathari
2014
Kaala
2018
HIT: The Third Case
2025
Velaiyilla Pattathari 2
2017
Massu Engira Maasilamani
2015
Peranbu
2019
Thunivu
2023
Kadhalum Kadanthu Pogum
2016
Photos (6)
Movies (123)
Sardar 2
Agent Walrus (voice)
RRR
Alluri Venkateshwarulu
Shambo Shiva Shambo
2010
Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo
Appala Naidu
Indian 2: Zero Tolerance
Varadharajan
The Rajasaab
Ganagaraju
Kaala
Vaaliyappan
HIT: The Third Case
Arjun Sarkar’s father
Vaathi
Thirupathi
Karmakhya
Tirupathi
Kadhalum Kadanthu Pogum
Kumar
Game Changer
Savi
Thunivu
N. Dhayalan
Vanangaan
Kathiravan
Vada Chennai
Guna
Don
Chakaravarthi's Father
Idli Kadai
Marisamy
Paayum Puli
Selvam
Visaranai
Muthuvel
Hanu-Man
Vibhishana
Nandhan
Marudhu Durai
Neerparavai
Uduman Gani
GodFather
Raghuram IPS
Yaanai
2022
Dongalunnaru Jagratha
Dr. Chakravarthy
Mass Jathara
B. Ajith Narayana
Kaantha
A. P. Kodandaraman
Pulikkuthi Pandi
Karumbalai Pandi
Yaavarum Vallavare
Krishnan
Maaran
Pazhani
Charukesi
2026
Kaappaan
Joseph
Appa
Dhayalan
Devadas Brothers
2021
Dasara
Shivanna
Velaiyilla Pattathari
Krishnamoorthy
BRO
Veena’s Uncle
Carmeni Selvam
Selvam
Velaiyilla Pattathari 2
Krishnamoorthy
Thalaivii
R. N. Veerappan
Masss Engira Masilamani
Radha Krishnan (RK)
Maargan
Muthuvel Rajan
Pasanga 2
Guest Appearance
60 Vayadhu Maaniram
Ranga
Udanpirappe
Sargunam Vaathiyaar
MGR Magan
Agnishwaran
Raagu Kethu
Sivan
Ramam Raghavam
2025
Oppam
Vasudevan
Oru Anweshanathinte Thudakkam
2024
Jackpot
Director
Goli Soda 2
Nadesan
Krack
Katari Krishna
Poovarasam Peepee
2014
Sarkaru Vaari Paata
Rajendranath
Peranbu
2019
Rajakili
2024
Bheemla Nayak
Jeevan Kumar
Easan
Sangayya
Panchathantram
Ramanatham
Nimir
Vellaiyappan
Are You Ok Baby?
Balan
Masters
Protestor
Vinodhaya Sitham
Time
Vasanthathinte Kanal Vazhikalil
2014
Garudan
Inspector E. Muthuvel
Paruthiveeran
Cameo Appearance
Aelay
2021
Chithirai Sevvaanam
Muthupandi
Siren
DSP S. Nagalingam
Macherla Niyojakavargam
Rajappa/Veera
Vetrivel
Cameo appearance
Strawberry
Aathi
Rathnam
Panneer Selvam
Sangathalaivan
Shivalingam
D Company
Chaukidaar
Oka Pathakam Prakaaram
Raghuram
Vimanam
Veerayya
Shikkar
Comrade Abdulla
Sillu Karuppatti
Dhanapal
Neranja Manasu
Villager (Special Apperance)
Oka Manchi Prema Katha
Eshwar
Namma Veettu Pillai
Chandrabose
Daksha: The Deadly Conspiracy
Commissioner Chalapati
Vellai Yaanai
2021
Subramaniapuram
Kanugu
Bad Boy Karthik
2026
Hit List
2024
Nimirndhu Nil
Driver
Writer
Head Constable Thangaraj
Amma Kanakku
Ranganathan
Adutha Saattai
Dayalan
Pettikadai
2019
Nenu Student Sir!
2023
Maniyaar Kudumbam
S. Nallavan (cameo appearance)
Tharkappu
Eraiyanbu
Singappenney
2024
Saattai
Dayalan
Sandamarutham
Thirumalai
Achamindri
2016
Madura Veeran
Rathnavelu
Aan Devathai
Elango
Kolanji
Appasamy
Kootathil Oruthan
Sathyamurthy (Sathya)
The Reporter
DySP Parthasarathy
Thiru.Manickam
Manickam
RajiniMurugan
"Ezhrai" Mookan
2 Days
2018
Kaadu
Nanda
Kamaraj
2004
Thondan
Maha Vishnu
Andhagan
Manohar
Walter
Bala
Ettu Thikkum Para
Ambedkar
Kombu Vatcha Singamda
Eelam fighter
Thiruvambadi Thamban
Panchayat President
Thiruvambadi Thamban
Ramanujan
Budhanin Sirippu
2015
Naan Kadavul Illai
2023
Yemaali
Aravindh
Thalaikoothal
Pazhani
Kaaval
Chandrasekhar
Aakashavaani
Chandram Master
TV Shows (3)
Upcoming (11)
Directing (14)
Shambo Shiva Shambo
Director
Yaare Koogadali
Director
Janda Pai Kapiraju
Director
Appa
Director
BRO
Director
Vinodhaya Sitham
Director
Naadodigal 2
Director
Paarthale Paravasam
Assistant Director
Naadodigal
Director
Neranja Manasu
Director
Poraali
Director
Aakasha Mittayee
Director
Nimirndhu Nil
Director
Thondan
Director
Writing (26)
Shambo Shiva Shambo
Screenplay
Shambo Shiva Shambo
Story
Yaare Koogadali
Writer
Janda Pai Kapiraju
Writer
Appa
Dialogue
Appa
Story
Appa
Screenplay
BRO
Writer
Nimir
Dialogue
Vinodhaya Sitham
Dialogue
Vinodhaya Sitham
Screenplay
Naadodigal 2
Screenplay
Naadodigal 2
Story
Naadodigal 2
Dialogue
Naadodigal
Writer
Neranja Manasu
Dialogue
Poraali
Story
Poraali
Screenplay
Poraali
Dialogue
Aakasha Mittayee
Screenplay
Nimirndhu Nil
Writer
Ithu Nammude Katha
Story
Thondan
Story
Thondan
Screenplay
Rangrezz
Original Story
Hudugaru
Original Story