Samuthirakani
Born: 1973-04-26 in Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu, India
Known For: Acting
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.
Filmography
2027
2026
- Sardar 2 as Agent Walrus (voice)
- The Rajasaab as Ganagaraju
- Karmakhya as Tirupathi
- Thadayam as SI Adhiyaman
- Isakapatnam as Naidu
- Dada
- Rowdy Janardhana
- Carmeni Selvam as Selvam
- Bad Boy Karthik
- Mysaa
- Charukesi
2025
- HIT: The Third Case as Arjun Sarkar’s father
- Kaantha as A. P. Kodandaraman
- Game Changer as Savi
- Idli Kadai as Marisamy
- Mass Jathara as B. Ajith Narayana
- Raagu Kethu as Sivan
- Daksha: The Deadly Conspiracy as Commissioner Chalapati
- Maargan as Muthuvel Rajan
- Vanangaan as Kathiravan
- Ramam Raghavam
- Oka Pathakam Prakaaram as Raghuram
2024
- Hanu-Man as Vibhishana
- Indian 2: Zero Tolerance as Varadharajan
- Siren as DSP S. Nagalingam
- Rathnam as Panneer Selvam
- Hit List
- Garudan as Inspector E. Muthuvel
- Oru Anweshanathinte Thudakkam
- Rajakili
- Oka Manchi Prema Katha as Eshwar
- Thiru.Manickam as Manickam
- Andhagan as Manohar
- Nandhan as Marudhu Durai
- Yaavarum Vallavare as Krishnan
- Singappenney
2023
- Dasara as Shivanna
- Thunivu as N. Dhayalan
- Vaathi as Thirupathi
- BRO as Veena’s Uncle
- Vimanam as Veerayya
- Thalaikoothal as Pazhani
- Are You Ok Baby? as Balan
- Nenu Student Sir!
- Naan Kadavul Illai
2022
- RRR as Alluri Venkateshwarulu
- Don as Chakaravarthi's Father
- GodFather as Raghuram IPS
- Macherla Niyojakavargam as Rajappa/Veera
- Bheemla Nayak as Jeevan Kumar
- Maaran as Pazhani
- Dongalunnaru Jagratha as Dr. Chakravarthy
- Sarkaru Vaari Paata as Rajendranath
- Yaanai
- Panchathantram as Ramanatham
- Kombu Vatcha Singamda as Eelam fighter
2021
- Sangathalaivan as Shivalingam
- Chithirai Sevvaanam as Muthupandi
- Thalaivii as R. N. Veerappan
- Vellai Yaanai
- Pulikkuthi Pandi as Karumbalai Pandi
- Krack as Katari Krishna
- Udanpirappe as Sargunam Vaathiyaar
- Vinodhaya Sitham as Time
- MGR Magan as Agnishwaran
- Aelay
- Writer as Head Constable Thangaraj
- Devadas Brothers
- Aakashavaani as Chandram Master
2020
- Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo as Appala Naidu
- Naadodigal 2 ... (Screenplay)
- Walter as Bala
- Ettu Thikkum Para as Ambedkar
2019
- Kaappaan as Joseph
- Peranbu
- Namma Veettu Pillai as Chandrabose
- Jackpot as Director
- Pettikadai
- Adutha Saattai as Dayalan
- Sillu Karuppatti as Dhanapal
- Kolanji as Appasamy
2018
- Vada Chennai as Guna
- Kaala as Vaaliyappan
- Goli Soda 2 as Nadesan
- 2 Days
- Maniyaar Kudumbam as S. Nallavan (cameo appearance)
- Nimir as Vellaiyappan
- Madura Veeran as Rathnavelu
- 60 Vayadhu Maaniram as Ranga
- Aan Devathai as Elango
- Yemaali as Aravindh
2017
- Velaiyilla Pattathari 2 as Krishnamoorthy
- Kootathil Oruthan as Sathyamurthy (Sathya)
- Aakasha Mittayee ... (Director)
- Thondan as Maha Vishnu
2016
- Visaranai as Muthuvel
- Appa as Dhayalan
- Kadhalum Kadanthu Pogum as Kumar
- Vetrivel as Cameo appearance
- Oppam as Vasudevan
- Amma Kanakku as Ranganathan
- Achamindri
2015
- Janda Pai Kapiraju ... (Director)
- RajiniMurugan as "Ezhrai" Mookan
- Paayum Puli as Selvam
- Massu Engira Maasilamani as Radha Krishnan (RK)
- Strawberry as Aathi
- Budhanin Sirippu
- Adhibar
- The Reporter as DySP Parthasarathy
- Pasanga 2 as Guest Appearance
- Tharkappu as Eraiyanbu
- Kaaval as Chandrasekhar
- Sandamarutham as Thirumalai
2014
- Velaiyilla Pattathari as Krishnamoorthy
- Poovarasam Peepee
- Ninaithathu Yaaro as Self
- Nimirndhu Nil as Driver
- Kaadu as Nanda
- Vasanthathinte Kanal Vazhikalil
2012
- Neerparavai as Uduman Gani
- Yaare Koogadali ... (Director)
- Saattai as Dayalan
- Masters as Protestor
- Thiruvambadi Thamban as Panchayat President
2011
- Poraali ... (Director)
- Ithu Nammude Katha ... (Story)
- Hudugaru ... (Original Story)
2010
- Shambo Shiva Shambo
- Shikkar as Comrade Abdulla
- Easan as Sangayya
2009
- Naadodigal ... (Director)
2008
- Subramaniapuram as Kanugu
2007
- Paruthiveeran as Cameo Appearance
2004
- Kamaraj
- Neranja Manasu as Villager (Special Apperance)
2003
- Unnai Charanadaindhen ... (Director)
2001
- Paarthale Paravasam ... (Assistant Director)
1996
- Marmadesam as Tribal