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