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