Samuthirakani
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
Not in library
Vada Chennai
2018
Not in library
Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo
2020
Not in library
Visaranai
2016
Not in library
Velaiyilla Pattathari
2014
Not in library
Kaala
2018
Not in library
HIT: The Third Case
2025
Not in library
Massu Engira Maasilamani
2015
Not in library
Velaiyilla Pattathari 2
2017
Not in library
Thunivu
2023
Acting
2026
Carmeni Selvam
2026
Rowdy Janardhana
2026
The Rajasaab
as Ganagaraju
2026
Thadayam
as SI Adhiyaman
(6 episodes)
2025
Vanangaan
as Kathiravan
2025
Daksha: The Deadly Conspiracy
as Commissioner Chalapati
2025
Game Changer
as Savi
2025
Kaantha
as A. P. Kodandaraman
2025
Idli Kadai
as Marisamy
2025
Ramam Raghavam
2025
Oka Pathakam Prakaaram
as Raghuram
2025
HIT: The Third Case
as Arjun Sarkar’s father
2025
Maargan
as Muthuvel Rajan
2025
Raagu Kethu
as Sivan
2025
Mass Jathara
as B. Ajith Narayana
2024
Andhagan
2024
Garudan
as Inspector E. Muthuvel
2024
Thiru.Manickam
as Manickam
2024
Rajakili
2024
Siren
as DSP S. Nagalingam
2024
Yaavarum Vallavare
as Krishnan
2024
Singappenney
2024
Oru Anweshanathinte Thudakkam
2024
Rathnam
as Panneer Selvam
2024
Hit List
2024
Indian 2: Zero Tolerance
as Varadharajan
2024
Nandhan
as Marudhu Durai
2024
Oka Manchi Prema Katha
as Eshwar
2023
Naan Kadavul Illai
2023
Thalaikoothal
as Pazhani
2023
Dasara
as Shivanna
2023
Vimanam
as Veerayya
2023
Are You Ok Baby?
as Balan
2023
BRO
as Veena’s Uncle
2023
Thunivu
as N. Dhayalan
2023
Vaathi
as Thirupathi
2023
Nenu Student Sir!
2022
Sarkaru Vaari Paata
as Rajendranath
2022
Macherla Niyojakavargam
as Rajappa/Veera
2022
Panchathantram
as Ramanatham
2022
Don
as Chakaravarthi's Father
2022
Yaanai
2022
Kombu Vatcha Singamda
as Eelam fighter
2022
Dongalunnaru Jagratha
as Dr. Chakravarthy
2022
GodFather
as Raghuram IPS
2022
Maaran
as Pazhani
2022
Bheemla Nayak
as Jeevan Kumar
2021
Writer
as Head Constable Thangaraj
2021
Aakashavaani
as Chandram Master
2021
Vinodhaya Sitham
as Time
2021
Devadas Brothers
2021
Chithirai Sevvaanam
as Muthupandi
2021
Aelay
2021
Vellai Yaanai
2021
Krack
as Katari Krishna
2021
Pulikkuthi Pandi
as Karumbalai Pandi
2021
MGR Magan
as Agnishwaran
2021
Sangathalaivan
as Shivalingam
2021
Thalaivii
as R. N. Veerappan
2021
Udanpirappe
as Sargunam Vaathiyaar
2020
Walter
as Bala
2020
Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo
as Appala Naidu
2020
Ettu Thikkum Para
as Ambedkar
2019
Kolanji
as Appasamy
2019
Peranbu
2019
Pettikadai
2019
Kaappaan
as Joseph
2019
Jackpot
as Director
2019
Adutha Saattai
as Dayalan
2019
Namma Veettu Pillai
as Chandrabose
2019
Sillu Karuppatti
as Dhanapal
2018
Vada Chennai
as Guna
2018
Yemaali
as Aravindh
2018
Kaala
as Vaaliyappan
2018
Aan Devathai
as Elango
2018
Nimir
as Vellaiyappan
2018
Madura Veeran
as Rathnavelu
2018
Maniyaar Kudumbam
as S. Nallavan (cameo appearance)
2018
Goli Soda 2
as Nadesan
2018
2 Days
2018
60 Vayadhu Maaniram
as Ranga
2017
Kootathil Oruthan
as Sathyamurthy (Sathya)
2017
Thondan
as Maha Vishnu
2017
Velaiyilla Pattathari 2
as Krishnamoorthy
2016
Visaranai
as Muthuvel
2016
Kadhalum Kadanthu Pogum
as Kumar
2016
Vetrivel
as Cameo appearance
2016
Amma Kanakku
as Ranganathan
2016
Appa
as Dhayalan
2016
Oppam
as Vasudevan
2016
Achamindri
2015
Sandamarutham
as Thirumalai
2015
Massu Engira Maasilamani
as Radha Krishnan (RK)
2015
RajiniMurugan
as "Ezhrai" Mookan
2015
The Reporter
as DySP Parthasarathy
2015
Paayum Puli
as Selvam
2015
Kaaval
as Chandrasekhar
2015
Budhanin Sirippu
2015
Adhibar
2015
Strawberry
as Aathi
2015
Tharkappu
as Eraiyanbu
2015
Pasanga 2
as Guest Appearance
2014
Nimirndhu Nil
as Driver
2014
Velaiyilla Pattathari
as Krishnamoorthy
2014
Poovarasam Peepee
2014
Kaadu
as Nanda
2014
Ninaithathu Yaaro
as Special Appearance
2014
Vasanthathinte Kanal Vazhikalil
2013
D Company
as Chaukidaar
2012
Masters
as Protestor
2012
Saattai
as Dayalan
2012
Neerparavai
as Uduman Gani
2012
Thiruvambadi Thamban
as Panchayat President
2012
Thiruvambadi Thamban
as Ramanujan
2010
Easan
as Sangayya
2010
Shikkar
as Comrade Abdulla
2010
Shambo Shiva Shambo
2008
Subramaniapuram
as Kanugu
2007
Paruthiveeran
as Cameo Appearance
2004
Neranja Manasu
as Villager (Special Apperance)
2004
Kamaraj
1996
Marmadesam
as Tribal
—
Public
—
Kitna
—
Arasan
as Guna
—
Charukesi
—
Vada Chennai II : Anbuvin Ezhichi
as Guna
—
Ivan Thanthiran 2
as Kalivaradhan
—
Sullan Sethu
—
Untitled Sasikumar - Dharani Rasendran Film
—
Bad Boy Karthik
—
Isakapatnam
Directing
2023
BRO
Director
2021
Vinodhaya Sitham
Director
2020
Naadodigal 2
Director
2017
Thondan
Director
2017
Aakasha Mittayee
Director
2016
Appa
Director
2015
Janda Pai Kapiraju
Director
2014
Nimirndhu Nil
Director
2012
Yaare Koogadali
Director
2011
Poraali
Director
2010
Shambo Shiva Shambo
Director
2009
Naadodigal
Director
2004
Neranja Manasu
Director
2003
Unnai Charanadaindhen
Director
2001
Paarthale Paravasam
Assistant Director
—
Kitna
Director
Writing
2023
BRO
Writer
2021
Vinodhaya Sitham
Dialogue
2021
Vinodhaya Sitham
Screenplay
2020
Naadodigal 2
Screenplay
2020
Naadodigal 2
Story
2020
Naadodigal 2
Dialogue
2018
Nimir
Dialogue
2017
Thondan
Story
2017
Thondan
Screenplay
2016
Appa
Dialogue
2016
Appa
Story
2016
Appa
Screenplay
2015
Janda Pai Kapiraju
Writer
2014
Nimirndhu Nil
Writer
2013
Rangrezz
Original Story
2012
Yaare Koogadali
Writer
2011
Ithu Nammude Katha
Story
2011
Poraali
Story
2011
Poraali
Screenplay
2011
Poraali
Dialogue
2011
Hudugaru
Original Story
2010
Shambo Shiva Shambo
Screenplay
2010
Shambo Shiva Shambo
Story
2009
Naadodigal
Writer
2004
Neranja Manasu
Dialogue
2003
Unnai Charanadaindhen
Writer
—
Kitna
Writer
Production
2019
Adutha Saattai
Producer
2016
Appa
Producer