Samuthirakani

Samuthirakani Biography

P. Samuthirakani is an Indian film actor and a director who concentrates in Tamil film industry. He started his career as an assistant director and later has directed many hit films.

He was born in an agricultural family and came to Chennai to try his luck in the film industry. After struggling for a long time, he could join as an assistant to director K Vijayan. Then got chance to work with director K Balachander when the film Parthale Paravasam featuring Madhavan in the lead role was filmed. When the film Paruthiveeran was shot, he worked as an assistant of director Ameer.

He met with various insults in his life but he did not lose heart at anytime. Finally he got chances to direct a film. The film Unnai Saranadainthen in 2003 marked his directorial debut. His venture continued with the film Neranja Manasu in 2004. The film Nadodigal in 2009 made him a very successful director.

Apart from directing films he is also interested in acting. His acting skills are showcased in the film Subramaniapuram in which he played the negative role. His acting debut in Malayalam is Shikar and this film gave him good exposure as an actor. He is a good friend of the director Sasikumar.

Some of the films that he has directed include Unnai Charanadaindhen, Neranja Manasu, Naadodigal, Shambo Shiva Shambo, Poraali, etc. The films that he has acted include Parthale Paravasam, Poi, Paruthiveeran, Shikkar, Eesan, Thiruvambadi Thamban, Saattai, Neerparavai, Pathiramanal, The Reporter, etc.

He worked as dubbing artist for the films Aadukalam and Dhoni. He has also acted in some television series and game shows namely Anni, Ramany Vs Ramany Part II, Thangavettai, Arasi, etc.

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Updated: May 21, 2018