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- Born 26 April 1973
- Place of Birth Rajapalayam
- Occupation Film Director, Screenwriter, Voice Actor, Actor, Television Actor
- Spouse Jayalakshmi
- Years active 1998-present
Related Other Pages:
- Rajakili,
- Visaranai
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ABOUT Samuthirakani
Samuthirakani: A Versatile Talent in South Indian Cinema Samuthirakani, born April 26, 1973, is a prominent figure in South Indian cinema, excelling as both an actor and director. His career trajectory, marked by versatility and critical acclaim, began with assisting the legendary K. Balachander on Paarthale Paravasam. This foundational experience shaped his approach to filmmaking, evident in his nuanced performances and directorial choices. A defining moment arrived in 2016 with his National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for his powerful portrayal in Visaranai. This accolade solidified his position as a leading talent, adding to his collection of three Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, a Filmfare Award South, and a SIIMA Award. While specific details on recent film projects are unavailable, his continued presence in Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam cinema suggests an ongoing and prolific career. His iconic roles often showcase characters of depth and complexity, reflecting his commitment to portraying relatable and compelling figures. Samuthirakani’s enduring legacy rests on his ability to seamlessly blend powerful performances with astute directorial vision.
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SAMUTHIRAKANI NEWS
Kaantha movie review: Dulquer Salmaan's period drama is visually rich, narratively lean
November 14, 2025 10:19 pm
Kaantha Movie Review & Rating: The Selvamani Selvaraj directorial stands as a testament to the outstanding showmanship of Dulquer Salmaan, Samuthirakani, and Bhagyashri Borse, with Dulquer delivering one of the finest performances of his career.
Garudan movie review: A gripping tale of Mahabharta's Karnan choosing what's right over loyalty
June 01, 2024 8:06 am
Gaurdan movie review: RS Senthikumar's film, in essence, is a reiteration of the Karnan story from Mahabharata, only here the underdog friend is not blinded by loyalty.
Samuthirakani on Manjummel Boys: 'We don't support small Tamil films, I have to beg people to release my film'
March 15, 2024 11:35 am
Director-actor Samuthirakani expressed his disappointment with the lack of positive reception for small Tamil films while Malayalam films are being celebrated.
Pawan Kalyan's message for Tamil film industry: 'Be inclusive... don't be restricted to only Tamilians'
July 26, 2023 3:06 pm
Pawan Kalyan recently expressed his views on the reports regarding the FEFSI issuing fresh guidelines for Kollywood as per which only Tamil artists can be engaged in Tamil films.
Samuthirakani on latest film Bro: 'Pawan Kalyan's scenes with Sai Dharam Tej are funny, enjoyable in theatres'
July 25, 2023 4:07 pm
Bro marks “Power Star” Pawan Kalyan's return to the big screen after the tremendous success of Saagar K Chandra’s Bheemla Nayak in 2022.
Samuthirakani directorial with Pawan Kalyan, Sai Dharam Tej goes on floor
February 22, 2023 2:30 pm
Directed by Samuthirakani, the untitled film stars Pawan Kalyan, Sai Dharam Tej, and Ketika Sharma in the lead roles.
Vaathi movie review: Dhanush starrer about right to education fares poorly
February 18, 2023 9:50 am
Vaathi movie review: Despite having a stellar plot that could have helped director Venky Atluri create a good entertainer, this Dhanush-starrer proves that nothing can work without a tight script.
Macherla Niyojakavargam is very close to my heart: Nithiin
August 08, 2022 2:31 pm
Macherla Niyojakavargam, starring Nithiin and Krithi Shetty in the lead roles, will open in cinemas on August 12.
Samuthirakani plays ‘Unanimous MLA’ in Macherla Niyojakavargam, see first look
July 14, 2022 2:32 pm
Directed by MS Raja Shekhar Reddy, Macherla Niyojakavargam stars Nithiin, Samuthirakani, Krithi Shetty and Catherine Tresa, among others.
Pawan Kalyan and Samuthirakani join forces for Vinodhaya Sitham Telugu remake
May 13, 2022 2:26 pm
Actor-director Samuthirakani had earlier helmed Telugu films Shambho Shiva Sambho, Jenda Pai Kapiraju and Naalo.
