
Samuthirakani
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

Marmadesam
1996 · 9.0

Budhanin Sirippu
2015 · 8.5

Nandhan
2024 · 8.0

Visaranai
2016 · 7.9

Vada Chennai
2018 · 7.8

RRR
2022 · 7.7

Velaiyilla Pattathari
2014 · 7.5

Writer
2021 · 7.5

Subramaniapuram
2008 · 7.4

Kadhalum Kadanthu Pogum
2016 · 7.3

Peranbu
2019 · 7.3

Appa
2016 · 7.1

Pasanga 2
2015 · 7.1

Oppam
2016 · 7.1

Shambo Shiva Shambo
2010 · 7.0

Paruthiveeran
2007 · 7.0

Achamindri
2016 · 7.0

Daksha: The Deadly Conspiracy
2025 · 7.0

Sillu Karuppatti
2019 · 7.0

Andhagan
2024 · 7.0

Garudan
2024 · 7.0

Vimanam
2023 · 7.0

Aakashavaani
2021 · 7.0

Nimirndhu Nil
2014 · 6.9

Vaathi
2023 · 6.8

HIT: The Third Case
2025 · 6.7

Kaantha
2025 · 6.7

Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo
2020 · 6.6

Kootathil Oruthan
2017 · 6.6

Idli Kadai
2025 · 6.5

Hanu-Man
2024 · 6.5

Aelay
2021 · 6.5

Kombu Vatcha Singamda
2022 · 6.5

Thalaikoothal
2023 · 6.5

Dasara
2023 · 6.4

Kaala
2018 · 6.4

Yaanai
2022 · 6.3

Nimir
2018 · 6.3

Saattai
2012 · 6.3

Thiru.Manickam
2024 · 6.3

Paayum Puli
2015 · 6.2

Maargan
2025 · 6.2

Goli Soda 2
2018 · 6.1

BRO
2023 · 6.1

Don
2022 · 6.0

Neerparavai
2012 · 6.0

Chithirai Sevvaanam
2021 · 6.0

Madura Veeran
2018 · 6.0

Vellai Yaanai
2021 · 6.0

Sandamarutham
2015 · 6.0

Thondan
2017 · 6.0

Nenu Student Sir!
2023 · 6.0

Krack
2021 · 5.9

Amma Kanakku
2016 · 5.9

Siren
2024 · 5.8

Vanangaan
2025 · 5.8

Kamaraj
2004 · 5.8

Thunivu
2023 · 5.7

Bheemla Nayak
2022 · 5.7

Velaiyilla Pattathari 2
2017 · 5.6

Shikkar
2010 · 5.6

Kaaval
2015 · 5.5

GodFather
2022 · 5.4

Vinodhaya Sitham
2021 · 5.4

Kaappaan
2019 · 5.4

RajiniMurugan
2015 · 5.3

Namma Veettu Pillai
2019 · 5.3

Masters
2012 · 5.3

Rathnam
2024 · 5.1

Sarkaru Vaari Paata
2022 · 5.1

Masss Engira Masilamani
2015 · 5.1

Sardar 2
2026 · 5.0

Bad Boy Karthik
2026 · 5.0

Vetrivel
2016 · 5.0

Udanpirappe
2021 · 5.0

2 Days
2018 · 5.0

Hit List
2024 · 5.0

60 Vayadhu Maaniram
2018 · 5.0

Game Changer
2025 · 4.9

The Rajasaab
2026 · 4.8

Maaran
2022 · 4.8

Macherla Niyojakavargam
2022 · 4.7

Thalaivii
2021 · 4.7

Dongalunnaru Jagratha
2022 · 4.7

Mass Jathara
2025 · 4.5

Thiruvambadi Thamban
2012 · 4.5

Sangathalaivan
2021 · 4.0

Adutha Saattai
2019 · 4.0

Kolanji
2019 · 4.0

Tharkappu
2015 · 4.0

Walter
2020 · 4.0

Aan Devathai
2018 · 3.8
Adhibar
2015 · 3.7

D Company
2013 · 3.7

Jackpot
2019 · 3.6

Poovarasam Peepee
2014 · 3.5

Neranja Manasu
2004 · 3.5

Easan
2010 · 3.5

Pulikkuthi Pandi
2021 · 3.3

Indian 2: Zero Tolerance
2024 · 3.0

Kaadu
2014 · 3.0

Maniyaar Kudumbam
2018 · 3.0

MGR Magan
2021 · 2.7

Yemaali
2018 · 2.7

Strawberry
2015 · 2.5

Oru Anweshanathinte Thudakkam
2024 · 2.0

Isakapatnam
2026 · 0.0

Arasan
— · 0.0

Rowdy Janardhana
2026 · 0.0

Thadayam
2026 · 0.0

Karmakhya
2026 · 0.0

Dada
2026 · 0.0
Kitna
— · 0.0

Raagu Kethu
2025 · 0.0

Carmeni Selvam
2026 · 0.0
Rajan Vagaiyara
— · 0.0

Mahakāli
2027 · 0.0

Mysaa
2026 · 0.0
Irulan
— · 0.0
Kasthuri Veedu
— · 0.0

David Reddy
— · 0.0

The Reporter
2015 · 0.0

Death Railway
— · 0.0

Public
— · 0.0
School Bus
— · 0.0

Pettikadai
2019 · 0.0

Oka Manchi Prema Katha
2024 · 0.0

Panchathantram
2022 · 0.0

Are You Ok Baby?
2023 · 0.0
Arisi
— · 0.0

Vasanthathinte Kanal Vazhikalil
2014 · 0.0

Rajakili
2024 · 0.0

Charukesi
2026 · 0.0

Oka Pathakam Prakaaram
2025 · 0.0

Yaavarum Vallavare
2024 · 0.0

Ramam Raghavam
2025 · 0.0

Naan Kadavul Illai
2023 · 0.0

Vada Chennai II: Anbuvin Ezhichi
— · 0.0

Ettu Thikkum Para
2020 · 0.0

Devadas Brothers
2021 · 0.0

Singappenney
2024 · 0.0

Sullan Sethu
— · 0.0

Ivan Thanthiran 2
— · 0.0