Samuthirakani
Known for Acting · 137 credits
- Born
- 1973-04-26 (age 53)
- Place of birth
- Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu, India
- Also known as
- Samuthira Kani · P. Samuthirakani · P. Samudhirakani · Samudhirakani · Samudhira Kani · சமுத்திரக்கனி
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.
Known For
TV Shows (4)
Movies (133)
RRR
2022
as Alluri Venkateshwarulu
The Rajasaab
2026
as Ganagaraju
Macherla Niyojakavargam
2022
as Rajappa/Veera
Kootathil Oruthan
2017
as Sathyamurthy (Sathya)
Mass Jathara
2025
as B. Ajith Narayana
RajiniMurugan
2015
as "Ezhrai" Mookan
Nimirndhu Nil
2014
as Driver
Neranja Manasu
2004
as Villager (Special Apperance)
Shikkar
2010
as Comrade Abdulla
Bheemla Nayak
2022
as Jeevan Kumar
Achamindri
2016
Easan
2010
as Sangayya
Kamaraj
2004
Maniyaar Kudumbam
2018
as S. Nallavan (cameo appearance)
Appa
2016
as Dhayalan
Amma Kanakku
2016
as Ranganathan
Tharkappu
2015
as Eraiyanbu
Pettikadai
2019
The Reporter
2015
as DySP Parthasarathy
Chithirai Sevvaanam
2021
as Muthupandi
Vellai Yaanai
2021
Kitna
Kaaval
2015
as Chandrasekhar
Adutha Saattai
2019
as Dayalan
Poovarasam Peepee
2014
Ninaithathu Yaaro
2014
as Self
Rowdy Janardhana
2026
Kaantha
2025
as A. P. Kodandaraman
Kolanji
2019
as Appasamy
Adhibar
2015
Sangathalaivan
2021
as Shivalingam
Budhanin Sirippu
2015
Madura Veeran
2018
as Rathnavelu
Saattai
2012
as Dayalan
Carmeni Selvam
2026
as Selvam
Vada Chennai
2018
as Guna
Strawberry
2015
as Aathi
Idli Kadai
2025
as Marisamy
HIT: The Third Case
2025
as Arjun Sarkar’s father
Thunivu
2023
as N. Dhayalan
Kaadu
2014
as Nanda
2 Days
2018
Game Changer
2025
as Savi
Raagu Kethu
2025
as Sivan
Goli Soda 2
2018
as Nadesan
Daksha: The Deadly Conspiracy
2025
as Commissioner Chalapati
Rajan Vagaiyara
as Guna
Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo
2020
as Appala Naidu
Neerparavai
2012
as Uduman Gani
Bad Boy Karthik
2026
Dongalunnaru Jagratha
2022
as Dr. Chakravarthy
Hanu-Man
2024
as Vibhishana
Sarkaru Vaari Paata
2022
as Rajendranath
Arasan
2026
as Guna
Panchathantram
2022
as Ramanatham
Massu Engira Maasilamani
2015
as Radha Krishnan (RK)
Public
Indian 2: Zero Tolerance
2024
as Varadharajan
Oppam
2016
as Vasudevan
Peranbu
2019
Oka Manchi Prema Katha
2024
as Eshwar
Dasara
2023
as Shivanna
Oka Pathakam Prakaaram
2025
as Raghuram
Paruthiveeran
2007
as Cameo Appearance
Kaala
2018
as Vaaliyappan
GodFather
2022
as Raghuram IPS
Subramaniapuram
2008
as Kanugu
Namma Veettu Pillai
2019
as Chandrabose
Velaiyilla Pattathari 2
2017
as Krishnamoorthy
David Reddy
Thondan
2017
as Maha Vishnu
Charukesi
2026
Velaiyilla Pattathari
2014
as Krishnamoorthy
Visaranai
2016
as Muthuvel
Thiruvambadi Thamban
2012
as Panchayat President / Ramanujan
Jackpot
2019
as Director
Kaappaan
2019
as Joseph
Maargan
2025
as Muthuvel Rajan
Rathnam
2024
as Panneer Selvam
Kadhalum Kadanthu Pogum
2016
as Kumar
Vaathi
2023
as Thirupathi
Don
2022
as Chakaravarthi's Father
Pasanga 2
2015
as Guest Appearance
Thalaivii
2021
as R. N. Veerappan
Untitled Sasikumar - Dharani Rasendran Film
Hit List
2024
Shambo Shiva Shambo
2010
Krack
2021
as Katari Krishna
Sillu Karuppatti
2019
as Dhanapal
Paayum Puli
2015
as Selvam
Nimir
2018
as Vellaiyappan
Aelay
2021
Siren
2024
as DSP S. Nagalingam
Maaran
2022
as Pazhani
Aan Devathai
2018
as Elango
Vimanam
2023
as Veerayya
D Company
2013
as Chaukidaar
MGR Magan
2021
as Agnishwaran
NBK111
Vanangaan
2025
as Kathiravan
Rajakili
2024
Oru Anweshanathinte Thudakkam
2024
Vada Chennai II: Anbuvin Ezhichi
as Guna
Ramam Raghavam
2025
Pulikkuthi Pandi
2021
as Karumbalai Pandi
Sandamarutham
2015
as Thirumalai
Yaanai
2022
Vetrivel
2016
as Cameo appearance
Yaavarum Vallavare
2024
as Krishnan
Udanpirappe
2021
as Sargunam Vaathiyaar
BRO
2023
as Veena’s Uncle
Masters
2012
as Protestor
Kombu Vatcha Singamda
2022
as Eelam fighter
Ivan Thanthiran 2
as Kalivaradhan
Vinodhaya Sitham
2021
as Time
Walter
2020
as Bala
Are You Ok Baby?
2023
as Balan
Yemaali
2018
as Aravindh
Ettu Thikkum Para
2020
as Ambedkar
Garudan
2024
as Inspector E. Muthuvel
About 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. With 137 credits spanning from 1996 to 2026, Samuthirakani has appeared in 133 films and 4 TV shows.
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Most Popular Samuthirakani Movies
- RRR (2022) — as Alluri Venkateshwarulu
- The Rajasaab (2026) — as Ganagaraju
- Macherla Niyojakavargam (2022) — as Rajappa/Veera
- Kootathil Oruthan (2017) — as Sathyamurthy (Sathya)
- Mass Jathara (2025) — as B. Ajith Narayana
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