Samuthirakani
Known for Acting · 136 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 (132)
RRR
2022
as Alluri Venkateshwarulu
The Rajasaab
2026
as Ganagaraju
HIT: The Third Case
2025
as Arjun Sarkar’s father
Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo
2020
as Appala Naidu
Maaran
2022
as Pazhani
Idli Kadai
2025
as Marisamy
Mass Jathara
2025
as B. Ajith Narayana
Game Changer
2025
as Savi
Kaantha
2025
as A. P. Kodandaraman
Vada Chennai
2018
as Guna
Sarkaru Vaari Paata
2022
as Rajendranath
Kadhalum Kadanthu Pogum
2016
as Kumar
Hanu-Man
2024
as Vibhishana
Neerparavai
2012
as Uduman Gani
Bad Boy Karthik
2026
GodFather
2022
as Raghuram IPS
Vaathi
2023
as Thirupathi
60 Vayadhu Maaniram
2018
as Ranga
Vellai Yaanai
2021
Maargan
2025
as Muthuvel Rajan
Rowdy Janardhana
2026
Kaala
2018
as Vaaliyappan
Indian 2: Zero Tolerance
2024
as Varadharajan
Dasara
2023
as Shivanna
Velaiyilla Pattathari 2
2017
as Krishnamoorthy
Oka Manchi Prema Katha
2024
as Eshwar
Thalaivii
2021
as R. N. Veerappan
Carmeni Selvam
2026
Namma Veettu Pillai
2019
as Chandrabose
Appa
2016
as Dhayalan
Hit List
2024
Don
2022
as Chakaravarthi's Father
BRO
2023
as Veena’s Uncle
Rathnam
2024
as Panneer Selvam
Paruthiveeran
2007
as Cameo Appearance
Velaiyilla Pattathari
2014
as Krishnamoorthy
Thunivu
2023
as N. Dhayalan
Oppam
2016
as Vasudevan
Garudan
2024
as Inspector E. Muthuvel
Krack
2021
as Katari Krishna
Arasan
2026
as Guna
Masters
2012
as Protestor
Daksha: The Deadly Conspiracy
2025
as Commissioner Chalapati
Panchathantram
2022
as Ramanatham
Massu Engira Maasilamani
2015
as Radha Krishnan (RK)
Visaranai
2016
as Muthuvel
Thalaikoothal
2023
as Pazhani
Dongalunnaru Jagratha
2022
as Dr. Chakravarthy
Kaappaan
2019
as Joseph
Paayum Puli
2015
as Selvam
Goli Soda 2
2018
as Nadesan
Pasanga 2
2015
as Guest Appearance
Andhagan
2024
as Manohar
Siren
2024
as DSP S. Nagalingam
Vanangaan
2025
as Kathiravan
Chithirai Sevvaanam
2021
as Muthupandi
Vimanam
2023
as Veerayya
Jackpot
2019
as Director
Macherla Niyojakavargam
2022
as Rajappa/Veera
Nimirndhu Nil
2014
as Driver
Thiru.Manickam
2024
as Manickam
Yaavarum Vallavare
2024
as Krishnan
RajiniMurugan
2015
as "Ezhrai" Mookan
Shambo Shiva Shambo
2010
Devadas Brothers
2021
MGR Magan
2021
as Agnishwaran
Peranbu
2019
Kootathil Oruthan
2017
as Sathyamurthy (Sathya)
Shikkar
2010
as Comrade Abdulla
Kombu Vatcha Singamda
2022
as Eelam fighter
Bheemla Nayak
2022
as Jeevan Kumar
Subramaniapuram
2008
as Kanugu
Vada Chennai II: Anbuvin Ezhichi
as Guna
Rajan Vagaiyara
as Guna
Nimir
2018
as Vellaiyappan
Adutha Saattai
2019
as Dayalan
Sandamarutham
2015
as Thirumalai
Oru Anweshanathinte Thudakkam
2024
Aelay
2021
Thondan
2017
as Maha Vishnu
Pulikkuthi Pandi
2021
as Karumbalai Pandi
Madura Veeran
2018
as Rathnavelu
Rajakili
2024
Vetrivel
2016
as Cameo appearance
Ninaithathu Yaaro
2014
as Special Appearance
Saattai
2012
as Dayalan
Neranja Manasu
2004
as Villager (Special Apperance)
Aan Devathai
2018
as Elango
Kitna
Public
Easan
2010
as Sangayya
Vinodhaya Sitham
2021
as Time
Vasanthathinte Kanal Vazhikalil
2014
Kolanji
2019
as Appasamy
Maniyaar Kudumbam
2018
as S. Nallavan (cameo appearance)
Sillu Karuppatti
2019
as Dhanapal
Udanpirappe
2021
as Sargunam Vaathiyaar
Yemaali
2018
as Aravindh
The Reporter
2015
as DySP Parthasarathy
Singappenney
2024
Yaanai
2022
Naan Kadavul Illai
2023
Kaadu
2014
as Nanda
Pettikadai
2019
Kamaraj
2004
Achamindri
2016
Are You Ok Baby?
2023
as Balan
David Reddy
Ramam Raghavam
2025
Ettu Thikkum Para
2020
as Ambedkar
Sangathalaivan
2021
as Shivalingam
Strawberry
2015
as Aathi
Budhanin Sirippu
2015
Charukesi
2026
Amma Kanakku
2016
as Ranganathan
D Company
2013
as Chaukidaar
Aakashavaani
2021
as Chandram Master
Tharkappu
2015
as Eraiyanbu
Oka Pathakam Prakaaram
2025
as Raghuram
2 Days
2018
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 136 credits spanning from 1996 to 2026, Samuthirakani has appeared in 132 films and 4 TV shows.
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Most Popular Samuthirakani Movies
- RRR (2022) — as Alluri Venkateshwarulu
- The Rajasaab (2026) — as Ganagaraju
- HIT: The Third Case (2025) — as Arjun Sarkar’s father
- Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo (2020) — as Appala Naidu
- Maaran (2022) — as Pazhani
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