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