Muthukaalai

Early life and career Muthukaalai was born in Tirukovilpuram near Rajapalayam and dreamt of becoming a stunt choreographer. While studying in school, he received his black belt in karate. He came to Chennai in 1990. He did various small jobs including working as a carpenter at AVM Studios for three years. Muthukaalai worked alongside Stun Siva in Kadhalukku Mariyadhai (1997). He forayed into acting with Ponmanam (1998) after fellow stunt choreographer Kanal Kannan backed out of the film.

Personal life He has three college degrees: BA in History in 2017, MA in Tamil Literature in 2019 and Bachelors of Tamil Literature in 2023.

Selected filmography

Kaadhalan (1994) (uncredited; special appearance in "Urvasi Urvasi") Ponmanam (1998) En Uyir Nee Thaane (1998) Nilave Mugam Kaattu (1999) Vaalee (1999) as roadside shop customer (uncredited) Suyamvaram (1999) Minsara Kanna (1999) Iraniyan (1999) 12B (2001) Thavasi (2001) En Purushan Kuzhandhai Maadhiri (2001) Pammal K. Sambandam (2002) Thamizhan (2002) (uncredited) Panchatanthiram (2002) Youth (2002) Karmegham (2002) Album (2002) Anbe Sivam (2003) Dum (2003) Punnagai Poove (2003) Diwan (2003) Thiruda Thirudi (2003) Winner (2003) Pithamagan (2003) Joot (2003) Kavithai (2004) Perazhagan (2004) Aayutha Ezhuthu (2004) Sullan (2004) M. Kumaran Son of Mahalakshmi (2004) Neranja Manasu (2004) Meesai Madhavan (2004) Jananam (2004) Ramakrishna (2004) Maayavi (2005) Selvam (2005) Majaa (2005) Sorry Enaku Kalyanamayidichu (2005) Kodambakkam (2006) Sudesi (2006) Imsai Arasan 23rd Pulikecei (2006) Sillunu Oru Kaadhal (2006) Perarasu (2006) Kizhakku Kadarkarai Salai (2006) Veerasamy (2007) Mozhi (2007) Sivaji: The Boss (2007) Kireedam (2007) Cheena Thaana 001 (2007) Valluvan Vasuki (2008) Kaalaippani (2008) Kathavarayan (2008) Surya (2008) Thoranai (2009) Aarumaname (2009) Kannukulle (2009) Pinju Manasu (2009) 365 Kadhal Kadithangal (2010) Kandaen (2011) Yuvan Yuvathi (2011) Nanda Nanditha (2012) Yugam (2012) Gouravam (2013) Pattathu Yaanai (2013) Pagadai Pagadai (2014) Sagaptham (2015) Saalaiyoram (2016) Pei Irukka Bayamen (2021) Lockdown Diarie (2023) Kick (2023) Chandramukhi 2 (2023) Indha Crime Thappilla (2023) Sri Sabari Ayyappan (2023) Mudakkaruthaan (2024) Rathnam (2024) Madha Gaja Raja (2025) as Rajesh's teammate Otha Votu Muthaiya (2025) Yaman Kattalai (2025) Enai Sudum Pani (2025) Mr Zoo Keeper (2025) Lucky The Superstar (2026)