Singampuli

Singampuli is an Indian actor and director working in Tamil films. After making Red and Maayavi (2005), he has made a career appearing in comedy roles and supporting roles.

Career Singampuli was born and brought up in Theni, Periyakulam and after studying engineering in Bangalore, he arrived in Chennai looking for a career in films. During his stint as an assistant director with Sundar C, Singampuli suggested the original plot point of Unnai Thedi (1999) to the director and Sundar wrote the script of the film within a week, before discussing the line with actor Ajith Kumar. Ajith was initially unimpressed but agreed to do the romantic story anyway, mentioning that if the film became a success he would feature in a future film to be directed by Singampuli. Subsequently, he agreed terms to work in the 2002 action film Red, a story telling the tale of a Madurai-based revolutionary. The film opened to mixed reviews upon release and eventually the film had an average run at the box office but went on to gain cult status among ajith fans after some years. In 2005, he made the kidnap comedy film Maayavi featuring Suriya and Jyothika, winning acclaim for his work.

Director Bala cast him in an acting role as a beggar in Naan Kadavul (2009) and since Singampuli has appeared in several films in supporting roles.

Singampuli bagged the Best Comedian Award for his role in Anjukku Onnu (2016).

He has acted and collaborated with directors Rasu Madhuravan's drama films Mayandi Kudumbathar (2009), Goripalayam (2010), Muthukku Muthaaga (2011) and Pandi Oliperukki Nilayam (2012) followed by Ezhil's comedy films Manam Kothi Paravai (2012), Desingu Raja (2013), Vellaikaara Durai (2014) and Desingu Raja 2 (2025).

In 2024, he gives a noteworthy performance in the action thriller Maharaja. The film emerged as a massive hit at the box office.

Singampuli's foray into acting marked a new chapter in his career.

In 2025, he starred in the Tamil web series Seruppugal Jaakirathai which streamed on ZEE5. He played the lead role of Thyagarajan, a mild-mannered auditor who accidentally gets entangled in a criminal plot involving a stolen diamond hidden in a pair of shoes. His performance, blending humor and earnestness, received positive responses from audiences and marked his notable foray into the digital streaming space.

Family The actor's family includes his wife, Pushpavalli, an Indian Colonel Army officer. Together, they have two sons, Savith Annavi aged 18 and Tirunaa Annavi aged 17.

Filmography As film director

As writer Year TitleCredited as Notes Writer2000 Kannan Varuvaan Credited as D. Singapuli2004 Perazhagan Credited as D. P. Singappuli2009 Renigunta 2010 Virunthali

As assistant director

Year Film Notes1999 Unakkaga Ellam Unakkaga 2002 Raja 2003 Anjaneya

As actor + List of film acting credits Year Title Role Notes1997 Janakiraman Anandraj's henchmanUncredited2000Kannan VaruvaanRadharavi's henchmanUncredited2009 Naan Kadavul Kuyyan Uncredited Mayandi Kudumbathar Mayandi Virumandi , Ananda Vikatan Cinema Award for Best comedian Eesa Kadukkai 2010 Goripalayam M. G. R. Chinnasamy Milaga Azhagar's friend Virunthali Oli Shankar 2011 Thoonga Nagaram Special appearance Nandhi Selvaraj Muthukku Muthaaga Suruttu Eththan Veerasingam Padhinettan Kudi Ellai Arambam Sankarankovil 2012 Sengathu Bhoomiyilae Ondippuli Aravaan Manam Kothi Paravai Modu Mutti Pandi Oliperukki Nilayam Pandi's brother Akilan Mani 2013 Kadal Clarence Unakku 20 Enakku 40 Oruvar Meethu Iruvar Sainthu Desingu Raja Koushik Naiyaandi Jannal Oram Tiyagi Thillai Ragalaipuram Constable 2014 Vadakkum Therkum Oru Oorla Rendu Raja Kaaviya Thalaivan Palavesam Pappali Councillor Sandiyar Aindhaam Thalaimurai Sidha Vaidhiya Sigamani Vijay Sethupathi Sigaram Thodu Pickpocket Kaadu MaduraiKaaran Appuchi Gramam Govinda Vellaikaara Durai Balu dasan 2015 Pongi Ezhu Manohara Mani Sandamarutham Mayilu Kallappadam Singampuli Sagaptham Tiger Demonte Colony Producer Guest appearance Naalu Policeum Nalla Irundha Oorum Padhinettampadiyan Vanna Jigina Pokkiri Mannan Kali 9 Thirudargal 2016 Karaioram "Vettukili" Karunakaran Uncredited Sethu Boomi Sowkarpettai Puli Hello Naan Pei Pesuren Game Samiyar Kida Poosari Magudi Yokkiyan Varan Somba Thooki Ulla Vai Guhan Saalaiyoram Velainu Vandhutta Vellaikaaran Pandiyoda Galatta Thaangala An Aspiring actor Muthina Kathirika Vanjinathan Ka Ka Ka Po Aandavan Kattalai Murugesan Anjukku Onnu , Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Comedian Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru Madaswamy 2017 Koditta Idangalai Nirappuga Muthuramalingam Mookkaiyya Thevar's nephew Yaakkai Muniyappan Ayyanar Veethi Yentha Nerathilum Puyala Kelambi Varom Karuppan Karuppan's Uncle En Aaloda Seruppa Kaanom Soosai Aangila Padam Iruttu Pusari 2018 Mannar Vagaiyara Puli Moota Saranalayam Padaiveeran Bartender Yemaali Selvaraj Kalakalappu 2 Seenu's assistant Merlin Pakka Alaipesi Enna Thavam Seitheno Maniyaar Kudumbam Azhagumagan Genius Ramamoorthy's friend Evanukku Engeyo Matcham Irukku Giri 2019 Kadhal Munnetra Kazhagam Kottaisaamy Ganesha Meendum Santhipom Paandi Thavam Caterer 2020 Thottu Vidum Thooram Psycho Rajanayakam Irandam Kuththu Priya's father Naanga Romba Busy Constable Naidu 2021 Pulikkuthi Pandi Pandi's uncle Sulthan Villager Pei Mama MGR Magan M. G. Karuppusamy Raajavamsam Singampuli Anandham Vilayadum Veedu Sakkarapandi 2022 Don Kandhan Panni Kutty Temple priest The Legend VJ's Assistant My Dear Lisa Chef cook Viruman Thalaiyaari Kanmani Paappa Kokki Kumar Pattathu Arasan Kannan Powder DSP Uppiliyappan 2023 Kathar Basha Endra Muthuramalingam Head Constable Azhagiya Kanne Kabadi Bro Argent Muthu Naadu Va Varalam Va Thee Ivan Vinayagam Moothakudi 2024 Local Sarakku Agent Thangaraj Aranmanai 4 Constable A. Sakthivel Haraa Maharaja Nallasivam Udhir @ Poomara Kathu Kadaisi Ulaga Por Perumal 2025 Baby and Baby Singampuli Fire Konjam Kadhal Konjam Modhal Santhanam Enai Sudum Pani Mama Retro Rukmini’s father Desingu Raja 2 Arjun Mr Zoo Keeper Bomb Kambi Katna Kathai Thuchchaadhanan Cristina Kathirvelan Indian Penal Law Konja Naal Poru Thalaiva 2026 Granny Constable A. Susaiyappar Mylanji Gulam Ali Thaai Kizhavi Uppiliyaan Parimala and Co Kamatchi

As dubbing artist

Television