Suryakanth

Suryakanth (born 7 July 1960) is a Tamil film actor known for his works predominantly in Tamil films. He has acted more than 300 films so far, and has made his mark as a villain, comedian, in many characters. Suriyakanth has acted in many films, such as Indru Poi Naalai Vaa, Thooral Ninnu pochu, Mann Vasanai, Kizhakku Cheemayile. He made his debut film M. A. Kaja's Vasantha Kaalam released in 1981.

Early life Suryakanth's birth name was Pakkiri. He was born in Poondi, Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu. While studying in the fifth grade, the song footage of a film starring "Kuladeivam" Rajagopal was taken in the Poondi Dam area, which aroused his interest in acting in films. After discontinuing his BA degree, Suryakanth was rechristened by Sandow M. M. A. Chinnappa Thevar to act in films.

Film career Initially, he struggled to get an offer in high-profile films, but director K. Bhagyaraj gave Suryakanth a big opportunity to act in Thooral Ninnu Pochchu (1982), where he portrayed a silent villain. His performance in the film was critically praised by the critics and audience. Thereafter, Bhagyaraj constantly gave opportunities for Suryakanth in various roles in his films, establishing him into Tamil cinema.

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1980s Year Film Role Notes1981 Vasantha Kaalam Bharathi Indru Poi Naalai Vaa Rowdy 1982 Thooral Ninnu Pochchu Ayyavu 1984 Kudumbam 1985 Pudhu Yugam Bharathi Puthiya Theerppu Naan Sigappu Manithan Mohanraj's henchman 1986 Kanna Thorakkanum Saami Rasigan Oru Rasigai Amman Kovil Kizhakale Mannukkul Vairam Enakku Nane Needipathi Engal Thaikulame Varuga 1988 Idhu Namma Aalu Raasave Unnai Nambi 1989 Rajanadai En Rathathin Rathame

1990s Year Film Role Notes1990 Paalam Muthu Engal Swamy Ayyappan Namma Ooru Poovatha 1991 Thaiyalkaran 1992 Rasukutty Sengodan Onna Irukka Kathukanum Idhuthanda Sattam 1993 Thalattu Kizhakku Cheemayile Periya Karuppu 1994 Seevalaperi Pandi Karuppaiah Thamarai Jai Hind Varavu Ettana Selavu Pathana Marugupaandi's sidekick Jallikattu Kaalai 1995 Thamizhachi Marumagan Sengaliappan Nadodi Mannan Gandhi Pirantha Mann Maa Manithan 1996 Meendum Savithri Musthaffaa 1997 Kadavul 1998 Moovendhar Urimai Por Ellame En Pondattithaan 1999 Mudhal Etcharikkai Viralukketha Veekkam Peon Sundari Neeyum Sundaran Naanum

2000s Year Film Role Notes2000 Kadhal Rojavae Koodi Vazhnthal Kodi Nanmai Opposition party member Maayi Raasu En Sakhiye 2001 Thaalikaatha Kaaliamman Kunguma Pottu Gounder 2002 Padai Veetu Amman 2003 Diwan Boys "Pimp" Manickam Soori Dhobi 2004 En Purushan Ethir Veetu Ponnu 2005 Rightaa Thappaa 2005 Anniyan Line man Kandhasamy / Drunkard in Train Uncredited role 2007 Onbadhu Roobai Nottu 2008 Kasimedu Govindan Fisherman

2010s Year Film Role Notes 2010 Singam 2011 Gurusamy 2013 Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam 2015 Kaaki Sattai 2018 Kaala MLA Candidate Vada Chennai Padma's father2019 Kaithi Sangathamizhan Moorthy Irandam Ulagaporin Kadaisi Gundu 2020 PorwaaleShop owner Short film

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