Quick Info
| Profession | Actor |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 03/09/1975 |
| Age | 50 years |
| Birthplace | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
Latest News about Guru Somasundaram
01/01/2025
Guru Somasundaram continued to be recognized for his impactful villainous role in 'Minnal Murali' in various film retrospectives and interviews throughout 2025, with critics highlighting his ability to portray complex antagonists with depth and nuance.
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Bio/Wiki
| Guru Somasundaram is an Indian actor who works in Tamil and Malayalam cinema. | |
| He is known for critically acclaimed performances in films such as Aaranya Kaandam, Jigarthanda, Joker, Petta, Jai Bhim, and Minnal Murali. | |
| He is an alumnus of B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology. | |
| He is a former member of the Tamil theatre group 'Koothu-P-Pattarai'. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 167 cm |
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| Weight | 60 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Tamil Nadu, India |
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Personal Life
| Hobbies | Cycling, Reading Books, Long Driving, Listening Music |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Yasmin Ponnappa (Rumored) |
Family
| Father | Names |
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| Mother | Names |
Career
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/guru_somasundaram/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Guru Somasundaram is a well-known Indian actor in Tamil and Malayalam cinema. | |
| 2. He showed interest in acting from a young age and became part of the Tamil theatre group 'Koothu-P-Pattarai' in 2002. | |
| 3. His portrayal of Kaalayan in 'Aaranya Kaandam' was highly praised by critics. | |
| 4. He was a nominee for a Vijay Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in the film 'Jigarthanda'. | |
| 5. In 2017, he was honored with a Behindwoods Gold Medal for Best Actor for his performance in the film 'Joker'. | |
| 6. He gained widespread recognition for his role as Shibu, the supervillain, in the 2021 Netflix Malayalam superhero film 'Minnal Murali'. | |
| 7. He played the role of a district collector in the 2019 Tamil film 'Petta' starring Rajinikanth. | |
| 8. He portrayed public prosecutor Chella Pandian in the 2021 Tamil film 'Jai Bhim' starring Suriya. | |
| 9. His portrayal of Kaalaiyan in 'Aaranya Kaandam' was highly praised by critics. |