Quick Info
| Profession | Actor, Politician, Journalist, Producer, Singer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 14/07/1954 |
| Age | 72 years |
| Birthplace | New Delhi, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
Latest News about R. Sarathkumar
17/08/2026
An old video clip involving R. Sarathkumar resurfaced in the Tamil Nadu Assembly and triggered questions about conduct that appeared to resemble drug use. The clip became a political controversy after spreading widely and being discussed in the legislature.
08/08/2026
A Saidapet court issued summons to R. Sarathkumar in a cheque bounce case and directed him to appear on 10 September 2026. The matter added to the legal and political scrutiny surrounding him in 2026.
22/03/2026
R. Sarathkumar said he and his supporters expected a defined role after his All India Samathuva Makkal Katchi merged with the BJP in March 2024. He later met Tamil Nadu BJP leadership to seek clarity about responsibilities ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly election.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full name | Ramanathan Sarathkumar |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 177 cm (5’ 10”) | ||||||
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| Weight | 70 kg (154 lbs) | ||||||
| Eye Color | Brown | ||||||
| Hair Color | Black | ||||||
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| Educational Qualification | Bachelor of Science (Mathematics) (1976) |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Caste | Nadar |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
| Address | Kalyani Nagar, Kottivakkam, Chennai- 600 041 |
| Hobbies | Reading books and playing football |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Nagma (politician, actress) (mid-1990s) | ||||
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Family
| Father | M. Ramanathan (worked in All India Radio and Press Information Bureau of India) |
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| Mother | Pushpaleela (also known as Leelavathy) (died on 26 October 2013) |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. R. Sarathkumar is a renowned Indian actor and politician. | |
| 2. He founded the political party 'All India Samathuva Makkal Katchi' (AISMK) in Tamil Nadu. | |
| 3. His acting career spans across Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada films. | |
| 4. Born in New Delhi, India, he later relocated to Chennai with his family. | |
| 5. He served as an Air Wing Cadet in the National Cadet Corps (NCC) and participated in the 1970 Republic Day parade. | |
| 6. Winner of the Mr. Madras University title in 1974, he pursued journalism in Bengaluru and Chennai. | |
| 7. He is both the owner and editor of the 'Media Voice' weekly magazine. | |
| 8. Beyond acting, he has lent his voice to music tracks for films and produced numerous movies. | |
| 9. Recognized with titles like 'Supreme Star,' 'Super Hero,' and 'Puratchi Thilagam' for his exceptional performances in Tamil cinema. | |
| 10. Actively engaged in politics, he has contested in multiple elections. | |
| 11. He exhibits fluency in various Indian languages and dialects. | |
| 12. He served as the President of the South Indian Film Artists’ Association (SIAA) from 2006 to 2015. | |
| 13. He is a former bodybuilder who won the Mr. Madras title in 1974. |
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