Quick Info
| Profession | Actor |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Bithplace | Seithur, Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Date of Birth | 26/04/1973 |
| Age | 53 years |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
Latest News about Samuthirakani
03/04/2026
Samuthirakani starred in the Tamil drama Carmeni Selvam, written and directed by Ram Chakri, which was released in theatres on 3 April 2026. He plays the lead role of Selvam alongside Gautham Vasudev Menon and Lakshmi Priyaa Chandramouli. The film received mixed reviews from critics.
27/02/2026
Samuthirakani headlined Thadayam, a Tamil crime drama series produced as an original for ZEE5, marking his first web series outing. The series, inspired by 1999 murders near the Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh border, premiered on the platform in February 2026. It also features actress Sshivada in a prominent role.
Do you like Samuthirakani?
You can vote only once.
84% like · 16% dislike
Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Samuthirakani Pandiyaraj |
|---|---|
| Other Name | Samuthirakani |
| Full Name (Official) | P. Samuthirakani |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 186 cm |
|---|---|
| Weight | 80 kg |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Colleges |
|
|---|---|
| Educational Qualifications |
|
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
|---|---|
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
|---|
Family
| Father | Pandiyaraj |
|---|---|
| Mother | Lakshmi Ammal |
| Spouse | Jayalakshmi |
| Children | 1 |
Career
| Debut |
| ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awards | |||||||||||||
| Notable Directorial Works |
| ||||||||||||
| Notable Acting Works |
| ||||||||||||
| Mentorship | Worked as an assistant to director K. Balachander |
Favourites
| Favourite Food(s) |
|
|---|---|
| Favourite Actor | Nana Patekar |
| Favourite Destinations |
|
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Samuthirakani's smoking and alcohol habits are not known. | |
| 2. He is a versatile South Indian actor who is prominent in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada movies. | |
| 3. From a young age, he aspired to pursue a career in acting. | |
| 4. Despite facing discouragement about his looks and physique, he pursued acting after completing his education. | |
| 5. In 1997, he began his journey in the film industry as an assistant director. | |
| 6. He later transitioned to writing scripts for movies. | |
| 7. Samuthirakani has acted in various South Indian films such as ‘Poi’, ‘Paruthiveeran’, ‘Shambo Shiva Shambo’, ‘Masters’, ‘Easan’, and 'D Company'. | |
| 8. In addition to his work in movies, he has also been involved in TV shows like ‘Ramani Vs Ramani’, ‘Thangavettai’, and ‘Adi Ennadi Asathu Penne’. | |
| 9. He gained significant recognition for his roles in movies like 'Subramaniapuram', 'Easan', 'Saattai', 'Kaadu', and 'Oppam'. | |
| 10. Samuthirakani has lent his voice to various artists in movies like ‘Goli Soda’, ‘Dhoni’, and ‘Kathakali’. | |
| 11. In the years 2010 and 2011, he sang songs titled ‘Suvadu Suvad’ and ‘Vidiya Potri’. | |
| 12. In his personal life, he enjoys cooking and baking. | |
| 13. Several of his directorial works including Naadodigal have been remade in Telugu and Kannada languages. | |
| 14. His directorial debut was with the shelved film 'Uyir Nanbanukku' starring Cheran, followed by 'Unnai Charanadaindhen' (2003). |
-400x500.avif "Kane (Glenn Jacobs) 18")
Social Media