Suryakanth
Born
Pakkiri

(1960-07-07) 7 July 1960
NationalityIndian
Occupation(s)Film Actor, Television Actor
Years active1981 – present
Notable workIndru Poi Naalai Vaa
Thooral Ninnu Pochchu
Mann Vasanai
Kizhakku Cheemayile

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 VaaThooral Ninnu pochu, Mann Vasanai, Kizhakku Cheemayile. He made his debut film M. A. Kaja's Vasantha Kaalam released in 1981.[1]

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.[2]

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.[3]

Filmography

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1980s

YearFilmRoleNotes
1981Vasantha KaalamBharathi
Indru Poi Naalai VaaRowdy
1982Thooral Ninnu PochchuAyyavu
1984Kudumbam
1985Pudhu YugamBharathi
Puthiya Theerpu
Naan Sigappu ManithanMohanraj's henchman
1986Kanna Thorakkanum Saami
Rasigan Oru Rasigai
Amman Kovil Kizhakale
Mannukkul Vairam
Enakku Naane Neethipathi
Engal Thaikulame Varuga
1988Idhu Namma Aalu
Raasave Unnai Nambi
1989Rajanadai
En Rathathin Rathame

1990s

YearFilmRoleNotes
1990PaalamMuthu
Engal Swamy Ayyappan
Namma Ooru Poovatha
1991Thaiyalkaran
1992RaasukuttiPeriyapannai's nephew
Onna Irukka Kathukanum
Idhuthanda Sattam
1993Thalattu
Kizhakku CheemayilePeriya Karuppu
1994Seevalaperi PandiKaruppaiah
Thamarai
Jai Hind
Varavu Ettana Selavu PathanaMarugupaandi's sidekick
Jallikattu Kaalai
1995Thamizhachi
MarumaganSengaliappan
Nadodi Mannan
Gandhi Pirantha Mann
Maa Manithan
1996Meendum Savithri
Musthaffaa
1997Kadavul
1998Moovendhar
Urimai Por
Ellame En Pondattithaan
1999Mudhal Etcharikkai
Viralukketha VeekkamPeon
Sundari Neeyum Sundaran Naanum

2000s

YearFilmRoleNotes
2000Kadhal Rojavae
Koodi Vazhnthal Kodi NanmaiOpposition party member
En Sakhiye
2001Thaalikaatha Kaaliamman
Kunguma Pottu Gounder
2002Padai Veetu Amman
2003Diwan
Boys"Pimp" Manickam
SooriDhobi
2004En Purushan Ethir Veetu Ponnu
2005Rightaa Thappaa
2005AnniyanWireman
2007Onbadhu Roobai Nottu
2008Kasimedu GovindanFisherman

2010s

YearFilmRoleNotes
2010Singam
2011Gurusamy
2015Kaaki Sattai
2018KaalaMLA Candidate
Vada ChennaiPadma's father
2019Kaithi
SangathamizhanMoorthy
Irandam Ulagaporin Kadaisi Gundu
2020Porwaale Shop ownerShort film

Television

References

  1. Ajju (9 January 2018). "35 வருடமாக ஓட்டை சைக்கிள் ! வில்லன் நடிகர் சூரியகாந்தின் தற்போதைய அவல நிலை !". Tamil Behind Talkies. Retrieved 3 February 2020.
  2. எட்வின்/பிரபஞ்சப்பிரியன், ஆம்பூர் (23 September 2016). "Sooriyakanth". Antru Kanda Mugam. Retrieved 3 February 2020.
  3. "மனிதனின் பலம் நம்பிக்கையில் உள்ளது...| Dinamalar". www.dinamalar.com. Retrieved 3 February 2020.
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