Veerasamar | |
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Born | |
Occupation(s) | art director, actor |
Years active | 2005–present |
Veerasamar is an Indian art director and actor who has appeared in Tamil language films. Veerasamar started his career as assistant to art director Sabu Cyril and made his breakthrough as an actor with a leading role in Veerasekaran (2010) and has often appeared in films in both lead and comedy roles.
Career
Veerasamar began his career as an art director by apprenticing art director Sabu Cyril in director S. Shankar Boys (2003), before moving on to work in highly successful films including Kaadhal (2004), Veyil (2006) and Poo (2008).[1]
Veerasamar made his acting debut through Veerasekaran (2010), which had a low profile release. The film later garnered attention for being the first film of actress Amala Paul, who became popular after her performance in Prabhu Solomon's Mynaa (2010).[2] However, he has reminded us of his art directorial skills through a couple of songs.[3] Two other films K. T. Kunjumon's Kadhalukku Maranamillai and Samy's Sarithiram were completed but failed to be released.[4] He later moved back to playing supporting roles and prioritising his career as an art director, notably working on Kaadhal, Veyil, Dishyum, Komban (2015), Marudhu (2016), Kadaikutty Singam (2018), Jackpot(2019), Namma Veetu Pillai (2019), Thanni Vandi (2021), Akka kuruvi (2022),DSP (2022), Yaathum ooraey yaavarum kelir (2023), Journey-Web Series (Upcoming),Kappal Yeriya Tamilan(Upcoming)
Filmography
- Actor
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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2004 | Kaadhal | Driver | |
2006 | Veyil | Karupusamy | |
2008 | Poo | Maari's Brother | |
2008 | Pandi | Pandi's brother-in-law | |
2010 | Veerasekaran | Veerasekaran | Lead role |
2011 | Muthukku Muthaaga | Pandi | |
2011 | Velayudham | Hari | |
2012 | Pandi Oliperukki Nilayam | Valarmathi Brother | |
2015 | Komban | Komban's friend | |
2017 | Oru Kidayin Karunai Manu | lorry driver | |
2018 | Kadaikutty Singam | Kodaiyarasu's right-hand man | |
2019 | Pattipulam | Lead role | |
2019 | Kudimagan | Comedian | |
2019 | Namma Veettu Pillai | Henchman | |
2019 | Jackpot | Worker at Manasthan's house | |
2022 | DSP | Vimal friend | |
2023 | Yaadhum Oore Yaavarum Kelir | Police | |
2023 | Tamil Kudimagan | comedian | |
2023 upcoming | Vizha Nayagan | ||
2023 upcoming | Kappal Yeriya Tamilan |
- Art director
- Kaadhal (2004)
- Anbe Vaa (2005)
- Dishyum (2006)
- Veyil (2006)
- Vaazhthugal (2008)
- Poo (2008)
- Akku (2008)
- Paandi (2008)
- Sarithiram(Not released)
- Veerasekaran (2010)
- Pandi Oliperukki Nilayam (2012)
- Komban (2015)
- Marudhu (2016)
- Kadaikutty Singam (2018)
- Saavi (2018)
- Pattipulam (2019)
- Jackpot (2019)
- Namma Veetu Pillai (2019)
- Thanne Vandi (2021)
- Akka Kuruvi (2022)
- Aattral (2022)
- DSP (2022)
- Yaadhum Oore Yaavarum Kelir (2023)
- Tamil Kudimagan (2023)
- Ala lla Ela (Telugu) (2023)
- 1948 kappal eriya thamizhan (2023)
- Kaaduvetty (Upcoming)
- Journey-Web series (Upcoming)
- Vila Nayagan (Upcoming)
References
- ↑ "Veerasamar-Art director turns hero!". Sify. Archived from the original on 9 January 2018. Retrieved 18 August 2022.
- ↑ "An art director gets into acting - Tamil Movie News - Veerasekaran | Veerasamar | Amala Paul | Thuvar G Chandrasekar | Satheesh Kumar". Behindwoods.com. 20 January 2010. Retrieved 9 August 2022.
- ↑ "Veerasekaran - Tamil Movie Reviews - Veerasekaran Veerasamar Amala Satish Shajan Madhav F C S Creations". Behindwoods.com. Retrieved 9 August 2022.
- ↑ In, Veerasamar (24 December 2014). "Veerasamar in Mokkapadam". The Hindu.