Suryakanth
Suryakanth 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 Vaa, Thooral Ninnu pochu, Mann Vasanai, Kizhakku Cheemayile. He made his debut film M. A. Kaja's Vasantha Kaalam released in 1981.[1]
Suryakanth | |
|---|---|
| Born | Pakkiri |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Film Actor, Television Actor |
| Years active | 1981 – present |
Notable work | Indru Poi Naalai Vaa Thooral Ninnu Pochchu Mann Vasanai Kizhakku Cheemayile |
Early life
Suryakanth's birth name was Pakkiri. He was born in Poondi, Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu. While studying fifth std, the song footage of a film starring Kuladeivam Rajagopal was taken in the poondi Dam area. after the shooting. he was interested in acting in films. Then, he was studying BA that followed was unable to continue for the first year. In Early days he was disappointed by giving money to fake filmmakers, hoping that he will give them a chance to act in films. The man who gave this name to him was the late Sandow M. M. A. Chinnappa Thevar. He has met at the time of Rajinikanth's Thai Meethu Sathiyam film shoot. When thevar asked for the name. He said that the surya prasath. thevar said its like a Telugu name finally thevar changed the name surya prasath to suryakanth.[2]
Film career
Initially he was struggle to survive in film industry. Director K. Bhagyaraj gave a big opportunity to act in Thooral Ninnu Pochchu film. he acted as a silent villain in the film. after, the film release he got received great praise from critics and fans. Then, Bhagyaraj has recognized his talent. director he was constantly given opportunities from his most of films.[3]
Filmography
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1980s
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Vasantha Kaalam | Bharathi | |
| Indru Poi Naalai Vaa | Rowdy | ||
| 1982 | Thooral Ninnu Pochchu | Ayyavu | |
| 1984 | Kudumbam | ||
| 1985 | Pudhu Yugam | Bharathi | |
| Puthiya Theerpu | |||
| Naan Sigappu Manithan | Mohanraj's henchman | ||
| 1986 | Kanna Thorakkanum Saami | ||
| Rasigan Oru Rasigai | |||
| Amman Kovil Kizhakale | |||
| Mannukkul Vairam | |||
| Enakku Naane Neethipathi | |||
| Engal Thaikulame Varuga | |||
| 1988 | Idhu Namma Aalu | ||
| Raasave Unnai Nambi | |||
| 1989 | Rajanadai | ||
| En Rathathin Rathame |
1990s
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Paalam | Muthu | |
| Engal Swamy Ayyappan | |||
| Namma Ooru Poovatha | |||
| 1991 | Thaiyalkaran | ||
| 1992 | Raasukutti | Periyapannai's nephew | |
| Onna Irukka Kathukanum | |||
| Idhuthanda Sattam | |||
| 1993 | Thalattu | ||
| Kizhakku Cheemayile | Periya Karuppu | ||
| 1994 | Seevalaperi Pandi | Karuppaiah | |
| Thamarai | |||
| Jai Hind | |||
| Varavu Ettana Selavu Pathana | Marugupaandi's sidekick | ||
| Jallikattu Kaalai | |||
| 1995 | Thamizhachi | ||
| Marumagan | Sengaliappan | ||
| Nadodi Mannan | |||
| Gandhi Pirantha Mann | |||
| 1996 | Meendum Savithri | ||
| Musthaffaa | |||
| 1997 | Kadavul | ||
| 1998 | Moovendhar | ||
| Urimai Por | |||
| Ellame En Pondattithaan | |||
| 1999 | Mudhal Etcharikkai | ||
| Viralukketha Veekkam | Peon | ||
| Sundari Neeyum Sundaran Naanum | |||
2000s
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Kadhal Rojavae | ||
| Koodi Vazhnthal Kodi Nanmai | Opposition party member | ||
| En Sakhiye | |||
| 2001 | Thaalikaatha Kaaliamman | ||
| Kunguma Pottu Gounder | |||
| 2002 | Padai Veetu Amman | ||
| 2003 | Diwan | ||
| Boys | "Pimp" Manickam | ||
| Soori | Dhobi | ||
| 2004 | En Purushan Ethir Veetu Ponnu | ||
| 2005 | Rightaa Thappaa | ||
| 2005 | Anniyan | Wireman | |
| 2007 | Onbadhu Roobai Nottu | ||
| 2008 | Kasimedu Govindan | Fisherman | |
2010s
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Singam | ||
| 2015 | Kaaki Sattai | ||
| 2018 | Kaala | MLA Candidate | |
| Vada Chennai | Padma's father | ||
| 2019 | Kaithi | ||
| Sangathamizhan | Moorthy | ||
| Irandam Ulagaporin Kadaisi Gundu |
Television
References
- Ajju (9 January 2018). "35 வருடமாக ஓட்டை சைக்கிள் ! வில்லன் நடிகர் சூரியகாந்தின் தற்போதைய அவல நிலை !". Tamil Behind Talkies. Retrieved 3 February 2020.
- எட்வின்/பிரபஞ்சப்பிரியன், ஆம்பூர் (23 September 2016). "Sooriyakanth". Antru Kanda Mugam. Retrieved 3 February 2020.
- "மனிதனின் பலம் நம்பிக்கையில் உள்ளது...| Dinamalar". www.dinamalar.com. Retrieved 3 February 2020.
External links
- Suryakanth on IMDb