Suryakanth
{{short description|Indian Actor}}
{{BLP sources|date=February 2020}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2020}}
{{Use Indian English|date=August 2020}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Suryakanth
| birth_name = Pakkiri
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1960|07|07|df=y}}
| birth_place = Poondi, Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu, India
| nationality = Indian
| occupation = Film Actor, Television Actor
| years_active = 1981–present
| notable_works = Indru 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 Vaa, Thooral Ninnu pochu, Mann Vasanai, Kizhakku Cheemayile. He made his debut film M. A. Kaja's Vasantha Kaalam released in 1981.{{Cite web|url=https://tamil.behindtalkies.com/villian-actor-sooryakanth-current-statusnow/|title=35 வருடமாக ஓட்டை சைக்கிள் ! வில்லன் நடிகர் சூரியகாந்தின் தற்போதைய அவல நிலை !|last=Ajju|date=2018-01-09|website=Tamil Behind Talkies|language=en-US|access-date=2020-02-03}}
Early life
Suryakanth's birth name was Pakkiri. He was born in Poondi, Thiruvallur 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.{{Cite web|url=https://antrukandamugam.wordpress.com/2016/09/23/sooriyakanth/|title=Sooriyakanth|last=எட்வின்/பிரபஞ்சப்பிரியன்|first=ஆம்பூர்|date=2016-09-23|website=Antru Kanda Mugam|language=en|access-date=2020-02-03}}
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.{{Cite web|url=https://www.dinamalar.com/news/tamil-nadu-district-news-tiruppur/news/1808200|title=மனிதனின் பலம் நம்பிக்கையில் உள்ளது...|website=Dinamalar|access-date=2020-02-03}}
Filmography
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=1980s=
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| Year | Film | Role | class="unsortable"|Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| rowspan="2"|1981 | Vasantha Kaalam | Bharathi | |
| Indru Poi Naalai Vaa | Rowdy | ||
| 1982 | Thooral Ninnu Pochchu | Ayyavu | |
| 1984 | Kudumbam | ||
| rowspan="3"|1985 | Pudhu Yugam | Bharathi | |
| Puthiya Theerpu | |||
| Naan Sigappu Manithan | Mohanraj's henchman | ||
| rowspan="6"|1986 | Kanna Thorakkanum Saami | ||
| Rasigan Oru Rasigai | |||
| Amman Kovil Kizhakale | |||
| Mannukkul Vairam | |||
| Enakku Naane Neethipathi | |||
| Engal Thaikulame Varuga | |||
| rowspan="2"|1988 | Idhu Namma Aalu | ||
| Raasave Unnai Nambi | |||
| rowspan="2"|1989 | Rajanadai | ||
| En Rathathin Rathame |
=1990s=
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| Year | Film | Role | class="unsortable"|Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| rowspan="3"|1990 | Paalam | Muthu | |
| Engal Swamy Ayyappan | |||
| Namma Ooru Poovatha | |||
| 1991 | Thaiyalkaran | ||
| rowspan="3"|1992 | Rasukutty | Sengodan | |
| Onna Irukka Kathukanum | |||
| Idhuthanda Sattam | |||
| rowspan="2"|1993 | Thalattu | ||
| Kizhakku Cheemayile | Periya Karuppu | ||
| rowspan="5"|1994 | Seevalaperi Pandi | Karuppaiah | |
| Thamarai | |||
| Jai Hind | |||
| Varavu Ettana Selavu Pathana | Marugupaandi's sidekick | ||
| Jallikattu Kaalai | |||
| rowspan="5"|1995 | Thamizhachi | ||
| Marumagan | Sengaliappan | ||
| Nadodi Mannan | |||
| Gandhi Pirantha Mann | |||
| Maa Manithan | |||
| rowspan="2"|1996 | Meendum Savithri | ||
| Musthaffaa | |||
| 1997 | Kadavul | ||
| rowspan="3"|1998 | Moovendhar | ||
| Urimai Por | |||
| Ellame En Pondattithaan | |||
| rowspan="3"|1999 | Mudhal Etcharikkai | ||
| Viralukketha Veekkam | Peon | ||
| Sundari Neeyum Sundaran Naanum |
=2000s=
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| Year | Film | Role | class="unsortable"|Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| rowspan="3"|2000 | Kadhal Rojavae | ||
| Koodi Vazhnthal Kodi Nanmai | Opposition party member | ||
| En Sakhiye | |||
| rowspan="2"|2001 | Thaalikaatha Kaaliamman | ||
| Kunguma Pottu Gounder | |||
| 2002 | Padai Veetu Amman | ||
| rowspan="3"|2003 | Diwan | ||
| Boys | "Pimp" Manickam | ||
| Soori | Dhobi | ||
| 2004 | En Purushan Ethir Veetu Ponnu | ||
| 2005 | Rightaa Thappaa | ||
| 2005 | Anniyan | Drunkard | |
| 2007 | Onbadhu Roobai Nottu | ||
| 2008 | Kasimedu Govindan | Fisherman |
=2010s=
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| Year | Film | Role | class="unsortable"|Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Singam | ||
| 2011 | Gurusamy | ||
| 2015 | Kaaki Sattai | ||
| rowspan="2"|2018 | Kaala | MLA Candidate | |
| Vada Chennai | Padma's father | ||
| rowspan="3"|2019 | Kaithi | ||
| Sangathamizhan | Moorthy | ||
| Irandam Ulagaporin Kadaisi Gundu | |||
| 2020 | Porwaale | Shop owner | Short film |
Television
References
External links
- {{IMDb name|10200778}}