Emerging from a Tamil Muslim family in Palur, Tamil Nadu, he entered the performing arts after schooling at St. Joseph’s Higher Secondary School and pre-university studies at Madras Christian College, where he joined the dramatic society; brief service in the Indian Air Force was followed by formal training at the South Indian Film Chamber of Commerce’s Film Institute and the Tamil Nadu Institute… Read more
Biography written by WatchMoods, based on public sources
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Assistant Commissioner Patil ★ 7.9 Hi Nanna 2023
Ranjan ★ 7.7 Anbe Sivam 2003
Kandasamy Padayachi ★ 7.8 Athadu 2005
Satyanarayana Murthy ★ 7.4 Anniyan 2005
Psychiatrist ★ 7.5 Thani Oruvan 2015
Chief Minister ★ 7.6 Charlie 2015
Magician ★ 7.6 Pokiri 2006
Suryanarayana ★ 7.6 Jigarthanda 2014
Mukil ★ 7.3 Bombay 1995
Narayanan Pillai ★ 7.4 Khaleja 2010
A Person ★ 7.6 Iruvar 1997
Ayya Veluthambi ★ 7.4 Irudhi Suttru 2016
'Punch' Pandian ★ 7.4 Padayappa 1999
Surya Prakash ★ 7.1 Ponniyin Selvan: Part I 2022
Veerapandiyan ★ 7.9 Aandavan Kattalai 2016
Master ★ 7 Indian 1996
Krishnasamy (voice) ★ 7.1 Businessman 2012
Ajay Bharadwaj ★ 7 Chachi 420 1997
Siraj Akhtar ★ 7.1 Hey Ram 2000
Ibrahim ★ 7 Roja 1992
Colonel Rayappa ★ 7.2 Neram 2013
Dhandapaani M ★ 7.5 Deiva Thirumagal 2011
Bashyam ★ 7.9 Satluj 2026
SP Varma ★ 6.8 1: Nenokkadine 2014
Chandrashekhar's Co-Scientist ★ 6.9 Chandramukhi 2005
Kandaswamy ★ 6.5 Fair Game 2010
Mr. Tabir ★ 7.6 Apoorva Sagodharargal 1989
Nallasivam ★ 7.2 Virumaandi 2004
Chief Jailer Jayanth ★ 6.8 Singam 2010
Mahalingam ★ 7.3 David 2013
Father Noyal ★ 7.2 Michael Madana Kama Rajan 1990
RamGopal, Madhan's cousin ★ 7.1 Kavan 2017
Police Commissioner ★ 6.9 Yennai Arindhaal 2015
Sathyadev's father ★ 6.8 Pokkiri 2007
Shanmughavel ★ 6.6 Master 2021
College Founder ★ 7 Vishwanath & Sons 2026
Ramanadhan ★ 7.3 Yavade Subramanyam 2015
Pasupathi ★ 6.8 Dookudu 2011
Murthy ★ 7.3 8 Thottakkal 2017
Pandian ★ 6.7 D-Day 2013
Ashwini Rao ★ 7 Thevar Magan 1992
Maya Thevar ★ 7.2 Guru 1997
Culprit ★ 7.2 Sometimes 2017
Doctor ★ 7 Avvai Shanmugi 1996
Basha ★ 6.9 Marjaavaan 2019
Narayan Anna ★ 6.7 Dhruva 2016
★ 6.8 Uttama Villain 2015
Muttharasan ★ 6.7 Solo 2017
BRIG. Ramachandran ★ 6.8 Madrasapattinam 2010
Ayyakanu ★ 6.8 Aalavandhan 2001
Lt. Col. Santhosh Kumar (Voice) ★ 6.6 Maharshi 2019
Chief minister ★ 6.9 Malli Malli Idhi Rani Roju 2015
Nazeera's father ★ 6.6 Serious Men 2020
Dr. Arvind Acharya ★ 6.7 Jil Jung Juk 2016
Nanjil Shivaji's (Jil) father ★ 6.7 Kuruthipunal 1995
Badri ★ 6.6 Khushi 2001
Siddhu's Father ★ 6.5 Mr. Perfect 2011
Vicky father Series ★ 6.6 Killer Soup 2024
Inspector Hassan F. ★ 6.4 Vishwaroopam 2013
Nassar ★ 6.6 36 Vayadhinile 2015
Commissioner Rajan ★ 6.6 Simhadri 2003
Ram Bhupal Varma ★ 6.5 Kuberaa 2025
Orphanage Caretaker ★ 6.4 Sye 2004
Qadar ★ 6.3 Be Happy 2025
Mr. Nadar ★ 6.3 Ponniyin Selvan: Part II 2023
Veerapandiyan ★ 6.3 Bogan 2017
Professor Chezhiyan ★ 6.3 Vettai 2012
DGP ★ 6.3 Baba 2002
Surya Prakash (Special Appearance) ★ 6.3 Jeans 1998
Nachiappan / Pechiappan Rajamani ★ 6.2 Sainikudu 2006
Chakrapani ★ 6.2 Adhurs 2010
Chari and Narasimha's Father ★ 6.2 Vel 2007
Vel's adoptive father ★ 6.2 Miss. Shetty Mr. Polishetty 2023
DK ★ 6.2 Jai Lava Kusa 2017
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Jayaramireddy ★ 6.2 Ramaiya Vastavaiya 2013
Jayprakash (J.P.) (Krishnakant's Business Partner) ★ 6.2 Retro 2025
Rajavel Mirasu ★ 6 Balupu 2013
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Raghupathi / "Chicago" Subba Rao ★ 5.9 Athidhi 2007
Home Minister ★ 5.9 Soggade Chinni Nayana 2016
Rudraraju ★ 6 Devi(L) 2016
Spirit Priest ★ 5.8 Pattas 2020
Velappan Asaan ★ 5.8 Mahanubhavudu 2017
Meghana's father ★ 5.7 Arjun 2004
Police Commissioner Ratnavelu ★ 5.8 Thaandavam 2012
Veerakathi ★ 5.6 Test 2025
ICF Member Ramasamy ★ 5.7 Don 2007
★ 5.7 Khaidi No. 150 2017
★ 5.4 Dhill 2001
Police Academy Chief ★ 6 Kabali 2016
Tamilnesan ★ 5.5 Baadshah 2013
Jai Krishna Simha ★ 5.2 Kamasutra 3D 2013
★ 5.6 Iddarammayilatho 2013
Sanju's Father ★ 5.5 Nota 2018
Vinothan Subramani ★ 5 Tiger Nageswara Rao 2023
Gajjala Prasad ★ 5.8 Singam 2 2013
Mahalingam ★ 5.4 Vishwaroopam II 2018
Nassar ★ 4.8 Katamarayudu 2017
Judge Bhupathi ★ 4.7 Thalaivii 2021
M. Karuna ★ 5.4 Kochadaiiyaan 2014
Rishikodagan ★ 5.9 Rowdy Rathore 2012
Baapji ★ 5 Jana Nayagan 2026
CM Arivudai Nambi ★ 4.8 Saguni 2012
Nelly Saami ★ 5.4 Iru Mugan 2016
Malik ★ 5.4 F2: Fun and Frustration 2019
DGP ★ 5.5 Si 3 2017
Mahalingam ★ 5 Thug Life 2025
Manikkam ★ 5.2 Waltair Veerayya 2023
Constable Koteswara Rao ★ 4.7 Mugamoodi 2012
Gaurav ★ 5.5 Thalaivaa 2013
Ratnam ★ 5.3 Veeram 2014
Nallasivam ★ 4.9 Biriyani 2013
Varadharajan ★ 4.4 Brahmotsavam 2016
Ajay's Relative ★ 4.3 Venky Mama 2019
Ramanarayana ★ 4.7 Aagadu 2014
S.I.Dakshina Murthy ★ 5.1 Ram Setu 2022
Indrakant Varma ★ 4.5 Rabhasa 2014
Ramachandrayya ★ 5.3 Red 2021
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Burma/Paadai Ramasammy ★ 4.1 Rachcha 2012
Ramamurthy ★ 3.8 Acharya 2022
Adanna ★ 4.5 Kuruvi 2008
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