R. Sundaramoorthy is an Indian make-up artist and actor known for his work in Tamil films apart from some Hindi and Telugu films. He is best known for his work in the film Padayappa (1999). Sundaramoorthy is notably the first make-up artist for Rajinikanth.
R. Sundaramoorthy | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1947[1] |
| Other names | Sundaramoorthy |
| Occupation(s) | Make-up artist, Actor |
| Years active | 1966-present |
Career
editSundaramoorthy began his career as an assistant to his father and grandfather.[1] He worked as a make-up artist for several artists including Kamal Haasan, Rajinikanth, Saritha, Thiagarajan, Murali, J. P. Chandrababu, Poornima Jayaram, Sujatha, Sathyaraj and Aravind Swamy. Sundaramoorthy has worked with Rajinikanth since the beginning of the latter's career starting with Apoorva Raagangal.[2] He continued working with Rajinikanth for his 100th film Sri Raghavendrar (1985),[3] and went on to win the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Make-up Artist for his work in Padayappa.[4] Sundaramoorthy continued working with Rajinikanth until Chandramukhi (2005).[2] He was a frequent collaborator with K. Balachander and Mani Ratnam.[1]
Filmography
editMake-up artist
edit- Sadhu Mirandal (1966; assistant)
- Madras to Pondicherry (1966; assistant)
- Thamarai Nenjam (1968)
- Poova Thalaiya (1969)
- Shanti Nilayam (1969)
- Iru Kodugal (1969)
- Velli Vizha (1972)
- Apoorva Raagangal (1975)
- Anthuleni Katha (1976) (Telugu)
- Manmadha Leelai (1976)
- Moondru Mudichu (1976)
- Avargal (1977)
- Aaina (1977) (Hindi)
- Ek Duuje Ke Liye (1981) (Hindi)
- Raja Paarvai (1981)
- Netrikkan (1981)
- Sanam Teri Kasam (1982) (Hindi)
- Moondru Mugam (1982)
- Sagara Sangamam (1983) (Telugu)
- Thanga Magan (1983)
- Ek Nai Paheli (1984) (Hindi)
- Pagal Nilavu (1985)
- Sri Raghavendrar (1985)
- Idaya Kovil (1985)
- Mouna Ragam (1986)
- Agni Natchathiram (1988)
- Geethanjali (1989)
- Anjali (1990)
- Thalapathi (1991)
- Annaamalai (1992)
- Roja (1992)
- Thiruda Thiruda (1993)
- Veera (1994)
- Baashha (1995)
- Bombay (1995)
- Muthu (1995)
- Iruvar (1997)
- Arunachalam (1997)
- Dil Se.. (1998) (Hindi)
- Padayappa (1999)
- Alai Payuthey (2000)
- Kannathil Muthamittal (2002)
- Aayutha Ezhuthu (2004)
- Chandramukhi (2005)
- Periyar (2007)
- Raavanan (2010)
- Pulanaivu (2019; unreleased)
Actor
edit- Films
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Thamarai Nenjam | uncredited | |
| 1984 | Pudhiavan | ||
| 1985 | Mugila Mallige | Kannada film | |
| Sindhu Bhairavi | JKB's driver | ||
| 1990 | Oru Veedu Iru Vaasal | Himself | Guest appearance |
| 1991 | Azhagan | Manoharan | |
| 1995 | Muthu | Man asking for blessings from Muthu's father | uncredited |
| 1999 | Hello | ||
| 2000 | Alai Payuthey | Nadar | |
| Kandukondain Kandukondain | House owner | ||
| 2001 | 12B | Sadasivam | |
| 2003 | Thirumalai | Arasu's victim | |
| 2004 | Udhaya | Niranjan | |
| Aayutha Ezhuthu | Press Reporter | uncredited |
- Television
| Year | Series | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Premi | M. S. Bhaskar's assistant | |
| 2001 | Marmadesam - Sorna Regai | Meenakshi's father | |
| 2003 | Anni |
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Tamil Nadu State Film Awards | Best Make-up Artist | Won | Padayappa | [4] |
References
edit- ^ a b c "ரஜினிக்கு எப்படி முடி போச்சுனு தெரியுமா? - மேக்கப் மேன் சுந்தரமூர்த்தி". Cinema Vikatan – via YouTube.
- ^ a b Nurullah, Abdullah; Mathai, Kamini (7 December 2014). "What's the secret behind Rajinikanth's youthful looks?". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 13 April 2015. Retrieved 27 March 2020.
- ^ "+பியூட்டி ப்ரியா". Minnambalam (in Tamil). 11 December 2017.
- ^ a b "Tamilnadu Government Announces Cinema State Awards −1999". Dinakaran. Archived from the original on 10 February 2001. Retrieved 26 March 2020.