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 VaaThooral Ninnu pochu, Mann Vasanai, Kizhakku Cheemayile. He made his debut film M. A. Kaja's Vasantha Kaalam released in 1981.[1]

Suryakanth
Born
Pakkiri

(1960-07-07) 7 July 1960 (age 64)
NationalityIndian
Occupation(s)Film Actor, Television Actor
Years active1981–present
Notable workIndru Poi Naalai Vaa
Thooral Ninnu Pochchu
Mann Vasanai
Kizhakku Cheemayile

Early life

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Suryakanth's birth name was Pakkiri. He was born in Poondi, Thanjavur 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.[2]

Film career

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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.[3]

Filmography

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1980s

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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

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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
Maa Manithan
1996 Meendum Savithri
Musthaffaa
1997 Kadavul
1998 Moovendhar
Urimai Por
Ellame En Pondattithaan
1999 Mudhal Etcharikkai
Viralukketha Veekkam Peon
Sundari Neeyum Sundaran Naanum

2000s

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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

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Year Film Role Notes
2010 Singam
2011 Gurusamy
2015 Kaaki Sattai
2018 Kaala MLA Candidate
Vada Chennai Padma's father
2019 Kaithi
Sangathamizhan Moorthy
Irandam Ulagaporin Kadaisi Gundu
2020 Porwaale Shop owner Short film

Television

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References

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  1. ^ Ajju (9 January 2018). "35 வருடமாக ஓட்டை சைக்கிள் ! வில்லன் நடிகர் சூரியகாந்தின் தற்போதைய அவல நிலை !". Tamil Behind Talkies. Retrieved 3 February 2020.
  2. ^ எட்வின்/பிரபஞ்சப்பிரியன், ஆம்பூர் (23 September 2016). "Sooriyakanth". Antru Kanda Mugam. Retrieved 3 February 2020.
  3. ^ "மனிதனின் பலம் நம்பிக்கையில் உள்ளது..." Dinamalar. Retrieved 3 February 2020.
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