Sarath Kumar
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Sarathkumar Ramanathan (born July 14, 1954) is an Indian journalist
, film actor, politician
, body builder and the current president of the South Indian Film Artistes' Association
. He started his career in Tamil cinema
playing negative roles, and later played minor roles in other movies. He was first chosen for the lead role in Suriyan
, which was a success at the box office. He has frequently played the role of an honest cop. He also began a new political party in Tamil Nadu
claiming to carry out the ideals of K. Kamaraj
.
to M. Ramanathan and Pushpa Leela. He has a sister named Mallika Ramanathan. He graduated with a Bachelor of science
in Mathematics from The New College
in Chennai
.
Sarathkumar has acted in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada & Malayalam movies.
He served as a Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
member of parliament
in the Rajya Sabha
. He also serves as the current president of the South Indian Film Artistes' Association
, organizing several industry-based events. Before his entry into films, he began a career as a journalist. He recently continued journalism after starting his own magazine.
and Nagma
. He married Raadhika in 2001 & their son Rahul was born in 2004. Sarathkumar is the step-father to Raadhika's daughter Rayanne.
, Telugu
, Kannada
and Malayalam films. He received critical acclaim for his roles in Cheran Pandiyan, Pulan Visaranai, Suriyan
, Nattamai
, Suryavamsam
, Natpukaaga and Pazhassi Raja. He forayed into Malayalam cinema
by playing a supporting role in Pazhassi Raja (2009), and has done three more movies. In Kanchana (2011)-he potrayed as a trasgender.
He also debuted in Kannada films in Saarathi
which became a huge hit.
in 1994 for Nattamai
. He later received a Filmfare Best Tamil Actor Award for his performance in Suryavamsam
(1997). He received a Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor
and a Filmfare Best Tamil Actor Award for Natpukkaga
(1998). He received the M.G.R. Award in 1997.
(DMK) in 1996. DMK fielded him in the Tirunelveli
Loksabha Constituency during 1998 parliamentary elections and he lost to Kadambur Janarthanan of ADMK by a margin 6000 Votes. In 2002, DMK made him a Rajyasabha member. He left DMK before 2006 Assembly elections, owing to differences with Tamil Nadu
Chief Minister
M. Karunanidhi's family members. He joined AIADMK along with his wife Radhika Sarathkumar and campaigned vigorously for that party. Radhika was dismissed from AIADMK for anti-party activities in October 2006. He also left AIADMK in November 2006, citing his workload in the film industry as a reason.
On 31 August 2007, Sarathkumar floated a new party named Akila India Samatuva Makkal Katchi. He has vowed to bring back Kamarajar rule in Tamil Nadu. His party received less than 1% of the votes in the Thirumangalam (Tamil Nadu) by-election.
In the 2011 elections All India Samathva Makkal Katchi had alliance with AIADMK and has contested on its symbol at 2 constituencies and he has elected to represent Tenkasi Constituency.
Journalist
A journalist collects and distributes news and other information. A journalist's work is referred to as journalism.A reporter is a type of journalist who researchs, writes, and reports on information to be presented in mass media, including print media , electronic media , and digital media A...
, film actor, politician
Politician
A politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
, body builder and the current president of the South Indian Film Artistes' Association
South Indian Film Artistes' Association
The South Indian Film Artistes' Association , also known as the Nadigar Sangam, is an Indian organization consisting of film actors and actresses from the Tamil film industry in Tamil Nadu, India. Formed in 1952, the group has organized several events due industry-related issues and, more recently,...
. He started his career in Tamil cinema
Tamil cinema
Tamil cinema is the film industry based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, dedicated to the production of films in the Tamil language. It is based in Chennai's Kodambakkam district, where several South Indian film production companies are headquartered...
playing negative roles, and later played minor roles in other movies. He was first chosen for the lead role in Suriyan
Suriyan
Suriyan is a Tamil language Indian film starring Sarath Kumar,Produced by K. T. KunjumonIt is dubbed in Telugu as Mande Suryudu. It is directed by Pavithran who later did 2 to 3 films with Sarath Kumar both of them made in Tamil and dubbed in Telugu and has not fared well at the box office both in...
, which was a success at the box office. He has frequently played the role of an honest cop. He also began a new political party in Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu is one of the 28 states of India. Its capital and largest city is Chennai. Tamil Nadu lies in the southernmost part of the Indian Peninsula and is bordered by the union territory of Pondicherry, and the states of Kerala, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh...
claiming to carry out the ideals of K. Kamaraj
K. Kamaraj
Kumarasami Kamaraj better known as K. Kamaraj was an Indian politician from Tamil Nadu widely acknowledged as the "Kingmaker" in Indian politics during the 1960s. He was the chief minister of Tamil Nadu during 1954-1963 and a Member of Parliament during 1952-1954 and 1969-1975...
.
Background
Sarathkumar was born on July 14, 1954 in New DelhiNew Delhi
New Delhi is the capital city of India. It serves as the centre of the Government of India and the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi. New Delhi is situated within the metropolis of Delhi. It is one of the nine districts of Delhi Union Territory. The total area of the city is...
to M. Ramanathan and Pushpa Leela. He has a sister named Mallika Ramanathan. He graduated with a Bachelor of science
Bachelor of Science
A Bachelor of Science is an undergraduate academic degree awarded for completed courses that generally last three to five years .-Australia:In Australia, the BSc is a 3 year degree, offered from 1st year on...
in Mathematics from The New College
The New College, Chennai
The New College is an institution of higher education in Chennai, South India. Established in 1951, the institution is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Madras, with autonomous status...
in Chennai
Chennai
Chennai , formerly known as Madras or Madarasapatinam , is the capital city of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, located on the Coromandel Coast off the Bay of Bengal. Chennai is the fourth most populous metropolitan area and the sixth most populous city in India...
.
Sarathkumar has acted in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada & Malayalam movies.
He served as a Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is a state political party in the states of Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry, India. It is a Dravidian party founded by C. N. Annadurai as a breakaway faction from the Dravidar Kazhagam headed by Periyar...
member of parliament
Member of Parliament
A Member of Parliament is a representative of the voters to a :parliament. In many countries with bicameral parliaments, the term applies specifically to members of the lower house, as upper houses often have a different title, such as senate, and thus also have different titles for its members,...
in the Rajya Sabha
Rajya Sabha
The Rajya Sabha or Council of States is the upper house of the Parliament of India. Rajya means "state," and Sabha means "assembly hall" in Sanskrit. Membership is limited to 250 members, 12 of whom are chosen by the President of India for their expertise in specific fields of art, literature,...
. He also serves as the current president of the South Indian Film Artistes' Association
South Indian Film Artistes' Association
The South Indian Film Artistes' Association , also known as the Nadigar Sangam, is an Indian organization consisting of film actors and actresses from the Tamil film industry in Tamil Nadu, India. Formed in 1952, the group has organized several events due industry-related issues and, more recently,...
, organizing several industry-based events. Before his entry into films, he began a career as a journalist. He recently continued journalism after starting his own magazine.
Relationships
Sarathkumar married Chaya with whom he has two daughters-actress Varalaxmi and Pooja. Their marriage ended after he was linked with co-stars HeeraHeera Rajagopal
Heera Rajagopal is a former Indian film actress. She has appeared in several Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu and Hindi films.-Early life:Heera Rajagopal was born in Chennai. She graduated in Psychology from Women's Christian College, Chennai.-Career:...
and Nagma
Nagma
Nandita Morarji better known as Nagma . At her peak in the 1990s, The Hindu stated that she "dominated Telugu and Tamil cinema" with her movies Killer, Gharana Mogudu, Kadhalan, Baashha and many others...
. He married Raadhika in 2001 & their son Rahul was born in 2004. Sarathkumar is the step-father to Raadhika's daughter Rayanne.
Acting career
Sarathkumar has acted in TamilTamil language
Tamil is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by Tamil people of the Indian subcontinent. It has official status in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and in the Indian union territory of Pondicherry. Tamil is also an official language of Sri Lanka and Singapore...
, Telugu
Telugu language
Telugu is a Central Dravidian language primarily spoken in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India, where it is an official language. It is also spoken in the neighbouring states of Chattisgarh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Orissa and Tamil Nadu...
, Kannada
Kannada language
Kannada or , is a language spoken in India predominantly in the state of Karnataka. Kannada, whose native speakers are called Kannadigas and number roughly 50 million, is one of the 30 most spoken languages in the world...
and Malayalam films. He received critical acclaim for his roles in Cheran Pandiyan, Pulan Visaranai, Suriyan
Suriyan
Suriyan is a Tamil language Indian film starring Sarath Kumar,Produced by K. T. KunjumonIt is dubbed in Telugu as Mande Suryudu. It is directed by Pavithran who later did 2 to 3 films with Sarath Kumar both of them made in Tamil and dubbed in Telugu and has not fared well at the box office both in...
, Nattamai
Nattamai
Nattamai is a 1994 Tamil language film directed by K. S. Ravikumar. It starred Sarath Kumar, Kushboo Sundar and Meena in the lead roles. It became a blockbuster upon release...
, Suryavamsam
Suryavamsam
Suryavamsam is a Tamil film directed by Vikraman. The film stars Sarath Kumar, Devayani and Raadhika in the lead roles. The film was remade into bollywood as Sooryavansham. Sooryavansham starred actor Amitabh Bachan and Soundarya. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by S. A...
, Natpukaaga and Pazhassi Raja. He forayed into Malayalam cinema
Malayalam cinema
The Cinema of Kerala or Malayalam cinema refers to the film industry in the Indian state of Kerala, which makes films in the Malayalam language. Malayalam movies typically portray social or family issues and are considered more realistic than films from other parts of India. Malayalam cinema has...
by playing a supporting role in Pazhassi Raja (2009), and has done three more movies. In Kanchana (2011)-he potrayed as a trasgender.
He also debuted in Kannada films in Saarathi
Saarathi
Saarathi is a 2011 romantic action Kannada film starring actor Darshan and directed by his brother, Dinakar Tugudeep. K. V. Satya Prakash is the producer of the film. The is the début film of Deepa Sannidhi who plays the female lead. V...
which became a huge hit.
Awards
Sarathkumar received a Cinema Express Award for Best Villain for his role in Pulanvisaranai in 1988. He received his first Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best ActorTamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor
The Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor is given by the state government as part of its annual Tamil Nadu State Film Awards for Tamil films.-The list:Here is a list of the award winners and the films for which they won....
in 1994 for Nattamai
Nattamai
Nattamai is a 1994 Tamil language film directed by K. S. Ravikumar. It starred Sarath Kumar, Kushboo Sundar and Meena in the lead roles. It became a blockbuster upon release...
. He later received a Filmfare Best Tamil Actor Award for his performance in Suryavamsam
Suryavamsam
Suryavamsam is a Tamil film directed by Vikraman. The film stars Sarath Kumar, Devayani and Raadhika in the lead roles. The film was remade into bollywood as Sooryavansham. Sooryavansham starred actor Amitabh Bachan and Soundarya. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by S. A...
(1997). He received a Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor
Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor
The Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor is given by the state government as part of its annual Tamil Nadu State Film Awards for Tamil films.-The list:Here is a list of the award winners and the films for which they won....
and a Filmfare Best Tamil Actor Award for Natpukkaga
Natpukkaga
Natpukaaga is a 1998 Tamil language film directed by K. S. Ravikumar. It starred Sarath Kumar and Simran Bagga in the lead roles. It became a success upon release. It was dubbed into Hindi and remade into Telugu as Sneham Kosam with K. S...
(1998). He received the M.G.R. Award in 1997.
Political career
Sarathkumar joined Dravida Munnetra KazhagamDravida Munnetra Kazhagam
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is a state political party in the states of Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry, India. It is a Dravidian party founded by C. N. Annadurai as a breakaway faction from the Dravidar Kazhagam headed by Periyar...
(DMK) in 1996. DMK fielded him in the Tirunelveli
Tirunelveli
Tirunelveli , also known as Nellai , and historically as Tinnevelly, is a city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is the headquarters of the Tirunelveli District and the sixth biggest city in Tamil Nadu...
Loksabha Constituency during 1998 parliamentary elections and he lost to Kadambur Janarthanan of ADMK by a margin 6000 Votes. In 2002, DMK made him a Rajyasabha member. He left DMK before 2006 Assembly elections, owing to differences with Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu is one of the 28 states of India. Its capital and largest city is Chennai. Tamil Nadu lies in the southernmost part of the Indian Peninsula and is bordered by the union territory of Pondicherry, and the states of Kerala, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh...
Chief Minister
Chief Minister
A Chief Minister is the elected head of government of a sub-national state, provinces of Sri Lanka, Pakistan, notably a state of India, a territory of Australia or a British Overseas Territory that has attained self-government...
M. Karunanidhi's family members. He joined AIADMK along with his wife Radhika Sarathkumar and campaigned vigorously for that party. Radhika was dismissed from AIADMK for anti-party activities in October 2006. He also left AIADMK in November 2006, citing his workload in the film industry as a reason.
On 31 August 2007, Sarathkumar floated a new party named Akila India Samatuva Makkal Katchi. He has vowed to bring back Kamarajar rule in Tamil Nadu. His party received less than 1% of the votes in the Thirumangalam (Tamil Nadu) by-election.
In the 2011 elections All India Samathva Makkal Katchi had alliance with AIADMK and has contested on its symbol at 2 constituencies and he has elected to represent Tenkasi Constituency.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
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| 1988 | Kan Simittum Neram Kan Simittum Neram Kan Simittum Neram is a 1988 Tamil language thriller film directed by Kalaivanan Kannadasan. The film features Karthik, Ambika and R. Sarathkumar in lead roles and was released on 13 April 1988. The film marks R... |
Sarath | Tamil Tamil language Tamil is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by Tamil people of the Indian subcontinent. It has official status in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and in the Indian union territory of Pondicherry. Tamil is also an official language of Sri Lanka and Singapore... |
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| 1990 | Pulan Visaranai | Tamil | ||
| Salem Vishnu | Tamil | |||
| Mr. Karthik | Tamil | |||
| Pudhu Padagan | Tamil | |||
| Seetha | Tamil | |||
| Santhana Katru | Tamil | |||
| Mounam Sammadham Mounam Sammadham Mounam Sammadham is a Tamil movie released in the year 1990. This movie was directed by K. Madhu and the music was composed by Ilayaraja... |
Tamil | |||
| Velai Kidaichuduchu | Tamil | |||
| Puriyaadha Pudhir Puriyaadha Pudhir Puriyadha Puthir is a 1990 thriller film directed by K. S. Ravikumar. The film, which took 30 days to make, cost the producer's only 29 lakhs.. The film is a remake of 1973 Hind hit Dhund-Plot:... |
Tamil | |||
| Engitte Mothathe | Tamil | |||
| Palaivana Paravaigal | Tamil | |||
| Vishnu | Telugu Telugu language Telugu is a Central Dravidian language primarily spoken in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India, where it is an official language. It is also spoken in the neighbouring states of Chattisgarh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Orissa and Tamil Nadu... |
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| Urudhi Mozhi | Tamil | |||
| Raja Kaiya Vacha | Tamil | |||
| 1991 | Surya IPS | Telugu | ||
| Namma Ooru Mariamma | Tamil | |||
| Chithirai Pookkal | Tamil | |||
| Vetri Padigal | Tamil | |||
| Pudhu Manithan | Tamil | |||
| Captain Prabhakaran Captain Prabhakaran Captain Prabhakaran is a 1991 Tamil action film directed by R. K. Selvamani. It features Vijayakanth in the lead role. It also features Mansoor Ali Khan, Roopini, and Ramya Krishnan. Sarath Kumar appears in a small role. It was Vijayakanth's 100th film; he earned the nickname "Captain" after this... |
Rajaraman | Tamil | ||
| Gang Leader Gang Leader Gang Leader is a very popular Telugu film of megastar Chiranjeevi. The movie was released on 9 May 1991 and directed by Vijaya Bapineedu. It was a huge box office success.-Plot:... |
Raghava | Telugu | ||
| Kaval Nilayam | Tamil | |||
| Idhaya Vaasal | Tamil | |||
| Cheran Pandiyan | Rajapaandi Gounder | Tamil | ||
| Archana I.A.S | Tamil | |||
| Stuartpuram Police Station Stuartpuram Police Station Stuartpuram Police Station is a 1991 Tollywood film starring Chiranjeevi, Vijayashanti, Nirosha, and Sarath Kumar. Music was scored by Ilayaraja and the film was directed by Yandamuri Veerendranath and produced by K. S. Rama Rao.-Plot:... |
Telugu | |||
| Vaidehi Kalyanam | Tamil | |||
| Vasanthakala Paravai | Tamil | |||
| Thangamana Thangachi | Tamil | |||
| 1992 | Ilavarasan | Tamil | ||
| Meera Meera (1992 film) Meera is a 1992 Tamil romance film directed by P. C. Sreeram.It was also his directorial debut. The film stars Vikram and Aishwarya while Poornam Viswanathan, Gandhimathi, Janagaraj, Chinni Jayanth, Tarun played supporting roles. Nassar and Sarath Kumar make cameo appearances. The latter has an... |
Tamil | |||
| Periya Goundar Ponnu | Tamil | |||
| Sivanda Malar | Tamil | |||
| Oor Mariyathai | Tamil | |||
| Idhuthanda Sattam | Tamil | |||
| Suriyan Suriyan Suriyan is a Tamil language Indian film starring Sarath Kumar,Produced by K. T. KunjumonIt is dubbed in Telugu as Mande Suryudu. It is directed by Pavithran who later did 2 to 3 films with Sarath Kumar both of them made in Tamil and dubbed in Telugu and has not fared well at the box office both in... |
Suriyan | Tamil | ||
| Thai Mozhi | Tamil | |||
| Agreement | Sathyaa Moorthy | Telugu | ||
| Ellaichamy | ellaichamy | Tamil | ||
| Samundi | Tamil | |||
| Natchathira Nayagan | vijay | Tamil | ||
| 1993 | Aadhityan | Tamil | ||
| Dasarathan Dasarathan Dasarathan is a 1993 Tamil language film directed by Raja Krishnamoorthy. The film features Sarathkumar and Heera in lead roles whilst Sivakumar, Saranya and Gandhimathi play supporting roles.-Cast:*Sarathkumar*Heera*Sivakumar*Saranya*Gandhimathi... |
Tamil | |||
| Vedan | Tamil | |||
| Munarivippu Munarivippu Munarivippu is a 1993 Tamil language film directed by Bhuvan. The film features Sarathkumar and Heera in lead roles whilst Napolean, Chinni Jayanth and S. S. Chandran play supporting roles.-Cast:*Sarathkumar*Heera*Napolean*Chinni Jayanth... |
Tamil | |||
| Bandmaster | Tamil | |||
| Moondravadhu Kann | Tamil | |||
| I Love India | Tamil | |||
| Katta Bomman | kattabomman | Tamil | ||
| 1994 | Captain | Telugu | ||
| Aranmanai Kavalan | Tamil | |||
| Indhu | Tamil | |||
| Namma Annachi | Tamil | |||
| Raja Pandi | Tamil | |||
| Nattamai Nattamai Nattamai is a 1994 Tamil language film directed by K. S. Ravikumar. It starred Sarath Kumar, Kushboo Sundar and Meena in the lead roles. It became a blockbuster upon release... |
Tamil | Winner, Filmfare Best Actor Award (Tamil) Winner, Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor The Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor is given by the state government as part of its annual Tamil Nadu State Film Awards for Tamil films.-The list:Here is a list of the award winners and the films for which they won.... |
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| Magudikkaran | Tamil | |||
| 1995 | Seral Irumboraiyin Tamil Kadhal | Tamil | ||
| Veluchamy | Tamil | |||
| Coolee | Tamil | |||
| Nadodi Mannan | Tamil | |||
| Ragasiya Police | Tamil | |||
| 1996 | Maha Prabhu | Daamodharan | Tamil | |
| Nethaji | Tamil | |||
| 1997 | Aravinthan | Tamil | ||
| Surya Vamsam | Chinnarasu, Sakthivel Gounder |
Tamil | Winner, Filmfare Best Actor Award (Tamil) | |
| Janakiraman Janakiraman Janakiraman is a 1997 Tamil language film directed by Sundar C. The film features Sarathkumar and Nagma in lead roles whilst Rambha, Goundamani and Manivannan play supporting roles. The film was released during Diwali 1997.-Cast:... |
Tamil | |||
| 1998 | Moovendhar | Tamil | ||
| Preminchanu Nene | Telugu | |||
| Natpukaaga | Tamil | Winner, Filmfare Best Actor Award (Tamil) Winner, Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor The Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor is given by the state government as part of its annual Tamil Nadu State Film Awards for Tamil films.-The list:Here is a list of the award winners and the films for which they won.... |
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| Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen is a 1998 Tamil film directed by Vikraman which stars Karthik and Roja in the lead roles, with Ajith Kumar in a guest appearance. The film also marked supporting actor Ramesh Khanna's debut as an actor, while Moulee and Madhan Bob played other supporting roles... |
Himself | Tamil | Cameo appearance | |
| Simmarasi | Tamil | |||
| 1999 | Chinna Durai | Chinnadurai | Tamil | |
| Rajasthan Rajasthan (film) Rajasthan is a 1999 Telugu language film directed by R. K. Selvamani. The film features Sarathkumar and Vijayashanti in lead roles whilst Brahmanandam, Prakash Raj and Devan play supporting roles... |
Hariharan | Telugu | ||
| Oruvan Oruvan Oruvan is a 1999 Tamil language film directed by Suresh Krishna. The film features Sarathkumar and Pooja Batra in lead roles whilst Devayani, Raghuvaran and Anandaraj play supporting roles.-Cast:*Sarathkumar as Surya*Pooja Batra as Kalpana... |
Surya | Tamil | ||
| Pattali | Shanmugam | Tamil | ||
| 2000 | Maayi Maayi -Plot:Maayi is the well-respected, do-gooder in the village. He sees women in the village as his sisters and even conducts their marriages. He is a man who is ready to kill his father when he learns that he had a second wife. But the father opts to kill himself rather than face his son and so,... |
Maayaandi (Maayi) | Tamil | |
| Pennin Manathai Thottu Pennin Manathai Thottu Pennin Manathai Thottu is a South Indian Tamil film released in 2000.It contains the song "Kalluri Vaanil" danced by Prabhu Deva Sundaram.-Soramimi spoof:... |
Balaraman | Tamil | Guest appearance | |
| 2001 | Ullam Kollai Poguthey | Himself | Tamil | Cameo appearance |
| Rishi Rishi (film) The film score and soundtrack were composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja, who teamed up with Sundar C. for the second time after Unakkaga Ellam Unakkaga. The soundtrack released in October 2000 and features 6 tracks overall with lyrics penned by Pazhani Bharathi, Pa. Vijay and producer Panju Arunachalam.... |
Rishi, Velu |
Tamil | ||
| Vinnukkum Mannukkum | Sakthivel Gounder | Tamil | ||
| Dhosth | Vishwanath | Tamil | ||
| Samuthiram | Selvarasu | Tamil | ||
| 2002 | Thenkasi Pattanam Thenkasi Pattanam Thenkasi Pattanam is an Indian Tamil film released in 2002. It is the remake of the Malayalam film Thenkasipattanam .-Synopsis:Kannan and Dass are two famous roudies in their village. Dass has a sister called Uma with whom Manikkampillai is in love but she is not interested in him... |
Kannan | Tamil | |
| Samasthanam Samasthanam Samasthanam is a 2002 Tamil language film directed by Raj Kapoor. The film features Sarath Kumar, Suresh Gopi, Devayani and Abhirami in lead roles. The film was released on 27 September 2002.-Plot:... |
Thiru | Tamil | ||
| 2003 | Arasu | Thirunavukkarasu | Tamil | |
| Paarai Paarai (film) Paarai is a 2003 Tamil language motion picture directed by K. S. Ravikumar. The music was composed by Sabesh Murali.-Plot:Durai Raj is a lorry driver who bruised by unpleasant events in childhood, becomes a cynic and a recluse. His constant companion, cleaner Ramu is diametrically opposite... |
Durairaj | Tamil | ||
| Diwan Diwan (film) Diwan is a South Indian Tamil film released in 2003. The film stars Sarathkumar, Kiran, Vadivelu. Film is directed by Suryaprakash who previously directed Maayi with Sarathkumar. S. A. Rajkumar composed the music... |
Raghavan, Duraisingham |
Tamil | ||
| 2004 | Gambeeram Gambeeram Gambeeram is a 2004 Tamil film directed by Suresh and featuring Sarath Kumar and Laila in the lead roles.... |
Muthupandi | Tamil | |
| Manasthan | Deivarasu | Tamil | ||
| Chatrapathy Chatrapathy (2004 film) Chatrapathy is a 2004 Tamil language film directed by Srimahesh. The film features Sarathkumar and Nikita Thukral in lead roles whilst Vadivelu, Mahadevan and Rajesh play supporting roles... |
Saravanan | Tamil | ||
| Aai Aai (2004 film) Aai is a 2004 Indian Tamil language film starring Sarath Kumar, Namitha, Vadivelu and Kalabhavan Mani.-Plot:Aai is about a military officer who tries to cleanse the society of all bad elements. R... |
Velu | Tamil | ||
| 2005 | Ayya | Ayyadurai, Chelladurai |
Tamil | |
| Bunny | Bhupathi Raja | Telugu | Guest appearance | |
| Githan Githan Jithan is a Tamil film directed by Vincent Selva. The film stars debutant Jithan Ramesh , Pooja, Sarath Kumar, Livingston and Kalabhavan Mani. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by... |
Tamizharasu | Tamil | Guest appearance | |
| Chanakya Chanakya (film) Chanakya is a Tamil language film released in 2005. It starred Sarath Kumar and Namitha in the lead roles.-Cast:*Sarath Kumar as Publicity Ganesh*Namitha as Deivanayaki*Laya as Anjali*Vadivelu as subramani*Vincent Selva... |
Ganesan | Tamil | ||
| 2006 | Thalaimagan Thalaimagan Thalaimagan is a 2006 Tamil film starring Sarath Kumar, Nayanthara, Seema Biswas, Vadivelu, Mukesh Tiwari and Vijayakumar. The film was a huge failure and received a lot of negative criticism.-Plot:... |
Dheeran | Tamil | Also director |
| 2007 | Pachaikili Muthucharam | Venkatesh | Tamil | |
| Mayakannadi | Himself | Tamil | Cameo appearance | |
| Nam Naadu Nam Naadu Nam Naadu is a Tamil movie released in 2007, which stars Sarath Kumar and Karthiga in lead roles and is the remake of the Malayalam film Lion.-Plot:... |
Muthazhagu | Tamil | ||
| 2008 | Vaitheeswaran Vaitheeswaran Vaitheeswaran is a Tamil language film released in 2008. It starred Sarath Kumar and Meghna Naidu in the lead roles. The film failed to make an impact at the box office.-Cast:- Plot :... |
Saravanan, Bala |
Tamil | |
| 2009 | 1977 1977 (film) 1977 is a Tamil language film released in 2009. It stars Sarath Kumar and Farzana.-Plot:The movie begins at a fishing hamlet in Tamil Nadu where an elderly Rajashekar is worshipped as "God Father" by many. His amiable ways of living won him many friends. His son Vettrivel is an acclaimed scientist... |
Rajashekar, Vetrivel |
Tamil | |
| Pazhassi Raja | Edachena Kunkan Edachena Kunkan Edachena Kunkan Nair , was a Wayanad Nayar noble near Tirunelli who joined the war effort of Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja in the 1770s and soon rose to become commander of his armies in Wayanad. His younger brothers Edachena Komappan Nair, Edachena Othenan Nair and Edachena Ammu helped him in war as... |
Malayalam Malayalam language Malayalam , is one of the four major Dravidian languages of southern India. It is one of the 22 scheduled languages of India with official language status in the state of Kerala and the union territories of Lakshadweep and Pondicherry. It is spoken by 35.9 million people... |
Winner, Asianet Special Honour Jury Award | |
| 2010 | Jaggubhai Jaggubhai Jaggubhai is a 2010 Indian Tamil-language action film written and directed by K. S. Ravikumar, who with collaborates with the lead actor, Sarath Kumar for their ninth film. Also starring Shriya Saran, debutant Srisha and veteran comedian Goundamani; the film is produced by Sarath Kumar's wife,... |
Jaganathan | Tamil | |
| Kola Kolaya Mundhirika Kola Kolaya Mundhirika Kola Kolaya Mundhirika is a 2010 Tamil comedy film written by Crazy Mohan and directed by Madhumitha. The film stars Karthik Kumar and Shikha in lead roles along with numerous popular Tamil comedy artists including Jayaram, M. S. Bhaskar, Pandiarajan, Anandaraj, Vasu Vikram and Vaiyapuri essaying... |
Karan Muthiah | Tamil | Guest appearance | |
| Oridathoru Postman Oridathoru Postman Oridathoru Postman is a 2010 Malayalam film directed by Shaji Aziz. The movie features Kunchacko Boban, Innocent, Sharath Kumar and Meera Nandan in the lead roles.- Plot:... |
Yasin Mubarak | Malayalam | Guest appearance | |
| 2011 | The Metro The Metro (film) The Metro is a 2011 Malayalam action thriller film directed by Bipin Prabhakar starring Sharath Kumar, Bhavana, Nivin Pauly, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Suresh Krishna, Bhagath Manuel, Biyon Gemini and Arun. It is an anthology film based on three separate incidents that take place in Kochi... |
Jacob Alexander | Malayalam | |
| Christian Brothers Christian Brothers (film) Christian Brothers is a 2011 Malayalam family action drama film directed by Joshiy. The major highlight of the film is its ensemble cast which includes Mohanlal, Dileep, Suresh Gopi and Sarath Kumar in lead roles... |
Andrews Bandra | Malayalam | ||
| Kanchana | Kanchana | Tamil | ||
| Saarathi Saarathi Saarathi is a 2011 romantic action Kannada film starring actor Darshan and directed by his brother, Dinakar Tugudeep. K. V. Satya Prakash is the producer of the film. The is the début film of Deepa Sannidhi who plays the female lead. V... |
Kannada Kannada language Kannada or , is a language spoken in India predominantly in the state of Karnataka. Kannada, whose native speakers are called Kannadigas and number roughly 50 million, is one of the 30 most spoken languages in the world... |
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| Veeraputhran Veeraputhran Veeraputhran is a 2011 Malayalam historical film directed by P. T. Kunju Muhammed based on a story written by N. P. Mohammed, which is based on the life of freedom fighter Mohammed Abdul Rahiman . The film focuses mainly on the revolutions in Kerala during British Rule against the British Kingdom... |
Vimal Menon | Malayalam | ||
| Vidiyal Vidiyal Vidiyal is an upcoming Tamil film written and directed by Selvaraj, Joint Secretary of the South Indian Film Artistes' Association, which has Sarath Kumar in dual roles and Sneha as the leading lady. The film also has Sruthi Prakash of Naan Avanillai 2 as the other heroine... |
Tamil | Filming | ||
| Sethu Samudhiram Sethu Samudhiram Sethu Samudhiram is a forthcoimig Tamil movie directed by Sanjay Ram. The film featured Sarathkumar in the lead role.-Cast:*Sarathkumar as Sethupathy*Radha Ravi as Samudrakani*Prakash Raj as Samudrakani*Hari Radharavi-Plot:... |
Tamil | Filming | ||
| Judgement Day Judgement Day (2011 film) Judgement Day is an upcoming Malayalam action film written and directed by Renji Panicker with Suresh Gopi and Sarath Kumar in the lead roles. The film is currently in post-production stage but the release date has not been confirmed. Suresh Gopi plays the role of Advocate Ram Das in the film.... |
Malayalam | Filming |
External links
- http://www.tamilstar.com/news/publish/article_1852.shtml
- http://www.chennaionline.com/film/Interviews/11sharatkumar.asp
- http://www.rediff.com/movies/2002/apr/16monal.htm