Directed credits
11
Active
Regular directing credits.
Director
Samuthirakani
Acting
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Directed movies: 11Directed series: 0All crew credits: 19
TMDB ID: 585397
IMDb ID: nm2284321
Known for: Acting
Born: April 26, 1973
Age: 53
Place of birth: Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu, India
Gender: Male
Adult content flag: No
Career span: 1996 - 2027
Years active: 32
Average TMDB rating: 6.34
Wikidata: Q7413131
Also known as
P. Samuthirakani • P. Samudhirakani
Frequent jobs
Director (10)Assistant Director (1)Story (3)Original Story (2)Producer (2)Dialogue (1)
Biography
P. Samuthirakani is a Tamil film actor and director. He worked as an assistant to director K. Balachander. His 2009 directorial Naadodigal was a runaway hit, which was later remade in three languages. He has acted in several films as well and is best known for his performances in Subramaniapuram and in Easan, both directed by M. Sasikumar.
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Movies
Directed Movies
Movies directed by Samuthirakani.
BRO
Director
2023 Movie
Vinodhaya Sitham
Director
2021 Movie
Aakasha Mittayee
Director
2017 Movie
Janda Pai Kapiraju
Director
2015 Movie
Nimirndhu Nil
Director
2014 Movie
Yaare Koogadali
Director
2012 Movie
Poraali
Director
2011 Movie
Shambo Shiva Shambo
Director
2010 Movie
Naadodigal
Director
2009 Movie
Neranja Manasu
Director
2004 Movie
Paarthale Paravasam
Assistant Director
2001 Movie
Movies
Upcoming Movies
Next announced movie projects with Samuthirakani.
Nov 27
Mysaa
2026 Movie
Dec 24
Dada
2026 Movie
Dec 25
Rowdy Janardhana
2026 Movie
Jan 8, 2027
Mahakāli
2027 Movie
Movies
Top Rated Movies
Highest rated movies linked with Samuthirakani.
Visaranai
as Muthuvel
2016 Movie
Vada Chennai
as Guna
2018 Movie
RRR
as Alluri Venkateshwarulu
2022 Movie
Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo
as Appala Naidu
2020 Movie
Movies
Most Popular Movies
Most viewed movie titles linked with Samuthirakani.
Sardar 2
as Agent Walrus (voice)
2026 Movie
RRR
as Alluri Venkateshwarulu
2022 Movie
Karmakhya
as Tirupathi
2026 Movie
The Rajasaab
as Ganagaraju
2026 Movie
HIT: The Third Case
as Arjun Sarkar’s father
2025 Movie
Dec 25
Rowdy Janardhana
2026 Movie
Neerparavai
as Uduman Gani
2012 Movie
Dec 24
Dada
2026 Movie
Game Changer
as Savi
2025 Movie
Kaantha
as A. P. Kodandaraman
2025 Movie
Mass Jathara
as B. Ajith Narayana
2025 Movie
Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo
as Appala Naidu
2020 Movie
Series
Most Popular Series
Most viewed series linked with Samuthirakani.
Marmadesam
as Tribal • 1 eps
1996 Series
Thadayam
as SI Adhiyaman • 6 eps
2026 Series
Isakapatnam
as Naidu • 7 eps
2026 Series
Movies
Other Crew Work in Movies
Additional movie credits for Samuthirakani.
Naadodigal 2
Story
2020 Movie
Adutha Saattai
Producer
2019 Movie
Nimir
Dialogue
2018 Movie
Thondan
Story
2017 Movie
Appa
Producer
2016 Movie
Rangrezz
Original Story
2013 Movie
Hudugaru
Original Story
2011 Movie
Ithu Nammude Katha
Story
2011 Movie
Movies
Acting Appearances in Movies
Movie cast credits for Samuthirakani.
Jan 8, 2027
Mahakāli
2027 Movie
Dec 25
Rowdy Janardhana
2026 Movie
Dec 24
Dada
2026 Movie
Nov 27
Mysaa
2026 Movie
Sardar 2
as Agent Walrus (voice)
2026 Movie
Karmakhya
as Tirupathi
2026 Movie
Charukesi
2026 Movie
Bad Boy Karthik
2026 Movie
Carmeni Selvam
as Selvam
2026 Movie
The Rajasaab
as Ganagaraju
2026 Movie
Kaantha
as A. P. Kodandaraman
2025 Movie
Mass Jathara
as B. Ajith Narayana
2025 Movie
Series
Acting Appearances in Series
Series cast credits for Samuthirakani.
Isakapatnam
as Naidu • 7 eps
2026 Series
Thadayam
as SI Adhiyaman • 6 eps
2026 Series
Marmadesam
as Tribal • 1 eps
1996 Series