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 - 2026
Years active: 31
Average TMDB rating: 6.33
Wikidata: Q7413131
Also known as
Samuthira Kani • P. Samuthirakani • P. Samudhirakani • Samudhirakani • Samudhira Kani • சமுத்திரக்கனி • Samuthrakani • Samudhrakani • ساموتهیراکانی
Frequent jobs
Director (10)Assistant Director (1)Original Story (2)Producer (2)Story (2)Dialogue (1)Screenplay (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.
Director
BRO
2023 • Movie
Director
Vinodhaya Sitham
2021 • Movie
Director
Aakasha Mittayee
2017 • Movie
Director
Janda Pai Kapiraju
2015 • Movie
Director
Nimirndhu Nil
2014 • Movie
Director
Yaare Koogadali
2012 • Movie
Director
Poraali
2011 • Movie
Director
Shambo Shiva Shambo
2010 • Movie
Director
Naadodigal
2009 • Movie
Director
Neranja Manasu
2004 • Movie
Assistant Director
Paarthale Paravasam
2001 • Movie
Movies
Upcoming Movies
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Top Rated Movies
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as Alluri Venkateshwarulu
RRR
2022 • Movie
as Ganagaraju
The Rajasaab
2026 • Movie
as Arjun Sarkar’s father
HIT: The Third Case
2025 • Movie
as Appala Naidu
Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo
2020 • Movie
as A. P. Kodandaraman
Kaantha
2025 • Movie
as Savi
Game Changer
2025 • Movie
as B. Ajith Narayana
Mass Jathara
2025 • Movie
Producer
Appa
2016 • Movie
Dec 25
Rowdy Janardhana
2026 • Movie
Director
Neranja Manasu
2004 • Movie
as Eraiyanbu
Tharkappu
2015 • Movie
as Rajappa/Veera
Macherla Niyojakavargam
2022 • Movie
Series
Most Popular Series
Most viewed series linked with Samuthirakani.
Movies
Other Crew Work in Movies
Additional movie credits for Samuthirakani.
Movies
Acting Appearances in Movies
Movie cast credits for Samuthirakani.
Dec 25
Rowdy Janardhana
2026 • Movie
as Actor
Karmakhya
2026 • Movie
Charukesi
2026 • Movie
Bad Boy Karthik
2026 • Movie
as Selvam
Carmeni Selvam
2026 • Movie
as Ganagaraju
The Rajasaab
2026 • Movie
as A. P. Kodandaraman
Kaantha
2025 • Movie
as B. Ajith Narayana
Mass Jathara
2025 • Movie
as Marisamy
Idli Kadai
2025 • Movie
as Commissioner Chalapati
Daksha: The Deadly Conspiracy
2025 • Movie
as Sivan
Raagu Kethu
2025 • Movie
as Muthuvel Rajan
Maargan
2025 • Movie
Series
Acting Appearances in Series
Series cast credits for Samuthirakani.