“When Samuthirakani whispers, you listen. When he shouts, you change.”
| Year | Film | Role type | Memorable dialogue vibe | |------|------|-----------|--------------------------| | 2017 | | Cop (Simon) | "Oru naal, oru kudumbam..." | | 2018 | Ratsasan | Suspicious father | Silent, chilling | | 2019 | Super Deluxe | Cuckold husband | Shocking, vulnerable | | 2019 | Nerkonda Paarvai | Judge | Authoritative, fair | | 2020 | Darbar | Honest cop (Rajinikanth’s friend) | Loyal, tragic | | 2021 | Jai Bhim | Senior police officer | Complex, not fully evil | | 2022 | Vikram | Rolex’s sidekick | Mass entry, silent menace | | 2023 | Thunivu | Corrupt cop | Ruthless, cunning | | 2024 | Indian 2 | Antagonist | Intense, ideological clash | samuthirakani films
| Year | Film | Lead Actor | Core Theme | Why it matters | |------|------|------------|------------|----------------| | 2009 | | Sasikumar | Friendship, Sacrifice | Breakthrough hit. Raw emotion. | | 2011 | Poraali | Sasikumar | Labor rights, Anti-capitalism | Underrated cult classic. | | 2012 | Saattai | Himself (lead) | Flawed education system | Powerful teacher-student drama. | | 2013 | Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom | Vijay Sethupathi | Memory loss, Comedy | Lighthearted cult favorite. | | 2015 | Appa | Himself | Toxic fatherhood | Hard-hitting, dialogue-driven. | | 2016 | Thondan | Vikram Prabhu | Standing up against corruption | Preachy but sincere. | | 2018 | Nimir | Udhayanidhi Stalin | Identity, Remake of Maheshinte Prathikaaram | Decent, but original better. | “When Samuthirakani whispers, you listen