Shanmugasundaram
Shanmugasundaram was an Indian film actor who has appeared in Tamil films. He began his career as an actor by starring in Ratha Thilagam (1963) and Karnan (1964), and continued his career for seven decades.[2] He has acted in over 500 Films in Tamil cinema industry.[3] He died on 15 August 2017.[4][5]
Shanmugasundaram | |
|---|---|
| Born | 3 August 1939 |
| Died | 15 August 2017 (aged 78)
[1] Chennai, india |
| Occupation | Film actor, Television actor, Voice actor, Stage actor |
| Years active | 1963–2017 |
| Spouse(s) | Sundari |
| Parent(s) | Father : Konjithapatham Mother : Ramamirtham Ammal |
| Family | Chandrakantha (Elder Sister) |
Career
Shanmugasundaram was born in Chennai to a family of businesspeople. When he was studying in college, he had accompanied one of his actor friends to a drama performance, and as one of the junior artists did not perform well, he was brought in spontaneously. To the surprise of many, he had done that role with efficiency, which earned him appreciation spontaneously. He then moved on to work in Tamil theatre, notably appearing as Adolf Hitler in a play also featuring Kannadasan. Sivaji Ganesan was impressed by his performances and recruited him to make film acting debut with Ratha Thilagam (1963), where he portrayed a Chinese army major. He next went on to play the mythological character of Salliya Chakravarthy in B. R. Panthulu's critically acclaimed Karnan (1964),[6] a crippled man in K. S. Gopalakrishnan's Vazhaiyadi Vazhai and a prince in Dasavatharam (1976).[7]
Shanmugasundaram’s role in the 1989 Tamil film, Karagattakaran directed by Gangai Amaran, won him critical acclaim and prompted several film makers to offer him roles as a village chieftain and the scene where he pleads innocence to his sister (Gandhimathi) made him popular among mimicry artists. In the late 1990s and early 2000s, he moved on to feature in television serials, and collaborated with Raadhika in series such as Annamalai, Selvi and its sequel, Arasi. In the 2010s, he has regularly featured in films directed by Gangai Amaran's son, Venkat Prabhu.
Filmography
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1960s
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Ratha Thilagam | Chinese Military Officer | Debut movie |
| 1964 | Karuppu Panam | ||
| 1964 | Karnan | Salliyan | |
| 1968 | Lakshmi Kalyanam | ||
1970s
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Kalam Vellum | ||
| 1971 | Aathi Parasakthi | ||
| 1972 | Shakthi Leelai | ||
| 1972 | Mappillai Azhaippu | ||
| 1972 | Vazhaiyadi Vazhai | ||
| 1972 | Velli Vizha | ||
| 1972 | Kurathi Magan | ||
| 1973 | Baghdad Perazhagi | ||
| 1973 | Nathaiyil Muthu | ||
| 1974 | Avalukku Nigar Avale | ||
| 1975 | Idhayakkani | ||
| 1975 | Pattampoochi | ||
| 1976 | Uzhaikkum Karangal | ||
| 1976 | Dasavatharam | ||
| 1977 | Unnai Suttrum Ulagam | ||
| 1977 | Thaliya Salangaiya | ||
| 1978 | Madhuraiyai Meetta Sundharapandiyan | ||
1980s
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Ellam Un Kairasi | ||
| 1982 | Deviyin Thiruvilayadal | ||
| 1984 | Pozhuthu Vidinchachu | ||
| 1984 | Vellai Pura Ondru | ||
| 1985 | Padikatha Pannaiyar | ||
| 1985 | Navagraha Nayagi | ||
| 1988 | Shenbagamae Shenbagamae | ||
| 1989 | Annanukku Jai | ||
| 1989 | Karagattakaran | ||
| 1989 | Meenakshi Thiruvilayadal | ||
1990s
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Mounam Sammadham | ||
| 1990 | Kizhakku Vasal | ||
| 1991 | Thangamana Thangachi | ||
| 1991 | Kaaval Nilayam | ||
| 1991 | Naan Pogum Paadhai | ||
| 1992 | Ponnuketha Purushan | ||
| 1992 | Singaravelan | ||
| 1992 | Villu Pattukaran | ||
| 1992 | Pangali | ||
| 1993 | Koyil Kaalai | ||
| 1993 | Manikuyil | ||
| 1993 | Udan Pirappu | ||
| 1993 | Thiruda Thiruda | ||
| 1993 | Aadhityan | ||
| 1994 | Subramaniya Swamy | ||
| 1994 | En Rajangam | ||
| 1994 | Sevatha Ponnu | ||
| 1994 | Manju Virattu | ||
| 1995 | En Pondatti Nallava | ||
| 1996 | Nattupura Pattu | ||
| 1996 | Vetri Vinayagar | ||
| 1996 | Senthamizh Selvan | ||
| 1996 | Vaikarai Pookal | ||
| 1996 | Namma Ooru Raasa | ||
| 1996 | Take It Easy Urvashi | ||
| 1997 | Kaalamellam Kadhal Vaazhga | ||
| 1997 | Pongalo Pongal | ||
| 1998 | Maru Malarchi | ||
| 1999 | Unnai Thedi | ||
| 1999 | Nee Varuvai Ena | ||
| 1999 | Ethirum Pudhirum | ||
| 1999 | Jayam | ||
2000s
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | En Sakhiye | ||
| 2001 | Ninaikkatha Naalillai | ||
| 2001 | Shahjahan | ||
| 2001 | Ponnana Neram | ||
| 2006 | Chennai 600028 | ||
| 2007 | Niram | ||
| 2007 | Vasantham Vanthachu | ||
| 2007 | Achacho | ||
| 2008 | Saroja | ||
2010s
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Mandabam | ||
| 2010 | Goa | ||
| 2010 | Pugaippadam | ||
| 2010 | Thamizh Padam | ||
| 2011 | Mankatha | Suchitra's Father | |
| 2012 | Nanban | Education minister | |
| 2012 | Kalakalappu | ||
| 2013 | Onbadhule Guru | Chinna Gounder | |
| 2013 | Biriyani | Sugan's Father | |
| 2015 | Massu Engira Masilamani | Ghost | |
| 2015 | Trisha Illana Nayanthara | ||
| 2016 | Jackson Durai | ||
| 2016 | Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru | ||
| 2016 | Chennai 600028 II: Second Innings | Sports minister | |
| 2016 | Achamindri | ||
| 2017 | Veruli | ||
| 2017 | Anbanavan Asaradhavan Adangadhavan | Last movie | |
| 2018 | Bodha | Father-in-law | Posthumous release |
| 2019 | Naan Avalai Sandhitha Pothu | Posthumous release |
As dubbing artist
| Year | Film | Artist |
| 1984 | Kai Kodukkum Kai | For Ranganath |
| 1985 | Naan Sigappu Manithan | For Banerjee |
| 1992 | Dharma Bhoomi | For Kota Srinivasa Rao |
| 1993 | Police Attack | For Kota Srinivasa Rao |
| 1994 | Manidha Manidha | For Krishnam Raju |
| 1994 | Anbalayam | For Anupam Kher |
| 1995 | Maanbumigu Mesthri | For Sharat Saxena |
| 1995 | Chutti Kuzhandhai | For Giri Babu |
| 1996 | Aranmanai Vaasal | For Murali |
| 1996 | Nakkeeran | For Girish Karnad |
| 1997 | Makkal Thilagam | For Rajan P. Dev |
| 1997 | Time Bomb | For Krishnam Raju |
| 1999 | Kaaki Sattaiya Karuppu Sattaiya | For Costumes Krishna |
| 2001 | Kadhal Galatta | For Kota Srinivasa Rao |
| 2001 | Commissioner Eeswara Pandiyan | For Rajan P. Dev |
| 2003 | Thaaye Bhuvaneswari | For Srinivasa Murthy |
References
- Staff Reporter (16 August 2017). "Actor Shanmugasundaram passes away at 79". Retrieved 16 April 2018 – via www.thehindu.com.
- "RIP Shanmugasundaram: An actor who became a cult favourite - Times of India". Retrieved 16 April 2018.
- "500 படங்களுக்கு மேல் நடித்த நடிகர் சண்முக சுந்தரம் மரணம்; உடல் தகனம் இன்று நடக்கிறது". Dailythnathi.com. 16 August 2017. Retrieved 27 February 2020.
- PuthuYugamTV (3 June 2014). "Kelvi Paathi Kindal Paathi - Actor Shanmugasundaram". Retrieved 16 April 2018 – via YouTube.
- "Veteran Tamil actor Shanmugasundaram passes away, celebrities, fans express condolences". 15 August 2017. Retrieved 16 April 2018.
- Rangarajan, Malathi (15 March 2012). "Karnan rules". Retrieved 16 April 2018 – via www.thehindu.com.
- "Tamil Supporting Actor Shanmuga Sundaram - Nettv4u". Retrieved 16 April 2018.
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- "'Bowlinga, fieldinga?': Veteran Kollywood actor Shanmugasundaram is no more". 15 August 2017. Retrieved 16 April 2018.