Nassar
M. Nassar is an Indian film actor, director and producer, who mainly works in the South Indian film industry. He is the incumbent president of the Nadigar Sangam. Nassar made his acting debut in K. Balachander's Kalyana Agathigal (1985) portraying a secondary supporting role, before moving on to play villainous roles in S. P. Muthuraman's Velaikaran (1987) and Vanna Kanavugal. He played the protagonist in Yuhi Sethu's Kavithai Paada Neramillai, though his breakthrough role came through his performance as a police officer in Mani Ratnam's Nayakan. He subsequently became a regular in Mani Ratnam and Kamal Haasan's ventures, appearing in pivotal character roles in Roja, Thevar Magan (1992), Bombay (1994) and Kuruthipunal (1995). Nassar made his directorial debut with Avatharam (1995), a film based on the backdrop of a folk art troupe. The film won critical acclaim, but failed to become a commercially successful venture.
536 acting credits · 4 directing credits
Acting · 536
Jana Nayagan
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Bāhubali: The Epic
2025
Deiva Thirumagal
2011
Ramaiya Vastavaiya
2013
Hi Nanna
2023
Euphoria
2026
Bāhubali: The Beginning
2015
Bāhubali 2: The Conclusion
2017
Retro
2025
Maharshi
2019
Magalir Mattum
1994
Vadhandhi
2022
Master
2021
Marjaavaan
2019
S. Saraswathi
2026
Fair Game
2010
Kuberaa
2025
Ponniyin Selvan: Part II
2023
Waltair Veerayya
2023
Ponniyin Selvan: Part I
2022
Hari Hara Veera Mallu: Part 1 – Sword vs Spirit
2025
Killer Soup
2024
Meesaya Murukku 2
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Kadhalar Dhinam
1999
Athadu
2005
Thug Life
2025
The Jengaburu Curse
2023
Anniyan
2005
Rowdy Rathore
2012
Athidhi
2007
Khaleja
2010
Chandramukhi
2005
Ram Setu
2022
Gandeevadhari Arjuna
2023
Victim
2022
Bombay
1995
Balupu
2013
Singam 2
2013
Singam
2010
Nota
2018
Anbe Sivam
2003
David
2013
Pokkiri
2007
Padayappa
1999
Shakti
2011
Akkada Ammayi Ikkada Abbayi
1996
Dookudu
2011
Tiger Nageswara Rao
2023
Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy
2019
1: Nenokkadine
2014
Nayakan
1987
Iruvar
1997
Article 15
2019
Naani
2004
Khaidi No. 150
2017
Red
2021
Dictator
2016
Duet
1994
The Legend
2022
Businessman
2012
Aathi
2006
Anjaneyulu
2009
Poovellam Kettuppar
1999
Indian
1996
Aagadu
2014
Thani Oruvan
2015
Thalaivaa
2013
Devi(L)
2016
Roja
1992
Brahmotsavam
2016
Thalaivii
2021
Irudhi Suttru
2016
Gangs Kuruthi Punal
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Dobaaraa
2022
Mumbai Xpress
2005
Neram
2013
Katamarayudu
2017
Osthe
2011
Ramarao On Duty
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Adhurs
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D-Day
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Vamsi
2000
Bomb
2025
Nishabd
2007
Dhruva
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F2: Fun and Frustration
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Udan Pirappu
1993
Koodi Vazhnthal Kodi Nanmai
2000
Criminal
1995
The Gandhi Murder
2019
Yavade Subramanyam
2015
Dhammu
2012
Thevar Magan
1992
Rachcha
2012
Serious Men
2020
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Acharya
2022
Chachi 420
1997
Muni
2007
Sitara
2019
Pokiri
2006
Simhadri
2003
Uttama Villain
2015
All in All Azhagu Raja
2013
Sathya
1988
Thupparivaalan II
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Saguni
2012
Vel
2007
Sometimes
2017
Komaram Puli
2010
Jayantabhai Ki Luv Story
2013
Tuck Jagadish
2021
Rama Rama Krishna Krishna
2010
Veeram
2014
Vantha Rajavathaan Varuven
2019
Sila Nerangalil Sila Manidhargal
2022
Sainikudu
2006
Madrasapattinam
2010
Kuruthipunal
1995
Bhaskar Oru Rascal
2018
Ponnar Shankar
2011
Thambikku Entha Ooru
1984
8 Thottakkal
2017
Yennai Arindhaal
2015
Oh Butterfly!
2026
Bagheera
2023
Kokilam
1990
36 Vayadhinile
2015
Rabhasa
2014
Virumaandi
2004
Michael Madana Kama Rajan
1990
Priyanka
1994
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2008
Aalavandhan
2001
Vaanam Vasappadum
2004
Venky Mama
2019
Kuttrame Thandanai
2016
Sri Ramadasu
2006
Eduruleni Manishi
2001
Dracula 2012
2013
Apoorva Sagodharargal
1989
Olympian Anthony Adam
1999
Nenjirukkum Varai
2006
Iddarammayilatho
2013
Dhill
2001
Shadow
2013
Vishwaroopam
2013
Charlie
2015
Dindigul Sarathy
2008
Garam
2016
Andhrawala
2004
Jigarthanda
2014
Khushi
2001
Vaanchinathan
2001
Jeans
1998
Ramachandra Boss & Co
2023
Kochadaiiyaan
2014
Rudhran
2023
En Thangachi Padichava
1988
Kaaviya Thalaivan
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Viyabari
2007
Kutty
2001
Si 3
2017
Kuruvi
2008
Irandu Mugam
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Priyamudan
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Varudu
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Kabali
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Jai Lava Kusa
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Diesel
2025
Kadaisi Ulaga Por
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Vishwaroopam II
2018
Bhageeratha
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Max, Min and Meowzaki
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Manasuku Nachindi
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Irumbu Kottai Murattu Singam
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2016
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1991
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Mugamoodi
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Student Number 1
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Sei
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Gangs of Godavari
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Manjeeradhwani
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Kanam
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Dil Hi Dil Mein
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Meendum Oru Kadhal Kadhai
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Kolangal
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Nimirndhu Nil
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Vasalil Oru Vennila
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Sevakudu
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Meera
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Vivesini
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Kotigobba 2
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Satham Podathey
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Devathayai Kanden
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Varavu Ettana Selavu Pathana
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Thaamirabharani
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Kapatadhaari
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Narasimha
2001
Imsai Arasan 23am Pulikesi
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Sudhandhiram
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Vetri Mel Vetri
1989
Vandae Maatharam
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Cameraman Ganga Tho Rambabu
2012
Minsara Kanavu
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Hostel
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Savaale Samaali
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Virumbugiren
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Jodi
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Amarkalam
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Kootathil Oruthan
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Amaravathi
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Kabadadaari
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Solo
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Kulam
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800
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Sutta Kadhai
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Magalir Mattum
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Thavasi
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Aavi Kumar
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Dhoni
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Mister
2017
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Appavin Meesai
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Inaindha Kaigal
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Kavan
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Kizhakkum Merkkum
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Muppozhudhum Un Karpanaigal
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Right Right
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Vanna Kanavugal
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Unnai Kodu Ennai Tharuven
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Eeramana Rojave
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Kalyana Agathigal
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Kamasutra 3D
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Train
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Rajanna
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Samurai
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Brahma
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Guru
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Ilaingan
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Jil Jung Juk
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Sathya Vaakku
1990
Chakra
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Aegan
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Thamizh
2002
Paravaigal Palavitham
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Kovil
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College Kumar
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100% Kaadhal
2019
Chinnappadass
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Little John
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Alai
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The Invisible Other: Caste in Tamil Cinema
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Sangathamizhan
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Puthiya Geethai
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Settai
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Chanakya
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Pallavan
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Neranja Manasu
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Kavithai Paada Neramillai
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Nannu Dochukunduvate
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Nieraali
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Courier Boy Kalyan
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Kadamai Kanniyam Kattupaadu
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Chanti
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Vikadan
2003
Kaadhale Nimmadhi
1998
Yagavarayinum Naa Kaakka
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Sonthakkaran
1989
Ellaichami
1992
Sadha Nannu Nadipe
2022
Thennavan
2003
Velai
1998
Bhimaa
2024
Kathirukka Neramillai
1993
Pudhiya Mugam
1993
Quick Gun Murugan
2009
Dhanam
1991
7 Naatkal
2017
Don
2007
Maha
2022
Mahanubhavudu
2017
Naa Ishtam
2012
Vietnam Colony
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Yaan
2014
Pavithra
1994
Aattanayagann
2010
King
2002
Oru Kanniyum Moonu Kalavaanikalum
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Boss
2006
Sukran
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Dharmathin Thalaivan
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Bharata
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Guru
1997
Thiru Ranga
2007
Ainthaam Padai
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Unnai Vaazhthi Paadugiren
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Dhadha
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Iddari Lokam Okate
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Iru Mugan
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Manu Neethi
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Nee Siguvaregu
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Market Raja MBBS
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Arthanari
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Chembaruthi
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Vaaitha
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Thamizhan
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Pizza 2: Villa
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Jenma Natchathiram
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Sakkarai Devan
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Spark
2023
Sankarankovil
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Alludugaaru Vachcharu
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Panchakshari
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Adharmam
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Narasimhudu
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Mugam
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Kalaignan
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Pudhea Paadhai
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Aduthathu
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Olave Mandara
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10th Class Diaries
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Velaikkaran
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Pudhiya Vaanam
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Red Flower
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Inttelligent
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Vijetha
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Ghazal
1993
Thalaivasal
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Varusham Padhinaaru
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Indira Vizha
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Onbadhu Roobai Nottu
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Thirumathi Palanisamy
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Mee Sreyobhilashi
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Adavi Ramudu
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Indira
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Jathi Malli
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Pudhiya Sarithiram
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Perarasu
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Nandalala
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Thittivasal
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Utharavu Maharaja
2018
Spot
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Nanda Nanditha
2012
Patterns of life: Prana
2021
Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram
2007
Indiralohathil Na Azhagappan
2008
Mariyadhai
2009
Appuchi Gramam
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Voter
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Devathai
1997
Ka..Ka..Ka.. Aabathin Arikuri
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Kaali
2018
Dalam
2013
Eazhaiyin Sirippil
2000
Dharma Kshetram
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Azhiyatha Kolangal 2
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Keni
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Pachamarathanalil
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Karuvelam Pookkal
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Maayan
2001
Sandhitha Velai
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Mukham
1990
Maanagara Kaaval
1991
Avatharam
1995
Ethirum Pudhirum
1999
Narakasura
2023
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Krishnarjuna
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Amma Pillai
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Kadhalna Summa Illai
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The Akaali
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Aa Okkadu
2009
Nyaya Tharasu
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Suryakanthi
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Kalyana Ramudu
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Raja Kaiya Vacha
1990
Krishna
1996
Kaalaippani
2008
Clap
2022
Poonthottam
1998
Kalki
2019
Snehituda
2009
Naaga
2003
Aabhaasam
2018
Poovum Puyalum
1988
Erida
2021
Chinna Kannamma
1993
Konjam Koffee Konjam Kaadhal
2016
Sye Aata
2010
Rocky: The Revenge
2019
Rendum Rendum Anju
1988
Naalai
2006
Malli Malli Idhi Rani Roju
2015
Shivaji Surathkal 2: Mysterious case of Maayavi
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1988
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2006
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1990
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2011
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1993
Thittam Pottu Thirudura Koottam
2019
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2005
Oru Oorla Rendu Raja
2014
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1991
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1993
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2016
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2018
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2017
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2022
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2015
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2002
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2010
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1999
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2018
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2008
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2017
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1993
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2006
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2016
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