R. Sarathkumar
Ramanathan Sarathkumar is an Indian film actor, journalist, politician, the former president of the South Indian Film Artistes' Association and former body builder. Sarathkumar has acted in more than 130 Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu and Kannada films. He can speak Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada and English fluently. In 1986, Sarathkumar started his acting career in the Telugu film Samajamlo Sthree. He first acted in negative roles, and later played minor roles before establishing himself as a lead actor in the subsequent years earning him the title Supreme Star in Tamil cinema. He has won two Tamil Nadu State Film Awards and three Filmfare Awards South. In 2007, he launched a new political party All India Samathuva Makkal Katchi (AISMK) in Tamil Nadu claiming to carry out the ideals of K. Kamaraj. He is the former Member of Legislative Assembly of Tenkasi constituency. He served as the president of the Nadigar Sangam from 2006 to 2015 for three consecutive terms.
158 acting credits · 1 directing credit
Acting · 158
Daadi Ki Shaadi
2026
Varisu
2023
Dude
2025
Mr. X
2026
Por Thozhil
2023
Journey
2024
I
2015
Ponniyin Selvan: Part II
2023
Nilavuku En Mel Ennadi Kobam
2025
Parampara
2021
Ponniyin Selvan: Part I
2022
Bharat Ane Nenu
2018
Kanchana
2011
Kannappa
2025
Naa Peru Surya - Naa Illu India
2018
Sarfira
2024
Irai
2022
Kombuseevi
2025
Aazhi
2026
3BHK
2025
Suryavamsam
1997
Saakshyam
2018
Custody
2023
Jaya Janaki Nayaka
2017
Rudhran
2023
Asha Black
2014
Samuthiram
2001
Ragasiya Police
1995
Mounam Sammadham
1990
Maayi
2000
Arasu
2003
Ayya
2005
Bandra
2023
Christian Brothers
2011
Jithan
2005
Natpukkaga
1998
Raajakumara
2017
Kochadaiiyaan
2014
Nesippaya
2025
Dosth
2001
Bhagavanth Kesari
2023
The Smile Man
2024
Jaggubhai
2010
Ullam Kollai Poguthey
2001
Vinnukkum Mannukkum
2001
Rangabali
2023
James
2022
Pennin Manathai Thottu
2000
Pachaikili Muthucharam
2007
Pudhu Manidhan
1991
Diwan
2003
Hit List
2024
Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja
2009
Salem Vishnu
1990
Captain
1994
Thenkasi Pattanam
2002
1977
2009
Coolie
1995
Nimirndhu Nil
2014
Bunny
2005
Aai
2004
Meera
1992
I Love India
1993
Gambeeram
2004
Maya Kannadi
2007
Vetri Padigal
1991
Sethu Samudhiram
2012
Thalaimagan
2006
Vedan
1993
Chennaiyil Oru Naal
2013
Velai Kidaichuruchu
1990
Raymo
2022
Mazhai Pidikatha Manithan
2024
Vaanam Kottatum
2020
Chatrapathy
2004
Dasarathan
1993
Devadas
2018
Rishi
2001
Veluchami
1995
Manasthan
2004
Simmarasi
1998
Oruvan
1999
Thaye Neeye Thunai
1987
Nadodi Mannan
1995
Sandamarutham
2015
Kodai Diaries
2025
Samundi
1992
Janakiraman
1997
Nirangal Moondru
2024
Nethaji
1996
Oor Mariyadhai
1992
Gang Leader
1991
Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen
1998
Paramporul
2023
Kaaval Thurai
2011
Rajasthan
1999
Magaadu
1990
Moondravadhu Kann
1993
Suriyan
1992
Aranmanai Kaavalan
1994
Nam Naadu
2007
Nattamai
1994
Thangamana Thangachi
1991
Kaaval Nilayam
1991
Jagathalaprathapan
1990
Chennaiyil Oru Naal 2
2017
Pulan Visaranai
1990
Chinnadurai
1999
Christopher
2023
Ilavarasan
1992
Captain Prabhakaran
1991
Rajapandi
1994
Cheran Pandiyan
1991
The Metro
2011
Oridathoru Postman
2010
Balachandrudu
1990
Myna
2013
Adangathey
2025
Munarivippu
1993
Chanakya
2005
Kola Kolaya Mundhirika
2010
Pattali
1999
Puriyaadha Pudhir
1990
Maha Prabhu
1996
Aravindhan
1997
Kattabomman
1993
Vaitheeswaran
2008
Urudhi Mozhi
1990
Aadhityan
1993
Raja Kaiya Vacha
1990
Vasanthakala Paravai
1991
Samasthanam
2002
Idhuthanda Sattam
1992
Sandhana Kaatru
1990
Vidiyal
2011
Ellaichami
1992
Nenorakam
2017
Band Master
1993
Enkitta Mothathe
1990
Acham Thavir
2013
Criminal
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Moovendhar
1998
Naa Naa
2023
Pudhu Paadagan
1990
Namma Annachi
1994
Magudikkaran
1994
Kan Simittum Neram
1988
Stuartpuram Police Station
1991
Veeraputhran
2011
Achante Aanmakkal
2012
Indhu
1994
Surya IPS
1991
Paarai
2003
Idhaya Vasal
1991
Judgment Day
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Genius
2012
Santheyalli Nintha Kabira
2016
Pahalgam
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