R. Sarathkumar
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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.
Known for
Credits
Mr. X (2026)
as Parameshwar Surya Pratap 'Mr. X' / Rana
Genius (2012)
as R. Sarath Chandra
Daadi Ki Shaadi (2026)
as Col. Theeran Devrajan
James (2022)
Actor
Thalaimagan (2006)
as Dheeran
Raja Kaiya Vacha (1990)
as Vaidyaraj
Suryavamsam (1997)
as Sakthivel Gounder / Chinnarasu Gounder
Namma Annachi (1994)
Actor
Chanakya (2005)
Actor
Mounam Sammadham (1990)
as Balu
Suriyan (1992)
as Suriyan
Coolie (1995)
as Karna
Jaya Janaki Nayaka (2017)
as Chakravarthy
Nadodi Mannan (1995)
Actor
Thangamana Thangachi (1991)
as Vijay
Nam Naadu (2007)
as Muthazhagu
Nimirndhu Nil (2014)
as CBI officer Michael
Pulan Visaranai (1990)
as D.R Mahendran Khurrana
Meera (1992)
as Policeman
Puriyaadha Pudhir (1990)
Actor
Sandhana Kaatru (1990)
as Ramu
Gambeeram (2004)
as Muthusami
Aravindhan (1997)
as Aravindhan
Cheran Pandiyan (1991)
as Chinna Gounder (Rajapaandi Gounder)
Surya IPS (1991)
Actor
Vaitheeswaran (2008)
as Saravanan / Dr. Bala
Ellaichami (1992)
as Ellaichami
Pudhu Paadagan (1990)
as Aadhikesavan
Aazhi (2026)
Actor
Moovendhar (1998)
Actor
Moondravadhu Kann (1993)
Actor
Paarai (2003)
Actor
Vaanam Kottatum (2020)
as Bose Kaalai
Urudhi Mozhi (1990)
as Legal
Devadas (2018)
as Dada
Raajakumara (2017)
as Ashok
Nilavuku En Mel Ennadi Kobam (2025)
as Narayanamoorthy
Velai Kidaichuruchu (1990)
as Purushothaman
Dude (2025)
as Minister Athiyamaan Azhagappan
Janakiraman (1997)
as Janakiraman
Dasarathan (1993)
Actor
Pennin Manathai Thottu (2000)
Actor
Band Master (1993)
Actor
Idhaya Vasal (1991)
Actor
Jagathalaprathapan (1990)
as Dileep
Nethaji (1996)
as Nethaji
Achante Aanmakkal (2012)
as Narasimham
Rishi (2001)
as Velu & Rishi
Raymo (2022)
Actor
Chennaiyil Oru Naal 2 (2017)
Actor
Arasu (2003)
as Arasu and Periyavar Nataraj
Bharat Ane Nenu (2018)
as Bharath's Father
Ponniyin Selvan: Part I (2022)
as Periya Pazhuvettarayar
Naa Peru Surya - Naa Illu India (2018)
as Challa
Kaaval Thurai (2011)
Actor
Ponniyin Selvan: Part II (2023)
as Periya Pazhuvettarayar
I (2015)
as Cameo Appearance
Magudikkaran (1994)
Actor
Chatrapathy (2004)
as Saravanan
Pattali (1999)
as Shanmugam
Naa Naa (—)
Actor
Oor Mariyadhai (1992)
Actor
Varisu (2023)
as Rajendran Palanisamy
Kombuseevi (2025)
as Rokkapuli
3BHK (2025)
as Vasudevan
Mazhai Pidikatha Manithan (2024)
as Chief
Kanchana (2011)
as Kanchana
Thenkasi Pattanam (2002)
Actor
Pahalgam (—)
Actor
Nenorakam (2017)
Actor
Balachandrudu (1990)
as Minor Babu
Por Thozhil (2023)
as SP Loganathan
Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja (2009)
as Edachena Kunkan Nair
Kannappa (2025)
as Nathanadhudu
Sarfira (2024)
as Nedumaaran
Bunny (2005)
as Ranga Rao Bhupathi Raja
Bhagavanth Kesari (2023)
as CI Srikanth
Kochadaiiyaan (2014)
as Sengodagan
Santheyalli Nintha Kabira (2016)
as Sikandar Lodi
Christopher (2023)
as SP Vetrivel IPS
Nattamai (1994)
as 'Nattamai' Shanmugam / Pasupathi
Hit List (2024)
as ACP Yazhvendan
Rudhran (2023)
as Bhoominathan
Maya Kannadi (2007)
as Sarath Kumar
Christian Brothers (2011)
as Andrews Bandra / Kareem Lala
Nesippaya (2025)
Actor
Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen (1998)
as Cameo Appearance
Samuthiram (2001)
as Selvarasu
Sarath Kumar Kamal Prakash Movie (—)
Actor
Pachaikili Muthucharam (2007)
as Venkatesh
Ayya (2005)
as Ayyadurai \ Chelladurai
Ragasiya Police (1995)
Actor
Sethu Samudhiram (2012)
Actor
Chennaiyil Oru Naal (2013)
as Sundara Pandian IPS
Manasthan (2004)
Actor
Aai (2004)
as Sakthivel
Maayi (2000)
as 'Maayi' Maayandi
Jithan (2005)
as Tamizharasu
The Metro (2011)
as CI Jacob Alexander
Vinnukkum Mannukkum (2001)
as Sakthivel
Gang Leader (1991)
as Raghava
Custody (2023)
as Nataraj
Bandra (2023)
as Veera Raghavan IPS
Saakshyam (2018)
Actor
Ullam Kollai Poguthey (2001)
as Cameo
Sandamarutham (2015)
as Surya & Sarveswaran
Dosth (2001)
as Vishwanath
Pudhu Manidhan (1991)
Actor
Kola Kolaya Mundhirika (2010)
as cameo appearance.
Enkitta Mothathe (1990)
Actor
Simmarasi (1998)
Actor
Oridathoru Postman (2010)
as Yasin Mubarak
1977 (2009)
as Rajashekar / Vetrivel
Maha Prabhu (1996)
Actor
Oruvan (1999)
Actor
Natpukkaga (1998)
Actor
Rangabali (2023)
as Ranga Reddy, Sahaja’s grandfather (Special Appearance)
Diwan (2003)
as Raghavan and Duraisingam
Captain Prabhakaran (1991)
as Rajaraman
Jaggubhai (2010)
as Jagannathan (Jaggubhai)
Rajasthan (1999)
Actor
Veluchami (1995)
as Veluchami
Stuartpuram Police Station (1991)
Actor
Samasthanam (2002)
as Thiru
Vasanthakala Paravai (1991)
Actor
NBK111 (—)
Actor
Vedan (1993)
Actor
Asha Black (2014)
as Anwar Ali
The Smile Man (2024)
as Chidambaram Nedumaaran
Vetri Padigal (1991)
as Guruji
Chinnadurai (1999)
Actor
Acham Thavir (2013)
Actor
Adangathey (2025)
Actor
Criminal (—)
Actor
Paramporul (2023)
as R. Maithreyan
Myna (2013)
Actor
Nirangal Moondru (2024)
as Selvam
Captain (1994)
as Captain Shiva
Salem Vishnu (1990)
as Siva
Indhu (1994)
Actor
Veeraputhran (2011)
as Vimal Menon
Vidiyal (2011)
Actor
Judgment Day (—)
Actor
Kattabomman (1993)
as Kattabomman
I Love India (1993)
as Diwakar
Idhuthanda Sattam (1992)
as Selvaraj
Thaye Neeye Thunai (1987)
Actor
Kan Simittum Neram (1988)
as Inspector Sarath
Kaaval Nilayam (1991)
as Vijay
Aranmanai Kaavalan (1994)
as Sakthi
Magaadu (1990)
Actor
Rajapandi (1994)
Actor
Aadhityan (1993)
as Aadhityan
Munarivippu (1993)
Actor
Samundi (1992)
Actor
Ilavarasan (1992)
as Vijay