# Suryakanth

Suryakanth (born 7 July 1960) is a Tamil film actor known for his works predominantly in Tamil films. He has acted more than 300 films so far, and has made his mark as a villain, comedian, in many characters. Suriyakanth has acted in many films, such as Indru Poi Naalai Vaa, Thooral Ninnu pochu, Mann Vasanai, Kizhakku Cheemayile. He made his debut film M. A. Kaja's Vasantha Kaalam released in 1981.

## Early life

Suryakanth's birth name was Pakkiri. He was born in Poondi, Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu. While studying in the fifth grade, the song footage of a film starring "Kuladeivam" Rajagopal was taken in the Poondi Dam area, which aroused his interest in acting in films. After discontinuing his BA degree, Suryakanth was rechristened by Sandow M. M. A. Chinnappa Thevar to act in films.

## Film career

Initially, he struggled to get an offer in high-profile films, but director K. Bhagyaraj gave Suryakanth a big opportunity to act in Thooral Ninnu Pochchu (1982), where he portrayed a silent villain. His performance in the film was critically praised by the critics and audience. Thereafter, Bhagyaraj constantly gave opportunities for Suryakanth in various roles in his films, establishing him into Tamil cinema.

## Filmography

This is a partial filmography. You can expand it.

### 1980s

| Year | Film | Role |
| 1981 | Vasantha Kaalam | Bharathi |
| 1981 | Indru Poi Naalai Vaa | Rowdy |
| 1982 | Thooral Ninnu Pochchu | Ayyavu |
| 1984 | Kudumbam | |
| 1985 | Pudhu Yugam | Bharathi |
| 1985 | Puthiya Theerpu | |
| 1985 | Naan Sigappu Manithan | Mohanraj's henchman |
| 1986 | Kanna Thorakkanum Saami | |
| 1986 | Rasigan Oru Rasigai | |
| 1986 | Amman Kovil Kizhakale | |
| 1986 | Mannukkul Vairam | |
| 1986 | Enakku Naane Neethipathi | |
| 1986 | Engal Thaikulame Varuga | |
| 1988 | Idhu Namma Aalu | |
| 1988 | Raasave Unnai Nambi | |
| 1989 | Rajanadai | |
| 1989 | En Rathathin Rathame | |

### 1990s

| Year | Film | Role |
| 1990 | Paalam | Muthu |
| 1990 | Engal Swamy Ayyappan | |
| 1990 | Namma Ooru Poovatha | |
| 1991 | Thaiyalkaran | |
| 1992 | Rasukutty | Sengodan |
| 1992 | Onna Irukka Kathukanum | |
| 1992 | Idhuthanda Sattam | |
| 1993 | Thalattu | |
| 1993 | Kizhakku Cheemayile | Periya Karuppu |
| 1994 | Seevalaperi Pandi | Karuppaiah |
| 1994 | Thamarai | |
| 1994 | Jai Hind | |
| 1994 | Varavu Ettana Selavu Pathana | Marugupaandi's sidekick |
| 1994 | Jallikattu Kaalai | |
| 1995 | Thamizhachi | |
| 1995 | Marumagan | Sengaliappan |
| 1995 | Nadodi Mannan | |
| 1995 | Gandhi Pirantha Mann | |
| 1995 | Maa Manithan | |
| 1996 | Meendum Savithri | |
| 1996 | Musthaffaa | |
| 1997 | Kadavul | |
| 1998 | Moovendhar | |
| 1998 | Urimai Por | |
| 1998 | Ellame En Pondattithaan | |
| 1999 | Mudhal Etcharikkai | |
| 1999 | Viralukketha Veekkam | Peon |
| 1999 | Sundari Neeyum Sundaran Naanum | |

### 2000s

| Year | Film | Role |
| 2000 | Kadhal Rojavae | |
| 2000 | Koodi Vazhnthal Kodi Nanmai | Opposition party member |
| 2000 | En Sakhiye | |
| 2001 | Thaalikaatha Kaaliamman | |
| 2001 | Kunguma Pottu Gounder | |
| 2002 | Padai Veetu Amman | |
| 2003 | Diwan | |
| 2003 | Boys | "Pimp" Manickam |
| 2003 | Soori | Dhobi |
| 2004 | En Purushan Ethir Veetu Ponnu | |
| 2005 | Rightaa Thappaa | |
| 2005 | Anniyan | Wireman |
| 2007 | Onbadhu Roobai Nottu | |
| 2008 | Kasimedu Govindan | Fisherman |

### 2010s

| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
| 2010 | Singam | | |
| 2011 | Gurusamy | | |
| 2015 | Kaaki Sattai | | |
| 2018 | Kaala | MLA Candidate | |
| 2018 | Vada Chennai | Padma's father | |
| 2019 | Kaithi | | |
| 2019 | Sangathamizhan | Moorthy | |
| 2019 | Irandam Ulagaporin Kadaisi Gundu | | |
| 2020 | Porwaale | Shop owner | Short film |

## Television

* Chinna Thambi
* Kana Kaanum Kaalangal