Sasikumar Mahalingam (born 28 September 1975) is an Indian film director, actor, singer and producer. He worked as an assistant director for director Bala in Sethu (1999), also worked for director Ameer in his first two films Mounam Pesiyadhe (2002) and Raam (2005).[2] He is best known in the Tamil film industry for his debut film Subramaniapuram (2008), which became a blockbuster.[3]
M.Sasikumar | |
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| Born | Sasikumar Mahalingam 28 September 1975[1] Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Other names | Sasi |
| Alma mater | Vellaichamy Nadar College, Madurai |
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| Years active | 2008–present |
| Children | 2 |
Early life edit
Sasikumar studied at St. Peters School Kodaikanal and then went on to study business administration in Vellaichamy Nadar College, Madurai.[4]
Career edit
2008-2018: Beginning as an actor, director and producer edit
Sasikumar acted in Subramaniapuram (2008) as Parama and in Naadodigal (2009) as Karuna, directed by Samuthirakani. Story revolves around four men and two women who live their life with utmost Joy and a Goal to Achieve.[5] Among the actors Sasikumar is the pick of the lot, he is hero material and has given an amazingly candid performance.[6] He also acted in Poraali (2011), Sasikumar plays the lead role in the film & also he is the producer of the film.[7] Followed by Malayalam film, Masters (2012) as Milan Paul alongside Prithviraj. Prithviraj and Sasikumar will appear as bosom friends in this movie, who try different ways to fulfill their social responsibility. Masters is somewhat different from the usual crime thriller, but it leaves us with a feeling that it could have been better.[8] It was followed by drama film, Sundarapandian (2012). The cast includes Lakshmi Menon and Vijay Sethupathi.[9] In 2013, he acted in Kutti Puli, with his previous movie pair Lakshmi Menon. The film is released to positive reviews.[10] In 2014, a romantic action film Bramman. The film will definitely be a huge disappointment to fans.[11]
In 2013, Sasikumar began work on Bala's Tharai Thappattai and portrayed Sannasi, a nadaswaram player who heads a Karagattam troupe. To look the part, he had to train for a month with folk singers and dancers brought in by Bala, while he also grew long hair for the role. The film's production progressed over two years, while the team were forced to have a three-month break in 2015 after Sasikumar had dislocated his hand while shooting for the film's climax.[12] The soundtrack has been composed by Ilaiyaraaja. The film has garnered a lot of expectations in being promoted as the 1000th film score of Ilaiyaraaja. The soundtrack consists of seven tracks: five songs and two theme scores. The film is released on 14 January 2016 to mostly positive reviews.[13] Vetrivel, Appa, Kidaari and Balle Vellaiyathevaa follow up. In 2017, he acted in Kodiveeran.[14] This is the second time that this actor and director joining hands after Kutti Puli. Kodi Veeran is produced by M. Sasikumar's Company Productions.[15] In 2018, Asuravadham. After a series of underwhelming films, the film has received mixed reviews from critics and audience.[16][17]
2019-present edit
He starts the year with Rajinikanth's' Petta (2019) directed by Karthik Subbaraj.[18] The next project is Suseenthiran's Kennedy Club. Sify relieves: "Sasikumar is not at all convincing as a Kabbadi player and maintains the same age-old". The film is an average sports drama.[19] Sasikumar was roped in to star in Gautham Vasudev Menon's Enai Noki Paayum Thota (2019), which stars Dhanush and Megha Akash . In the film, Sasikumar acted as Dhanush's elder brother.[20] After Naadodigal 2 (2020), he starred in family films like Udanpirappe (2021), MGR Magan (2021) and Raajavamsam (2021).
Production edit
After the success of Subramaniapuram, Sasikumar produced Pasanga (2009), directed by debutant Pandiraj, and the self-directed Easan (2010).[21][22] His production ventures include Poraali (2011) and Sundarapandian (2012). He produced Thalaimuraigal directed by Balu Mahendra who acts along with Sasikumar for the first time in his career and won the National Award (India) in April 2014. He also produced Tharai Thappattai (2016), Kidaari (2016), Balle Vellaiyathevaa (2016) and Kodiveeran (2017).[23][24][25][26]
Filmography edit
Director edit
- All films are in Tamil, unless otherwise noted.
| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Subramaniapuram | Also producer Filmfare Award for Best Film – Tamil Filmfare Best Tamil Director Award Vijay Award for Best Director |
| 2010 | Easan | Also producer |
Actor edit
| Year | Film | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Sethu | Sethu's friend | Uncredited role; also assistant director | |
| 2008 | Subramaniapuram | Paraman | Also producer | |
| 2009 | Naadodigal | Karunakaran Natraj | Nominated—Vijay Award for Favourite Hero | |
| 2010 | Shambo Shiva Shambo | A lover's friend | Telugu film; special appearance | |
| Maathi Yosi | — | Voice role | ||
| 2011 | Ko | Himself | Special appearance in "Aga Naga" song | |
| Poraali | Ilankumaran | Also producer; Norway Tamil Film Festival Award for Best Actor |
[27] | |
| 2012 | Masters | Milan Paul | Malayalam film | |
| Sundarapandian | Sundarapandian | Also producer | ||
| 2013 | Kutti Puli | Kutti Puli | ||
| Thalaimuraigal | Dr. Adithya | Also producer; guest appearance | ||
| 2014 | Nimirndhu Nil | — | Voice role | |
| Bramman | Siva | |||
| 2016 | Tharai Thappattai | Sannasi | Also producer | |
| Vetrivel | Vetrivel | |||
| Appa | Kumaran | Also producer; guest appearance | ||
| Kidaari | Kidaari | Also producer | ||
| Balle Vellaiyathevaa | Vellaiyathevan | Also producer | ||
| 2017 | Kodiveeran | Kodiveeran | Also producer | |
| 2018 | Asuravadham | Saravanan | ||
| 2019 | Petta | Malik | ||
| Kennedy Club | Muruganadham | |||
| Adutha Saattai | Himself | Cameo appearance | ||
| Enai Noki Paayum Thota | Thiru | |||
| 2020 | Naadodigal 2 | Jeeva | ||
| 2021 | Udanpirappe | Vairavan | ||
| MGR Magan | Anbalipu Ravi | |||
| Raajavamsam | Kannan | |||
| 2022 | Kombu Vatcha Singamda | Thaman | ||
| Naan Mirugamai Maara | Bhoominathan | |||
| Kaari | Sethu | [28] | ||
| 2023 | Ayothi | Abdul Malik | [29] | |
| Pagaivanuku Arulvai † | William | Filming | [30] | |
| Naa Naa † | TBA | Filming | [31] | |
| Nandhan † | TBA | Post-production | [32] |
Producer edit
| Year | Film | Notes |
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| 2009 | Pasanga | National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Film |
As singer edit
| Year | Film | Song | Composer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Vamsam | "Suvadu Suvadu" | Taj Noor | Sang along with Samuthirakani and Pandiraj |
| 2011 | Poraali | "Vidhiye Potri" | Sundar C Babu |
References edit
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- ^ "10 Years of 'Subramaniapuram': Reasons why Sasikumar's film was destined to be a blockbuster". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 26 September 2023. Retrieved 18 February 2021.
- ^ Sasi Kumar Interview Archived 22 August 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Behindwoods.com. Retrieved on 14 October 2012.
- ^ "Naadodigal Preview, Naadodigal Story & Synopsis, Naadodigal Tamil Movie". FilmiBeat. Archived from the original on 21 January 2019. Retrieved 20 January 2019.
- ^ "Review: Naadodigal (2009)". Sify. Archived from the original on 21 January 2019. Retrieved 20 January 2019.
- ^ "Poraali Preview, Poraali Story & Synopsis, Poraali Tamil Movie". FilmiBeat. Archived from the original on 21 January 2019. Retrieved 20 January 2019.
- ^ "Masters could have been better". Rediff. Archived from the original on 21 January 2019. Retrieved 20 January 2019.
- ^ "Sundarapandian Preview, Sundarapandian Story & Synopsis, Sundarapandian Tamil Movie". FilmiBeat. Archived from the original on 21 January 2019. Retrieved 20 January 2019.
- ^ "Kutti Puli Movie Review {2.5/5}: Critic Review of Kutti Puli by Times of India". The Times of India. Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 21 March 2019.
- ^ "Review: Bramman fails to impress". Rediff. Archived from the original on 21 January 2019. Retrieved 20 January 2019.
- ^ Srinivasan, Sudhir (9 January 2016). "Enjoying his new beat". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 26 October 2021. Retrieved 21 March 2019 – via www.thehindu.com.
- ^ "Thaarai Thappattai (aka) Thaarai Thappattai review". Behindwoods. 13 January 2016. Archived from the original on 11 January 2019. Retrieved 20 January 2019.
- ^ "Kodiveeran (aka) Koodi Veeran review". Behindwoods. 9 December 2017. Archived from the original on 21 January 2019. Retrieved 20 January 2019.
- ^ "Kodiveeran (Kodi Veeran) Preview, Kodiveeran Story & Synopsis, Kodiveeran Tamil Movie". FilmiBeat. Archived from the original on 21 January 2019. Retrieved 20 January 2019.
- ^ Janani K. (29 June 2018). "Asuravadham Movie Review: Vigilante Sasikumar delivers a thrilling tale". India Today. Archived from the original on 20 January 2019. Retrieved 20 January 2019.
- ^ "Asuravadham (aka) Asura Vadham review". Behindwoods. 29 June 2018. Archived from the original on 21 January 2019. Retrieved 20 January 2019.
- ^ "Petta review: This Superstar film is a solid crowd pleaser". Sify. Archived from the original on 10 January 2019.
- ^ "Kennedy Club review: A predictable sports film which doesn't impress". Sify. Archived from the original on 22 August 2019.
- ^ "Petta: Sasikumar to play a cameo in Rajinikanth film". India Today. 5 October 2018. Archived from the original on 11 January 2020. Retrieved 11 January 2020.
- ^ "Pasanga - Behindwoods.com - Tamil Movie Reviews - M Sasikumar Pandiraj James Vasanthan". www.behindwoods.com. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
- ^ "Easan Movie Review - Tamil Movie Easan Movie Review". Archived from the original on 2 January 2020. Retrieved 18 February 2021.
- ^ "Tharai Thappattai (2016)". Archived from the original on 26 September 2023. Retrieved 6 October 2019 – via letterboxd.com.
- ^ "Kidaari (aka) Kidari review". Behindwoods. 2 September 2016. Archived from the original on 16 September 2019. Retrieved 6 October 2019.
- ^ "Balle Vellaiyathevaa – Production & Contact Info | IMDbPro". pro.imdb.com. Archived from the original on 6 October 2019. Retrieved 6 October 2019.
- ^ "Kodiveeran (2017)". Archived from the original on 26 September 2023. Retrieved 6 October 2019 – via letterboxd.com.
- ^ "Vishal, Sasikumar, Richa & VSV win at Norway Film Festival 2012". IndiaGlitz. 30 April 2012. Archived from the original on 2 May 2012. Retrieved 8 May 2012.
- ^ "Kaari Review: M Sasikumar Gives Power-packed Performance In This Sports Actioner". News18. 25 November 2022. Archived from the original on 25 November 2022. Retrieved 12 September 2023.
- ^ Chandhini R (3 March 2023). "Ayothi Movie Review: This Sasikumar-starrer is full of heart and yet, marred by melodrama". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 4 March 2023. Retrieved 7 March 2023.
- ^ "Sasikumar, Bindu Madhavi and Vani Bhojan in 'Pagaivanuku Arulvai'". The Times of India. 14 December 2020. Archived from the original on 14 December 2020. Retrieved 25 February 2021.
- ^ "Sasikumar's 'Naa Naa' first look revealed". 12 July 2019. Archived from the original on 11 August 2021. Retrieved 11 August 2021.
- ^ "Sasikumar-Era Saravanan's film titled Nandhan". dtnext.in. 30 November 2022. Archived from the original on 7 March 2023. Retrieved 7 March 2023.
External links edit
- M. Sasikumar at IMDb