Singampuli
Singampuli | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 6, 1968 Periyakulam, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Other names | Ram Sathya |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, director |
| Years active | 2002–present |
Singampuli is an Indian actor and director. After making Red (2002) and Maayavi (2005), he has made a career appearing in supporting roles in films.[1]
Career[edit]
Singampuli was born and brought up in Theni, Periyakulam and after studying engineering in Bangalore, he arrived in Chennai looking for a career in films. During his stint as an assistant director with Sundar C, Singampuli suggested the original plot point of Unnaithedi to the director and Sundar wrote the script of the film within a week, before discussing the line with actor Ajith Kumar. Ajith was initially unimpressed but agreed to do the romantic story anyway, mentioning that if the film became a success he would feature in a future film to be directed by Singampuli.[2] Subsequently, he agreed terms to work in the 2002 action film Red, a story telling the tale of a Madurai-based revolutionary. The film opened to mixed reviews upon release and eventually the film had an average run at the box office but went on to gain cult status among ajith fans after some years.[3] In 2005, he made the kidnap comedy film Maayavi featuring Suriya and Jyothika, winning acclaim for his work.[4]
Director Bala cast him in an acting role as a beggar in Naan Kadavul (2009) and since Singampuli has appeared in several films in supporting roles. His recent appearance in the Mysskin's directorial 'Psycho' earned a very good reputation in the filmy community.[5]
Filmography[edit]
As writer and director[edit]
| Year | Title | Credited as | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director | Writer | |||
| 2000 | Kannan Varuvaan | No | Story, dialogue | Credited as D. Singapuli |
| 2002 | Red | Yes | Yes | Credited as Ram Sathya |
| 2004 | Perazhagan | No | Dialogue | Credited as D. P. Singappuli |
| 2005 | Maayavi | Yes | Story, screenplay | |
| 2009 | Renigunta | No | Dialogue | |
| 2010 | Virunthali | No | Dialogue | |
As assistant director[edit]
| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Unakkaga Ellam Unakkaga | |
| 2002 | Raja | |
| 2003 | Anjaneya |
As actor[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Janakiraman | Anandraj's henchman | uncredited |
| 2000 | Kannan Varuvaan | Radharavi's henchman | uncredited |
| 2009 | Naan Kadavul | Kuyyan | |
| Mayandi Kudumbathar | Mayandi Virumandi | Won—Ananda Vikatan Cinema Award for Best comedian | |
| Eesa | Kadukkai | ||
| 2010 | Goripalayam | M. G. R. Chinnasamy | |
| Milaga | Azhagar's friend | ||
| Virunthali | Oli Shankar | ||
| 2011 | Thoonga Nagaram | Special appearance | |
| Nandhi | Selvaraj | ||
| Muthukku Muthaaga | Suruttu | ||
| Eththan | Veerasingam | ||
| Padhinettan Kudi Ellai Arambam | |||
| Sankarankovil | |||
| 2012 | Sengathu Bhoomiyilae | Ondippuli | |
| Aravaan | |||
| Manam Kothi Paravai | Modu Mutti | ||
| Pandi Oliperukki Nilayam | Pandi's brother | ||
| Akilan | |||
| 2013 | Kadal | Clarence | |
| Unakku 20 Enakku 40 | |||
| Oruvar Meethu Iruvar Sainthu | |||
| Desingu Raja | Koushik | ||
| Naiyaandi | |||
| Jannal Oram | Tiyagi Thillai | ||
| Ragalaipuram | Constable | ||
| 2014 | Vadakkum Therkum | ||
| Oru Oorla Rendu Raja | |||
| Kaaviya Thalaivan | Palavesam | ||
| Pappali | Councillor | ||
| Sandiyar | |||
| Aindhaam Thalaimurai Sidha Vaidhiya Sigamani | Vijay Sethupathi | ||
| Sigaram Thodu | Pickpocket | ||
| Kaadu | MaduraiKaaran | ||
| Appuchi Gramam | Govinda | ||
| Vellaikaara Durai | Balu dasan | ||
| 2015 | Pongi Ezhu Manohara | Mani | |
| Sandamarutham | Mayilu | ||
| Kallappadam | Singampuli | ||
| Sagaptham | Tiger | ||
| Demonte Colony | Producer (Guest appearance) | ||
| Naalu Policeum Nalla Irundha Oorum | Padhinettampadiyan | ||
| Vanna Jigina | |||
| Pokkiri Mannan | Kali | ||
| 9 Thirudargal | |||
| 2016 | Karai Oram | Vettukili | |
| Sethu Boomi | |||
| Sowkarpettai | Puli | ||
| Hello Naan Pei Pesuren | Game Samiyar | ||
| Kida Poosari Magudi | |||
| Yokkiyan Varan Somba Thooki Ulla Vai | |||
| Guhan | |||
| Salaiyoram | |||
| Velainu Vandhutta Vellaikaaran | |||
| Pandiyoda Galatta Thaangala | An Aspiring actor | ||
| Muthina Kathirika | Vanjinathan | ||
| Ka Ka Ka Po | |||
| Aandavan Kattalai | Murugesan | ||
| Anjukku Onnu | |||
| Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru | Madaswamy | ||
| 2017 | Koditta Idangalai Nirappuga | ||
| Muthuramalingam | Mookkaiyya Thevar's nephew | ||
| Yaakkai | Muniyappan | ||
| Ayyanar Veethi | |||
| Yentha Nerathilum | |||
| Puyala Kelambi Varom | |||
| Karuppan | Karuppan's Uncle | ||
| En Aaloda Seruppa Kaanom | Soosai | ||
| Aangila Padam | Iruttu Pusari | ||
| 2018 | Mannar Vagaiyara | Puli Moota | |
| Saranalayam | |||
| Padaiveeran | Bartender | ||
| Yemaali | Selvaraj | ||
| Kalakalappu 2 | Seenu's assistant | ||
| Merlin | |||
| Pakka | |||
| Alaipesi | |||
| Enna Thavam Seitheno | |||
| Maniyaar Kudumbam | |||
| Azhagumagan | |||
| Genius | Ramamoorthy's friend | ||
| Evanukku Engeyo Matcham Irukku | Giri | ||
| 2019 | Kadhal Munnetra Kazhagam | ||
| Ganesha Meendum Santhipom | Paandi | ||
| Thavam | Caterer | ||
| 2020 | Thottu Vidum Thooram | ||
| Psycho | Rajanayakam | ||
| Irandam Kuththu | Priya's father | ||
| Naanga Romba Busy | Constable Naidu | ||
| 2021 | Pulikkuthi Pandi | Pandi's uncle | |
| Sulthan | Villager | ||
| Pei Mama | |||
| MGR Magan | M. G. Karuppusamy | ||
| Raajavamsam | Singampuli | ||
| Anandham Vilayadum Veedu | Sakkarapandi | ||
| 2022 | Don | Kandhan | |
| Panni Kutty | Temple priest | ||
| The Legend | VJ's Assistant | ||
| My Dear Lisa | Chef cook | ||
| Viruman | Thalaiyaari | ||
| Kanmani Paappa | Kokki Kumar | ||
| Pattathu Arasan | Kannan | ||
| Powder | |||
| DSP | Uppiliyappan | [6] | |
| 2023 | Kathar Basha Endra Muthuramalingam | Head Constable | |
| Azhagiya Kanne | |||
| Kabadi Bro | Argent Muthu | ||
| Naadu | |||
| Va Varalam Va | |||
| Thee Ivan | |||
| Moothakudi | |||
| 2024 | Local Sarakku | Agent Thangaraj | |
| Aranmanai 4 | Constable A. Sakthivel | Bilingual film | |
| Baak | Telugu version; Bilingual film | ||
| Maharaja | Nallasivam |
As dubbing artist[edit]
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | The Lion King | Timon | Tamil version |
Television[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Ayali | ZEE5 | ||
| 2024–present | Top Cooku Dupe Cooku | Contestant | Sun TV |
References[edit]
- ^ Kumar, S. R. Ashok (27 November 2010). "My First Break: Singam Puli - The Hindu". The Hindu. thehindu.com. Retrieved 20 July 2014.
- ^ Kumar, S. R. Ashok (27 November 2010). "My First Break: Singam Puli - The Hindu". The Hindu. thehindu.com. Retrieved 20 July 2014.
- ^ thmrn. ""Red"". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 27 June 2003. Retrieved 20 July 2014.
- ^ "Movie Review : Mayaavi". Sify. Archived from the original on 29 January 2014. Retrieved 20 July 2014.
- ^ "Singam Puli has 7 in his Kitty! - Tamil Movie News". IndiaGlitz.com. Archived from the original on 8 October 2009. Retrieved 20 July 2014.
- ^ "DSP Movie Showtimes". The Times of India. Retrieved 27 November 2022.
External links[edit]
- Singampuli at IMDb