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Guru Somasundaram joined the prominent Tamil theatre group in [[Koothu-P-Pattarai]], where he enacted plays from 2002 till 2011. In 2003, director [[Thiagarajan Kumararaja]] met him while he was playing the role of Chandrahari in Koothupattarai’s play of the same name and offered him an opportunity to feature in a future film. In 2008, the director called up Somasundaram and offered him a role in his neo-noir film ''[[Aaranya Kaandam]]'', for the character of the drunkard Kaalaiyan. Accepting the offer, Somasundaram lost seven kilograms and underwent rehearsals to change his hairstyle, moustache, walking styles, body language and mannerisms. Upon release in 2011, the film went on to gain two [[National Film Awards (India)|National Film Awards]], while Somasundaram's performance was well received by critics.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://behindwoods.com/new-videos/videos-q1-09/actor-actress-interview/guru-somasundaram.html|title=Guru Somasundaram — Tamil Cinema Actor Interview — Guru Somasundaram — Kumararaja — Jackie Shroff — Vasanth — Aaranya Kaandam — Behindwoods.com|publisher=Behindwoods|accessdate=11 October 2014}}</ref> Rediff.com's critic praised the ensemble cast but added "the honours undoubtedly go to Guru Somasundaram. His gleeful cackles at the rooster fight, pathetic rumblings to his son and wide-eyed act in the Lodge are wonderful to behold."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/south-review-aaranya-kaandam/20110610.htm|title=Review: Aaranya Kaandam bypasses gangster cliches|date=10 June 2011|work=Rediff|accessdate=11 October 2014}}</ref> Similarly [[Behindwoods]].com noted that the actor had delivered a "superior" performance.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-reviews/reviews-2/jun-11-02/aaranya-kaandam-review.html|title=AARANYA KAANDAM REVIEW — AARANYA KAANDAM MOVIE REVIEW|publisher=Behindwoods|accessdate=11 October 2014}}</ref> After seeing his performance, director [[Mani Ratnam]] signed him on to play a small role in ''[[Kadal (2013 film)|Kadal]]'' (2013). |
Guru Somasundaram joined the prominent Tamil theatre group in [[Koothu-P-Pattarai]], where he enacted plays from 2002 till 2011. In 2003, director [[Thiagarajan Kumararaja]] met him while he was playing the role of Chandrahari in Koothupattarai’s play of the same name and offered him an opportunity to feature in a future film. In 2008, the director called up Somasundaram and offered him a role in his neo-noir film ''[[Aaranya Kaandam]]'', for the character of the drunkard Kaalaiyan. Accepting the offer, Somasundaram lost seven kilograms and underwent rehearsals to change his hairstyle, moustache, walking styles, body language and mannerisms. Upon release in 2011, the film went on to gain two [[National Film Awards (India)|National Film Awards]], while Somasundaram's performance was well received by critics.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://behindwoods.com/new-videos/videos-q1-09/actor-actress-interview/guru-somasundaram.html|title=Guru Somasundaram — Tamil Cinema Actor Interview — Guru Somasundaram — Kumararaja — Jackie Shroff — Vasanth — Aaranya Kaandam — Behindwoods.com|publisher=Behindwoods|accessdate=11 October 2014}}</ref> Rediff.com's critic praised the ensemble cast but added "the honours undoubtedly go to Guru Somasundaram. His gleeful cackles at the rooster fight, pathetic rumblings to his son and wide-eyed act in the Lodge are wonderful to behold."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/south-review-aaranya-kaandam/20110610.htm|title=Review: Aaranya Kaandam bypasses gangster cliches|date=10 June 2011|work=Rediff|accessdate=11 October 2014}}</ref> Similarly [[Behindwoods]].com noted that the actor had delivered a "superior" performance.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-reviews/reviews-2/jun-11-02/aaranya-kaandam-review.html|title=AARANYA KAANDAM REVIEW — AARANYA KAANDAM MOVIE REVIEW|publisher=Behindwoods|accessdate=11 October 2014}}</ref> After seeing his performance, director [[Mani Ratnam]] signed him on to play a small role in ''[[Kadal (2013 film)|Kadal]]'' (2013). |
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After leaving Koothu-P-Pattarai, he toured as a freelance theatre actor, before venturing into Malayalam cinema by portraying a photographer in ''[[5 Sundarikal]]'' (2013), after being impressed by Shyju Khaled's narration.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://archives.deccanchronicle.com/130610/entertainment-mollywood/article/pursuit-recognition|title=In pursuit of recognition|publisher=Archives.deccanchronicle.com|accessdate=11 October 2014}}</ref> Later that year, he was seen in a character role in [[Suseenthiran]]'s critically acclaimed ''[[Pandiya Naadu]]'', portraying the slain brother of [[Vishal (actor)|Vishal]]'s character. In between feature films, he appeared in the short silent film ''The Lost Paradise'', portraying a prisoner heading home after fifteen years. He also won acclaim for his performance as an acting coach in [[Karthik Subbaraj]]'s gangster film ''[[Jigarthanda]]'' (2014), where he was seen giving acting training to the character portrayed by [[Bobby Simha]]. Somasundaram had previously trained Simha as an actor in real life during the pair's theatre performances.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-cinemaplus/training-day/article6430417.ece|title=Training Day|work=The Hindu|accessdate=11 October 2014}}</ref> |
After leaving Koothu-P-Pattarai, he toured as a freelance theatre actor, before venturing into Malayalam cinema by portraying a photographer in ''[[5 Sundarikal]]'' (2013), after being impressed by Shyju Khaled's narration.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://archives.deccanchronicle.com/130610/entertainment-mollywood/article/pursuit-recognition|title=In pursuit of recognition|publisher=Archives.deccanchronicle.com|accessdate=11 October 2014|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141015195703/http://archives.deccanchronicle.com/130610/entertainment-mollywood/article/pursuit-recognition|archivedate=15 October 2014|df=dmy-all}}</ref> Later that year, he was seen in a character role in [[Suseenthiran]]'s critically acclaimed ''[[Pandiya Naadu]]'', portraying the slain brother of [[Vishal (actor)|Vishal]]'s character. In between feature films, he appeared in the short silent film ''The Lost Paradise'', portraying a prisoner heading home after fifteen years. He also won acclaim for his performance as an acting coach in [[Karthik Subbaraj]]'s gangster film ''[[Jigarthanda]]'' (2014), where he was seen giving acting training to the character portrayed by [[Bobby Simha]]. Somasundaram had previously trained Simha as an actor in real life during the pair's theatre performances.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-cinemaplus/training-day/article6430417.ece|title=Training Day|work=The Hindu|accessdate=11 October 2014}}</ref> |
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Guru Somasundaram | |
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| File:Guru Somasundharam 1.jpg Guru Somasundharam | |
| Born | 3 September 1975 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2011 – present |
Guru Somasundaram is an Indian actor who has appeared in Tamil language films. He made his debut in Thiagarajan Kumararaja's Aaranya Kaandam (2011) winning critical acclaim for his role, before also appearing in Suseenthiran's action film Pandiya Naadu (2013), Karthik Subbaraj's gangster film Jigarthanda (2014) and Raju Murugan's political satire film Joker (2016). He is called Kollywood Heath Ledger. Now He is Living in Tiruvannamalai.
Career
Guru Somasundaram joined the prominent Tamil theatre group in Koothu-P-Pattarai, where he enacted plays from 2002 till 2011. In 2003, director Thiagarajan Kumararaja met him while he was playing the role of Chandrahari in Koothupattarai’s play of the same name and offered him an opportunity to feature in a future film. In 2008, the director called up Somasundaram and offered him a role in his neo-noir film Aaranya Kaandam, for the character of the drunkard Kaalaiyan. Accepting the offer, Somasundaram lost seven kilograms and underwent rehearsals to change his hairstyle, moustache, walking styles, body language and mannerisms. Upon release in 2011, the film went on to gain two National Film Awards, while Somasundaram's performance was well received by critics.[1] Rediff.com's critic praised the ensemble cast but added "the honours undoubtedly go to Guru Somasundaram. His gleeful cackles at the rooster fight, pathetic rumblings to his son and wide-eyed act in the Lodge are wonderful to behold."[2] Similarly Behindwoods.com noted that the actor had delivered a "superior" performance.[3] After seeing his performance, director Mani Ratnam signed him on to play a small role in Kadal (2013).
After leaving Koothu-P-Pattarai, he toured as a freelance theatre actor, before venturing into Malayalam cinema by portraying a photographer in 5 Sundarikal (2013), after being impressed by Shyju Khaled's narration.[4] Later that year, he was seen in a character role in Suseenthiran's critically acclaimed Pandiya Naadu, portraying the slain brother of Vishal's character. In between feature films, he appeared in the short silent film The Lost Paradise, portraying a prisoner heading home after fifteen years. He also won acclaim for his performance as an acting coach in Karthik Subbaraj's gangster film Jigarthanda (2014), where he was seen giving acting training to the character portrayed by Bobby Simha. Somasundaram had previously trained Simha as an actor in real life during the pair's theatre performances.[5]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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| 2011 | Aaranya Kaandam | Kaalaiyan | |
| 2013 | Kadal | Kovil Kutty | |
| 2013 | 5 Sundarikal | Photographer | Malayalam film |
| 2013 | Pandiya Naadu | Nagaraj | |
| 2014 | Jigarthanda | Muthu | |
| 2015 | 49-O | Aarumugam | |
| 2015 | Bench Talkies - The First Bench | David | In the short film "The Lost Paradise" |
| 2015 | Thoongaa Vanam | Vittal Rao's Assistant | |
| 2015 | Kohinoor | Naayakkar | Malayalam film |
| 2016 | Joker | Mannar Mannan | |
| 2016 | Kuttrame Thandanai | Balan | |
| 2017 | Yaakkai | Sriram | |
| 2017 | Paambhu Sattai | ||
| 2017 | Idhu Vedhalam Sollum Kadhai | Pre-production | |
| 2017 | Nay | Pre-production |
References
- ^ "Guru Somasundaram — Tamil Cinema Actor Interview — Guru Somasundaram — Kumararaja — Jackie Shroff — Vasanth — Aaranya Kaandam — Behindwoods.com". Behindwoods. Retrieved 11 October 2014.
- ^ "Review: Aaranya Kaandam bypasses gangster cliches". Rediff. 10 June 2011. Retrieved 11 October 2014.
- ^ "AARANYA KAANDAM REVIEW — AARANYA KAANDAM MOVIE REVIEW". Behindwoods. Retrieved 11 October 2014.
- ^ "In pursuit of recognition". Archives.deccanchronicle.com. Archived from the original on 15 October 2014. Retrieved 11 October 2014.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Training Day". The Hindu. Retrieved 11 October 2014.
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