M. Sasikumar
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M. Sasikumar | |
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| Born | Sasi Kumar 30 November 1975[1] Madurai |
| Died | Chennai |
| Other names | Sasi |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, Director, Producer, Singer, Distributor |
| Years active | 1999–present |
M. Sasikumar is a Tamil film director, actor and producer. He is best known in the Tamil film industry for his debut film Subramaniapuram (2008). The low-budget film received attention for its original script, direction, screenplay, editing and accurate sets and costumes resurrecting Madurai from the 1980s.[2]
Early life
Sasikumar studied business administration. He began working in films through his uncle Kandasaamy when he was 16, who produced Sethu (1999). Sasikumar worked as an assistant director for the film, where he made the acquaintance of Ameer, who was also assisting and went on to make a name for himself. He assisted director Ameer in Mounam Pesiyadhe (2002) and Raam (2005). It was during the initial phases of Ameer's Paruthiveeran (2007) that he began his groundwork for Subramaniapuram and left the production to focus on his film.[3]
Career
He directed, acted and produced the film Subramaniapuram in 2008, his debut directorial venture. Subramaniapuram centers on a set of vagabond youths in Madurai during the 1980s and their lives that gets entangled in politics and crime, eventually leading to tragedy. Subramaniapuram, shot in 85 days, received critical acclaim and became a box-office grosser.
Acting
Sasikumar acted in Subramaniapuram as Parama and in Naadodigal (2009) as Karuna, directed by Samuthirakani. He also acted in a Malayalam film,Masters (2012) as Milan Paul alongside Prithviraj.
Production
After the success of Subramaniapuram, Sasikumar produced Pasanga (2009), directed by debutant Pandiraj, and the self-directed Easan (2010).
Filmography
| Year | Film | Language | Credited as | Notes | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director | Actor | Producer | Role | ||||
| 2008 | Subramaniapuram | Tamil | Yes | Yes | Yes | Paraman | Filmfare Best Tamil Director Award Filmfare Award for Best Film – Tamil Vijay Award for Best Director Nominated—Vijay Award for Favourite Director Nominated—Vijay Award for Best Supporting Actor Nominated—Vijay Award for Best Debut Actor |
| 2009 | Naadodigal | Tamil | No | Yes | No | Karunakaran Natraj | Nominated—Vijay Award for Favourite Hero |
| 2009 | Pasanga | Tamil | No | No | Yes | National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil | |
| 2010 | Easan | Tamil | Yes | No | Yes | ||
| 2010 | Shambo Shiva Shambo | Telugu | No | Yes | No | Special Appearance | |
| 2011 | Ko | Tamil | No | Yes | No | Special Appearance in Aga Naga Song | |
| 2011 | Poraali | Tamil | No | Yes | Yes | Ilankumaran | Norway Tamil Film Festival Award for Best Actor[4] |
| 2012 | Masters | Malayalam | No | Yes | No | Milan Paul | |
| 2012 | Marina | Tamil | No | Yes | No | Special Appearance in Promotional Song | |
| 2012 | Sundarapandian | Tamil | No | Yes | Yes | Sundarapandian | |
| 2013 | Kutti Puli | Tamil | No | Yes | No | kutti puli | post production |
| 2013 | Brahman | Tamil | No | Yes | No | Pre-production[5] | |
| 2013 | Thalaimuraigal | Tamil | No | Yes | Yes | Pre-production[6] | |
As singer
- "Suvadu Suvadu", in Vamssam with Samuthirakani and Pandiraj
- "Vidhiea Potri", in Poraali with Samuthirakani
- "Sami Sami", in Poorali with Samuthirakani
References
- ^ http://www.tamilstar.com/profile/actor/m.-sasikumar/biography-short/157
- ^ "Kollywood's Top 25 Directors". Behindwoods.com. Retrieved 2008-11-06.
- ^ Sasi Kumar Interview. Behindwoods.com. Retrieved on 2012-10-14.
- ^ "Vishal, Sasikumar, Richa & VSV win at Norway Film Festival 2012". IndiaGlitz. 30 April 2012. Retrieved 8 May 2012.
- ^ "Yuvan and Sasikumar for the first time". Behindwoods. 4 September 2012.
- ^ "Legendary team for Sasikumar's next". Behindwoods. 16 September 2012.