R. Sundaramoorthy
R. Sundaramoorthy | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Sundaramoorthy |
| Occupation(s) | Make-up artist, Actor |
| Years active | 1966 – 2004 |
R. Sundaramoorthy is an Indian make-up artist and actor known for his work in Hindi and Tamil films. He is best known for his work in the film Padayappa (1999). Sundaramoorthy is notably the first make-up artist for Rajinikanth.[1]
Career
Sundaramoorthy began his career as an assistant to his father, A. V. Ramasundaram Bheemsingh. He worked as a make-up artist for several artists including Kamal Haasan, Rajinikanth, Saritha, Thiagarajan, Murali, and J. P. Chandrababu. Sundaramoorthy has worked with Rajinikanth since the beginning of the latter's career starting with Apoorva Raagangal.[2] He continued working with Rajinikanth for his 100th film Sri Raghavendrar and went on to win the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Make-up Artist for his work in Padayappa.[1][3] Sundaramoorthy continued working with Rajinikanth until Chandramukhi (2005).[2]
Filmography
Make-up artist
- Sadhu Mirandal (1966; assistant)
- Madras to Pondicherry (1966; assistant)
- Thamarai Nenjam (1968)
- Poova Thalaiya (1969)
- Shanti Nilayam (1969)
- Iru Kodugal (1969)
- Velli Vizha (1972)
- Apoorva Raagangal (1975)
- Ek Duuje Ke Liye (1981)
- Sanam Teri Kasam (1982)
- Sagara Sangamam (1983)
- Ek Nai Paheli (1984)
- Bombay (1995)
- Dil Se.. (1998)
- Padayappa (1999)
- Chandramukhi (2005)
Actor
- Films
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Thamarai Nenjam | Sundaramoorthy | |
| 1984 | Pudhiavan | ||
| 1985 | Mugila Mallige | Sundaramoorthy | Kannada film; remake of Thamarai Nenjam |
| Sindhu Bhairavi | JKB's driver | ||
| 1990 | Oru Veedu Iru Vaasal | Himself | Guest appearance |
| 1991 | Azhagan | Manoharan | |
| 2000 | Kandukondain Kandukondain | House owner | |
| 2001 | 12B | Shakti's boss | |
| 2003 | Thirumalai | victim of Arasu | |
| 2004 | Udhaya | Niranjan |
- Television
| Year | Series | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Premi | M. S. Bhaskar's assistant | |
| 2001 | Marmadesam - Sorna Regai | Meenakshi's father | |
| 2003 | Anni |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Tamil Nadu State Film Awards | Best Make-up Artist | Won | Padayappa | [3] |
References
- ^ a b "Sundaramoorthy [Actor & Make-up Man]". August 26, 2015.
- ^ a b Nurullah, Abdullah; Mathai, Kamini (7 December 2014). "What's the secret behind Rajinikanth's youthful looks?". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 13 April 2015. Retrieved 27 March 2020.
- ^ a b "Tamilnadu Government Announces Cinema State Awards −1999". Dinakaran. Archived from the original on 10 February 2001. Retrieved 26 March 2020.