Quick Facts
Born:
1954-07-14
Birthplace:
New Delhi, India
Credits:
154 Total Roles
R. Sarathkumar
Acting
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Biography
Ramanathan Sarathkumar is an Indian film actor, journalist, politician, the former president of the South Indian Film Artistes' Association and former body builder. Sarathkumar has acted in more than 130 Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu and Kannada films. He can speak Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada and English fluently.
In 1986, Sarathkumar started his acting career in the Telugu film Samajamlo Sthree. He first acted in negative roles, and later played minor roles before establishing himself as a lead actor in the subsequent years earning him the title Supreme Star in Tamil cinema. He has won two Tamil Nadu State Film Awards and three Filmfare Awards South.
In 2007, he launched a new political party All India Samathuva Makkal Katchi (AISMK) in Tamil Nadu claiming to carry out the ideals of K. Kamaraj. He is the former Member of Legislative Assembly of Tenkasi constituency. He served as the president of the Nadigar Sangam from 2006 to 2015 for three consecutive terms.
In 1986, Sarathkumar started his acting career in the Telugu film Samajamlo Sthree. He first acted in negative roles, and later played minor roles before establishing himself as a lead actor in the subsequent years earning him the title Supreme Star in Tamil cinema. He has won two Tamil Nadu State Film Awards and three Filmfare Awards South.
In 2007, he launched a new political party All India Samathuva Makkal Katchi (AISMK) in Tamil Nadu claiming to carry out the ideals of K. Kamaraj. He is the former Member of Legislative Assembly of Tenkasi constituency. He served as the president of the Nadigar Sangam from 2006 to 2015 for three consecutive terms.
Known For
I
Cameo Appearance
Ponniyin Selvan: Part I
Periya Pazhuvettarayar
Bharat Ane Nenu
Bharath's Father
Ponniyin Selvan: Part II
Periya Pazhuvettarayar
Varisu
Rajendran Palanisamy
Por Thozhil
SP Loganathan
Naa Peru Surya - Naa Illu India
Challa
Kochadaiiyaan
Sengodagan
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Mr. X MOVIE | Self |
| 2026 | Aazhi MOVIE | Self |
| 2025 | Kombuseevi MOVIE | Rokkapuli |
| 2025 | Dude MOVIE | Minister Athiyamaan Azhagappan |
| 2025 | 3BHK MOVIE | Vasudevan |
| 2025 | Kannappa MOVIE | Nathanadhudu |
| 2025 | Kodai Diaries TV | Self |
| 2025 | Nilavuku En Mel Ennadi Kobam MOVIE | Narayanamoorthy |
| 2025 | Nesippaya MOVIE | Self |
| 2024 | The Smile Man MOVIE | Chidambaram Nedumaaran |