Director, actor, singer and the list goes on. Been entered into cine industry to become an actor, but faced a lots of insults, from all over. So, what next? Hard work is the key to get the limelight in any field and he chose that path. Since then, he never stops being an example of versatility and his vernacular excellence earned a prestigious National Award, this year. Wait.. Who are we talking about? It`s none other than Samuthirakani, people's favorite, National award winning actor and a director of critically acclaimed films.

Kani entered film industry to become a an actor but somehow managed to get into the prestigious stable of Iyakkunar Sigaram K.Balachander as an Assistant Director. He debuted as a director with Venkat Prabhu starrer Unnai Charanadaindhen`, and has so far directed nine films, which all have his strong implementation of social interest and responsibility. From an appealing Nadodigal` to political thriller Nimirndhu Nil`, the multi-talented director has engaged audience through his powerful writing.

Actor-director Sasikumar unearthed the realistic actor in Samuthirakani by offering him the role of Kanagu a cunning man who would do anything for his brother's political ambitions. The critical acclaimn he had acquired for that particular role took him into the National Award dais, for his splendid performance in Visaaranai`.

Nevertheless, Samuthirakani cannot be stopped within limits as best actor and director, because he has been exploring other platforms like singing and dubbing in a unique way.

IndiaGlitz wishes this richly talented and high-spirited film personality, to stay limitless and Healthy forever and wishing him a very Happy Birthday.