Soundararaja | |
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| Born | Soundararaja[1] August 11, 1983 |
| Citizenship | Indian |
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| Years active | 2008–present |
| Known for | Mannukkum Makkalukkum |
| Spouse | Tamanna Soundararaja |
Soundararaja is an Indian actor and producer who appears in Tamil films, mainly playing antagonistic and ancillary roles. His notable performances include Sundarapandian (2012), Jigarthanda (2014) and Dharma Durai (2016). He made his debut as a hero in Enakku Veru Engum Kilaigal Kidayathu (2016), which was a reasonable hit in his career.He also works as a social activist and is involved in the political party Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK).
Film career
[edit]Soundararaja graduated his engineering degree from the Bharath Niketan Engineering College in 2004. He worked as a systems engineer in Singapore and France before deciding to pursue a career in acting in 2008. Later he joined the Chennai-based theatre group Koothu-P-Pattarai as an accountant and actor where he observed actors.[2][3] He made his beginnings as a background actor, particularly playing the role of the lead character's friend in a few films, including the well-known series Penn that began in August 2008,[4] as well as several short films as part of the television show Nalaya Iyakunar for Kalaignar TV. He worked on many short films with Manikandan and Karthik Subbaraj, who later cast him in his first feature film.
Soundararaja who went to director Lingusamy's studio to audition for his film Vettai (2011) and was selected to play Arya's friend in the film, which marked Soundararaja's film debut. Following Vettai, he worked on the film Pattarai; however, the film did not see a theatrical release. After making an appearance in S. R. Prabhakaran's Sundarapandian (2012) in a negative role,[5] he was cast by director Ponram a supporting role in his first project, Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam (2013). Soundararaja would later credit Prabhakaran with having had an "important role in helping him realise his dreams". He, furthermore, guided Soundararaja to many tips.
Then, Karthik Subbaraj got Soundararaja his second negative role in Jigarthanda (2013), in which he portrayed a shepherd.[6] After Jigarthanda's release, he acted in Poojai (2014)[7] and Bharathan's Athithi (2014).[8][9]
Soundararaja made his debut as a hero in Enakku Veru Engum Kilaigal Kidayathu (2016), in which he acted alongside Goundamani. He has performed in Thudikkum Karangal (2023) as a police official investigating the case.[10]
Activism
[edit]Soundararaja is a keen nature and environmental enthusiast. In 2017, he founded the Mannukkum Makkalukkum Social Welfare Trust with his friends and family. Through this foundation, he and his team have planted and maintained over 50,000 tree saplings across Tamil Nadu[11][12] and have been involved in other social services, such as providing food to those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. He is also a prominent member of Actor Vijay's political party, the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), and has been actively involved in party events and social outreach programs.
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2012 | Vettai | Madura | |
| Sundarapandiyan | Paranjothi | ||
| 2013 | Nalanum Nandhiniyum | Muthu | |
| Varuthapadatha Valiber Sangam | Pullichathanni | ||
| 2014 | Jigarthanda | Ponram | |
| Athithi | Shiva | ||
| Aindhaam Thalaimurai Sidha Vaidhiya Sigamani | Thiru | ||
| Poojai | Soundar | ||
| 2016 | Theri | Karthik | |
| Dharmadurai | Archunan | ||
| Enakku Veru Engum Kilaigal Kidayathu | Prabha Nanthan | ||
| Rekka | |||
| Kaththi Sandai | Soundar | ||
| 2017 | Thondan | Chinna Pandi | |
| Sathriyan | Niranjan | ||
| Thangaratham | Paraman | ||
| Oru Kanavu Pola | Joseph | ||
| Thiruttu Payale 2 | Maari | ||
| 2018 | Kadaikutty Singam | Kodimaran | |
| Silukkuvarupatti Singam | Raja Pandi | ||
| 2019 | Coffee | Hakeem | |
| Sindhubaadh | Politician | ||
| Bigil | Guna | [13] | |
| Sanga Thamizhan | Murugan | ||
| 2021 | Kuruthi Kalam | Arun | web series |
| Jagame Thandhiram | Paraman | ||
| Anandham Vilayadum Veedu | Selvam | ||
| 2022 | Kallan | Selvam | |
| Aruvaa Sanda | Pandi | ||
| 2023 | Pathu Thala | Inban IPS | [13] |
| Thudikkum Karangal | Police official | ||
| Raid | Chitti | ||
| 2024 | Kattis Gang | Malayalam film[13] | |
| 2025 | Ram Abdullah Antony | Karudan | [14] |
| Saayavanam | [15] |
Short films
[edit]- Wind (2011)[16]
References
[edit]- ^ Thalapathy Vijay's Speech | Bigil Audio Launch | Sun TV. Sun TV. 23 September 2019. Event occurs at 12:28.
- ^ "Soundararaja". movies.sulekha.com.
- ^ "From an Engineer to the notable Tamil actor – Indian Express". The Indian Express. 26 August 2013. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016.
- ^ "Metro Plus Madurai / Telewatch". The Hindu. 4 March 2006. Archived from the original on 5 September 2008.
- ^ "in this silm he got two state award for best debut Villain". The Hindu. 31 December 2012. Archived from the original on 25 June 2012.
- ^ Mannath, Malini. "Actor Soundararaj at the Jigarthanda Press Show". Indiaz.com. Archived from the original on 22 December 2015.
- ^ "Jigarthanda Soundararaja in Vishal's Poojai - Only Kollywood". OnlyKollywood.com. 9 August 2014. Retrieved 14 April 2017.
- ^ Dinamalar (5 November 2015). "விஜய் படத்தில் சவுந்தரராஜா - Soundararaja acting in Vijay film". Dinamalar.com. Retrieved 14 April 2017.
- ^ "தலைவர் கவுண்டமணி கலக்கும் 'எனக்கு வேறு எங்கும் கிளைகள் கிடையாது'". TamilCineTalk.com. 24 March 2016. Retrieved 14 April 2017.
- ^ "Thudikkum Karangal Movie Review : A run-of-the-mill action crime drama".
- ^ "Protecting tree saplings is my ambition, says actor Soundararaja". The Times of India.
- ^ "Soundararaja dons a khaki avatar". 17 September 2017.
- ^ a b c "Unni Lalu-starrer Kattis Gang Trailer Promises Suspenseful Thriller". News18. 8 May 2024. Retrieved 14 May 2024.
- ^ Desk, Cinema Express (10 October 2025). "Ram Abdullah Antony trailer: Poovaiyar and his friends commit the perfect gruesome murder". Cinema Express. Retrieved 22 December 2025.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "Soundararaja to lock horns with Arulnithi in Vijay's film". The Times of India. 26 June 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 22 December 2025.
- ^ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1858810/