2008-2018: Beginning as an actor, director and producer
For his debut Sasikumar, who had his initial training under Bala and Ameer has followed their path in choosing a different plot for his first film Subramaniapuram (2008) and succeeds in delivering a slick product. [5] After the success of Subramaniapuram, Sasikumar produced Pasanga (2009), directed by debutant Pandiraj. The action drama film Naadodigal (2009) was directed by himself. [6] He later directed the drama film Easan (2010). He also acted and produced Poraali (2011). [7] Followed by Malayalam film, Masters (2012) alongside Prithviraj. It was followed by drama film, Sundarapandian (2012). The cast includes Lakshmi Menon and Vijay Sethupathi. [8] In 2013, he acted in Kutti Puli , with his previous movie pair Lakshmi Menon. The film was released to positive reviews. [9] He produced Thalaimuraigal directed by Balu Mahendra who acted along with Sasikumar for the first time in his career. In 2014, a romantic action film Bramman . [10]
Sasikumar acted in Bala's Tharai Thappattai and portrayed Sannasi, a nadaswaram player who heads a Karagattam troupe. To look the part, he had to train for a month with folk singers and dancers brought in by Bala, while he also grew long hair for the role. The film's production progressed over two years, while the team were forced to have a three-month break in 2015 after Sasikumar had dislocated his hand while shooting for the film's climax. [11] The soundtrack has been composed by Ilaiyaraaja. The film has garnered a lot of expectations in being promoted as the 1000th film score of Ilaiyaraaja. The soundtrack consists of seven tracks: five songs and two theme scores. The film is released on 14 January 2016 to mostly positive reviews. [12] Vetrivel , Appa , Kidaari and Balle Vellaiyathevaa follow up. In 2017, he acted in Kodiveeran . [13] [14] [15] [16] [17] This is the second time that this actor and director joining hands after Kutti Puli. Kodi Veeran is produced by M. Sasikumar's Company Productions. [18] In 2018, Asuravadham . After a series of underwhelming films, the film has received mixed reviews from critics and audience. [19] [20]
