O. A. K. Sundar | |
|---|---|
| Born | Sundar 3 January 1970 Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) |
| Spouse(s) | Loganayaki (m.2006-present) |
| Children | 1 |
| Parent | O. A. K. Thevar |
O. A. K. Sundar (born 3 January 1970) is an Indian actor who mainly works in Tamil cinema and television. He is known for his antagonistic roles starting with Virumaandi . He played the main character in the television series, Romapuri Pandian and the role of Bhisma in Mahabharatam . He is the son of Indian actor O. A. K. Thevar, who also appeared in negative roles in several films.
O. A. K. Sundar made his film debut with Nadodi Pattukkaran (1992). [1] He played supporting roles in several films including Virumaandi (2004) and Naan Avanillai (2007). [2] Regarding his performance in Nellu (2010), a critic noted that "Veteran actor OAK Sunder gets a full fledged role and plays it to the hilt". [3] He garnered acclaim for his portrayal of Bheeshma in the television serial Mahabharatam . [2] [4] After working on several television series, he stopped working on them to concentrate on films. [5] He has since portrayed negative characters in several films including Kidaari (2016), [6] Saamy Square (2018), [7] and Rocky: The Revenge (2019). [8]
He is the son of actor O. A. K. Thevar, who acted as a villain in several films. [9] [10] [2] In 2006, he married Loganayaki.
While shooting for Vaadaa (2010) in Rishikesh, he was caught by the Indian Army since he looked like Osama bin Laden in his getup. [11]
| Year | Program | Role | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 - 99 | Mangai | Sun TV | ||
| 1999 - 00 | Kokila Enge Pogiral | Sun TV | ||
| 2001 | Marmadesam - Sorna Regai | Smuggler | Raj TV | |
| 2002 - 03 | Agal Vilakkugal | Sun TV | ||
| 2006 - 2007 | Roja | Kesavan | Jaya TV | |
| 2006-08 | Anjali | Jeeva | Shakti TV | |
| 2006 | My Dear Bootham | Mugamboo | Sun TV | |
| 2007-08 | Kadhalikka Neramillai | Murugavel | Vijay TV | |
| 2012-17 | Bhairavi Aavigalukku Priyamanaval | Maya Asura | Sun TV | |
| 2012-14 | Pillai Nila | Thangadurai | Sun TV | |
| 2012-14 | Merku Mambalathil Oru Kaadhal | Zee Tamil | ||
| 2013-16 | Mahabharatam | Bhisma | Sun TV | |
| 2014 | Bommalattam | Murugesan | Sun TV | Cameo Appearance |
| 2014-16 | Romapuri Pandian | Karikalan | Kalaignar TV | Main character |
| 2021 | Velammal | Vijay TV | ||
| 2024-present | Chinna Marumagal | Rajangam | Vijay TV |
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Nadodi Pattukkaran | Chinna Pandi | |
| 1993 | Senthoorapandi | Meena's suitor | |
| 1994 | Pondattiye Deivam | ||
| 1995 | Deva | Village Man | |
| Ragasiya Police | |||
| 1999 | Mudhal Etcharikkai | ||
| 2000 | Kadhal Rojave | Henchman | |
| 2004 | Virumaandi | Kottaisamy | |
| Jore | Police inspector | ||
| Uyirosai | |||
| Kadhale Jayam | |||
| M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi | Kumaran's coach | ||
| Kadhale Engal Desiya Geetham | |||
| 2005 | Ayya | MLA | |
| Iyer IPS | Gajapathy | ||
| Thotti Jaya | |||
| Aanai | Police Officer | ||
| 2006 | Madrasi | Kaasi's father | |
| Unakkum Enakkum | Muthupandi and Kavitha's father | ||
| Perarasu | Inspector Shenbagamoorthy | ||
| 2007 | Manikanda | ||
| Naan Avanillai | Thyagu | ||
| Vel | Veerapandi | ||
| Durai | DC Eswara Pandian | ||
| 2008 | Indiralohathil Na Azhagappan | ||
| Thotta | Minister's son | ||
| Ini Varum Kaalam | Thamba | ||
| Kuselan | Kuppusamy's assistant | ||
| 2009 | Munnar | Kathirvel | |
| Peranmai | District collector | ||
| Mathiya Chennai | |||
| 2010 | Thambikku Indha Ooru | Naana | |
| Maanja Velu | Bank manager | ||
| Pen Singam | Parasuraman | ||
| Vaadaa | Khedar Pandey | ||
| Indrasena | |||
| Mandabam | Police inspector | ||
| Vallakottai | Police Inspector | ||
| Nellu | Village landlord | ||
| 2011 | Venghai | DCP | |
| Puli Vesham | Palpandi | ||
| Velayudham | Kaalidas | ||
| 2012 | Thiruthani | Prakash | |
| 2013 | Puthagam | Anand | |
| Ragalaipuram | Veerapandi | ||
| 2014 | Thalaivan | Muthukumar | |
| Poojai | Durga's father | ||
| Meagamann | Benjamin Vas | ||
| 2015 | Killadi | Police officer | |
| Achaaram | Police officer | ||
| Pallikoodam Pogamale | School teacher | ||
| 2016 | Kidaari | Pulikutthi Pandiyan | |
| 2018 | Sollividava | Subhendar Ganesan | |
| Tamizh Padam 2 | Wasim Khan | ||
| Saamy Square | Mahendra Pichai | ||
| Silukkuvarupatti Singam | Raghavan | ||
| 2019 | Viswasam | Kozhimuthu | |
| Rocky: The Revenge | Paandi | ||
| 2021 | Laabam | ||
| Raajavamsam | Kulla Pandi | ||
| 2022 | Yaanai | Ravi's relative uncle | |
| Viruman | Kuthalam Thevar | ||
| Naan Mirugamaai Maara | Inspector | ||
| Rathasaatchi | Tamil Nadu Chief Minister | ||
| 2023 | Meippada Sei | ||
| Agilan | Sarangan | ||
| Thalaikkavasamum 4 Nanbargalum | Rajangam | ||
| Por Thozhil | Ramkumar | ||
| Baba Black Sheep | |||
| Raththam | Ajay Menon | ||
| 2025 | Thirukkural | Pandiya king | |
| Vallan | |||
| Otha Votu Muthaiya | Saravana Pandiyan | ||
| Thirukkural | Pandiya King | ||
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Dattha | |
| 2008 | Kaamannana Makkalu | Patela |
| 2012 | Bhaktha Shankara | |
| 2018 | Prema Baraha | Subhendar Ganesan |