O. A. K. Sundar | |
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Born | Sundar 3 January 1970 Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India |
Other names | O.A.K. Sundar |
Occupation | Actor |
Height | 6 ft (183 cm) |
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 |
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2001 | Marmadesam - Sorna Regai | Smuggler | Raj TV | |
2002 - 03 | Agal Vilakkugal | Sun 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 | Vijay TV |
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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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 | Nirappakittu | Malayalam film | |
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 | |||
2006 | Madrasi | Kaasi's father | |
Dattha | Kannada film | ||
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 | ||
Kaamannana Makkalu | Patela | Kannada film | |
Kuselan | Kuppusamy's assistant | ||
2009 | Munnar | Kathirvel | |
Peranmai | Collector | ||
2010 | Thambikku Indha Ooru | Naana | |
Maanja Velu | Bank manager | ||
Pen Singam | Parasuraman | ||
Vaadaa | Khedar Pandey | ||
Mandabam | Police inspector | ||
Vallakottai | Police Inspector | ||
Nellu | Village landlord | ||
2011 | Venghai | DCP | |
Puli Vesham | Palpandi | ||
Velayudham | Kaalidas | ||
2012 | Bhaktha Shankara | Kannada film | |
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 | Prema Baraha / Sollividava | Subhendar Ganesan | Bilingual film (Kannada, Tamil) |
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 | ||
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