Singampuli

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Singampuli
Born (1968-07-06) July 6, 1968 (age 56)
Other namesRam Sathya
Occupation(s) Actor, director
Years active2002–present
SpouseArmy

Singampuli is an Indian actor and director. After making Red (2002) and Maayavi (2005), he has made a career appearing in supporting roles in films. [1]

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Career

Singampuli was born and brought up in Theni, Periyakulam and after studying engineering in Bangalore, he arrived in Chennai looking for a career in films. During his stint as an assistant director with Sundar C, Singampuli suggested the original plot point of Unnaithedi to the director and Sundar wrote the script of the film within a week, before discussing the line with actor Ajith Kumar. Ajith was initially unimpressed but agreed to do the romantic story anyway, mentioning that if the film became a success he would feature in a future film to be directed by Singampuli. [2] Subsequently, he agreed terms to work in the 2002 action film Red , a story telling the tale of a Madurai-based revolutionary. The film opened to mixed reviews upon release and eventually the film had an average run at the box office but went on to gain cult status among ajith fans after some years. [3] In 2005, he made the kidnap comedy film Maayavi featuring Suriya and Jyothika, winning acclaim for his work. [4]

Director Bala cast him in an acting role as a beggar in Naan Kadavul (2009) and since Singampuli has appeared in several films in supporting roles. His recent appearance in the Mysskin's directorial 'Psycho' earned a very good reputation in the filmy community. [5]

Filmography

As writer and director

YearTitleCredited asNotes
DirectorWriter
2000 Kannan Varuvaan NoStory, dialogueCredited as D. Singapuli
2002 Red YesYesCredited as Ram Sathya
2004 Perazhagan NoDialogueCredited as D. P. Singappuli
2005 Maayavi YesStory, screenplay
2009 Renigunta NoDialogue
2010 Virunthali NoDialogue

As assistant director

YearFilmNotes
1999 Unakkaga Ellam Unakkaga
2002 Raja
2003 Anjaneya

As actor

List of film acting credits
YearTitleRoleNotes
1997 Janakiraman Anandraj's henchmanuncredited
2000 Kannan Varuvaan Radharavi's henchmanuncredited
2009 Naan Kadavul Kuyyan
Mayandi Kudumbathar Mayandi VirumandiWon—Ananda Vikatan Cinema Award for Best comedian
Eesa Kadukkai
2010 Goripalayam M. G. R. Chinnasamy
Milaga Azhagar's friend
Virunthali Oli Shankar
2011 Thoonga Nagaram Special appearance
Nandhi Selvaraj
Muthukku Muthaaga Suruttu
Eththan Veerasingam
Padhinettan Kudi Ellai Arambam
Sankarankovil
2012 Sengathu Bhoomiyilae Ondippuli
Aravaan
Manam Kothi Paravai Modu Mutti
Pandi Oliperukki Nilayam Pandi's brother
Akilan
2013 Kadal Clarence
Unakku 20 Enakku 40
Oruvar Meethu Iruvar Sainthu
Desingu Raja Koushik
Naiyaandi
Jannal Oram Tiyagi Thillai
Ragalaipuram Constable
2014Vadakkum Therkum
Oru Oorla Rendu Raja
Kaaviya Thalaivan Palavesam
Pappali Councillor
Sandiyar
Aindhaam Thalaimurai Sidha Vaidhiya Sigamani Vijay Sethupathi
Sigaram Thodu Pickpocket
Kaadu MaduraiKaaran
Appuchi Gramam Govinda
Vellaikaara Durai Balu dasan
2015 Pongi Ezhu Manohara Mani
Sandamarutham Mayilu
Kallappadam Singampuli
Sagaptham Tiger
Demonte Colony Producer (Guest appearance)
Naalu Policeum Nalla Irundha Oorum Padhinettampadiyan
Vanna Jigina
Pokkiri Mannan Kali
9 Thirudargal
2016 Karai Oram Vettukili
Sethu Boomi
Sowkarpettai Puli
Hello Naan Pei Pesuren Game Samiyar
Kida Poosari Magudi
Yokkiyan Varan Somba Thooki Ulla Vai
Guhan
Salaiyoram
Velainu Vandhutta Vellaikaaran
Pandiyoda Galatta Thaangala An Aspiring actor
Muthina Kathirika Vanjinathan
Ka Ka Ka Po
Aandavan Kattalai Murugesan
Anjukku Onnu
Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru Madaswamy
2017 Koditta Idangalai Nirappuga
Muthuramalingam Mookkaiyya Thevar's nephew
Yaakkai Muniyappan
Ayyanar Veethi
Yentha Nerathilum
Puyala Kelambi Varom
Karuppan Karuppan's Uncle
En Aaloda Seruppa Kaanom Soosai
Aangila Padam Iruttu Pusari
2018 Mannar Vagaiyara Puli Moota
Saranalayam
Padaiveeran Bartender
Yemaali Selvaraj
Kalakalappu 2 Seenu's assistant
Merlin
Pakka
Alaipesi
Enna Thavam Seitheno
Maniyaar Kudumbam
Azhagumagan
Genius Ramamoorthy's friend
Evanukku Engeyo Matcham Irukku Giri
2019 Kadhal Munnetra Kazhagam
Ganesha Meendum Santhipom Paandi
Thavam Caterer
2020Thottu Vidum Thooram
Psycho Rajanayakam
Irandam Kuththu Priya's father
Naanga Romba Busy Constable Naidu
2021 Pulikkuthi Pandi Pandi's uncle
Sulthan Villager
Pei Mama
MGR Magan M. G. Karuppusamy
Raajavamsam Singampuli
Anandham Vilayadum Veedu Sakkarapandi
2022 Don Kandhan
Panni Kutty Temple priest
The Legend VJ's Assistant
My Dear Lisa Chef cook
Viruman Thalaiyaari
Kanmani PaappaKokki Kumar
Pattathu Arasan Kannan
Powder
DSP Uppiliyappan
2023 Kathar Basha Endra Muthuramalingam Head Constable
Azhagiya Kanne
Kabadi Bro Argent Muthu
Naadu
Va Varalam Va
Thee Ivan
Moothakudi
2024 Local Sarakku Agent Thangaraj
Aranmanai 4 Constable A. Sakthivel
Haraa
Maharaja Nallasivam
Udhir @ Poomara Kathu

As dubbing artist

YearFilmRoleNotes
2019 The Lion King Timon Tamil version

Television

YearTitleRoleNetworkNotes
2023 Ayali ZEE5
2024present Top Cooku Dupe Cooku Contestant Sun TV

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