Veerasamar

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Veerasamar
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Occupation(s) Art director, Actor
Years active2005–present

Veerasamar is an Indian art director and actor who has appeared in Tamil language films. Veerasamar started his career as assistant to art director Sabu Cyril and made his breakthrough as an actor with a leading role in Veerasekaran (2010) and has often appeared in films in both lead and comedy roles.

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Career

Veerasamar began his career as an art director by apprenticing art director Sabu Cyril in director S. Shankar Boys (2003), before moving on to work in highly successful films including Kaadhal (2004), Veyil (2006) and Poo (2008). [1]

Veerasamar made his acting debut through Veerasekaran (2010), which had a low profile release. The film later garnered attention for being the first film of actress Amala Paul, who became popular after her performance in Prabhu Solomon's Mynaa (2010). [2] However, he has reminded us of his art directorial skills through a couple of songs. [3] Two other films K. T. Kunjumon's Kadhalukku Maranamillai and Samy's Sarithiram were completed but failed to be released. [4] He later moved back to playing supporting roles and prioritising his career as an art director, notably working on Kaadhal , Veyil , Dishyum , Komban (2015), Marudhu (2016), Kadaikutty Singam (2018), Jackpot (2019), Namma Veetu Pillai (2019), Thanne Vandi (2021), Akka Kuruvi (2022), DSP (2022), Yaadhum Oore Yaavarum Kelir (2023), 1943: Kappaleriya Thamizhan (2023), and Cheran's Journey (2024)

Filmography

Actor
YearFilmRole
2004 Kaadhal Driver
2006 Veyil Karupusamy
2008 Poo Heroine Brother
2008 Pandi Pandi's brother-in-law
2010 Veerasekaran Lead role
2011 Muthukku Muthaaga Lead role
2011 Velayudham Genelia Friend (Journalist)
2012 Pandi Oliperukki Nilayam Heroine Brother
2015 Komban Hero friend
2017 Oru Kidayin Karunai Manu Lorry driver
2018 Kadaikutty Singam Villain right-hand man
2019 Pattipulam Lead role
2019 Kudimagan
2019 Namma Veettu Pillai Henchman
2019 Jackpot Worker at Villain's house
2021 Thanne Vandi Comedian
2022 DSP Vimal friend
2023 Yaadhum Oore Yaavarum Kelir Policeman
2023 Tamil Kudimagan
2023 1943: Kappaleriya Thamizhan Hero Friend
2024 Pithala Maathi Comedian
2024 upcoming Vizha Nayagan
2024 upcoming Mannangatti: Since 1960
2024 upcoming Paramasivan Paathima

Comedian

Art director

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References

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