Singampuli

Singampuli is an Indian actor and director working in Tamil films. After making ''Red'' (2002) and ''Maayavi'' (2005), he has made a career appearing in comedy roles and supporting roles.

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 '' Unnai Thedi'' (1999) 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. 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. In 2005, he made the kidnap comedy film ''Maayavi'' featuring Suriya and Jyothika, winning acclaim for his work.

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.

Singampuli bagged the Best Comedian Award for his role in ''Anjukku Onnu'' (2016).

He has acted and collaborated with directors Rasu Madhuravan's drama films '' Mayandi Kudumbathar'' (2009), '' Goripalayam'' (2010), '' Muthukku Muthaaga'' (2011) and '' Pandi Oliperukki Nilayam'' (2012) followed by Ezhil's comedy films '' Manam Kothi Paravai'' (2012), '' Desingu Raja'' (2013) and ''Vellaikaara Durai'' (2014) as well as M. Muthaiya's actions drama films ''Pulikkuthi Pandi'' (2021), '' Viruman'' (2022) and '' Kathar Basha Endra Muthuramalingam'' (2023).

In 2024, he gives a remarkable performance in the action thriller ''Maharaja''. The film emerged as a massive hit at the box office.

Singampuli's foray into acting marked a new chapter in his illustrious career. His presence on '' Top Cooku Dupe Cooku'' has endeared him to audiences across Tamil audience, further solidifying his status as a beloved figure in the realm of entertainment.

In 2025, he starred in the Tamil web series '' Seruppugal Jaakirathai'' which streamed on ZEE5. He played the lead role of Thyagarajan, a mild-mannered auditor who accidentally gets entangled in a criminal plot involving a stolen diamond hidden in a pair of shoes. His performance, blending humor and earnestness, received positive responses from audiences and marked his notable foray into the digital streaming space.

Family

The actor's family includes his wife, Pushpavalli, an Indian Army officer. Together, they have two sons, Savith Annavi aged 18 and Tirunaa Annavi aged 17.

Filmography

As writer and director

As assistant director

As actor

As dubbing artist

Television

References

External links

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Living people
Tamil comedians
Tamil male actors
Male actors in Tamil cinema
Tamil film directors
1968 births
People from Theni district
Male actors from Tamil Nadu
21st-century Indian male actors
Indian male comedians
Screenwriters from Tamil Nadu
Tamil screenwriters
Top Cooku Dupe Cooku contestants