Namo Narayana is an Indian actor who primarily works in

Tamil films Tamil cinema is the segment of Indian cinema dedicated to the production of motion pictures in the Tamil language, the main spoken language in the state of Tamil Nadu. It is nicknamed Kollywood, a portmanteau of the names Kodambakkam, a Chenn ...

. He made a breakthrough as an actor with his performances in ''

Naadodigal ''Naadodigal'' () is a 2009 Indian Tamil-language action drama film written and directed by Samuthirakani and produced by S. Michael Rayappan of Global Infotainment. The film stars Sasikumar along with Vijay Vasanth and Bharani, while Ananya ...

'' (2009) and ''

Komban ''Komban'' is a 2015 Indian Tamil-language action drama film directed by M. Muthaiah and produced by Studio Green. The film stars Karthi and Lakshmi Menon, while Rajkiran, Super Subbarayan, Thambi Ramaiah, Karunas, and Kovai Sarala play supp ...

'' (2015).

Career

Narayana was a software engineer before he chose to star in a supporting role in

Samuthirakani P. Samuthirakani (born 26 April 1973) is an Indian actor and film director who works predominantly in Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam films. He worked as an assistant to director K. Balachander, in '' Paarthale Paravasam''. He won the National F ...

's ''

'' (2009). He was close friend of Samuthirakani during bachelor days. Post-release, he became a close friend of the lead actor Sasikumar, and has often collaborated in their films, such as ''

Easan ''Easan'' is a 2010 Indian Tamil-language crime thriller film written, directed and produced by Sasikumar, directing his second film after ''Subramaniapuram''. It stars P. Samuthirakani, Vaibhav, A. L. Azhagappan, and Abhinaya in lead roles alo ...

'' (2010), ''

Poraali ''Poraali'' () is a 2011 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film directed by P. Samuthirakani and produced by M. Sasikumar. The film stars Sasikumar, Allari Naresh, Swathi Reddy, Nivetha Thomas, Vasundhara Kashyap, Soori and Ganja Karuppu ...

'' (2011), ''

Kutti Puli ''Kutti Puli'' () is a 2013 Indian Tamil-language action drama film directed by M. Muthaiah in his directoral debut starring Sasikumar and Lakshmi Menon while Saranya Ponvannan and Bala Saravanan play supporting roles. The film opened to mix ...

'' (2013) and ''

Nimirndhu Nil ''Nimirndhu Nil'' () is a 2014 Indian Tamil-language action drama film written and directed by Samuthirakani featuring Ravi Mohan (then known as Jayam Ravi) in a dual role, and Amala Paul. It was produced by KS Sreenivasan's Vaasan Visual Ven ...

'' (2014). In 2015, Narayana described his role in ''

'' as a breakthrough role in his career at the film's press meet. He played one of the lead roles in ''

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'' (2016). He played the antagonist in '' Thondan'' (2017).

Filmography

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'' (2009) *''

'' (2010) *''

Mudhal Idam ''Mudhal Idam'' () is a 2011 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film written and directed by newcomer R. Kumaran. The film, starring Vidharth along with debutante Kavitha Nair, is notably AVM Productions' 175th production. Plot Mahesh (Vidha ...

'' (2010) *''

'' (2011) *'' Ishtam'' (2011) *''

Thappana ''Thappana'' is a 2012 Indian Malayalam-language action comedy film based on the work of Bengali novelist Ashapurna Debi and directed by Johny Antony. The film stars Mammootty in lead role. The film was released on 19 August 2012. It tells th ...

'' (2012; Malayalam) *''

Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga ''Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga'' () is a 2013 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language Political fiction, political comedy film written and directed by Pandiraj, who co-produced the film with P. Madan under their respective banners Pasanga Productions a ...

'' (2012) *''

'' (2013) *''Kallapetty'' (2013) *''Veeran Muthurakku'' (2014) *''

'' (2014) *'' Tenaliraman'' (2014) *''

Yaamirukka Bayamey ''Yaamirukka Bayamey'' () is a 2014 Indian Tamil-language horror comedy film written and directed by debutant Deekay and produced by Elred Kumar. The cast includes Kreshna, Oviya, Rupa Manjari (in her penultimate appearance), Karunakaran, a ...

'' (2014) *''Manam Konda Kadhal'' (2015) *''

Janda Pai Kapiraju ''Janda Pai Kapiraju'' () is a 2015 Indian Telugu-language political action drama film written and directed by Samuthirakani, and features Nani in dual roles and Amala Paul in lead roles. The film's soundtrack and score were composed by G. V. ...

'' (2015; Telugu) *''

'' (2015) *'' Kaaval'' (2015) *''

Vaalu ''Vaalu'' () is a 2015 Indian Tamil-language romantic action comedy film written and directed by debutante Vijay Chandar. The film stars Silambarasan and Hansika Motwani, with Santhanam, VTV Ganesh and Brahmanandam portraying supporting rol ...

'' (2015) *''

Pasanga 2 ''Pasanga 2'' (initially titled as ''Haiku'') is a 2015 Indian Tamil-language children's film written, co produced and directed by Pandiraj. A thematic sequel to ''Pasanga'' (2009), the film focuses on the issue of attention deficit hyperactivity ...

'' (2015) *''

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'' (2016) *''

Rajini Murugan ''Rajinimurugan'' is a 2016 Indian Tamil-language masala film written and directed by Ponram. It is produced by N. Lingusamy and N. Subash Chandra Bose under Thirrupathi Brothers. The film stars Sivakarthikeyan in the titular role, alongside ...

'' (2016) *''

Navarasa Thilagam ''Navarasa Thilagam'' is a 2016 Indian Tamil-language comedy film directed by Kamran, starring Ma Ka Pa Anand and Srushti Dange. Produced by Sudharshan Vembatty, the film began production in early 2015 and released in February 2016. Cast ...

'' (2016) *''

Marudhu ''Marudhu'' is a 2016 Indian Tamil-language action drama film written and directed by M. Muthaiah. It features Vishal in the lead role. Production began in November 2015. It was released worldwide on 20 May 2016 with mixed reviews but ended up ...

'' (2016) *''

Vaaimai ''Vaaimai'' () is a 2016 Indian Tamil-language legal drama film written and directed by A. Senthil Kumar. Inspired by the script of Reginald Rose's ''Twelve Angry Men'' (1954), the film stars Shanthanu Bhagyaraj and Muktha Bhanu amongst an en ...

'' (2016) *'' Aandavan Kattalai'' (2016) *''

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'' (2016) *''

Nagarvalam ''Nagarvalam'' () is a 2017 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by Markx. The film stars Yuthan Balaji and Deekshitha Manikkam, while Yogi Babu, Bala Saravanan, and Namo Narayana play supporting roles. The film had a theatri ...

'' (2017) *'' Enga Amma Rani'' (2017) *'' Thondan'' (2017) *''

Podhuvaga Emmanasu Thangam ''Podhuvaga Em Manasu Thangam'' () is a 2017 Indian Tamil-language comedy film written and directed by Thalapathy Prabhu, starring Udhayanidhi Stalin and Nivetha Pethuraj, with Parthiepan and Soori in supporting roles. The film began productio ...

'' (2017) *''

Hara Hara Mahadevaki ''Hara Hara Mahadevaki'' is a 2017 Indian Tamil-language adult romance film written and directed by Santhosh P. Jayakumar and Produced By Thangam Cinemas. The film features Gautham Karthik and Nikki Galrani in the lead roles, while Balamurali ...

'' (2017) *'' Guru Uchaththula Irukkaru'' (2017) *''

Asuravadham ''Asuravadham'' () is a 2018 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film written and directed by Maruthupandian, and produced by Leela Lalitkumar. It is based on rural areas. Govind Menon scored the music for the film, and cinematography is hand ...

'' (2018) *''

Viswasam ''Viswasam'' () is a 2019 Indian Tamil-language action drama film directed by Siva and produced by Sathya Jyothi Films. The film stars Ajith Kumar, Nayanthara and Jagapathi Babu in the lead roles, alongside Vivek, Thambi Ramaiah, Robo S ...

'' (2019) *''

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'' (2019) * '' Dagaalty'' (2020) as Malli's brother-in-law *''

Naadodigal 2 ''Naadodigal 2'' () is a 2020 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by Samuthirakani and produced by S Nandagopal under the banner of Madras Enterprises. It stars Sasikumar and Anjali. The film's release was on 31 January 2020 ...

'' (2019) *''

Dharala Prabhu ''Dharala Prabhu'' () is a 2020 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film written and directed by Krishna Marimuthu in his directorial debut. A remake of the 2012 Hindi film ''Vicky Donor'', the film stars Harish Kalyan, Tanya Hope and Vivek. ...

'' (2020) *''

Ka Pae Ranasingam ''Ka Pae Ranasingam'' () is a 2020 Indian Tamil-language political drama film written and directed by P. Virumaandi in his directorial debut. The film stars Vijay Sethupathi and Aishwarya Rajesh. Based on a true story, the film follows Ariyanach ...

'' (2020) *''

Pulikkuthi Pandi ''Pulikkuthi Pandi'' is a 2021 Indian Tamil-language action drama television film produced, written and directed by M. Muthaiah. The film stars Lakshmi Menon, Vikram Prabhu and Singampuli, with Samuthrakani, R.K. Suresh, Vela Ramamoorth ...

'' (2021) *''

Vettai Naai ''Vettai Naai'' () is a 2021 Tamil language action drama film directed by S. Jai Shankar and produced by Surabi P. Jothi Murugan. The film stars R. K. Suresh, Ramki and Subiksha in the lead roles. Produced by Surabi Pictures, it was released o ...

'' (2021) *'' Sulthan'' (2021) *''

Vinodhaya Sitham ''Vinodhaya Sitham'' () is a 2021 Indian Tamil-language fantasy comedy drama film directed by Samuthirakani and produced by Abirami Media Works. The film stars Thambi Ramaiah and Samuthirakani. It was released on 13 October 2021 on ZEE5, and re ...

'' (2021) *'' Udanpirappe'' (2021) *''

MGR Magan ''MGR Magan'' () is a 2021 Indian Tamil-language masala film directed by Ponram and produced by Screen Scene Media Entertainment Pvt Ltd. The film stars M. Sasikumar, Sathyaraj and Mirnalini Ravi in lead roles and the music is composed by Ant ...

'' (2021) *'' Raajavamsam'' (2021) * ''

Anandham Vilayadum Veedu ''Anandham Vilayadum Veedu'' () is a 2021 Indian Tamil-language action drama film written and directed by Nandha Periyasamy and produced by Sri Vaari Film. The film stars Gautham Karthik, Cheran and Shivathmika Rajasekhar with a supporting ...

'' (2021) *'' Kallan'' (2022) *''

Kaatteri ''Kaatteri'' (, and also spelled Katteri) is a 2022 Indian Tamil-language comedy horror film written and directed by Deekay and produced by K. E. Gnanavel Raja under his production banner Studio Green. The film stars Vaibhav, Sonam Bajwa, Var ...

'' (2022) *'' Pistha'' (2022) *'' Yugi'' (2022) *''

Naan Mirugamaai Maara ''Naan Mirugamaai Maara'' () is a 2022 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film written and directed by Sathyasiva and produced by T. D. Rajha and D. R. Sanjay Kumar under the banner of Chendur Film International. The film stars M. Sasikumar ...

'' (2022) *'' Kaari'' (2022) *''

Therkathi Veeran ''Therkathi Veeran'' () is a 2022 Indian Tamil-language action drama film directed by Saarath and starring himself in the lead role, alongside Anagha with Ashok Kumar in a supporting role. It was released on 2 December 2022. Plot Five eminent ...

'' (2022) *''Mr Daddy'' (2022) *''

Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam ''Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam'' (English: ''Like An Afternoon Dream'') is a 2022 Indian Malayalam-Tamil bilingual drama film directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery and written by S. Hareesh. It is produced by Mammootty kampany & Amen Movie Monastery. ...

'' (2023; Malayalam) *''

Kudimahaan ''Kudimahaan'' () is a 2023 Indian Tamil-language comedy-drama film directed by Prakash N. The film stars Vijay Sivan, Chandini Tamilarasan, and Suresh Chakravarthy, while Sethu Raman, Namo Narayana, Kathiravan, and Honest Raj play roles. The ...

'' (2023) *''

Pathu Thala ''Pathu Thala'' () is a 2023 Indian Tamil-language neo-noir action thriller film directed by Obeli N. Krishna and produced by Studio Green, in the company of Pen Studios. The film stars Silambarasan in the lead role, alongside Gautham Karthik, ...

'' (2023) *''

Azhagiya Kanne ''Azhagiya Kanne'' () is a 1982 Indian Tamil-language film written and directed by Mahendran. The film stars Sarath Babu, Baby Anju, Sumalatha and Suhasini. It was released on 17 December 1982. Plot Bhama is a renowned dancer born into a ...

'' (2023) *''

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'' (2023) *''

Conjuring Kannappan ''Conjuring Kannappan'' (also marketed as ''Conjuring Kannappan: Dreams Come True'') is a 2023 Indian Tamil-language comedy horror film that was written and directed by Selvin Raj Xavier in his directorial debut, and produced by AGS Entertainmen ...

'' (2023) *''Tik Tok'' (2023) *'' Oru Thavaru Seidhal'' (2024) *''

Aranmanai 4 ''Aranmanai 4'' () is a 2024 Indian Tamil-language comedy horror film directed by Sundar C. Produced by Avni Cinemax and Benzz Media (P) Ltd, it is the fourth instalment in the ''Aranmanai'' film series following ''Aranmanai 3'' (2021). Parti ...

'' (2024) *''

Akkaran ''Akkaran'' is a 2024 Indian Tamil-language suspense crime film film written and directed by Arun K Prasad. The film stars M. S. Bhaskar and Kabali Vishwanth, and was produced by KKD under the banner of Kundram Productions. Plot Veerapandi, w ...

'' (2024) *''

Raayan ''Raayan'' is a 2024 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film written and directed by Dhanush. Produced by Kalanithi Maran's Sun Pictures, the film stars Dhanush in the titular role, alongside Dushara Vijayan, S. J. Suryah, Sundeep Kishan ...

'' (2024) *''Badava'' (2025) *'' Niram Marum Ulagil'' (2025) ;Short Films * ''Uruvan''

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Narayana, Namo Living people Male actors from Madurai Male actors in Tamil cinema 21st-century Indian male actors Tamil male actors Year of birth missing (living people) Male actors in Telugu cinema