Saran Shakthi (born 5 May 1997) is an Indian actor who primarily works in Tamil films. He made his film debut as a child artist in '' Kadal'' (2013). Saran was a contestant in the television reality show '' Survivor Tamil 1'' and was announced as the runner-up of the season.

Career

Saran first appeared in K. Balachander's serial ''

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'' aired on

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(2012–2013). His film debut as a child artist is in the movie '' Kadal'' (2013) directed by

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. He also played child artist in various other films such as ''

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'' (2014)'',

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'' (2014)'','' '' Sigaram Thodu'' (2014), and '' Vai Raja Vai'' (2015). Saran gained recognition and breakthrough for his role as Kanna in ''

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'' (2018). He starred in his first lead role in '' Sagaa'' (2019), which opened to mixed reviews. Starred alongside

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in '' Netrikann'' (2021) a crime thriller. He played a negative role in '' Etharkkum Thunindhavan'' (2022), and an impactful role in '' K.G.F: Chapter 2,'' his

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film debut.

Television

Saran participated in the TV reality show '' Survivor Tamil'' (2021) on

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and was announced as the runner up of the season.

Filmography

Film

* ''All films in Tamil, unless otherwise noted''

Television

References

External links

* {{IMDb name, nm10199647 Indian actors 1997 births Indian male film actors Male actors in Tamil cinema Male actors in Kannada cinema 21st-century Indian male actors Living people