Sasikumar
Writer, director, producer, actor: Sasikumar took on all four jobs for his first film, Subramaniapuram (2008), which won the Filmfare awards for Best Director and Best Film in Tamil. He was born Sasikumar Mahalingam in Madurai on 28 September 1974, is also credited as M. Sasikumar, and works in Tamil cinema in each of those roles. Naadodigal, Sundarapandian, Tharai Thappattai, Ayothi, Garudan and Tourist Family (2025) are among the films audiences link with him. He has also acted in Malayalam cinema, in Masters (2012). His latest project, Trident Arts Production No. 22, directed by Hari Santhosh, began with a pooja ceremony on 20 October 2026, and Narain, Anjali Nair and Swasika have joined its cast.
- Occupation
- Actor, Director, Producer, Screenwriter
- Debut
- 2008
Sasikumar Movies and Filmography
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Sasikumar: frequently asked questions
What was Sasikumar's first film?
Sasikumar debuted in 2008.