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Sampath Raj (born 25 December 1968) is an Indian actor who works predominantly in Tamil and Telugu films, in addition to Kannada and Malayalam films.[3] He is best known for appearing in each film of director Venkat Prabhu's trilogy, consisting of Chennai 600028, Saroja and Goa. He has also acted in supporting roles in various other films. He is mostly known in negative roles.[4] He played a brief role as Ekambram in Malgudi Days for the episode "Neighbors Help", which was directed by Kavitha Lankesh.[5] After a sabbatical, he returned to Kannada cinema with the film Shourya (2010).[1]
Sampath Raj | |
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Born | Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India | 25 December 1968
Nationality | Indian |
Other names | Sampath Kumar[1] |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 2003–present[2] |
Sampath was born in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh and spent his childhood in various places like Punjab, Bangalore and Delhi.[6] His father was a military doctor. Sampath who had interest in acting joined theatre and appeared in various stage plays. He started his career in Kannada cinema with Preethi Prema Pranaya and Bimba.[7] He made his debut in Tamil with Neranja Manasu portraying a negative role.
† | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes |
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2003 | Preethi Prema Pranaya | Prasad | Kannada | |
2004 | Bimba | Arvind | ||
Neranja Manasu | Sivanandi | Tamil | ||
2006 | Thirupathi | Dr. Varadhan | ||
Perarasu | ACP Chidambaranathan | |||
Azhagiya Asura | Mohan | |||
Bharati | Telugu | |||
2007 | Thaamirabharani | Kaarmegam | Tamil | |
Pori | Nama Shivayam | |||
Paruthiveeran | Marudhu | |||
Chennai 600028 | Guna | |||
2008 | Pidichirukku | Mariadas | ||
Bheemaa | Periyavar's son | |||
Thotta | Murugavel | |||
Velli Thirai | Mythili's brother | |||
Arai En 305-il Kadavul | Raana | |||
Saroja | A. Sampath Kumar | Nominated: Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Tamil Nominated: Vijay Award for Best Villain | ||
Kadhalil Vizhunthen | Anbu Chelvan | |||
Seval | Periyavar | |||
2009 | Sagar Alias Jacky Reloaded | Rosario | Malayalam | |
Mariyadhai | Sampath | Tamil | ||
Yavarum Nalam | Ramachandran | |||
13B | Ram Charan | Hindi | ||
Vaamanan | Anbu | Tamil | ||
Ainthaam Padai | Periyasamy | |||
Kandhakottai | Singam Perumal | |||
2010 | Porkkalam | Dhronam Raju | ||
Goa | Daniel | Nominated: Vijay Award for Best Supporting Actor | ||
Aasal | Sam | |||
Neeyum Naanum | Sampath | |||
Kanagavel Kaaka | Thirunavukkarasu | |||
Kattradhu Kalavu | Ramanathan | |||
Anwar | Basheer | Malayalam | ||
Magizhchi | Sevatha Perumal | Tamil | ||
The Thriller | Martin Dinakar | Malayalam | ||
Shourya | Vijayendra Varma | Kannada | ||
Jackie | CID Officer | |||
2011 | Bhavani | Surya | Tamil | |
Aanmai Thavarael | Charles Antony | |||
Eththan | Assistant Commissioner of Police | Guest appearance | ||
Aaranya Kaandam | Pasupathy | Norway Tamil Film Festival Award for Best Villain | ||
Yuvan Yuvathi | Sevatha Perumal | |||
Varnam | Durai | |||
Panjaa | Sampath | Telugu | ||
2012 | Dammu | Chandravanshi King's elder son | ||
Aarohanam | Dr. Bala Krishnan | Tamil | ||
Drama | D'Souza | Kannada | ||
2013 | Samar | Muthumaran | Tamil | |
Mirchi | Uma | Telugu | Nandi Award for Best Villain | |
Kili Poyi | Rana | Malayalam | ||
Vatthikuchi | Benny | Tamil | ||
Om 3D | Bhavani | Telugu | ||
Brindavana | Bhoomi's father | Kannada | Nominated, SIIMA Award for Best Supporting Actor | |
Biriyani | Riyaz Ahmed | Tamil | ||
2014 | Jilla | Aadhi Kesavan | ||
Amara | Sakthivel I.P.S | |||
Amma Ammamma | Sampath | |||
Run Raja Run | Police Commissioner Dileep Kumar | Telugu | ||
Burma | Guna | Tamil | ||
Power | Ganguly Bhai | Telugu | ||
Loukyam | Babji | |||
2015 | S/O Satyamurthy | Veerasamy Naidu | ||
Pandaga Chesko | Bhupathi | |||
Srimanthudu | Sashi | Nominated: SIIMA Award for Best Villain | ||
Bruce Lee | Jayaraj | |||
Sankarabharanam | Lal / Krishna | |||
Thoongaa Vanam / Cheekati Rajyam | Pedha Babu | Tamil / Telugu | ||
2016 | Soggade Chinni Nayana | Sampath | Telugu | |
Krishna Gaadi Veera Prema Gaadha | ACP Srikanth | |||
Aadupuliyattam | Aadhishwaran | Malayalam | IIFA Utsavam for Performance in a Negative Role | |
Kasaba | Parameshwaran Nambiar | |||
Babu Bangaram | Mallesh Yadav | Telugu | ||
Jaguar | Sreekar Prasad | Kannada / Telugu | ||
2017 | Om Namo Venkatesaya | Raja Giridhara Raaya | Telugu | |
Gunturodu | Criminal Lawyer Seshu | |||
Rarandoi Veduka Chudham | Adi | |||
Raja The Great | IG Viswaraj | |||
Sakka Podu Podu Raja | Bhavani | Tamil | ||
2018 | Agnyaathavaasi | Sherlock Sampath | Telugu | |
Kaathadi | Kathiresan | Tamil | ||
Kaala | Vishnu Bhai | |||
Nela Ticket | ACP Sampath Reddy | Telugu | ||
Pantham | Naayak | |||
Ghajinikanth | Sathyamoorthy | Tamil | ||
Padi Padi Leche Manasu | Vivek Ravipati | Telugu | ||
Adanga Maru | J.C.P Sarangan | Tamil | ||
2019 | Anukta | Kannada | ||
The Gambinos | Jose | Malayalam | ||
Londonalli Lambodhara | Challa (Ekadantha) | Kannada | ||
Jersey | Coach Ramappa Gowda | Telugu | ||
Voter | Minister Bhanu Shankar | |||
RK Nagar | Lottai aka Vishwanathan | Tamil | ||
2020 | Bheeshma | ACP Deva | Telugu | |
Krishna and His Leela | Krishna's father | |||
2021 | Red | C. I. Nagendra | ||
Pogaru | JB | Kannada | ||
Check | SP Rathnam | Telugu | ||
Kasada Thapara | Ayyodhi Vedha | Tamil | ||
Aranmanai 3 | Rajashekar | |||
Drushyam 2 | Gowtham Sahu IPS | Telugu | ||
2022 | Bangarraju | Sampath | Telugu | |
F3 | Commissioner Dileep Chandra | |||
Itlu Maredumilli Prajaneekam | District Collector | |||
Yashoda | Detective Vasudev | |||
2023 | Kranti | Vaman Rao | Kannada | |
Ravanasura | Vijay Talwar | Telugu | ||
Agent | Prithviraj | |||
Custody | CBI Officer George | Telugu | ||
Custody | CBI Officer George | Tamil | ||
Extraordinary Man | Selvamani | Telugu | ||
2024 | Rangasamudra | Money Lender | Kannada | |
Vaamana † | TBA | Kannada | ||
Year | Title | Role | Language | Network | Notes |
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2006 | Malgudi Days | Ekambharam | Hindi | Doordarshan | Only two episodes |
2022 | Anantham | Ananth | Tamil | ZEE5 | Web series |
2023 | Vyavastha | Ananth | Telugu | ZEE5 | Web series |
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