Veerasamar

Veerasamar is an Indian art director and actor who has appeared in Tamil language films. Veerasamar started his career as assistant to art director Sabu Cyril and made his breakthrough as an actor with a leading role in Veerasekaran (2010) and has often appeared in films in both lead and comedy roles.

Veerasamar
Born	Usilampatti, Madurai, India
Occupation(s)	Art director, Actor
Years active	2005–present

Career

Veerasamar began his career as an art director by apprenticing art director Sabu Cyril in director S. Shankar Boys (2003), before moving on to work in highly successful films including Kaadhal (2004), Veyil (2006) and Poo (2008).^[1]

Veerasamar made his acting debut through Veerasekaran (2010), which had a low profile release. The film later garnered attention for being the first film of actress Amala Paul, who became popular after her performance in Prabhu Solomon's Mynaa (2010).^[2] However, he has reminded us of his art directorial skills through a couple of songs.^[3] Two other films K. T. Kunjumon's Kadhalukku Maranamillai and Samy's Sarithiram were completed but failed to be released.^[4] He later moved back to playing supporting roles and prioritising his career as an art director, notably working on Kaadhal, Veyil, Dishyum, Komban (2015), Marudhu (2016), Kadaikutty Singam (2018), Jackpot (2019), Namma Veetu Pillai (2019), Thanne Vandi (2021), Akka Kuruvi (2022), DSP (2022), Yaadhum Oore Yaavarum Kelir (2023), 1943: Kappaleriya Thamizhan (2023), and Cheran's Journey (2024)

Filmography

Actor

Year	Film	Role
2004	Kaadhal	Driver
2006	Veyil	Karupusamy
2008	Poo	Heroine Brother
2008	Pandi	Pandi's brother-in-law
2010	Veerasekaran	Lead role
2011	Muthukku Muthaaga	Lead role
2011	Velayudham	Genelia Friend (Journalist)
2012	Pandi Oliperukki Nilayam	Heroine Brother
2015	Komban	Hero friend
2017	Oru Kidayin Karunai Manu	Lorry driver
2018	Kadaikutty Singam	Villain right-hand man
2019	Pattipulam	Lead role
2019	Kudimagan
2019	Namma Veettu Pillai	Henchman
2019	Jackpot	Worker at Villain's house
2021	Thanne Vandi	Comedian
2022	DSP	Vimal friend
2023	Yaadhum Oore Yaavarum Kelir	Policeman
2023	Tamil Kudimagan
2023	1943: Kappaleriya Thamizhan	Hero Friend
2024	Pithala Maathi	Comedian
2024 upcoming	Vizha Nayagan
2024 upcoming	Mannangatti: Since 1960
2024 upcoming	Paramasivan Paathima	Comedian

Art director

• Kaadhal (2004)
• Anbe Vaa (2005)
• Dishyum (2006)
• Veyil (2006)
• Vaazhthugal (2008)
• Poo (2008)
• Akku (2008)
• Paandi (2008)
• Sarithiram(Not released)
• Veerasekaran (2010)
• Pandi Oliperukki Nilayam (2012)
• Komban (2015)
• Marudhu (2016)
• Kadaikutty Singam (2018)
• Saavi (2018)
• Pattipulam (2019)
• Jackpot (2019)
• Namma Veetu Pillai (2019)
• Thanne Vandi (2021)
• Akka Kuruvi (2022)
• Aattral (2022)
• DSP (2022)
• Yaadhum Oore Yaavarum Kelir (2023)
• Tamil Kudimagan (2023)
• Ala Ila Ela (Telugu) (2023)
• 1943: Kappaleriya Thamizhan (2023)
• Cheran's Journey (2024)
• Kaaduvetty (2024)
• Pithala Maathi (2024)
• Rajakili (2024)
• Vila Nayagan (Upcoming)
• Paramasivan Paathima (Upcoming)
• VJS-49 (Upcoming)