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'''Sathyan Sivakumar''' <!-- must cite published reliable source(s) to verify birth date -->known ] as '''Sathyan''', is an Indian actor and comedian who works in ]. He is the only son of veteran producer Madhampatty Sivakumar.<ref>{{Cite interview |author1=Sathyan |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/features/Interviews/Interview4/sathyan/tamil-cinema-movie-interview-satyan.html |title=Tamil Movie Interview : Satyan |website=Behindwoods.com |access-date=3 January 2012}}</ref> Making his debut as a junior artist in the movie ''Poovum Puyalum'' and as the lead in '']'', he has subsequently been appearing mainly in supporting and comedic roles in over sixty Tamil films.<ref name="thehindu1">{{Cite interview |author1=Sathyan |interviewer=S. R. Ashok Kumar |url=http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article870829.ece |title=My First Break: Sathyan |website=] |date=6 November 2010 |access-date=3 January 2012 |url-access=subscription |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210629193632/https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/My-First-Break-Sathyan/article15676992.ece |archive-date=29 June 2021 |url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
| ==Early life== | ==Early life== | ||
| Sathyan was born to film producer Mathampatti Sivakumar. Actor ] is his uncle, while ] is his cousin. Sathyan studied at ] in ]. After graduating with a ] degree, he entered the film industry by playing the lead role in the ] musical '']'' |
Sathyan was born to film producer Mathampatti Sivakumar. Actor ] is his uncle, while ] is his cousin. Sathyan studied at ] in ]. After graduating with a ] degree, he entered the film industry by playing the lead role in the ] musical '']'', which was produced by his father himself. He then acted in ''Kanna Unnai Thedukiren'', both of these films which featured him in lead role failed at box-office and Sathyan chose to portray comedy roles.<ref>{{Cite news |date=26 July 2008 |title=A transition well remembered |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/A-transition-well-remembered/article15385784.ece |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> He later appeared in a pivotal role in '']'' (2005), where he worked alongside ] and ].<ref name="thehindu1"/> | ||
| After a series of small supporting roles, he received another break portraying the role of Srivatsan in ]'s '']'' (2012) and then featured alongside ] again in a pivotal role in ]'s '']''. He featured as one of the four main leads in boy-adventure films '']'' (2013) and '']'' (2013), while also starring in the commercially successful romantic comedy, '']'' (2013). | After a series of small supporting roles, he received another break portraying the role of Srivatsan in ]'s '']'' (2012) and then featured alongside ] again in a pivotal role in ]'s '']''. He featured as one of the four main leads in boy-adventure films '']'' (2013) and '']'' (2013), while also starring in the commercially successful romantic comedy, '']'' (2013). | ||
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Indian Tamil actor and comedian
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| Occupation(s) | Actor, comedian |
| Years active | 1998–present |
| Father | Madhampatty Sivakumar |
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Sathyan Sivakumar known mononymously as Sathyan, is an Indian actor and comedian who works in Tamil cinema. He is the only son of veteran producer Madhampatty Sivakumar. Making his debut as a junior artist in the movie Poovum Puyalum and as the lead in Ilaiyavan, he has subsequently been appearing mainly in supporting and comedic roles in over sixty Tamil films.
Early life
Sathyan was born to film producer Mathampatti Sivakumar. Actor Sathyaraj is his uncle, while Sibiraj is his cousin. Sathyan studied at PSG College of Arts and Science in Coimbatore. After graduating with a BBM degree, he entered the film industry by playing the lead role in the Ilaiyaraaja musical Ilaiyavan, which was produced by his father himself. He then acted in Kanna Unnai Thedukiren, both of these films which featured him in lead role failed at box-office and Sathyan chose to portray comedy roles. He later appeared in a pivotal role in Maayavi (2005), where he worked alongside Suriya and Jyothika.
After a series of small supporting roles, he received another break portraying the role of Srivatsan in Shankar's Nanban (2012) and then featured alongside Vijay again in a pivotal role in A R Murugadoss's Thuppakki. He featured as one of the four main leads in boy-adventure films Onbadhule Guru (2013) and Naveena Saraswathi Sabatham (2013), while also starring in the commercially successful romantic comedy, Raja Rani (2013).
Filmography
- Actor
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Poovum Puyalum | Special appearance in the song "Paar Thambi Sahayam" | |
| 1998 | Kaadhale Nimmadhi | Akash | |
| 2000 | Ilaiyavan | Bharathi | |
| 2001 | Kanna Unnai Thedukiren | Prakash | |
| 2002 | Mutham | Pazhani | |
| 2003 | Boys | Dheepu | |
| 2004 | Kovil | Shakthivel's friend | |
| Jai | College Student | ||
| Arul | Senthil | ||
| Manmadhan | Inspector Shakthi | ||
| Maha Nadigan | |||
| 2005 | Devathayai Kanden | ||
| Maayavi | Sathyaraj | ||
| Sachein | |||
| February 14 | Arvind Swamy | ||
| Oru Naal Oru Kanavu | Kumara | ||
| Ghajini | Server / Fake Sanjay | ||
| Aaru | Kailash | ||
| 2006 | Paramasivan | Police | |
| Thirupathi | Thirupathi's friend | ||
| Vathiyar | Easwara Pandian's sidekick | ||
| Vallavan | Subbu | ||
| 2007 | Aalwar | Ponds's friend | |
| Viyabari | Ad Film Model | ||
| Kireedam | Sakthivel's friend | ||
| Mudhal Mudhalai | |||
| Azhagiya Tamil Magan | Guru's friend | ||
| 2008 | Velli Thirai | Thirupathi | |
| Santosh Subramaniam | Muthu | ||
| Aegan | Mani | ||
| 2009 | A Aa E Ee | Elango's friend | |
| Siva Manasula Sakthi | Shanmugam | ||
| Solla Solla Inikkum | Sathyan | ||
| Aadhavan | Murugan | ||
| Palaivana Solai | Aadhi | ||
| Sirithal Rasipen | Purushothaman | ||
| Vettaikaaran | Sugu | ||
| 2010 | Porkkalam | Sathya | |
| Rasikkum Seemane | Nandhu's associate | ||
| Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai | Vishnu | ||
| Thillalangadi | Dass | ||
| Vallakottai | Giri | ||
| 2011 | Maapillai | Chinna's friend | |
| Konjam Sirippu Konjam Kobam | |||
| Kasethan Kadavulada | |||
| Vellore Maavattam | |||
| Raa Raa | |||
| Rowthiram | P.Ramanujam | ||
| Yuvan Yuvathi | Chacha | ||
| 2012 | Nanban | Srivatsan (Silencer) | |
| Sinam | Sathya | ||
| Thuppakki | Balaji | ||
| 2013 | Onbadhule Guru | Ranga | |
| Kantha | Thamizh | ||
| Moondru Per Moondru Kadal | |||
| Thillu Mullu | Sathyan | ||
| Raja Rani | Iyappan | Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Comedian | |
| Naiyaandi | Paraman | ||
| Naveena Saraswathi Sabatham | Gopi | ||
| 2015 | Puli | Sama | |
| 2016 | 24 | Saravanan | |
| Wagah | Pazhani | ||
| 2017 | Mersal | Maniya | |
| Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru | Theeran's friend | ||
| Kalavaadiya Pozhuthugal | Radha | ||
| 2018 | Thaanaa Serndha Koottam | Muthukrishnan | |
| Gulaebaghavali | Mayilvakanam | ||
| 2019 | Raatchasi | PT Master | |
| Petromax | Nandha | ||
| Capmaari | J.D | ||
| 2020 | Bheeshma | Parimal's Boss | Telugu Film |
| 2021 | Iruvar Ullam | ||
| Annaatthe | Azhagudurai | Guest Appearance | |
| 2022 | Radhe Shyam | Anand Rajput's assistant | Telugu and Hindi |
| Bestie | |||
| 2023 | Ariyavan | ||
| Ghosty | Mayil | ||
| Jigarthanda DoubleX | Durai Pandian |
- Dubbing artist
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Frozen II | Olaf | Tamil dubbed version |
References
- Sathyan. "Tamil Movie Interview : Satyan". Behindwoods.com (Interview). Retrieved 3 January 2012.
- ^ Sathyan (6 November 2010). "My First Break: Sathyan". The Hindu (Interview). Interviewed by S. R. Ashok Kumar. Archived from the original on 29 June 2021. Retrieved 3 January 2012.
- "A transition well remembered". The Hindu. 26 July 2008. ISSN 0971-751X.
- Chandhini R (17 March 2023). "Ghosty Movie Review: An irreverent, tasteless horror comedy". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 21 March 2023. Retrieved 20 March 2023.
- The Hindu (14 November 2019). "Tamil actors share their 'Frozen 2' experience". Archived from the original on 15 August 2022. Retrieved 15 August 2022.