Sarathkumar Tamil Actor, Politician, and Cinema Legend

Quick Info

Born July 14, 1954

Birth Place New Delhi, India

Height 5′ 9¾″ (1.77 m)

Fan Score 67

Popularity 70

Roles Actor, Producer, Director

Photos

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Known For

Ponniyin Selvan: Part I (...

Periya Pazhuvettarayar

★ 7.5

Filmography

Ponniyin Selvan: Part I (2022)

7.5 2022

Periya Pazhuvettarayar

Videos

3BHK (Tamil) - Title Teaser

Naa Naaa - Official Trailer

Sandamarudham Official Trailer

Paramporul - Trailer

Por Thozhil Official Trailer

Personal Details

Alternative Names Sarath Kumar, R. Sarathkumar, Supreme Star, Super Hero

Official Sites www.instagram.com, facebook.com, x.com

Relatives Varalaxmi Sarathkumar (daughter, actress), Pooja Sarathkumar (daughter), Rahul Sarathkumar (son), Raadhika Sarathkumar (second wife, actress), Nirosha (sister-in-law, actress), Ramki (co-brother, actor), Abhimanyu Mithun (son-in-law, cricketer), Rayanne H

Did You Know

Trivia

Sarathkumar started his career as a bodybuilder before entering films.
He has acted in over 150 films across multiple South Indian languages.
He made his directorial debut with the film Thalaimagan (2006).
He is also a politician, having founded the All India Samathuva Makkal Katchi (AISMK).
Sarathkumar is a trained journalist and runs a Tamil magazine called Media Voice.
He played a significant role in Ponniyin Selvan films as Periya Pazhuvettaraiyar.
His daughter Varalaxmi Sarathkumar is also a well-known actress.

Quotes

"Cinema is my first love, but social service is my true calling."
"Acting and politics are two sides of the same coin — both require dedication and service to people."
"I believe in equality and fairness in every walk of life."

Trademarks

Powerful dialogue delivery with a commanding screen presence.
Often portrays roles with strong leadership qualities — such as village heads or warriors.
Known for his versatility, playing hero, villain, and character roles with equal ease.
Signature intense eyes and deep voice that captivate audiences.

Nicknames

Supreme Star

Salaries

Sarathkumar’s salary varies per project and industry standards; in the peak of his career, he was among the highest-paid actors in Tamil cinema.
For recent major films like Ponniyin Selvan, reports suggest he earned several crores INR as a senior supporting actor.
Exact salary details are private and depend on the film budget and role.