Nassar
Born March 05, 1958 (Age: 68)
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Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu, India
Biography
M. Nassar is an Indian film actor, director and producer, who mainly works in the South Indian film industry. He is the incumbent president of the Nadigar Sangam. Nassar made his acting debut in K. Balachander's Kalyana Agathigal (1985) portraying a secondary supporting role, before moving on to play villainous roles in S. P. Muthuraman's Velaikaran (1987) and Vanna Kanavugal. He played the protagonist in Yuhi Sethu's Kavithai Paada Neramillai, though his breakthrough role came through his performance as a police officer in Mani Ratnam's Nayakan. He subsequently became a regular in Mani Ratnam and Kamal Haasan's ventures, appearing in pivotal character roles in Roja, Thevar Magan (1992), Bombay (1994) and Kuruthipunal (1995). Nassar made his directorial debut with Avatharam (1995), a film based on the backdrop of a folk art troupe. The film won critical acclaim, but failed to become a commercially successful venture.
M. Nassar is an Indian film actor, director and producer, who mainly works in the South Indian film industry. He is the incumbent president of the Nadigar Sangam.
Nassar made his acting debut in K. Balachander's Kalyana Agathigal (1985) portraying a secondary supporting role, before moving on to play villainous roles in S. P. Muthuraman's Velaikaran (1987) and Vanna Kanavugal. He played the protagonist in Yuhi Sethu's Kavithai Paada Neramillai, though his breakthrough role came through his performance as a police officer in Mani Ratnam's Nayakan. He subsequently became a regular in Mani Ratnam and Kamal Haasan's ventures, appearing in pivotal character roles in Roja, Thevar Magan (1992), Bombay (1994) and Kuruthipunal (1995).
Nassar made his directorial debut with Avatharam (1995), a film based on the backdrop of a folk art troupe. The film won critical acclaim, but failed to become a commercially successful venture.
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Filmography
Oh Butterfly!
2026
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as
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Age: 68
S. Saraswathi
2026
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as
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Age: 68
Euphoria
2026
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as Chief Justice Surya Narayana Murthy
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Age: 67
Bāhubali: The Epic
2025
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as Bijjaladeva
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Age: 67
Retro
2025
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as Rajavel Mirasu
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Age: 67
Hi Nanna
2023
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as Ranjan
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Age: 65
Ponniyin Selvan: Part II
2023
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as Veerapandiyan
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Age: 65
Ponniyin Selvan: Part I
2022
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as Veerapandiyan
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Age: 64
Venky Mama
2019
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as Ramanarayana
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Age: 61
Maharshi
2019
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as Chief minister
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Age: 61
Nannu Dochukunduvate
2018
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Age: 60
Bāhubali 2: The Conclusion
2017
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as Bijjaladeva
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Age: 59
Manamantha
2016
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as Raghavendra Rao Sharma
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Age: 58
Kabali
2016
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as Tamilnesan
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Age: 58
Brahmotsavam
2016
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as Ajay's Relative
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Age: 58
Garam
2016
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Age: 57
Irudhi Suttru
2016
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as 'Punch' Pandian
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Age: 57
Soggade Chinni Nayana
2016
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as Rudraraju
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Age: 57
Charlie
2015
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as Magician
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Age: 57
Namukkore Aakasham
2015
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as Lalji
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Age: 57
Bāhubali: The Beginning
2015
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as Bijjaladeva
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Age: 57
Yennai Arindhaal
2015
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as Sathyadev's father
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Age: 56
1: Nenokkadine
2014
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as Chandrashekhar's Co-Scientist
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Age: 55
Veeram
2014
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as Nallasivam
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Age: 55
Pizza 2: Villa
2013
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as Marshall P. Jose
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Age: 55
D-Day
2013
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as Ashwini Rao
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Age: 55
Ramaiya Vastavaiya
2013
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as Jayprakash (J.P.) (Krishnakant's Business Partner)
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Age: 55
Balupu
2013
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Age: 55
Vishwaroopam
2013
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as Nassar
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Age: 54
Rowdy Rathore
2012
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as Baapji
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Age: 54
Businessman
2012
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as Ajay Bharadwaj
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Age: 53
Dookudu
2011
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as Murthy
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Age: 53
Olave Mandara
2011
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Age: 52
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Suryakanthi
2010
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Age: 52
Khaleja
2010
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as A Person
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Age: 52
Komaram Puli
2010
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as Assistant Commissioner of Police
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Age: 52
Vandae Maatharam
2010
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as Ram Gopal Verma
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Age: 52
Singam
2010
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as Mahalingam
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Age: 52
Fair Game
2010
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as Mr. Tabir
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Age: 52
Kutti Pisasu
2010
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Age: 52
Varudu
2010
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as Commissioner Ahmed Khan IPS
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Age: 52
Kadhalna Summa Illai
2009
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as GK
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Age: 50
Aegan
2008
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as Karthikeyan
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Age: 50
Mee Sreyobhilashi
2007
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Age: 49
Onbadhu Roobai Nottu
2007
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as Haja Bhai
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Age: 49
Athidhi
2007
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as Home Minister
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Age: 49
Thottal Poo Malarum
2007
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as Thyagarajan, Ravi's father
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Age: 49
Thiru Ranga
2007
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Age: 49
Nenjirukkum Varai
2006
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Age: 48
Sainikudu
2006
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as Chakrapani
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Age: 48
Parijatham
2006
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as Shanmugavel
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Age: 48
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Suyetchai MLA
2006
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as Arivudaiyan
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Age: 48
Pokiri
2006
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as Suryanarayana
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Age: 48
Paramasivan
2006
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as Vetrivel / Police
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Age: 47
Gowtham SSC
2005
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Age: 47
Bhageeratha
2005
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as Durga Prasad
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Age: 47
Athadu
2005
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as Satyanarayana Murthy
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Age: 47
Anniyan
2005
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as Psychiatrist
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Age: 47
Narasimhudu
2005
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Age: 47
Devathayai Kanden
2005
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as Babu's Advocate
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Age: 46
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Nothing but Life
2004
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as Dr Mathew (English Version)
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Age: 46
Morning Raga
2004
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as Abhinay's father
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Age: 46
Phir Milenge
2004
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as Lal
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Age: 46
Adavi Ramudu
2004
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Age: 46
Naani
2004
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as Priya's Father
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Age: 46
Vaanam Vasappadum
2004
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Age: 46
Varnajalam
2004
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Age: 45
Andhrawala
2004
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as Chitra's Father
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Age: 45
Simhadri
2003
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as Ram Bhupal Varma
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Age: 45
Virumbugiren
2002
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Age: 44
Dhum
2002
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as Shankar
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Age: 44
King
2002
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as Shanmugam
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Age: 44
Baba
2002
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as Surya Prakash (Special Appearance)
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Age: 44
Samurai
2002
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as Sandana Pandian
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Age: 44
Thamizh
2002
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as Dharmarathnam
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Age: 44
Thamizhan
2002
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as Shakthivel
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Age: 44
Manu Neethi
2000
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Age: 42
Vamsi
2000
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as Ankineedu Prasad
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Age: 42
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Moodu Mukkalaata
2000
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as Yugandhar Prasad
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Age: 42
Koodi Vazhnthal Kodi Nanmai
2000
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as Thangaraj
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Age: 42
Unnai Kodu Ennai Tharuven
2000
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Age: 42
Dil Hi Dil Mein
2000
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as Professor Ram Chandra
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Age: 42
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Sandhitha Velai
2000
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Age: 42
Sudhandhiram
2000
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Age: 41
Hey Ram
2000
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as Ibrahim
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Age: 41
Satyam, Shivam, Sundaram
2000
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as Indra Raja Reddy
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Age: 41
Eazhaiyin Sirippil
2000
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Age: 41
Amarkalam
1999
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as Birla Bose
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Age: 41
Desiya Geetham
1998
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Age: 40
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Poonthottam
1998
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Age: 40
Manjeeradhwani
1998
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Age: 40
Priyamudan
1998
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as CBI officer
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Age: 40
Jeans
1998
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as Nachiappan / Pechiappan Rajamani
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Age: 40
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Velai
1998
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Age: 39
Kaadhale Nimmadhi
1998
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Age: 39
Ooyala
1998
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Age: 39
Kizhakkum Merkkum
1998
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as Kathalingam
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Age: 39
Chachi 420
1997
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as Siraj Akhtar
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Age: 39
Guru
1997
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as Culprit
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Age: 39
Devathai
1997
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as Shasangan
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Age: 39
Kulam
1997
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as Thampy
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Age: 38
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Kaalamellam Kadhal Vaazhga
1997
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Age: 38
Iruvar
1997
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as Ayya Veluthambi
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Age: 38
Minsara Kanavu
1997
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as Guru
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Age: 38
Avvai Shanmugi
1996
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as Basha
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Age: 38
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Krishna
1996
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as Assistant commissioner Dharmaraj
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Age: 38
Indian
1996
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as Krishnasamy (voice)
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Age: 38
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Karuvelam Pookkal
1996
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as Nallamuthu
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Age: 37
Akkada Ammayi Ikkada Abbayi
1996
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Age: 37
Bombay
1995
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as Narayanan Pillai
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Age: 37
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Priyanka
1994
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as Rudrayya
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Age: 36
Airport
1993
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Age: 35
Kilipetchu Ketkava
1993
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Age: 35
Udan Pirappu
1993
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as Ameer Bhai
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Age: 35
Matru Devo Bhava
1993
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Age: 35
Sakkarai Devan
1993
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Age: 35
Butterflies
1993
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as Colonel Devan Nambiar
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Age: 35
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Kathirukka Neramillai
1993
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as Chatterjee
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Age: 35
Chinna Kannamma
1993
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Age: 35
Pudhiya Mugam
1993
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as ACP Shekar IPS
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Age: 35
Amaravathi
1993
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Age: 35
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Ghazal
1993
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Age: 35
Kalaignan
1993
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as Devananthan
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Age: 35
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Walter Vetrivel
1993
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as Rayappa
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Age: 34
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Jathi Malli
1993
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as Director Pazhani Bhaskaran
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Age: 34
Meera
1992
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as Head Villager - Cameo
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Age: 34
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Kaaviya Thalaivan
1992
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Age: 34
Thirumathi Palanisamy
1992
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Age: 34
Thevar Magan
1992
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as Maya Thevar
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Age: 34
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Thalaivasal
1992
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as Beeda Settu
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Age: 34
Roja
1992
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as Colonel Rayappa
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Age: 34
Sevagan
1992
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Age: 34
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Chembaruthi
1992
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as Murugan
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Age: 34
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Naangal
1992
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as Johnson
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Age: 34
Dharma Kshetram
1992
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as S.P.
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Age: 33
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Unnai Vaazhthi Paadugiren
1992
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as Asha's father
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Age: 33
Chanti
1992
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Age: 33
Rasathi Varum Naal
1991
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as Rajasekhar
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Age: 33
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Vasalil Oru Vennila
1991
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Age: 33
Maanagara Kaaval
1991
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as Gowtham IPS
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Age: 33
Jenma Natchathiram
1991
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Age: 33
Gopura Vasalile
1991
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Age: 33
Amma Pillai
1991
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Age: 32
Dhanam
1991
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as Stephen
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Age: 32
Eeramana Rojave
1991
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Age: 32
Sigaram
1991
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as Guest Appearance
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Age: 32
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Raja Kaiya Vacha
1990
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as Johnny
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Age: 32
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Sathya Vaakku
1990
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Age: 32
Pudhiya Sarithiram
1990
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Age: 32
Inaindha Kaigal
1990
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as P K Roy
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Age: 32
Muddula Menalludu
1990
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as Madhava rao
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Age: 32
Mukham
1990
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as Narendran
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Age: 32
Maruthu Pandi
1990
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as Thiagarajan
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Age: 32
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Unnai Solli Kutramillai
1990
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as Kumar
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Age: 32
Michael Madana Kama Rajan
1990
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as RamGopal, Madhan's cousin
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Age: 31
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Kaavalukku Gettikkaaran
1990
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Age: 31
Kokilam
1990
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Age: 31
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Vaathiyaar Veettu Pillai
1989
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Age: 31
Nyaya Tharasu
1989
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as Advocate Singara Sithan
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Age: 31
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Chinnappadass
1989
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as Dileep
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Age: 31
Pudhea Paadhai
1989
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as Thoguthi
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Age: 31
Apoorva Sagodharargal
1989
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as Nallasivam
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Age: 31
Varusham Padhinaaru
1989
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Age: 30
Thaai Naadu
1989
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as S.K.T. alias Major S.Krishna Tulasi
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Age: 30
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Vetri Mel Vetri
1989
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Age: 30
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Pudhiya Vaanam
1988
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Age: 30
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Paravaigal Palavitham
1988
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as Raja
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Age: 30
Poovizhi Raja
1988
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as
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Age: 30
Dharmathin Thalaivan
1988
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as Raghupathy
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Age: 30
Unnal Mudiyum Thambi
1988
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as Wine Shop Owner
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Age: 30
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En Thangachi Padichava
1988
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as Dhanakodi
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Age: 30
Paasa Paravaigal
1988
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as Dr. Sekar
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Age: 30
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Poovum Puyalum
1988
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as Nassar
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Age: 30
Sathya
1988
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as Seena Thana
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Age: 29
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Rendum Rendum Anju
1988
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Age: 29
Nayakan
1987
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as Assistant Commissioner Patil
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Age: 29
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Vanna Kanavugal
1987
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as
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Age: 29
Kadamai Kanniyam Kattupaadu
1987
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as Reporter
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Age: 29
Velaikkaran
1987
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as Pounraj
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Age: 29
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Kavithai Paada Neramillai
1987
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Age: 28
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Kalyana Agathigal
1985
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as Kannayiram, Thangam's husband
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Age: 27