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Pasupathy Actor
Pasupathy, born on May 18, 1969, is a versatile Indian actor known for his exceptional performances in Tamil cinema. With a career spanning several decades, he has portrayed a wide range of characters, from supporting and antagonistic roles to comedic and protagonistic ones, earning critical acclaim along the way. Notably, his portrayal in the 2006 film “E” garnered him both a Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor and a Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Supporting Actor. He further showcased his talent in “Kuselan” (2008), earning an ITFA Best Supporting Actor Award. Pasupathy’s talent extends beyond Tamil cinema, as he has also made notable appearances in Malayalam, Telugu, and Kannada films.
One of Pasupathy’s standout performances came in the 2013 Tamil film “Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara,” where his portrayal of Annachi received widespread critical acclaim. Additionally, he ventured into independent cinema with the English film “The Last Vision,” showcasing his versatility across different genres and languages. Looking ahead, Pasupathy’s upcoming projects include “Appavin Meesai,” directed by Rohini, where he portrays a therukooththu artiste, “Mosakutty,” in which he takes on a positive role, and “Sakunthalaavin Kaadhalan,” “Yagavarayinum Naa Kaakka,” “Anjala,” and an untitled film by Vetrimaran with Dhanush, as well as another untitled project with Vikram directed by Vijay Milton. In 2014, Pasupathy also notably portrayed Aditya Karikalan in a theatrical adaptation of “Ponniyin Selvan.”
Bombay, Maharashtra, India

Date of Birth
Birth of Place
Nationality
Profession
Career
Wife
18 May 1969
Pozhichalur, Madras State, India
Indian
Actor
1999–present
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Pasupathy - Career
While working on Marudhanayagam, Nassar inquired about Pasupathy’s interest in films, leading to his introduction to Kamal Haasan. Subsequently, Pasupathy landed the villainous role in Marudhanayagam, marking his first experience in front of the camera. However, the project was shelved, and his actual film debut came with Nasser’s Mayan.
Pasupathy’s breakthrough came with his portrayal of Kothaala Thevar in the acclaimed film Virumaandi. From there, he ventured into negative characters in movies like Dhool, Sullan, Madhurey, and Thirupaachi. Transitioning to comedy, he impressed audiences in Mumbai Xpress and Majaa. His first lead role arrived in the National Film Award-winning Veyyil. Noteworthy performances followed in Raman Thediya Seethai and Kuselan, showcasing his versatility.
In Aravaan, Pasupathy underwent rigorous training for his role as Kombhoodhi, the warrior leader of an 18th-century village. His portrayal of Annachi in Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara garnered critical acclaim. Beyond Tamil cinema, he showcased his talent in the independent English film, The Last Vision. Pasupathy continues to diversify his roles, with upcoming projects like Appavin Meesai, Mosakutty, Sakunthalaavin Kaadhalan, and more, demonstrating his commitment to his craft and versatility as an actor.
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Personal Life
Pasupathy Masilamani was born on May 18, 1969, in Vannandurai, a neighborhood in northern Chennai, India. His journey into the world of performing arts began in 1984 when he became a part of the Chennai-based theatre group “Koothu-P-Pattarai,” where he remained until 1997. During his time there, he honed his skills and immersed himself in the rich cultural landscape of theatre. It was during this period that he crossed paths with actor Nassar, who, having graduated from the film institute, also joined Koothu-P-Pattarai, forging a lasting friendship and professional collaboration.
Films / Telefilm
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Housefull | Corrupt cop | Tamil | |
| 2001 | Maayan | Dominic Raj | Tamil | |
| 2002 | Kannathil Muthamittal | Pasupathy | Tamil | |
| 2003 | Dhool | Aathi | Tamil | |
| Iyarkai | Father Stephen | Tamil | ||
| Veede | Swarnakka’s younger brother | Telugu | ||
| 2004 | Andhrawala | Bade’s henchman | Telugu | |
| Arul | Gajapathy | Tamil | ||
| Virumaandi | Kothalathdevar | Tamil | ||
| Sullan | Soori | Tamil | ||
| Madhurey | K. T. R. | Tamil | ||
| Machi | Narayanan | Tamil | ||
| Nenunnanu | JP’s Henchman | Telugu | ||
| 2005 | Thirupaachi | Pattaasu Balu | Tamil | |
| Mumbai Xpress | Chidambaram | Tamil | ||
| Sye | Inspector Mosale | Kannada | ||
| Majaa | Aadhi | Tamil | ||
| 2006 | Veyyil | Murugesan | Tamil | |
| E | Nellai Mani | Tamil | ||
| 2007 | Big B | Balaji Sakthivel | Malayalam | |
| Manikanda | Tamil | |||
| 2008 | Raman Thediya Seethai | Nedumaran | Tamil | |
| Kuselan | Balakrishnan | Tamil | ||
| 2009 | TN-07 AL 4777 | Mani | Tamil | |
| Vedigundu Murugesan | Murugesan | Tamil | ||
| Vairam: Fight For Justice | Sivarajan | Malayalam | ||
| 2012 | Aravaan | Komputhi | Tamil | |
| Outsider | Komban Lawrence | Malayalam | ||
| No. 66 Madhura Bus | Varadarajan | Malayalam | ||
| The Last Vision | English | |||
| 2013 | Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara | Annachi | Tamil | |
| 2014 | Anaamika | Ajmad Ali Khan | Telugu | |
| Nee Enge En Anbe | Tamil | |||
| Mosakutty | Tamil | |||
| 2015 | India Pakistan | Kaattamuthu | Tamil | |
| Yagavarayinum Naa Kaakka | Kasimedu Deva | Tamil | ||
| 10 Enradhukulla | Das | Tamil | ||
| 2016 | Anjala | Muthirulandi | Tamil | |
| Malupu | Kasimedu Deva | Telugu | ||
| Oozham | Captain | Malayalam | ||
| 2017 | Ma Chu Ka | Arivazhakan | Malayalam Tamil | |
| Nagarvalam | Tamil | |||
| Karuppan | Mayee | Tamil | ||
| Kodiveeran | Villangam Vellaikkaran | Tamil | ||
| 2018 | Kinar | Shakthivel | Malayalam | |
| 2019 | Vennila Kabaddi Kuzhu 2 | Saamy | Tamil | |
| 2019 | Asuran | Murugesan | Tamil | |
| 2021 | Sarpatta Parambarai | Rangan Vaathiyar | Tamil | |
| Raja Vikramarka | Guru Narayan | Telugu | ||
| 2022 | Sakunthalavin Kadhalan | Tamil | ||
| 2023 | Thandatti | Subramani | Tamil | |
| 2024 | Kalki 2898 AD | Telugu Hindi | ||
| Thangalaan [3] | Tamil |
Television / Drams
Web series
| Year | Title | Language | OTT | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | November Story | Tamil | Disney+ Hotstar | |
| 2023 | Dhootha | Telugu | Amazon Prime Video |
Theatre
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Ponniyin Selvan: I | Aditya Karikalan | Tamil |
Songs
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