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R. Sarathkumar

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R. Sarathkumar

Aliases: Ramanathan Sarathkumar / Supreme Star / Super Hero

Profile

Gender
Male
Born
1954-07-14 (New Delhi)
Nationality
India
Languages
Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Hindi, Russian
Residence History
New Delhi, India → Chennai, India

Career

Occupations
Actor, Politician, Former bodybuilder, Journalist, Filmmaker
Active Years
1986-2024
Affiliations
All India Samathuva Makkal Katchi (AISMK), South Indian Artistes' Association (Nadigar Sangam), Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
Memberships
President of South Indian Artistes' Association (2006-2015)

Education

Loyola College, Chennai
Pre-university
Degree: Pre-university
Country: India
Pre-university level
The New College, Chennai
Mathematics
Degree: Bachelor of Science
Year of Graduation: 1976
Country: India
Graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics

Awards

Kalaimamani
1993
Organization: Government of Tamil Nadu
Result: won
Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor
1994
Work: Nattamai
Organization: Government of Tamil Nadu
Result: won
Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil
1994
Work: Nattamai
Organization: Filmfare
Result: won
Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor
1998
Work: Natpukkaga / Simmarasi
Organization: Government of Tamil Nadu
Result: won
Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil
1997
Work: Suryavamsam
Organization: Filmfare
Result: won

Awards & Nominations

Legacy

Indian actor, politician predominantly working in Tamil cinema with over 150 films, winner of two Tamil Nadu State Film Awards and three Filmfare Awards South. Founded All India Samathuva Makkal Katchi and served as Member of Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly.

Trivia

  • Nicknames: Supreme Star, Super Hero
  • Won 'Mr. Madras University' title as bodybuilder in 1974