Poster Nandakumar
Poster Nandakumar | |
|---|---|
| Born | 26 August 1967 |
| Occupations | Actor, producer |
Nandakumar, better known as Poster Nandakumar (born August 26, 1967) is an Indian actor, producer and poster distributor, who has worked in Tamil language films. He made a breakthrough as an actor with his performances in Madras (2014) and Vil Ambu (2016), while also serving as the producer in the latter.
Career
[edit]Nandakumar runs Chennai's biggest film poster distribution service and heads up the family business which began in the 1950s.[1] In 2013, Nandakumar was also involved in the pre-production of Pandiraj's Idhu Namma Aalu (2016) and was set to produce the film before T. Rajender asked to take over the venture. When visiting Studio Green's office to discuss the distribution of film posters, Nandakumar was spotted by director Pa. Ranjith, who requested him to work as an actor in the film, Madras (2014). After initial reluctance, Nandakumar agreed and the film subsequently went on to perform well at the box office, bringing Nandakumar further offers and the SIIMA Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role.[2][3] Nandakumar later went on to produce and act in the film, Vil Ambu (2016), directed by Ramesh Subramaniam.
He has worked in Rajinikanth-starrer Kabali (2016) and Lal Salaam (2024), Nibunan (2016) and Rukkumani Vandi Varudhu (2016).[4][5]
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Madras | Kannan | SIIMA Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role |
| 2016 | Kathakali | Ex-MLA | |
| Vil Ambu | Sekar | Also producer | |
| Kabali | Anbu | ||
| Maaveeran Kittu | Nellai Varathan | ||
| 2017 | Bongu | Bhai | |
| Sathriyan | Minister | ||
| Nibunan | Shivanand | ||
| Balloon | |||
| 2018 | Sketch | Nanda | |
| Koottali | |||
| Silukkuvarupatti Singam | Arumuga Perumal | ||
| 2019 | Aruvam | Mahadevan | |
| 2020 | Pachai Vilakku | Periyavar | |
| 2021 | Sarpatta Parambarai | ||
| 2022 | Etharkkum Thunindhavan | Minister | |
| 2023 | The Great Indian Kitchen | father | |
| Kazhuvethi Moorkkan | K. T. A. K. Party leader | ||
| 2024 | Lal Salaam | Nandakumar | |
| Yaavarum Vallavare | |||
| Hit List | |||
| Maharaja | School Correspondent | ||
| 2025 | Address † | TBA |
References
[edit]- ↑ Akila Kannadasan. "Poster boys". The Hindu.
- ↑ "Madras - Poster Nandakumar turns Actor in Madras Tamil Film Trailer, Poster Nandakumar turns Actor in Madras Tamil Film Videos, Poster Nandakumar turns Actor in Madras Tamil Film Teaser". movies.sulekha.com.
- ↑ S. R. Ashok Kumar. "Audio Beat: Madras — A north Madras flavour". The Hindu.
- ↑ "'Madras' villain Nandakumar speaks about acting with Rajinikanth in 'Kabali'". IndiaGlitz.
- ↑ Cineulagam (3 July 2015). "Atharva's next a Periodic film! - Tamil Celebrities News in English". CineUlagam.com.