{{short description|Indian actor and film director (born 1974)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=August 2019}} {{Use Indian English|date=February 2016}} {{Infobox person | image = Director_M_Sasikumar_at_the_Thalaimuraigal_Team_Press_Meet_showing_their_National_Award_for_2013.jpg | name = M.Sasikumar | birth_name = Sasikumar Mahalingam | birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1974|09|28}}<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20121023232952/http://tamilfilmdirectorsassociation.com/profile.php?sno=1781 SASIKUMAR M.] tamilfilmdirectorsassociation.com</ref> | birth_place = Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India | other_names = Sasi | alma_mater = Vellaichamy Nadar College, Madurai | spouse = | children = 2 | occupation = {{hlist|Actor|Film director|Film producer|Screenwriter|Playback singer}} | years_active = 1999–present }}
'''Sasikumar Mahalingam''' (born 28 September 1974) is an Indian actor, film director, film producer, screenwriter and playback singer. He worked as an assistant director for director Bala in ''Sethu'' (1999), also worked for director Ameer in his first two films ''Mounam Pesiyadhe'' (2002) and ''Raam'' (2005).<ref name="filmibeat.com">{{cite web|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/celebs/sasikumar-tamil/biography.html|title=Exclusive biography of #Sasikumar(tamil) and on his life.|website=FilmiBeat|access-date=20 January 2019|archive-date=21 January 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190121010834/https://www.filmibeat.com/celebs/sasikumar-tamil/biography.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
He is best known in the Tamil film industry for his debut film ''Subramaniapuram'' (2008), which became a blockbuster.<ref>{{Cite news|url = https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/photo-features/10-years-of-subramaniapuram-reasons-why-sasikumars-film-was-destined-to-be-a-blockbuster/photostory/64895879.cms|title = 10 Years of 'Subramaniapuram': Reasons why Sasikumar's film was destined to be a blockbuster|website = The Times of India|access-date = 18 February 2021|archive-date = 26 September 2023|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20230926071956/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/photo-features/10-years-of-subramaniapuram-reasons-why-sasikumars-film-was-destined-to-be-a-blockbuster/photostory/64895879.cms|url-status = live}}</ref> He has won several accolades including a National Film Award, two Norway Tamil Film Festival Awards, two Filmfare Awards South and one Tamil Nadu State Film Award.
== Early life == Sasikumar studied at St. Peters School Kodaikanal and then went on to study business administration in Vellaichamy Nadar College, Madurai.<ref>[http://www.behindwoods.com/features/Interviews/interview-5/director/sasi-kumar.html Sasi Kumar Interview] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230822102939/http://www.behindwoods.com/features/Interviews/interview-5/director/sasi-kumar.html |date=22 August 2023 }}. Behindwoods.com. Retrieved on 14 October 2012.</ref>
== Career ==
=== 1999-2018 === Sasikumar began working in films through his uncle A Kandasamy, who produced Bala’s ''Sethu'' (1999). The actor worked as an assistant director in the film, where he met director Ameer, who was also assisting director Bala. He later assisted Ameer in ''Mounam Pesiyadhe'' (2002) and ''Raam'' (2005).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/did-you-know/sasikumar-began-working-in-films-with-balas-sethu/articleshow/51976043.cms|title = Sasikumar began working in films with Bala's Sethu}}</ref>
Sasikumar's directorial debut ''Subramaniapuram'' (2008), despite being made on a low-budget, opened to high critical acclaim and became one of the highest grossing films of the year.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-reviews/reviews-1/subramaniapuram-movie-reviewml|title = Subramaniapuram - Movie Review}}</ref> After the success of ''Subramaniapuram'', Sasikumar produced ''Pasanga'' (2009), directed by debutant Pandiraj. The action drama film ''Naadodigal'' (2009) was directed by Samuthrakani.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/tamil/movies/naadodigal/story.html|title=Naadodigal Preview, Naadodigal Story & Synopsis, Naadodigal Tamil Movie|website=FilmiBeat|access-date=20 January 2019|archive-date=21 January 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190121010848/https://www.filmibeat.com/tamil/movies/naadodigal/story.html|url-status=live}}</ref> He later directed the drama film ''Easan'' (2010). He also acted and produced ''Poraali'' (2011) <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/tamil/movies/poraali/story.html|title=Poraali Preview, Poraali Story & Synopsis, Poraali Tamil Movie|website=FilmiBeat|access-date=20 January 2019|archive-date=21 January 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190121010858/https://www.filmibeat.com/tamil/movies/poraali/story.html|url-status=live}}</ref> followed by the Malayalam film, ''Masters'' (2012) alongside Prithviraj. Masters was followed by the drama film, ''Sundarapandian'' (2012). The cast included Lakshmi Menon and Vijay Sethupathi.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/tamil/movies/sundarapandian/story.html|title=Sundarapandian Preview, Sundarapandian Story & Synopsis, Sundarapandian Tamil Movie|website=FilmiBeat|access-date=20 January 2019|archive-date=21 January 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190121010850/https://www.filmibeat.com/tamil/movies/sundarapandian/story.html|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2013, he acted in ''Kutti Puli'', with his previous movie pair Lakshmi Menon. The film released to positive reviews.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/kutti-puli/movie-review/20371508.cms |title=Kutti Puli Movie Review {2.5/5}: Critic Review of Kutti Puli by Times of India |newspaper=The Times of India |publisher=Timesofindia.indiatimes.com |access-date=2019-03-21}}</ref> He produced ''Thalaimuraigal'' directed by Balu Mahendra who acted alongside Sasikumar for the first time in his career. In 2014, Sasikumar starred in the romantic action film ''Bramman''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-bramman-fails-to-impress-south/20140224.htm|title=Review: Bramman fails to impress|website=Rediff|access-date=20 January 2019|archive-date=21 January 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190121010742/https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-bramman-fails-to-impress-south/20140224.htm|url-status=live}}</ref>
Sasikumar acted in Bala's ''Tharai Thappattai'' and portrayed Sannasi, a nadaswaram player who heads a Karagattam troupe. To look the part, he had to train for a month with folk singers and dancers brought in by Bala, while he also grew long hair for the role. The film's production progressed over two years, while the team were forced to have a three-month break in 2015 after Sasikumar had dislocated his hand while shooting for the film's climax.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/Enjoying-his-new-beat/article13990316.ece|title=Enjoying his new beat|first=Sudhir|last=Srinivasan|newspaper=The Hindu|date=9 January 2016|via=www.thehindu.com|access-date=21 March 2019|archive-date=26 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211026074834/https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/Enjoying-his-new-beat/article13990316.ece|url-status=live}}</ref> The soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja. The film garnered a lot of expectations as it was promoted as being the 1000th film score of Ilaiyaraaja. The soundtrack consisted of seven tracks: five songs and two theme scores. The film was released on 14 January 2016 to mostly positive reviews.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/thaarai-thappattai/thaarai-thappattai-review.html|title=Thaarai Thappattai (aka) Thaarai Thappattai review|date=13 January 2016|website=Behindwoods|access-date=20 January 2019|archive-date=11 January 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190111190955/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/thaarai-thappattai/thaarai-thappattai-review.html|url-status=live}}</ref> ''Vetrivel'', ''Appa'', ''Kidaari'' and ''Balle Vellaiyathevaa'' follow up. In 2017, he acted in ''Kodiveeran''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://letterboxd.com/film/tharai-thappattai/crew/|title=Tharai Thappattai (2016)|via=letterboxd.com|access-date=6 October 2019|archive-date=26 September 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230926071956/https://letterboxd.com/film/tharai-thappattai/crew/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/kidaari/kidaari-review.html|title=Kidaari (aka) Kidari review|date=2 September 2016|website=Behindwoods|access-date=6 October 2019|archive-date=16 September 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190916033906/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/kidaari/kidaari-review.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://pro.imdb.com/title/tt6385852/|title=Balle Vellaiyathevaa – Production & Contact Info | IMDbPro|website=pro.imdb.com|access-date=6 October 2019|archive-date=6 October 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191006170352/https://pro.imdb.com/title/tt6385852/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://letterboxd.com/film/kodiveeran/crew/|title=Kodiveeran (2017)|via=letterboxd.com|access-date=6 October 2019|archive-date=26 September 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230926071956/https://letterboxd.com/film/kodiveeran/crew/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/kodiveeran/kodiveeran-review-1.html|title=Kodiveeran (aka) Koodi Veeran review|date=9 December 2017|website=Behindwoods|access-date=20 January 2019|archive-date=21 January 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190121064138/https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/kodiveeran/kodiveeran-review-1.html|url-status=live}}</ref> This was Sasikumar and M.Muthiah's second collaboration after ''Kutti Puli''. Kodiveeran was produced by M. Sasikumar's Company Productions.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/tamil/movies/kodiveeran/story.html|title=Kodiveeran (Kodi Veeran) Preview, Kodiveeran Story & Synopsis, Kodiveeran Tamil Movie|website=FilmiBeat|access-date=20 January 2019|archive-date=21 January 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190121010845/https://www.filmibeat.com/tamil/movies/kodiveeran/story.html|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2018, Sasikumar starred in ''Asuravadham''. The film received mixed reviews from critics and audience.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/reviews/story/asuravadham-movie-review-sasikumar-nandita-swetha-1272989-2018-06-29|title=Asuravadham Movie Review: Vigilante Sasikumar delivers a thrilling tale|author=Janani K.|date=June 29, 2018|magazine=India Today|access-date=20 January 2019|archive-date=20 January 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190120194557/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/reviews/story/asuravadham-movie-review-sasikumar-nandita-swetha-1272989-2018-06-29|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/asuravadham/asuravadham-review.html|title=Asuravadham (aka) Asura Vadham review|date=29 June 2018|website=Behindwoods|access-date=20 January 2019|archive-date=21 January 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190121064116/https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/asuravadham/asuravadham-review.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
=== 2019-present ===
Sasikumar started the year with Rajinikanth's' ''Petta'' (2019) directed by Karthik Subbaraj.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/petta-review-this-superstar-film-is-a-solid-crowd-pleaser-review-tamil-tbkjOUfdhecec.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190110081914/http://www.sify.com/movies/petta-review-this-superstar-film-is-a-solid-crowd-pleaser-review-tamil-tbkjOUfdhecec.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=10 January 2019|title=Petta review: This Superstar film is a solid crowd pleaser|website=Sify}}</ref> The next project was Suseenthiran's ''Kennedy Club''. In their review, Sify wrote that "Sasikumar is not at all convincing as a Kabbadi player and maintains the same age-old". The film was an average sports drama.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/kennedy-club-review-a-predictable-sports-film-which-doesnt-impress-review-tamil-tiwqOHghfihcb.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190822184040/https://www.sify.com/movies/kennedy-club-review-a-predictable-sports-film-which-doesnt-impress-review-tamil-tiwqOHghfihcb.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=22 August 2019|title=Kennedy Club review: A predictable sports film which doesn't impress|website=Sify}}</ref> Sasikumar was roped in to star in Gautham Vasudev Menon's ''Enai Noki Paayum Thota'' (2019), which stars Dhanush and Megha Akash . In the film, Sasikumar acted as Dhanush's elder brother.<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/rajinikanth-petta-sasikumar-cameo-1356170-2018-10-05|title=Petta: Sasikumar to play a cameo in Rajinikanth film|date=October 5, 2018|magazine=India Today|access-date=11 January 2020|archive-date=11 January 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200111194003/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/rajinikanth-petta-sasikumar-cameo-1356170-2018-10-05|url-status=live}}</ref> After ''Naadodigal 2'' (2020), he starred in family films like ''Udanpirappe'' (2021), ''MGR Magan'' (2021) and ''Raajavamsam'' (2021). The subsequent year, he was seen in three action films, ''Kombu Vatcha Singamda'' (2022), ''Naan Mirugamaai Maara'' (2022) and ''Kaari'' (2022).<ref name="KVS">{{Cite web|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/review/2022/Jan/14/kombu-vatcha-singamda-movie-reviewa-subdued-sasikumar-shoulders-a-decent-sundarapandian-reboot-29021.html|title = Kombu Vatcha Singamda Movie Review: A subdued Sasikumar shoulders an okayish Sundarapandian reboot| website=Cinema Express | date=14 January 2022 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/naan-mirugamaai-maara/movie-review/95611865.cms|title = Naan Mirugamaai Maara Movie Review : A violent revenge-drama let down by inconsistent writing| work=The Times of India }}</ref><ref name="K">{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2022/Nov/26/kaari-movie-review-much-to-like-in-this-rural-actioner-2522130.html|title = 'Kaari' movie review: Much to like in this rural actioner| date=26 November 2022 }}</ref> In 2023, Sasikumar was praised for his performance in the drama film ''Ayothi''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://thesouthfirst.com/entertainment/ayothi-movie-review/|title = Ayothi review: A sensible take on the fading sense of humanity| date=3 March 2023 }}</ref> In 2024, ''Garudan'' and ''Nandhan'' were released to positive reviews.<ref name="G">{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/garudan/movie-review/110572047.cms|title = Garudan Movie Review : Strong performances elevate this familiar story| work=The Times of India }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2024/Sep/21/nandhan-movie-review-a-relevant-premise-let-down-by-a-patronising-tone|title ='Nandhan' movie review: A relevant premise let down by a patronising tone|date =21 September 2024}}</ref> Sasikumar starred in ''Tourist Family'' (2025), a comedy-drama directed by debutant Abishan Jeevinth <ref>{{Cite news |last=Ramanujam |first=Srinivasa |date=2025-05-01 |title='Tourist Family' movie review: This Sasikumar-Simran feel-good film leaves you all fuzzy |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/tourist-family-movie-review-this-sasikumar-simran-feel-good-film-leaves-you-all-fuzzy/article69521030.ece |access-date=2025-05-02 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> which became his highest-grossing release.
== Filmography == ===As a film director===
*''All films are in Tamil, unless otherwise noted.'' {| class="wikitable sortable" |- ! Year ! Film ! class="unsortable" | Notes |- | 2008 || ''Subramaniapuram''|| Also producer<br>Filmfare Award for Best Film – Tamil<br>Filmfare Award for Best Director – Tamil<br>Vijay Award for Best Director<br>Nominated, Vijay Award for Best Supporting Actor<br>Nominated, Vijay Award for Best Debut Actor |- | 2010 || ''Easan'' || Also producer |- |}
===As an actor===
{| class="wikitable sortable" |+ List of M. Sasikumar film acting credits |- ! scope="col" | Year ! scope="col" | Film ! scope="col" | Role ! style="text-align:center; scope="col" class="unsortable" | Notes ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{Refh}} |- |1999||''Sethu'' || Sethu's friend || Uncredited role; also assistant director ||<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/did-you-know/did-you-know-sasikumar-appeared-in-a-blink-and-miss-part-in-vikrams-sethu/articleshow/76622168.cms|title =Did you know, Sasikumar appeared in a blink-and-miss part in Vikram's 'Sethu'?|newspaper =The Times of India|date =25 June 2020}}</ref> |- | 2008 || ''Subramaniapuram''|| Paraman || Also producer ||<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-reviews/reviews-1/subramaniapuram-movie-review.html|title =Subramaniapuram - Movie Review}}</ref> |- | 2009 || ''Naadodigal'' || Karunakaran Natraj || Nominated, Vijay Award for Favourite Hero ||<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-reviews/reviews-2/naadodigal.html|title =NAADODIGAL MOVIE REVIEW}}</ref> |- | 2010 || ''Shambo Shiva Shambo'' || A lover's friend || Telugu film; special appearance ||<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1637995/?language=fr-fr|title =Sambo Siva Sambho|website =IMDb}}</ref> |- | rowspan="2" |2011 || ''Ko'' || Himself || Special appearance in "Aga Naga" song ||<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/tamil/movies/ko/cast-crew.html#cast|title =Ko}}</ref> |- | ''Poraali''|| Ilankumaran ||Also producer;<br />Norway Tamil Film Festival Award for Best Actor ||<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/poraali-review-tamil-movie-12793|title =Poraali Review}}</ref> |- | rowspan="2" |2012 || ''Masters'' || Milan Paul || Malayalam film ||<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2012/Mar/02/sasikumar-excited-about-masters-debut-345144.html|title =Sasikumar excited about 'Masters' debut|date =16 May 2012}}</ref> |- | ''Sundarapandian'' || Sundarapandian || Also producer ||<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-reviews/reviews-2/sep-12-02/sundarapandian-review.html|title =SUNDARAPANDIAN MOVIE REVIEW}}</ref> |- | rowspan="2" |2013 || ''Kutti Puli'' || Kutti Puli || ||<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/kutti-puli/kutti-puli-review.html|title =KUTTI PULI MOVIE REVIEW}}</ref> |- | ''Thalaimuraigal'' || Dr. Adithya || Also producer; guest appearance ||<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-thalaimuraigal-is-brilliant-south/20131223.htm|title =Review: Thalaimuraigal is brilliant}}</ref> |- |2014 || ''Bramman'' || Siva || ||<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/bramman/bramman-review.html|title =BRAMMAN MOVIE REVIEW}}</ref> |- | rowspan="5" |2016 || ''Tharai Thappattai'' || Sannasi || Also producer ||<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/tharai-thappattai-tamil-movie-review-18874.html|title =Tharai Thappattai Review}}</ref> |- | ''Vetrivel'' || Vetrivel || ||<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/vetrivel/vetrivel-review.html|title =VETRIVEL MOVIE REVIEW|date =22 April 2016}}</ref> |- | ''Appa'' || Kumaran || Also producer; guest appearance ||<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/appa/movie-review/53018331.cms|title =Appa Movie Review|newspaper =The Times of India}}</ref> |- | ''Kidaari'' || Kidaari || Also producer ||<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/kidaari/kidaari-review.html|title =KIDAARI MOVIE REVIEW |date =2 September 2016 }}</ref> |- | ''Balle Vellaiyathevaa'' || Vellaiyathevan || Also producer ||<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/balle-vellaiyathevaa-review-tamil-movie-21168|title =Balle Vellaiyathevaa Review}}</ref> |- | 2017 || ''Kodiveeran'' || Kodiveeran || Also producer ||<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/kodi-veeran-review-tamil-movie-21440|title =Kodi Veeran Review}}</ref> |- | 2018 || ''Asuravadham'' || Saravanan || ||<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2018/Jun/29/asuravadham-review-a-thin-story-that-benefits-from-its-treatment-1835725.html|title =Asuravadham review: A thin story that benefits from its treatment|date =30 June 2018}}</ref> |- | rowspan="4" |2019|| ''Petta'' || Malik || ||<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/petta-review-tamil-movie-22294|title =Petta Review}}</ref> |- | ''Kennedy Club'' || Muruganadham || ||<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/kennedy-club-review-telugu-movie-22767|title =Kennedy Club Review}}</ref> |- | ''Adutha Saattai'' || Himself || Cameo appearance ||<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/makers-announce-new-release-date-of-adutha-saattai/articleshow/71564924.cms|title =Makers announce new release date of Adutha Saattai|newspaper =The Times of India|date =13 October 2019}}</ref> |- | ''Enai Noki Paayum Thota'' || Thiru || ||<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/reviews/tamil/2019/Nov/29/enai-noki-paayum-thota-movie-review-gautham-menon-dhanush-megha-akash-darbuka-siva-sasikumar-15774.html|title =Enai Noki Paayum Thota Movie Review: The bullet finally arrives, but just misses the mark|website =Cinema Express|date =29 November 2019}}</ref> |- |2020 ||''Naadodigal 2'' || Jeeva || ||<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/naadodigal-2-review-tamil-movie-22158|title =Naadodigal 2 Review}}</ref> |- | rowspan="3" |2021||''Udanpirappe''|| Vairavan || ||<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/reviews/tamil/udanpirappe/ottmoviereview/86693794.cms|title =Udanpirappe Review : Udanpirappe is an unaffecting, uneven drama|newspaper =The Times of India}}</ref> |- | ''MGR Magan'' || Anbalipu Ravi || ||<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/review/2021/Nov/04/mgr-magan-movie-review-a-mirthless-comedy-that-has-its-moments-27649.html|title =MGR Magan Movie Review: A mirthless comedy that has its moments|website =Cinema Express|date =4 November 2021}}</ref> |- |''Raajavamsam'' || Kannan || ||<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/review/2021/Nov/27/raajavamsam-movie-review-sasikumar-rajavamsam-nikki-galrani-yogi-babu-sathish-28072.html|title =Raajavamsam Movie Review: A tepid family drama that flatters to deceive|website =Cinema Express|date =27 November 2021}}</ref> |- | rowspan="3" |2022 || ''Kombu Vatcha Singamda'' || Thaman || ||<ref name="KVS"/> |- |''Naan Mirugamaai Maara''|| Bhoominathan || ||<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/review/2022/Nov/19/naan-mirugamaai-maara-movie-review-a-promising-thriller-with-middling-results-36788.html|title =Naan Mirugamaai Maara Movie Review: A promising thriller with middling results|website =Cinema Express|date =19 November 2022}}</ref> |- | ''Kaari'' || Sethu || ||<ref name="K"/> |- |2023 || ''Ayothi''|| Abdul Malik || ||<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2023/Mar/04/ayothi-movie-review-full-of-heart-and-yet-marred-by-melodrama-2552864.html|title ='Ayothi' movie review: Full of heart and yet, marred by melodrama|date =4 March 2023}}</ref> |- | rowspan="2"|2024 || ''Garudan'' || Aadhi || || <ref name="G"/> |- |''Nandhan'' || Ambedkumar aka Koozhpaana || ||<ref>{{cite news|date=29 August 2024|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/tamil/nandhan-to-release-on-september-20-article-112887725|title=M Sasikumar's Nandhan To Release On September 20|access-date=30 August 2024|url-status=live|newspaper=Times Now|archive-date=29 August 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240829071509/https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/tamil/nandhan-to-release-on-september-20-article-112887725}}</ref> |- | rowspan="2" |2025 || ''Tourist Family'' || Dharmadas "Das" || || |- |''Freedom'' || Maaran || Unreleased || |- | rowspan="2" | 2026|| ''With Love'' || Dharmadas "Das" || Cameo Appearance |- |''My Lord'' || Muthusirpi || ||<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-02-01 |title=Sasikumar-Chaithra Achar's My Lord locks release date |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2026/Feb/01/sasikumar-chaithra-achars-my-lord-locks-release-date |access-date=2026-02-05 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref> |}
===Web series=== {| class="wikitable sortable" ! Year !! Title !! Role !! Platform !! class="unsortable" | Ref |- | 2025 || ''Nadu Center'' || Coach Selva ||JioHotstar||<ref>{{Cite web|date=2025-11-20 |title=Nadu Center out on OTT: Stream basketball-themed sports drama here; three episodes out|url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/nadu-center-out-on-ott-stream-basketball-themed-sports-drama-here-three-episodes-out/e27f34d7e744 |access-date=2025-11-20 |website=OTTPlay|language=en}}</ref> |- | 2026-Upcoming || ''Vadhandhi: The Mystery of Mani'' || SI Moosa Raaza ||Amazon Prime Video||<ref>{{cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/amazon-prime-video-unveils-south-slate-for-2026-from-inspector-rishi-2-to-teja-sajjas-the-traitors-10590430/|title=Amazon Prime Video unveils South slate for 2026: From Inspector Rishi 2 to Teja Sajja's The Traitors|website=The Indian Express|date=19 March 2026|language=en}}</ref> |- |}
===As a producer=== {| class="wikitable sortable" |- ! Year ! Film ! class="unsortable" | Notes |- | 2008 || ''Subramaniapuram'' || |- | 2009 || ''Pasanga'' || Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Film |- | 2011 || ''Poraali'' || |- | 2012 || ''Sundarapandian'' ||Norway Tamil Film Festival Award for The Most Popular Film |- | 2013 || ''Thalaimuraigal'' || Nargis Dutt Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration |- | 2016 || ''Tharai Thappattai'' || |- | 2016 || ''Kidaari'' || |- | 2016 || ''Balle Vellaiyathevaa'' || |- | 2017 || ''Kodiveeran'' || |- |}
===As a voice actor === {| class="wikitable sortable" |- ! Year ! Film ! class="unsortable" | Notes |- | 2010 || ''Maathi Yosi'' || |- | 2014 || ''Nimirndhu Nil'' || |- | 2025 || ''Kumki 2'' || |- |}
===As distributor=== {| class="wikitable sortable" |- ! Year ! Film ! class="unsortable" | Notes |- |2010||''Kathai'' || only in Madurai region |}
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