O. A. K. Sundar
O. A. K. Sundar | |
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Born | Sundar (1970-01-03) 3 January 1970 (age 54) Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India |
Occupation | Actor |
Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) |
Spouse(s) | Loganayaki (m.2006-present) |
Children | 1 |
Parent | O. A. K. Thevar |
O. A. K. Sundar (born 3 January 1970) is an Indian actor who mainly works in Tamil cinema and television. He is known for his antagonistic roles starting with Virumaandi. He played the main character in the television series, Romapuri Pandian and the role of Bhisma in Mahabharatam. He is the son of Indian actor O. A. K. Thevar, who also appeared in negative roles in several films.
Career
O. A. K. Sundar made his film debut with Nadodi Pattukkaran (1992).[1] He played supporting roles in several films including Virumaandi (2004) and Naan Avanillai (2007).[2] Regarding his performance in Nellu (2010), a critic noted that "Veteran actor OAK Sunder gets a full fledged role and plays it to the hilt".[3] He garnered acclaim for his portrayal of Bheeshma in the television serial Mahabharatam.[2][4] After working on several television series, he stopped working on them to concentrate on films.[5] He has since portrayed negative characters in several films including Kidaari (2016),[6] Saamy Square (2018),[7] and Rocky: The Revenge (2019).[8]
Personal life
He is the son of actor O. A. K. Thevar, who acted as a villain in several films.[9][10][2] In 2006, he married Loganayaki.
While shooting for Vaadaa (2010) in Rishikesh, he was caught by the Indian Army since he looked like Osama bin Laden in his getup.[11]
Filmography
Television
Year | Program | Role | Channel | Notes |
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2001 | Marmadesam - Sorna Regai | Smuggler | Raj TV | |
2002 - 03 | Agal Vilakkugal | Sun TV | ||
2006-08 | Anjali | Jeeva | Shakti TV | |
2006 | My Dear Bootham | Mugamboo | Sun TV | |
2007-08 | Kadhalikka Neramillai | Murugavel | Vijay TV | |
2012-17 | Bhairavi Aavigalukku Priyamanaval | Maya Asura | Sun TV | |
2012-14 | Pillai Nila | Thangadurai | Sun TV | |
2012-14 | Merku Mambalathil Oru Kaadhal | Zee Tamil | ||
2013-16 | Mahabharatam | Bhisma | Sun TV | |
2014 | Bommalattam | Murugesan | Sun TV | Cameo Appearance |
2014-16 | Romapuri Pandian | Karikalan | Kalaignar TV | Main character |
2021 | Velammal | Vijay TV | ||
2024-present | Chinna Marumagal | Rajangam | Vijay TV |
Tamil films
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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1992 | Nadodi Pattukkaran | Chinna Pandi | |
1993 | Senthoorapandi | Meena's suitor | |
1994 | Pondattiye Deivam | ||
1995 | Deva | Village Man | |
Ragasiya Police | |||
1999 | Mudhal Etcharikkai | ||
2000 | Kadhal Rojave | Henchman | |
2004 | Virumaandi | Kottaisamy | |
Jore | Police inspector | ||
Uyirosai | |||
Kadhale Jayam | |||
M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi | Kumaran's coach | ||
Kadhale Engal Desiya Geetham | |||
2005 | Ayya | MLA | |
Iyer IPS | Gajapathy | ||
Thotti Jaya | |||
Aanai | |||
2006 | Madrasi | Kaasi's father | |
Unakkum Enakkum | Muthupandi and Kavitha's father | ||
Perarasu | Inspector Shenbagamoorthy | ||
2007 | Manikanda | ||
Naan Avanillai | Thyagu | ||
Vel | Veerapandi | ||
Durai | DC Eswara Pandian | ||
2008 | Indiralohathil Na Azhagappan | ||
Thotta | Minister's son | ||
Ini Varum Kaalam | Thamba | ||
Kuselan | Kuppusamy's assistant | ||
2009 | Munnar | Kathirvel | |
Peranmai | Collector | ||
2010 | Thambikku Indha Ooru | Naana | |
Maanja Velu | Bank manager | ||
Pen Singam | Parasuraman | ||
Vaadaa | Khedar Pandey | ||
Mandabam | Police inspector | ||
Vallakottai | Police Inspector | ||
Nellu | Village landlord | ||
2011 | Venghai | DCP | |
Puli Vesham | Palpandi | ||
Velayudham | Kaalidas | ||
2012 | Thiruthani | Prakash | |
2013 | Puthagam | Anand | |
Ragalaipuram | Veerapandi | ||
2014 | Thalaivan | Muthukumar | |
Poojai | Durga's father | ||
Meagamann | Benjamin Vas | ||
2015 | Killadi | Police officer | |
Achaaram | Police officer | ||
Pallikoodam Pogamale | School teacher | ||
2016 | Kidaari | Pulikutthi Pandiyan | |
2018 | Sollividava | Subhendar Ganesan | |
Tamizh Padam 2 | Wasim Khan | ||
Saamy Square | Mahendra Pichai | ||
Silukkuvarupatti Singam | Raghavan | ||
2019 | Viswasam | Kozhimuthu | |
Rocky: The Revenge | Paandi | ||
2021 | Laabam | ||
Raajavamsam | Kulla Pandi | ||
2022 | Yaanai | Ravi's relative uncle | |
Viruman | Kuthalam Thevar | ||
Naan Mirugamaai Maara | Inspector | ||
Rathasaatchi | Tamil Nadu Chief Minister | ||
2023 | Meippada Sei | ||
Agilan | Sarangan | ||
Thalaikkavasamum 4 Nanbargalum | Rajangam | ||
Por Thozhil | Ramkumar | ||
Baba Black Sheep | |||
Raththam | Ajay Menon |
Other language films
Year | Film | Role | Language |
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2004 | Nirappakittu | Malayalam | |
2006 | Dattha | Kannada | |
2008 | Kaamannana Makkalu | Patela | |
2012 | Bhaktha Shankara | ||
2018 | Prema Baraha | Subhendar Ganesan |
References
- ^ "NADIGAR SANGAM | O.A.K.SUNDAR". YouTube. Retrieved 29 August 2020.
- ^ a b c "Sundar back to silverscreen". Deccan Chronicle. 26 March 2019.
- ^ "Nellu". The New Indian Express. 3 January 2011.
- ^ "கலைஞரின் ரோமாபுரி பாண்டியன்' அனுபவங்கள்: நடிகர் ஓ.ஏ.கே. சுந்தரின் மலரும் நினைவுகள்! - Kalaipoonga". kalaipoonga.net. 17 January 2023.
- ^ "சின்னத்திரைக்கு குட் பை சொல்கிறார் ஓ.ஏ.கே.சுந்தர் | OAK Sundar to quit television". Dinamalar (in Tamil). 14 December 2015.
- ^ "Kidaari Movie Review {3/5}: Critic Review of Kidaari by Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ "Has Saamy 2 story line leaked?". Times of India. 28 December 2017. Retrieved 20 June 2019.
- ^ Subramanian, Anupama (14 April 2019). "Rocky - The Revenge movie review: A Canine's Revenge". Deccan Chronicle.
- ^ "Utthama Putthiran@60 brings together families". Deccan Chronicle. 4 April 2018.
- ^ Rangarajan, Malathi (5 April 2018). "Sivaji's 'Uthama Puthiran' has a timeless appeal". The Hindu.
- ^ "Caught in the act". The Times of India.
External links
- O. A. K. Sundar at IMDb