Antonythasan Jesuthasan
Biography
Antonythasan Jesuthasan is a Sri Lankan Tamil author and actor who also goes by the pseudonym Shobasakthi. Born in 1967 in the village of Allaipiddy on the island of Velanaitivu in northern Sri Lanka, he has worked various low-paid jobs in Paris. His employment in Paris included stacking shelves in supermarkets, cooking, dish washing, street sweeping, hefting boxes around, construction work, and working as a bellhop at Euro Disney. His acting career began in 2011 when he wrote and starred in the film Sengadal, also known as The Dead Sea, which centers on Tamil fishermen struggling to make a living in the largely abandoned village of Dhanushkodi.
Career overview
Antonythasan Jesuthasan is a Sri Lankan Tamil author and actor who also goes by the pseudonym Shobasakthi. Born in 1967, he is originally from the village of Allaipiddy on the island of Velanaitivu in northern Sri Lanka. Before beginning his film career, Jesuthasan held various low-paid jobs in Paris. His employment in Paris included stacking shelves in supermarkets, working as a cook and a dishwasher, street sweeping, hefting boxes around, doing construction work, and working as a bellhop at Euro Disney.
Jesuthasan began his acting career in 2011. He started by writing and starring in Sengadal, which is also known as The Dead Sea. This film centered on Tamil fishermen who struggled to make a living in the largely abandoned village of Dhanushkodi.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
19 titles- Dilemna Dilemma (2023) as The flower seller
- Zodi and Téhu: Princes of the Desert (2023) as Kumail
- Woman at Sea (2023) as Jesus
- Notre-Dame on Fire (2022) as Jonas, guardian of the cathedral
- Men in Blue (2022) as Vijayan Kumar
- The Stronghold (2021) as Tamoul (uncredited)
- The Coyotes (2021) as Amine
- Casanova, Last Love (2019) as Jarba
- The Loyal Man (2019) as Monsieur
- A Private War (2018) as Tamilselvan
- Paris Pigalle (2018) as Hakim
- Roobha (2017) as Anthony
- Little Jaffna (2017) as Sathya
- The Sunshine (2017)
- The Sunshine (2017) Writer
- Dheepan (2015) as Dheepan
- Sengadal (2011)
- Sengadal (2011) Screenplay
- Sengadal (2011) Dialogue
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Antonythasan Jesuthasan best known for?
Antonythasan Jesuthasan is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Stronghold (2021), A Private War (2018), Paris Pigalle (2018), Dheepan (2015).
When and where was Antonythasan Jesuthasan born?
Antonythasan Jesuthasan was born on January 1, 1967 in Allaippiddi, Sri Lanka.
How many credits does Antonythasan Jesuthasan have?
Antonythasan Jesuthasan has accumulated over 19 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2011 to 2023.
What is Antonythasan Jesuthasan's background in cinema and television?
Antonythasan Jesuthasan is a Sri Lankan Tamil author and actor who also goes by the pseudonym Shobasakthi. Born in 1967 in the village of Allaipiddy on the island of Velanaitivu in northern Sri Lanka, he has worked various low-paid jobs in Paris. His employment in Paris included stacking shelves in supermarkets, cookin...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Stronghold (2021) as Tamoul (uncredited) — aged about 54
- A Private War (2018) as Tamilselvan — aged about 51
- Dheepan (2015) as Dheepan — aged about 48
- Paris Pigalle (2018) as Hakim — aged about 51
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