Soori
Biography
Soori is an Indian film actor who appears in Tamil films. Born on August 27, 1977, in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India, he rose to fame following his role in the 2009 film Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu. A scene in the film involving a parotta eating challenge earned him the nickname Parotta Soori. He also goes by the alternative names Parotta Soori and Purrota Soori. He initially performed mainly comical sidekick roles before later transitioning into a dramatic leading man with films such as Viduthalai released in 2023, and Kottukkaali and Garudan, both released in 2024. He earned widespread recognition for his performances in the latter films. His professional career in the film industry includes 110 known acting credits.
Career overview
Soori is an Indian film actor who appears in Tamil films. Born in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India on August 27, 1977, he has amassed one hundred ten known credits in acting throughout his career.
He rose to fame following his role in the two thousand nine film Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu. In that film, a scene involving a parotta eating challenge earned him the nickname Parotta Soori. He is also known by alternative names including Parotta Soori and Purrota Soori.
Initially, he performed mainly comical sidekick roles in films. Later in his career, he transitioned into a dramatic leading man, appearing in films such as Viduthalai released in twenty twenty-three, as well as Kottukkaali and Garudan, both released in twenty twenty-four. He earned widespread recognition for his performances in the latter films.
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Full Filmography
111 titles- Mandaadi (2026) as Muthukaali
- Yezhu Kadal Yezhu Malai (2026)
- Maaman (2025) as Inba
- Maaman (2025) Story
- Badava (2025) as Urappu
- Kottukkaali Featurettes (2024) as Actor / Self
- Viduthalai: Part II (2024) as Kumaresan
- Garudan (2024) as Chokkan
- The Adamant Girl (2024) as Pandi
- Viduthalai: Part I (2023) as Kumaresan
- Anbulla Ghilli (2022) as Voiceover for Ghilli (Dog)
- Etharkkum Thunindhavan (2022)
- Prince (2022) as Abroad Guy Vasanth
- Don (2022) as Perusu
- Viruman (2022) as Kuthukallu
- Kombu Vatcha Singamda (2022) as Swaminathan
- Annaatthe (2021) as Pachakili
- Udanpirappe (2021) as Pakkadi
- Sarbath (2021)
- Velan (2021) as Mamookka Dineshan
- Vennila Kabaddi Kuzhu 2 (2019)
- Kennedy Club (2019) as Subramani
- Kanchana 3 (2019) as Govindan
- Namma Veettu Pillai (2019) as Paramu
- Sangathamizhan (2019) as Soori
- Devarattam (2019) as Vetri’s Brother-in-Law
- Pakka (2018)
- Saamy² (2018) as Sakthi
- Kadaikutty Singam (2018) as Sivagami Selvan
- Seemaraja (2018) as Adiasamy
- Sketch (2018) as Maari
- Bhaskar Oru Rascal (2018)
- Mupparimanam (2017) as Self
- Katha Nayagan (2017) as Annadurai
- Saravanan Irukka Bayamaen (2017) as Kalyanam
- Nenjil Thunivirunthal (2017)
- Si 3 (2017) as Veeram
- Savarikkadu (2017)
- Sangili Bungili Kadhava Thorae (2017) as Sooranam
- Gemini Ganeshanum Suruli Raajanum (2017) as Suruli Raajan
- Thondan (2017) as Ramar
- Ippadai Vellum (2017)
- Podhuvaga En Manasu Thangam (2017) as Tiger Pandi
- Paakanum Pola Irukku (2017)
- Bigg Boss (2017) as Himself - Promo for Kadaikutty Singam
- Idhu Namma Aalu (2016) as Vaasu
- Velainu Vandhutta Vellaikaaran (2016) as Sakkarai/Pushpa Purushan
- Mapla Singam (2016)
- Aranmanai 2 (2016) as Devadas / Sandhu Bondhu Naadimuthu
- Maruthu (2016) as Kokkarako
- Maaveeran Kittu (2016) as Thangarasu
- Kaththi Sandai (2016) as Deva
- Sakalakala Vallavan (2015) as Chinnasamy
- RajiniMurugan (2015) as PK Soori
- Kathukutty (2015)
- Pasanga 2 (2015) as Sanjay Ramasamy (Guest Appearance)
- Vedalam (2015) as Laxmi Das
- Paayum Puli (2015) as Murugesan
- Rummy (2014) as Arunachalam
- Nimirndhu Nil (2014) as Ramachandran
- Maan Karate (2014) as Tyger Tyson
- Pulivaal (2014) as Chokku
- Anjaan (2014) as Raja
- Nalanum Nandhiniyum (2014) as Sivabalan
- Oru Oorla Rendu Raja (2014) as Mike
- Jilla (2014) as Gopal
- Poojai (2014) as Kutti Puli
- Pattaya Kelappanum Pandiya (2014) as Muthupandi
- Jeeva (2014)
- Vellaikaara Durai (2014) as Police Pandi
- Bramman (2014) as NBK
- Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam (2013) as Kodi
- Pandiya Naadu (2013) as Ganesan/Doubt
- Naiyaandi (2013) as Soori
- Desingu Raja (2013) as Suriya
- Thulli Vilayadu (2013) as Mano
- Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara (2013) as Shanmugam
- Haridas (2013) as Kandasamy
- Thillu Mullu (2013) as Mano
- Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga (2013) as Sindru
- Sundarapandian (2012) as Murugesan
- Paandi Oliperukki Nilayam (2012)
- Mattu Thaavani (2012)
- Manam Kothi Paravai (2012) as Nalla Thambi
- Paagan (2012)
- Kai (2012)
- Poraali (2011) as Pichai
- Kullanari Koottam (2011) as Murugesan
- Azhagarsamiyin Kuthirai (2011) as Chandran
- Velayudham (2011) as Abdullah
- Aadu Puli (2011)
- Thoonga Nagaram (2011) as Special Appearance
- Pillayar Theru Kadaisi Veedu (2011)
- Vaagai Sooda Vaa (2011) as Man at theatre shooting M. N. Nambiar
- Naan Mahaan Alla (2010) as Ravi
- Ayyanar (2010)
- Kalavani (2010) as Manikandan
- Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu (2009) as Subramani
- Deepavali (2007) as a fish seller (Uncredited)
- Ji (2005)
- Kaadhal (2004) as Mansion mate
- Ullam Kollai Poguthey (2001)
- James Pandu (2000)
- Kannan Varuvaan (2000)
- Ninaivirukkum Varai (1999)
- Sangamam (1999) as (uncredited)
- Marumalarchi (1998)
- Soori 07
- Angelina
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- Iraivan Miga Periyavan
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Soori best known for?
Soori is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Mandaadi (2026), RajiniMurugan (2015), Maan Karate (2014), Sundarapandian (2012).
When and where was Soori born?
Soori was born on August 27, 1977 in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India.
How many credits does Soori have?
Soori has accumulated over 111 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1998 to 2026.
What is Soori's background in cinema and television?
Soori is an Indian film actor who appears in Tamil films. Born on August 27, 1977, in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India, he rose to fame following his role in the 2009 film Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu. A scene in the film involving a parotta eating challenge earned him the nickname Parotta Soori. He also goes by the alternative name...