Samuthirakani & M. Sukumar Movies Together List — 3 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-07-12 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Samuthirakani and M. Sukumar appeared together in 3 Tamil films between 2014 and 2024. Their highest-rated collaboration was Nimirndhu Nil (2014 — 7.1/10). Films span Nimirndhu Nil (2014) through Thiru.Manickam (2024).
The Samuthirakani & M. Sukumar partnership
After 9 years apart, they came back together for Thiru.Manickam (2024). They didn't share a set between 2015 and 2024. From Nimirndhu Nil (2014) to Thiru.Manickam (2024).
Their most recent film, Thiru.Manickam, came out in 2024 — the partnership is still active. Nimirndhu Nil is the one most viewers reach for.
The shape of the work
The 2010s belonged to Nimirndhu Nil; the 2020s to Thiru.Manickam. Never on the same side of the camera — Samuthirakani director, M. Sukumar cinematographer, across all 3 films.
3 films across 2 decades
The 2010s brought 2 films together, anchored by Nimirndhu Nil (7.1/10).
The 2020s accounted for 1 film, averaging 6.5/10.
- Nimirndhu Nil
- Janda Pai Kapiraju
- Thiru.Manickam
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
3 films across 10 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 2 languages, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
Before Nimirndhu Nil, Samuthirakani had directed 13 films, including Saattai (2012) and Naadodigal (2009).
After Thiru.Manickam, Samuthirakani went on to direct 15 more films, including Kaantha (2025) and Idli Kadai (2025).
Before Nimirndhu Nil, M. Sukumar had starred in 6 films, including Kumki (2012) and Mynaa (2010).
After Thiru.Manickam, M. Sukumar went on to appear in 2 more films, including Thalaivan Thalaivii (2025) and Kumki 2 (2025).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Samuthirakani & M. Sukumar's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
Nassar is the through-line — cast on 3 of their 3 films. Nassar appears alongside them in 3 films — practically a third lead.
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