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Sanjeev

Sanjeev VenkatasubramanianMaster SanjaySanjeev VenkatΣαντζίβ Βένκατ

Sanjeev is an Indian actor, best known for Tamil cinema. Sanjeev began their career in 1999. With 30 credits to their name, Sanjeev remains one of the most prolific and celebrated talents in the industry. Spanning 20+ years, Sanjeev's career remains one of the longest and most celebrated in Tamil cinema.

30+Known Credits
2.3Avg Rating
veteranCareer Phase

Career Milestones

1995

Film debut as a supporting actor, playing Vijay's friend in Chandralekha

1999

Notable film role as Iraniyan's brother in the period drama about freedom fighter Vattakudi Iraniyan

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2007

Breakthrough television role as Selvam in the long-running Sun TV drama serial Thirumathi Selvam, spanning over six years

2018

Continued mainstream film presence with supporting role in major action sequel

2022

Supporting role in big-budget Tamil film alongside Mammootty

The Numbers

Sanjeev by the Numbers

Total Films0
Back-to-back Watch0 day+ 8h
Hit Ratio0%
Yrs Active0
Versatility0/10
Biggest CollaborationThalaivasal Vijay3 films together

If you watched every Sanjeev film back-to-back, you'd be at it for roughly 1 day and 8h. Most-paired with Thalaivasal Vijay — 3 films together.

Collaboration Network

Collaboration Network

The Constellation

Top 5 most-paired collaborators. Bubble size and line thickness reflect how many films they share with Sanjeev.

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Career Analytics

Language Distribution

Tamil
93%
Telugu
7%

Films by Decade

1
1990s
4
2000s
8
2010s
1
2020s

Top Co-Actors

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Sanjeev has worked most frequently with Thalaivasal Vijay (3 films), Vadivelu (2 films), Sriman (2 films), Charlie (2 films), and Karthika Mathew (2 films).

Legacy & Influence

Sanjeev is a supporting actor in Tamil cinema whose career trajectory reflects the diverse opportunities within the regional film industry. His filmography, though not extensive in leading roles, demonstrates a consistent presence in projects spanning different genres and scales. His work in the 2009 film 'Kulir 100' placed him in the early stages of a cinematic decade for Tamil film, while his role in the 2013 political satire 'Welcome Obama' showed participation in films with contemporary thematic relevance. His most notable credited appearance is as a supporting actor in the 2020 film '13 Aam Number Veedu', which received a moderate critical reception. Through these roles, Sanjeev represents the essential cadre of character actors who contribute to the narrative fabric of Indian regional cinema. His contributions, while not widely documented in mainstream film discourse, lie in fulfilling specific character needs within ensemble casts, thereby supporting the storytelling mechanisms of the directors he has worked with. His career illustrates the pathway of many actors who build a filmography through steady, reliable performances in defined roles without achieving widespread stardom. The impact of such actors is foundational to the industry's ecosystem, allowing for the production of a wide variety of films that rely on competent supporting casts. His work remains a part of the broader tapestry of Tamil cinema in the late 2000s and 2010s.

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