R. Sarathkumar

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Characters played by R. Sarathkumar

Parameshwar Surya Pratap 'Mr. X' / Rana — Mr. X (2026)

Parameshwar, also identified as Mr. X and Rana, is Aditi's father and a R&AW agent. He is the expected target of an extraction, but Gautham finds Aditi in his place. His identity and connection to the covert operation place him among the central figures in the search for the lost nuclear material.

Saravanan — Chatrapathy (2004)

Saravanan is the assumed name of Chatrapathy, an army major and Param Vir Chakra recipient. Working as a college bus driver, he cares for an orphanage and secretly kills henchmen of Chakravarthy, the politician responsible for his sister’s death and the destruction of the orphanage. He later kills Chakravarthy, surrenders, and is handed over to the army.

Chinnarasu/Sakthivel Gounder — Suryavamsam (1997)

Chinnarasu is Sakthivel Gounder's youngest son, who struggles with his studies and is rejected by his father after he cancels his proposed marriage to Gowri without revealing why. He marries Nandini, builds a successful transport business, and later welcomes Gowri into his sugar factory as an employee. His growing success helps Sakthivel recognize his mistake and reconcile with him.

Rajendran Palanisamy — Varisu (2023)

Patriarch and billionaire entrepreneur. Diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer, he plans to announce his condition and appoint a successor among his sons. After discovering the treachery of his elder sons, he entrusts Vijay with leading the company before passing away.

Policeman — Meera (1992)

The Policeman is the murderer Meera sees killing a woman. When she reports the crime, she discovers that the officer at the station is the killer himself. Knowing that she can identify him, he sends goons and later professional killers after Meera and Jeeva. He ultimately confronts them, but Meera shoots him and Jeeva sets him on fire.

Col. Theeran Devrajan — Daadi Ki Shaadi (2026)

A listed spelling variant of the colonel who is asked to impersonate the prospective groom after Captain Aadivishnu Reddy's accident.

Challa — Naa Peru Surya - Naa Illu India (2018)

A dreaded local gangster whose son clashes with Surya. After his son murders Mustafa, Challa is later kidnapped by Surya to assist in locating Mustafa's son, Anwar, showing a shift from antagonist to a reluctant ally in Surya's mission to prevent further radicalization.

Nataraj — Custody (2023)

An Inspector General assigned by Dakshayani to help kill Raju after his arrest. He repeatedly pursues Shiva, Raju, and Revathi, attacks them near the dam, and later tries to coerce Shiva by threatening his father. He ultimately kills Raju aboard the train and is arrested after the evidence against Dakshayani is presented.

Minister Athiyamaan Azhagappan — Dude (2025)

Minister Athiyamaan Azhagappan is Kural’s powerful father, whose political reputation governs his decisions. He initially approves Agan’s proposal but violently opposes Kural’s relationship with Paari because of caste prejudice. After trying to kill Agan and Kural’s child, he suffers a heart attack, confesses his past crime, and is imprisoned.

Periya Pazhuvettarayar — Ponniyin Selvan: Part I (2022)

The Chola finance minister and mastermind behind the conspiracy to overthrow the crown prince. He is married to Nandini and successfully manipulates the emperor into ordering a trap for Ponniyin Selvan.

Purushothaman — Velai Kidaichuruchu (1990)

Purushothaman is identified as Baasha's boss and forms part of the power behind the village's oppression. He is an antagonist to Palanisamy's effort to save the village, and Palanisamy kills him near the end of the story.

Periya Pazhuvettarayar — Ponniyin Selvan: Part II (2023)

Powerful minister, key political player in the Chola court.

Career Overview

R. Sarathkumar has 164 screen credits in a career dating back to 1987. Their work spans 5 cinematic universes — most prominently Ponniyin Selvan Series with 2 titles. Signature works include Pahalgam, Periya Gounder Ponnu, Chanakya. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
164
Birth Date
1954-07-14
Birth Place
New Delhi, India

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Universe traveler — spans 5 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q3520690), public domain (CC0).