Singampuli is an Indian

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and director. After making ''

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'' (2002) and ''

Maayavi ''Maayavi'' () is a 2005 Indian Tamil-language action dramedy film directed by Singampuli that stars Suriya and Jyothika who plays a fictional version of herself, whilst Vijayakanth makes a cameo. The film's score and soundtrack were composed b ...

'' (2005), he has made a career appearing in supporting roles in films.

Career

Singampuli was born and brought up in Theni, Periyakulam and after studying engineering in

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, he arrived in Chennai looking for a career in films. During his stint as an assistant director with Sundar C, Singampuli suggested the original plot point of ''

Unnaithedi ''Unnai Thedi'' () is a 1999 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by Sundar C. The film stars Ajith Kumar and Malavika, while an ensemble supporting cast includes Karan, Vivek, Sivakumar, and Srividya. Some of the scenes are ...

'' to the director and Sundar wrote the script of the film within a week, before discussing the line with actor Ajith Kumar. Ajith was initially unimpressed but agreed to do the romantic story anyway, mentioning that if the film became a success he would feature in a future film to be directed by Singampuli. Subsequently, he agreed terms to work in the 2002 action film ''

'', a story telling the tale of a Madurai-based revolutionary. The film opened to mixed reviews upon release and eventually the film had an average run at the box office but went on to gain cult status among ajith fans after some years. In 2005, he made the kidnap comedy film ''

'' featuring Suriya and

Jyothika Jyothika Saravanan (; born 18 October 1978) is an Indian actress, model and film producer who predominantly appears in Tamil films.

, winning acclaim for his work. Director Bala cast him in an acting role as a beggar in ''

Naan Kadavul ''Naan Kadavul'' () is a 2009 Indian Tamil-language action drama film co-written and directed by Bala. The film is based on the Tamil novel ''Yezhaam Ulagam'' by Jeyamohan, who also penned the dialogues for the film. The film stars Arya and ...

'' (2009) and since Singampuli has appeared in several films in supporting roles. His recent appearance in the Mysskin's directorial 'Psycho' earned a very good reputation in the filmy community.

Filmography

As director

As assistant director

As dialogue writer

As actor

As dubbing artist

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Singampuli Living people Tamil comedians Tamil male actors Male actors in Tamil cinema Tamil film directors 1968 births People from Theni district Male actors from Tamil Nadu 21st-century Indian male actors Indian male comedians Screenwriters from Tamil Nadu Tamil screenwriters