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Pasupathy

Actor · Born May 18, 1969 (57) · Chennai, Tamilnadu

Pasupathy (Tamil: பசுபதி; born 18 May 1969) is an Indian film actor. He appeared in critically acclaimed roles in many noted films in Tamil cinema, essaying supporting, antagonistic, comedic as well as protagonistic roles. His performance in E (2006) earned him a Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor and a Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Supporting Actor. He also won an ITFA Best Supporting Actor Award for his role in Kuselan (2008). He has also appeared in Malayalam, Telugu, and Kannada films.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
May 18, 1969 (57)
From
Chennai, Tamilnadu
Works as
Actor
Titles
13 on MovieCove · 57 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 156 days to Oct 27Down 17% in 30 days

What are Pasupathy's films like?

Across their 13 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Morality and Bonds.

Themes

share of theme weight
Morality
38%
Bonds
25%
Society
12%
Self
8%
Power
8%
Survival
7%
Ideas
2%
Justice8 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds5 titles, browse their movies with this themeRedemption4 titles, browse their movies with this themeCommunity4 titles, browse their movies with this themeOppression2 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 13 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Dark: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their dark movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

Light 2 · Serious 2 · Dark 9

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

A split, not a type: Grounded 5 · Stylized 4 · Heightened 4

Intense: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their intense movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 0 · Charged 3 · Intense 10

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 1 · Shifting 9 · Whiplash 3

Straight-faced: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their straight-faced movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 10 · Some laughs 1 · Funny 2

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 0 · Even-paced 11 · Relentless 2

Engaged: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their engaged movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 3 · Engaged 7 · Full focus 3

Heavy: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their heavy movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

Easy watch 2 · Affecting 4 · Heavy 7

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 13 · Open-ended 0 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

10 analyzed roles

Usually the Shadow: 3 of 10 analyzed roles.

Shadow
3 of 10
Threshold guardian
2 of 10
Ally
2 of 10
Mentor
2 of 10
Hero
1 of 10
Show the 10 roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
11
Melancholic
9
Hopeful
5
Thrilling
3
Joyful
2
Other
7

How their films linger

Hopeful6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteRousing4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteCathartic2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHaunting2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 3 with a twist

  • Happy4
  • Bittersweet7
  • Ambiguous2

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Pasupathy's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 10 of their 13 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Prime Video (4).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Pasupathy's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

57 credits, 13 with a MovieCove page.

  • Kuttram Purindhavan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    Show 7 episodes · as Bhaskar

  • Bison: Kaalamaadan(2025)

    as Velusamy

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all films

  • Thangalaan(2024)

    as Gengupattar

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all films

  • Kalki 2898 AD(2024)

    as Veeran

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all films

  • Bujji & Bhairava (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    Show 2 episodes · as Veeran (Voice)

  • Dhootha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    Show 8 episodes · as Kodinala Sathya Murthy

  • Thandatti (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    as Subramani

  • Raja Vikramarka (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    as Guru Narayana

  • Sarpatta Parambarai(2021)

    as Rangan Vaathiyar

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all films

  • November Story (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    Show 7 episodes · as Kulandhai Yesu

  • Asuran(2019)

    as Murugesan

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all films

  • Vennila Kabaddi Kuzhu 2 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    as Saamy

  • Love Guru (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Actor

  • Kodiveeran (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    as Villangam Vellaikaran

  • Karuppan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    as Maayi

  • Ma Chu Ka (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    as Avirazhakan

  • Nagarvalam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Actor

  • Oozham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    as Captain Chathuranga

  • Sagunthalavin Kadhalan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Actor

  • Anjala (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    as Muthirulandi

  • 10 Endrathukulla (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    as Doss

  • Yagavarayinum Naa Kaakka (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    as Ramalingam

  • India Pakistan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    as Kaattamuthu

  • Mosakutty (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Actor

  • Anaamika(2014)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all films

  • Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Annachi

  • No. 66 Madhura Bus (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as Varadarajan

  • Outsider (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as Komban Lawrence

  • Aravaan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as Komboodhi

  • Vairam: Fight for Justice(2009)

    as Sivarajan

    Midcredits score: 11th percentile of all films

  • Vedigundu Murugesan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Murugesan

  • TN 07 AL 4777 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Mani

  • Raman Thediya Seethai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Nedumaran

  • Kuselan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Balakrishnan

  • Manikanda (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Actor

  • Big B(2007)

    as Balaji Sakthivel

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all films

  • Veyyil (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Murugesan

  • E (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Nellai Mani

  • Maja(2005)

    as Aadhi

    Midcredits score: 29th percentile of all films

  • Sye (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Inspector Mosale

  • Mumbai Xpress (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Chidambaram

  • Thirupaachi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Patasu Balu

  • Madurey(2004)

    as KTR

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all films

  • Sullan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Soori

  • Arul(2004)

    as Gajapathy

    Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all films

  • Virumaandi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Kothaala Thevar

  • Iyarkai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Priest

  • Veede (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Swarnakka's Brother

  • Dhool(2003)

    as Aadhi

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all films

  • Kannathil Muthamittal(2002)

    as Pasupathy

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all films

  • Maayan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Dominic Raj

  • Housefull (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Corrupt cop (uncredited)

  • Dhinamum Ennai Gavani (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Actor

  • Appavin Meesai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Actor

  • Kalki 2898-AD: Part 2 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    as Veeran

  • Marudhanayagam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Actor

  • Sarpatta Parambarai: Round 2 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    as Rangan Vaathiyaar

Career shape

Star power in the 87th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 57 titles, 53 of them dated from 1997 to 2025; peak year 2020.

Biggest box office

Kalki 2898 AD (2024)

$126M worldwide

Highest rated

Sarpatta Parambarai (2021)

Midcredits 99th

Most popular right now

Kalki 2898 AD (2024)

Film career

19972025

Peak 2020 · steadily prominent in film for years. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting57 of 57: 57 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score81st

By decade

1990s2 · acting2000s22 · acting2010s19 · acting2020s10 · acting

Billing

usually 5th · top billed in 0% of 6 roles

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30.

How do Pasupathy's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 81st percentile, the median of all 13; across their 13 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 71st percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

71stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 13

Approval · how many liked their films

87thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 13

Reach · how many have seen their films

69thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 13

Midcredits score across 13 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up7
  • 50th to 74th2
  • 25th to 49th3
  • Below 25th1

Shape of the crowd

5 of their 13 titles are Universally Loved.

  • Universally Loved5
  • Divisive1
  • Crowd Pleaser2
  • Broadly Agreed1
  • Mixed4

Most divisive · actor

Madurey (2004)

93rd percentile spread · 26% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Sarpatta Parambarai (2021)

Midcredits 99th · 94% liked

Reviewers score the acting 78/100 in their films, across 9 reviewed titles; fans 84, detractors 51. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Pasupathy's work okay for kids?

Across up to 5 MovieCove titles with content scores, sex & nudity runs lighter than most films.

Their medianMedian of all filmsMiddle 80% of their titles
Violence & Gore4 titlesmedian 70 · intenseMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity5 titles11–22 · median 14 · minimallighter than most filmsMedian of all films: 32
Profanity4 titlesmedian 35 · moderateMedian of all films: 36
Alcohol & Drugs4 titlesmedian 34 · mildMedian of all films: 33
Frightening / Intense4 titlesmedian 61 · intenseMedian of all films: 39

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted. The band's colour is the severity of their median, named beside it.

Who does Pasupathy work with?

People who share at least 2 of Pasupathy's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Vikram shares the most, 4.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers and editors