Saran Shakthi

Saran Shakthi (born 5 May 1997) is an Indian actor, who primarily works in Tamil films. He made his film debut as child artist in Kadal (2013). After appearing as child artist in various films, he made his breakthrough as an adult actor with his role in Vada Chennai (2018).[1]

Saran Shakthi
Born (1997-05-05) 5 May 1997
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Occupation
  • Actor
Years active2012–present

Career

Saran started acting at the age of 15. In 2012, he made his first appearance in K. Balachander's serial, Amudha Oru Aacharyakuri which aired on Kalaignar TV. He made a brief appearance in Vishwaroopam in 2013. In the same year he made his film debut as child artist in Kadal directed by Mani Ratnam. Later he acted in various films such as Jilla, Vai Raja Vai and Sigaram Thodu as a child artist.

In 2018, Saran made his first breakthrough in an adult role in Vada Chennai which earned him the recognition. In 2019, he starred in his first lead role in Sagaa which opened to mixed reviews.[2] In 2021, he starred alongside Nayanthara in the crime thriller, Netrikann which premiered on Hotstar.[3]

Saran is currently playing a negative role in Etharkkum Thunindhavan.[4] He is also playing a prominent role in the highly anticipated film, K.G.F: Chapter 2.[5][6]

Controversy

Saran participated in the TV reality show Survivor Tamil (2021) on Zee Tamil.[7] In the show he was accused and proven guilty of using a mobile phone borrowed from a camera man in the island to connect outside. However he wasn't disqualified from the show and allowed to compete with a warning from the host.[8] In the finale he was announced as the runner up of the season while Vijayalakshmi was titled the sole survivor after winning a narrow vote of 4-3.[9]

Filmography

Films
Key
Denotes films that have not yet been released
YearFilmRole(s)LanguageNotes
2013VishwaroopamUncredited RoleTamilChild artist
KadalYoung ThomasTamilChild artist
2014JillaYoung SakthiTamilChild artist
RummySornam's brotherTamilChild artist
Sigaram ThoduYoung MuraliTamilChild artist
2015Vai Raja VaiYoung KarthikTamilChild artist
Om Shanthi OmKumarTamilChild artist
2016MoGauthamTamilChild artist
2017Si3Tea seller boyTamilChild artist
2018Vada ChennaiKannanTamil
2019SagaaSathyaTamilLead role
2021NetrikannGauthamTamil
Etharkkum Thunindhavan TBATamilFilming
2022K.G.F: Chapter 2 TBAKannadaPost- Production
TBA Untitled film directed by V. Priya TBATamil

Television
Year Title Role Channel Category Notes
2012-2013Amudha Oru AacharyakuriAmudha's sonKalaignar TVSerial
2021Survivor TamilContestantZee TamilReality ShowRunner Up

References
  1. "'Vada Chennai' actor Saran Shakthi roped in for Nayanthara's 'Netrikann'". The New Indian Express. 1 October 2019.
  2. "Sagaa' movie review: A promising revenge saga tied down by commercial compromises". The New Indian Express. 1 February 2019.
  3. "Actor Saran Shakthi lands a crucial role in Nayanthara's Netrikann". The Times of India. 30 September 2019.
  4. "Saran Shakthi to play negative role in Suriya's Etharkkum Thunindhavan". Cinema Express. 3 September 2021.
  5. "'Vada Chennai' fame Saran Shakthi joins Yash's 'KGF 2'". The News Minute. 12 September 2019.
  6. "Actor without borders". Deccan Chronicle. 2 October 2019.
  7. "Survivor Tamil: Sportsperson-turned-actress Lakshmi Priyaa Chandramouli to Vikranth Santhosh, a look at full and final contestants". The Times of India. 13 September 2021.
  8. "Survivor Tamil: Arjun gives Saran Shakthi and others a last warning; Vanessa Cruez and Narayan become tribe leaders". The Times of India. Retrieved 17 October 2021.
  9. "Vijayalakshmi wins Survivor, pens a thank-you note to contestants and fans". India Today. Retrieved 13 December 2021.
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