Soori Muthuchamy simply known as Soori, is an Indian actor and comedian who predominantly appears in Tamil film industry.
He rose to fame after his role in the film Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu (2009), in which the scene involving a parotta eating challenge earned him the nickname Parotta Soori.[1][2]
He has emerged into the limelight post his outstanding performance in films like Porali (2011), Sundarapandian (2012), Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam (2013), Pandiya Naadu (2013), Jilla (2014), Rajini Murugan (2016) and Sangili Bungili Kadhava Thorae (2017).[3][4]
Soori moved from Madurai to Chennai in 1996 with the intention of becoming an actor in the Tamil film industry. After failing to get any roles, he took up work in the city as a cleaner to fund his acting ambitions.[5] He was first introduced to a casting agent by an acquaintance called Sumathi in 1997, who had also assisted Soori with his meals during his early days in Chennai. Soori subsequently made his first on-screen appearance in the village drama Maru Malarchi (1998), where he stood in the background amongst a crowd. Soori then continued to visit sets and convinced a member of Thotta Tharani’s art team to take him on as an apprentice. From 1999 till 2003, Soori worked on multiple roles as a set assistant, photo plate apprentice, and an electrician. He also made occasional uncredited roles in films portraying a junior artiste who would appear in comedy scenes, appearing in films such as Winner (2003).[5]
The actor became instantly popular as 'Parotta' Soori after the release of his film Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu (2009). Soori got this suffix to his name because of the hilarious 'parotta competition' scene in which he stuns the hotelier by eating 50 parottas and getting ready to eat the same number once again.[6] His body language, rib-tickling punches, and counters have become everyone's favorite, and thus makes Soori an unavoidable add-on in rural based movies. Soori is a perfect fit for some actors like Sivakarthikeyan, Vimal, M. Sasikumar and Vishal.[7]
He has emerged into the limelight post his outstanding performance in films like Sundarapandian (2012), Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam (2013), Pandiya Naadu (2013) and Jilla (2014).[8] His comedy movies in Rajini Murugan (2016) Idhu Namma Aalu (2016), Velainu Vandhutta Vellaikaaran (2016) and Sangili Bungili Kadhava Thorae (2017) worked out hilariously.
He was seen in Sivakarthikeyan's Seema Raja (2018) and Vikram's Saamy Square (2018). However, his performances in these two films were brutally criticised.[9] Soori had back-to-back releases with Namma Veettu Pillai (2019) and Sangathamizhan (2019).[10]
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Kadhalukku Mariyadhai | Dancer | Uncredited role |
| 1998 | Maru Malarchi | Audience member | Uncredited role |
| 1999 | Sangamam | Uncredited role | |
| 2000 | James Pandu | Railway porter | Uncredited role |
| Kannan Varuvaan | Man in a temple | Uncredited role | |
| 2001 | Ullam Kollai Poguthey | Illicit liquor smuggler | Uncredited role |
| 2002 | Red | Thief | Uncredited role |
| 2003 | Winner | Kaipullai's henchmen | Uncredited role |
| Ooruku Nooruper | uncredited role[11] | ||
| 2004 | Varnajalam | Thief | |
| Kaadhal | Mansion mate | ||
| 2005 | Ji | College student | |
| 2007 | Deepavali | Fish seller | |
| Dhandayuthapani | Dhandayuthapani's friend | ||
| Nyabagam Varuthey | "Jalra" Soori | ||
| Thiruvakkarai Sri Vakrakaliamman | Police constable | ||
| 2008 | Kee Mu | "Nethili" Murugan | |
| Bheemaa | Chinna's henchman | ||
| 2009 | Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu | Subramani | |
| Naai Kutty | Maari | ||
| 2010 | Kalavani | Manikandan | |
| Naan Mahaan Alla | Ravi | ||
| Unakkaga En Kadhal | "Blade" Balu | ||
| Unakkaga Oru Kavithai | Vinoth's friend | ||
| 2011 | Varmam | Guna | |
| Aadu Puli | Karuppu | ||
| Thoonga Nagaram | Address informer for Theru Trisha | ||
| Kullanari Koottam | Murugesan | ||
| Appavi | Bharathi's friend | ||
| Azhagarsamiyin Kuthirai | Chandran | ||
| Bodinayakkanur Ganesan | Gilaki | ||
| Pillaiyar Theru Kadaisi Veedu | Soori | ||
| Vaagai Sooda Vaa | Man at theatre | ||
| Velayudham | Abdullah | ||
| Porali | Soori | Norway Tamil Film Festival Award for Best Comedian | |
| Guruswamy | Priest | Special appearance in the song "Thengaayil Nei" | |
| 2012 | Sooriya Nagaram | Mechanic | |
| Friends Book | Telugu film | ||
| Mattuthavani | Ram's friend | ||
| Kandathum Kanathathum | |||
| Manam Kothi Paravai | Nalla Thambi | ||
| Pandi Oliperukki Nilayam | Soori | ||
| Paagan | Vellayangiri | Also playback singer ("Simba Simba")[12] | |
| Sundarapandian | Murugesan | Nominated, Vijay Award for Best Comedian Nominated, SIIMA Award for Best Comedian |
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| Kai | |||
| 2013 | Haridas | Kandasamy | |
| Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga | Sindru | ||
| Chikki Mukki | |||
| Thillu Mullu | Mano | ||
| Thulli Vilaiyadu | Mano | ||
| Desingu Raja | Surya | ||
| Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam | Kodi | Winner, SIIMA Award for Best Comedian Winner, Norway Tamil Film Festival Award for Best Comedian Nominated, Vijay Award for Best Comedian |
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| Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara | Thambi | ||
| Naiyaandi | Soori | ||
| Pandiya Naadu | Ganesan | ||
| Vellai Desathin Idhayam | |||
| 2014 | Jilla | Gopal | Nominated, SIIMA Award for Best Comedian |
| Rummy | Arunachalam | ||
| Pulivaal | Chokku | ||
| Bramman | NBK | ||
| Nimirndhu Nil | Ramachandran | ||
| Maan Karate | "Tiger" Tyson | Guest appearance | |
| Nalanum Nandhiniyum | Sivabalan | ||
| Anjaan | Raja | ||
| Pattaya Kelappanum Pandiya | Muthupandi | ||
| Jeeva | "Senior" David | ||
| Poojai | Kutti Puli | ||
| Oru Oorla Rendu Raja | Mike | ||
| Vellaikaara Durai | Police Pandi | ||
| 2015 | Sakalakala Vallavan | Chinnasamy | |
| Paayum Puli | Murugesan | ||
| Kaththukkutti | Ginger | ||
| Vedalam | Laxmidas | ||
| Pasanga 2 | Sanjay Ramasamy | Guest appearance | |
| 2016 | Rajini Murugan | Thotathree | Nominated, SIIMA Award for Best Comedian |
| Aranmanai 2 | Devadas | ||
| Mapla Singam | Anbuchelvan's friend | ||
| Marudhu | Kokkarako | ||
| Idhu Namma Aalu | Vaasu | ||
| Velainu Vandhutta Vellaikaaran | Sakkarai | ||
| Angali Pangali | |||
| Maaveeran Kittu | Thangarasu | ||
| Kaththi Sandai | Deva / Chithra Master | ||
| 2017 | Si3 | Veera Babu "Veeram" | |
| Mupparimanam | Himself | Cameo appearance | |
| Saravanan Irukka Bayamaen | Kalyanam | ||
| Sangili Bungili Kadhava Thorae | Sooranam | Winner, Vijay Award for Best Comedian Winner, SIIMA Award for Best Comedian |
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| Thondan | Ramar | Guest appearance | |
| Gemini Ganeshanum Suruli Raajanum | Suruli Rajan | ||
| Paakanum Pola Irukku | |||
| Savarikkadu | |||
| Podhuvaga Emmanasu Thangam | "Tiger" Pandi | ||
| Katha Nayagan | Annadurai | ||
| Ippadai Vellum | Daivakolundhu | ||
| Nenjil Thunivirundhal | Ramesh | ||
| 2018 | Sketch | Maari | |
| Pakka | Bommai | ||
| Bhaskar Oru Rascal | Rocky | ||
| Kadaikutty Singam | Sivagamiyin Selvan | ||
| Seema Raja | Adiasamy (Kanakku/Maths) | ||
| Saamy Square | Sakthi | ||
| 2019 | Kanchana 3 | Govindan | |
| Devarattam | Vetri’s 4th brother-in-law | ||
| Vennila Kabaddi Kuzhu 2 | Subramani | ||
| Kennedy Club | Subramani | ||
| Namma Veettu Pillai | Paramu | ||
| Sangathamizhan | Soori | ||
| 2021 | Sarbath | Arivu's friend | |
| Udanpirappe | Pakkadi | ||
| Annaatthe | Pachaikili | ||
| Velan | 'Mamookka' Dineshan | ||
| 2022 | Kombu Vatcha Singamda | Karthik | |
| Anbulla Ghilli | Ghilli (voice) | [13] | |
| Etharkkum Thunindhavan | Aavani Soolamani | ||
| Don | Perusu | ||
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TBA | Post-Production | |
| Viduthalai |
TBA | Filming |