Nithin Sathya

Nithin Sathya
Born (1980-01-09) 9 January 1980 (age 44)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
EducationLondon School of Commerce
Occupation(s)Actor,film producer
Years active2002–present

Nithin Sathya (born 9 January 1980) is an Indian actor, film producer. He works primarily in Tamil Cinema. He made his film debut in Kalatpadai, directed by J. Ramesh, in 2003. He acted with Kamal Hassan in a small role in the Tamil comedy film Vasool Raja MBBS, directed by Saran. His next film was Ji (2005), with Ajith Kumar, directed by N. Linguswamy.

Nithin Sathya appeared as the antagonist, a psychopathic villain Rathnavel Kalidas in the critically acclaimed psychological thriller, Satham Podathey (2007), which starred Pritviraj, Padmapriya and Suhasini, and was written and directed by Vasanth. Other films in which he acted include Raman Thediya Seethai, written and directed by K. P. Jagannath. In Pandhayam[1] (2007) by S. A. Chandrasekhar with actor Vijay playing a cameo along with Sindhu Tolani. Muthirai (2009),[2] a Tamil-language thriller film.[3][4]

He had his break through when he played the role of Palani in Chennai 600028 by Venkat Prabhu, who is a close associate and friend. He played one of the leads in this sports drama film which was well received by the critics. He reprised the same role in Chennai 600028 II. He has been the executive producer for the film R. K. Nagar starring Vaibhav in the lead which is produced by Venkat Prabhu. The movie Jarugandi produced by Nithin Satya under his production house Shvedh was released on 26 October 2018.

Early life and education

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Nithin Sathya did his schooling in Chennai at Gill Adarsh Matriculation Higher Secondary School and completed his master's degree in Business Administration specialising in International Marketing from London School of Commerce.[5] After completing his education, Nithin Sathya decided to pursue acting in the year 2003. Apart from acting, he also represented Tamil Nadu at the National level in bowling in the year 1998–99.[6]

Career

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Nithin Sathyaa's first notable stint as an actor was Kalatpadai in 2003 directed by J. Ramesh. He played the role of a patient who attempts suicide due to love failure in Saran's 2004 movie Vasool Raja MBBS (2004).[6] His subsequent movies were minor roles in films like Ji and Majaa.[7] He played one of the lead role in Venkat Prabhu's Chennai 600028. He played the antagonist in Vasanth's Satham Podathey. In Pandhayam, Nithin played the role of a student and this movie was directed by S. A. Chandrasekhar.

He played a reformed thief in K. P. Jagannath’s Raman Thediya Seethai,[8] alongside Cheran, Pasupathy, Vimala Raman, Remya Nambeeshan. His next movie was Palaivana Solai[9] a remake of the 1982 film with the same title. In Mayanginen Thayanginen, he plays the role of a call taxi driver who falls in love with a call center girl, Disha Pandey.[10] His collaboration with Venkat Prabhu continued with the 2013 dark comedy Biriyani,[11] He followed it with Sundar C's horror comedy Aranmanai and once again collaborated with the same director for the unreleased Madha Gaja Raja.

2014 also saw the release of his two projects – Enna Satham Indha Neram[12] and Thirudan Police.[13] He played the role of a self-centered son for Lakshmy Ramakrishnan in the film Ammani. In 2016 he teamed up with Venkat Prabhu and S. P. B. Charan again for the sequel Chennai 600028 II . This film saw him continue to take up the role of Palani, from the first part.

He started his own production house which he named as Shvedh. Jarugandi was the first film to be released under this banner. The second film Lock Up is a thriller movie that stars Vaibhav, Venkat Prabhu and Vani Bhojan. It was released on ZEE5 on 14 August 2020. The third film, a romantic comedy starring Mahat Raghavendra and Sana Makbul, titled Kadhal Conditions Apply, was initially scheduled to be released on 15 September 2023.[14]

Filmography

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As an actor

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Year Film Role Notes
2002 Bend It Like Beckham Waiter Uncredited role
2003 Kalatpadai Sridhar Credited as Arun
2004 Vasool Raja MBBS Neelakandan
Dreams Shiva
2005 Ji Arun
Majaa Muthu
2007 Chennai 600028 Pazhani
Satham Podathey Rathnavel Kalidas
2008 Thozha Raja
Saroja Lakshmi Gopal Cameo appearance
Pandhayam Sakthivel
Raman Thediya Seethai Gunasekhar
2009 Muthirai Sathyamoorthy
Palaivana Solai Prabhu
2012 Mayanginen Thayanginen Muthukumaran
2013 Biriyani Hari
2014 Enna Satham Indha Neram Kathir
Aranmanai Mulian Kannan
Thirudan Police Ravi
2015 Moone Moonu Varthai Karthik
Moodu Mukkallo Cheppalante Karthik Telugu film
2016 Pandiyoda Galatta Thaangala Sathya
Ammani Siva
Chennai 600028 II Pazhani
2017 Si3 Murali
Pandigai Mundhiri Settu
2018 Jarugandi Ramesh Cameo appearance
2019 Market Raja MBBS Neelakandan
2022 Dha Dha Puli

As a producer

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Year Film Notes
2018 Jarugandi
2020 Lock Up Released on ZEE5
TBA Kadhal Conditions Apply

Short films

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  • Vellai Pookal
  • Agalya 2012[15]
  • Kadal Rasa

References

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  1. ^ "Wanna bet?". The Hindu. 19 September 2008. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 22 April 2018.
  2. ^ "Celebrated artist's dream comes true". The Hindu. 4 May 2008. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 22 April 2018.
  3. ^ "Sudden shift in gear – Muththirai". The Hindu. 26 June 2009. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 22 April 2018.
  4. ^ "A packed, purposeful cast – Raman Thediya Seethai". The Hindu. 26 September 2008. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 22 April 2018.
  5. ^ "Success has a new name". The Hindu. 19 October 2007. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 22 April 2018.
  6. ^ a b "An interview with Nitin Satya". www.rediff.com. Retrieved 22 April 2018.
  7. ^ "Success has a new name". The Hindu. 19 October 2007. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 22 April 2018.
  8. ^ "Life's looking up". The Hindu. 27 June 2009. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 21 April 2018.
  9. ^ "Palaivana Cholai's classic charm". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 April 2018.
  10. ^ Manigandan, K. R. (10 April 2012). "Shot Cuts: Sri Ramarajyam, not now". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 21 April 2018.
  11. ^ "Sampath, Nitin Satyaa join 'Biriyani'". The Times of India. Retrieved 22 April 2018.
  12. ^ "Real-life quadruplets star in Tamil film". The Times of India. Retrieved 22 April 2018.
  13. ^ "Dinesh gears up for a game of hide-and-seek". The Times of India. Retrieved 22 April 2018.
  14. ^ "Madras HC Permits Release Of Kaadhal Conditions Apply On One Condition". News18. 4 September 2023. Retrieved 13 September 2023.
  15. ^ Malathi Rangarajan (12 October 2013). "Long and short". Chennai, India: The Hindu. Retrieved 14 October 2013.
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