Ramalakshmanan Muthuchamy (born 27 August 1977), professionally known as Soori, is an Indian actor who predominantly appears in Tamil cinema. Debuting in 1998, he acted in several uncredited roles before his major breakthrough in Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu (2009), where he earned the moniker Parotta Soori. After a decade as a comedian, his dramatic turn as a lead actor in Vetrimaaran's Viduthalai Part 1 (2023) received critical acclaim.

Career 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.

He played occasional uncredited roles in films as a junior artiste, appearing especially in comedy scenes, such as in Winner (2003). and thereafter Ezhil's Deepavali.

Soori notably appeared in the critical and commercial hit film Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu (2009). He became known as Parotta Soori after the film's release because of a comedy scene in which his character eats 50 parottas. He later appeared in a number of films in well-received comedic and sidekick roles, such as Poraali (2011), Sundarapandian (2012), Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam (2013), and Jilla (2014). His supporting roles were also praised in Rajini Murugan (2016) Idhu Namma Aalu (2016), Velainu Vandhutta Vellaikaaran (2016), and Sangili Bungili Kadhava Thorae (2017).

In 2018, he was seen in both Sivakarthikeyan's Seema Raja and Vikram's Saamy Square. However, his comedic performances in these two films were heavily criticised, prompting Soori himself to respond. He went on to have back-to-back releases with the successful Namma Veettu Pillai (2019) and the panned Sangathamizhan (2019).

In 2023, Soori was cast against type as the main protagonist of Vetrimaaran's period crime thriller, Viduthalai Part 1. His performance garnered highly positive appreciation from critics as well as audiences. This was followed by leading roles in Garudan (2024), a neo-noir action film, and Kottukkaali (2024), a drama-comedy about caste, as well as Yezhu Kadal Yezhu Malai (2024), a period-bending romantic drama. All three films widely received critical acclaim for their direction and performances, with Kottukkali and Yezhu Kadal Yezhu Malai being screened at the 74th Berlin International Film Festival and the 53rd International Film Festival Rotterdam respectively.

Personal life After watching Thalapathi (1991), Muthuchamy adopted the protagonist's name, Surya, which was shortened to 'Soori' after he entered cinema.

Soori lives in a joint family and has six siblings. He is married and has a son and a daughter.

Filmography Films Year Film Role Notes 1998 Maru Malarchi Audience member Uncredited role 1999 Sangamam Crowd member 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 role2003 Winner Kaipullai's henchmen Uncredited roleOoruku Nooruper Balan and Anandan's acquaintance Uncredited role 2004 Varnajalam Thief Uncredited role Kaadhal Mansion mate Uncredited role 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 Poraali Soori Winner, Norway Tamil Film Festival Award for Best Comedian Gurusamy Priest Special appearance in the song "Thengaayil Nei" 2012 Sooriya Nagaram Mechanic Friends Book "Millionaire" Venugopal Telugu film Mattuthavani Panneer's friend Kandathum Kanathathum Mukil's friend Manam Kothi Paravai Nalla Thambi Pandi Oliperukki Nilayam Soori Paagan Vellayangiri Also playback singer ("Simba Simba")Parotta Soori and Pandi sing a kuthu number in Paagan . Kolly Talk. 29 December 2011. Sundarapandian Murugesan Nominated, Vijay Award for Best ComedianNominated, SIIMA Award for Best Comedian Kai Siva's friend 2013 Haridas Kandasamy Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga Sindru Chikki Mukki Karuvaya Thillu Mullu Mano Thulli Vilaiyadu Mano Desingu Raja Surya Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam Kodi Winner, SIIMA Award for Best ComedianWinner, Norway Tamil Film Festival Award for Best Comedian Nominated, Vijay Award for Best Comedian Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara Thambi Naiyaandi Soori Pandiya Naadu Ganesan Vellai Desathin Idhayam Rahim's friend 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, Sandhu Bondhu Naadimuthu Mapla Singam Anbuchelvan's friend Marudhu Kokkarako Idhu Namma Aalu Vaasu Velainu Vandhutta Vellaikaaran Sakkarai Angali Pangali Chandra 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 ComedianWinner, SIIMA Award for Best Comedian Thondan Ramar Guest appearance Gemini Ganeshanum Suruli Raajanum Suruli Rajan Paakanum Pola Irukku Savarikkadu Master 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) Voice only Etharkkum Thunindhavan Aavani Soolamani Don Perusu Viruman Kuthukal Prince Abroad Guy Cameo appearance2023 Viduthalai Part 1 Kumaresan Debut as lead actor Winner, Ananda Vikatan Cinema Award for Best Actor Nominated Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil2024 Garudan Sokkan Kottukkaali Paandi Viduthalai Part 2 Kumaresan 2025 Badava Urappu Maaman InbaAlso Story Writer2026MandaadiMuthukaali Yezhu Kadal Yezhu MalaiTrain passenger

Television + Year Title Role Channel2007-2008 Thirumathi SelvamAmirtham Sun TV

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