R. Sundaramoorthy is an Indian make-up artist and actor, best known for his work in the film Padayappa (1999) and being the first make-up artist for Rajinikanth.
Career Sundaramoorthy began his career as an assistant to his father and grandfather. He worked as a make-up artist for several artists including Kamal Haasan, Rajinikanth, Saritha, Thiagarajan, Murali, J. P. Chandrababu, Poornima Jayaram, Sujatha, Sathyaraj and Aravind Swamy. Sundaramoorthy has worked with Rajinikanth since the beginning of the latter's career starting with Apoorva Raagangal. He continued working with Rajinikanth for his 100th film Sri Raghavendrar (1985), and went on to win the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Make-up Artist for his work in Padayappa. Sundaramoorthy continued working with Rajinikanth until Chandramukhi (2005). He was a frequent collaborator with K. Balachander and Mani Ratnam.
Filmography Make-up artist
Sadhu Mirandal (1966; assistant) Madras to Pondicherry (1966; assistant) Thamarai Nenjam (1968) Poova Thalaiya (1969) Shanti Nilayam (1969) Iru Kodugal (1969) Velli Vizha (1972) Aaina (1974) (Hindi) Apoorva Raagangal (1975) Anthuleni Katha (1976) (Telugu) Manmadha Leelai (1976) Moondru Mudichu (1976) Avargal (1977) Ek Duuje Ke Liye (1981) (Hindi) Raja Paarvai (1981) Netrikkan (1981) Sanam Teri Kasam (1982) (Hindi) Moondru Mugam (1982) Sagara Sangamam (1983) (Telugu) Thanga Magan (1983) Ek Nai Paheli (1984) (Hindi) Pagal Nilavu (1985) Sri Raghavendrar (1985) Idaya Kovil (1985) Mouna Ragam (1986) Agni Natchathiram (1988) Geethanjali (1989) Anjali (1990) Thalapathi (1991) Annaamalai (1992) Roja (1992) Thiruda Thiruda (1993) Veera (1994) Baashha (1995) Bombay (1995) Muthu (1995) Iruvar (1997) Arunachalam (1997) Dil Se.. (1998) (Hindi) Padayappa (1999) Alai Payuthey (2000) Kannathil Muthamittal (2002) Aayutha Ezhuthu (2004) Chandramukhi (2005) Periyar (2007) Raavanan (2010) Pulanaivu (2019; unreleased)
Actor Films Year Film Role Notes1968 Thamarai Nenjam Uncredited 1978 Thappida Thala Sarasu's customer Bilingual film; uncredited1984 Pudhiavan 1985 Mugila Mallige Kannada film Sindhu Bhairavi JKB's driver 1990 Oru Veedu Iru Vaasal Himself Guest appearance 1991 Azhagan Manoharan 1995 Muthu Man asking for blessings from Muthu's father uncredited1999 Poovellam Kettuppar EB worker Hello 2000 Alai Payuthey Nadar Kandukondain Kandukondain House owner 2001 12B Sadasivam 2003 Thirumalai Arasu's victim 2004 Udhaya Niranjan Aayutha Ezhuthu Press Reporter uncredited Television Year Series Role Notes1998Premi M. S. Bhaskar's assistant 2001 Marmadesam – Sorna Regai Meenakshi's father 2003Anni
Awards and nominations YearAwardCategoryWorkResult Ref. 1999 Tamil Nadu State Film Awards Best Make-up Artist Padayappa
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