R. Sarathkumar is an Indian actor, politician, filmmaker and singer, best known for his work in the Tamil film industry.
With decades of acting under his belt, Sarath Kumar has become a renowned actor and has earned titles like ‘Supreme Star’ and ‘Superhero’.
He also ventured into politics and founded the All India Samattuva Makar Kachchi (AISMK) in Tamil Nadu. Sarath Kumar acted in more than 145 films and won several awards for his performances.
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- Full name: Ramanathan Sarathkumar
- Date of birth: July 14, 1954
- Age: 69
- Sex: Male
- Birthplace: New Delhi, India
- Nationality: India
- Occupation: actor, politician, film producer, singer
- Height: 1.85 m
- Parents: Ramanathan (father) and Pushpaleela (mother)
- Siblings: 2
- Spouse: Chaya (divorced 2000), Raadhika (married 2001)
- Children: 4, including Varalaxmi
- Marital Status: Married, husband is Raadhika
- Net worth: $12 million
Early life and education
R. Sarathkumar, who is 69 years old as of 2023, was born on July 14, 1954, in New Delhi, India, to parents Ramanathan and Pushpaleela.
His father worked for All India Radio before joining the Press Information Bureau of India, while his mother was a housewife.
He has two elder brothers and sisters: Sudarshan and Mallika.
Saranth Kumar grew up in Chennai and attended Raja Muttiyya High School before moving on to Indian Institute of Technology, Central School, Madras. He completed his schooling at St. Patrick’s Anglo-Indian High School.
Born into a sports-loving family, Sarath Kumar actively participated in football, cricket and hockey during his secondary and college years.
He was also a member of NCC (National Cadet Corps) and had the honour of participating in the 1970 Republic Day Parade.
After completing pre-college studies at Loyola College, he graduated from New College with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics.
Initially, Sarathkumar pursued bodybuilding and won theMadras University” title and won it in 1974.
However, his career path took a turn when he started working as a journalist for the Tamil newspaper Dhinakaran in Bangalore. He started as a humble bike boy distributing newspapers and later became a reporter for the same newspaper.
personal life
Sarath Kumar’s personal life experience includes two marriages. He married Chaya in 1984, but the two divorced in 2000.
In 2001, he tied the knot with actress Raadhika and they have been together forever. Sarathkumar has four children: actress Varalaxmi, Rahul, Pooja and others.
Profession
Sarathkumar’s acting career began in 1986 when he made his debut in the Telugu film “Samajamlo s-three.”
Initially, he played villains and supporting roles and eventually became a lead actor in Tamil films.
His performance was widely praised, earning him the“Supreme Star” and “Super hero”In the industry.
Sarathkumar has done 145 films in total and has made his mark in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada cinema.
He has received two Tamil Nadu State Film Awards and three South Film Awards for his outstanding contribution to the film industry.
Apart from his successful acting career, Sarath Kumar has also ventured into politics. In 2007, he founded the All India Tehreek-e-Sinhalese (AISMK) political party in Tamil Nadu.
He has served as a member of the Legislative Council and held positions in various political organizations.
Sarath Kumar’s dedication to public service also made him a respected figure in the political arena.
net worth
R. Sarathkumar has an estimated net worth of $12 million, which he has accumulated through his successful career in the film industry and involvement in politics.
social media
- Instagram account: @realsarathkumar
- Twitter: @realsarathkumar
Filmography
- Portoril
- Ponnin Selvan: II
- Natpukaga
- Natama
- West Marasi
- Samundi
- Cheran Pandian
- coolie
- Samu Dirham
- Rajapandhi
- Kavalnilayam
