Sasi Kumar Biography: Age, Net Worth, Height, Parents, Siblings, Children, Wife, Instagram, Wiki

Sasikumar Mahalingam, commonly known as M. Sasikumar, is a distinguished Indian actor, film director, producer, screenwriter, and playback singer, primarily known for his contributions to the Tamil film industry.

He began his career as an assistant director on notable films such as Sethu (1999) and Raam (2005). His breakthrough came with the critically acclaimed Subramaniapuram (2008), a film he directed, produced, wrote, and starred in.

Renowned for his impactful storytelling and filmmaking style, Sasikumar has received numerous accolades, including a National Film Award and multiple Filmfare Awards South.

Profile

• Full Name: Sasikumar Mahalingam
• Stage Name: M. Sasikumar or Sasi
• Born: September 28, 1974
• Age: 50 years old
• Birthplace: Madurai, India
• Nationality: Indian
• Occupation: Indian actor, film director, producer, screenwriter, and playback singer
• Height: 1.73 m
• Parents: Mahalingam
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Geetha
• Children: 3
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $1 million and $10 million

Early Life And Education

Sasikumar Mahalingam was born on September 28, 1974, in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India.

His father is Mahalingam, while his mother’s identity details remain undisclosed. Information about his siblings, if any, is also unavailable.

He completed his schooling at St. Peter’s School in Kodaikanal before earning a degree in Business Administration from Vellaichamy Nadar College in Madurai. Sasikumar is of Tamil ethnicity, though his religious affiliation is not publicly known.

Career

Sasikumar embarked on his journey in the entertainment industry as an assistant director, initially working under director Bala for the film Sethu (1999).

He later collaborated with director Ameer on notable projects such as Mounam Pesiyadhe (2002) and Raam (2005).

These early experiences honed his filmmaking skills and laid a strong foundation for his future endeavors in the Tamil film industry.

His breakthrough came with the critically acclaimed Subramaniapuram (2008), a film he directed, produced, wrote, and starred in.

Despite being made on a modest budget, the film became a massive commercial success and was praised for its raw storytelling and realistic portrayal of 1980s Madurai.

Subramaniapuram redefined Tamil cinema’s approach to period dramas and catapulted Sasikumar to prominence as a filmmaker with a distinct vision.

Following this success, Sasikumar expanded his contributions to Tamil cinema by taking on diverse roles as a producer, director, and actor.

He produced Pasanga (2009), which won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Film and directed Naadodigal (2009) and Easan (2010).

As an actor, he delivered compelling performances in films like Poraali (2011), Masters (2012), Sundarapandian (2012), and Tharai Thappattai (2016), where he portrayed a nadaswaram player.

His production company played a crucial role in supporting meaningful cinema, including Thalaimuraigal (2013), which received the Nargis Dutt Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration.

In recent years, Sasikumar has continued to showcase his versatility with performances in films like Petta (2019), Naadodigal 2 (2020), and Ayothi (2023), further solidifying his legacy in Tamil cinema.

Social Media

• Instagram handle:@sasikumardir

Personal Life

M. Sasikumar maintains a private personal life, but it is known that he is married and has two children—a son and a daughter.

While he rarely shares details about his family, he recently mentioned his wife’s name, Geetha, in a social media post.

Filmography

• Subramaniapuram (2008)
• Poraali (2011)
• Masters (2012)
• Sundarapandian (2012)
• Kutti Puli (2013
• Bramman (2014)
• Tharai Thappattai (2016)
• Vetrivel (2016)
• Kidaari (2016)
• Balle Vellaiyathevaa (2016)
• Asuravadham (2017)
• Kodiveeran (2017)
• Kennedy Club (2019)
• Enai Noki Paayum Thota (2019)
• Petta (2019)
• Naadodigal 2 (2020)
• Udanpirappe (2021)
• Raja Vamsam (2021)
• Ayodhi (2023)
• Subramaniapuram (2008)
• Naadodigal (2009)
• Easan (2010)
• Tharai Thappattai (2016)
• Subramaniapuram (2008)
• Pasanga (2009)
• Sundarapandian (2012)
• Thalaimuraigal (2013)
• Kidaari (2016)
• Balle Vellaiyathevaa (2016)
• Kodiveeran (2017)

Net Worth

M. Sasikumar’s net worth is estimated to be between $1 million and $10 million.

His primary sources of income include acting, directing, film production, and screenwriting.

While less frequent, his contributions as a playback singer and involvement in various business ventures also add to his overall earnings.