Nithin Sathya
Born (1980-01-09) 9 January 1980
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
EducationLondon School of Commerce
Occupation(s)Actor,film producer
Years active2004–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

Nitin Sathyaa 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, NitinSathyaa 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

2000s

Nitin Sathyaa's first 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[7] starring Kamal Hassan. . His subsequent movies were alongside renowned actors like Ajith Kumar in Ji and Vikram in the film Majaa.[8]

He played one of the lead role in Venkat Prabhu's Chennai 600028. He played the antagonist in Vasanth's Satham Podathey. In Pandhayam, Nitin 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,[9] alongside Cheran, Pasupathy, Vimala Raman, Remya Nambeeshan. His next movie was Palaivana Solai[10] a remake of the 1982 film with the same title.

2010 – present

In Mayanginen Thayanginen, he plays the role of a call taxi driver who falls in love with a call center girl, Disha Pandey[11]

His collaboration with Venkat Prabhu continued with the 2013 dark comedy Biriyani,[12] 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[13] and Thirudan Police.[14]

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.

Production

After years of acting as protagonist, antagonist and supporting roles, Nitinsathyaa 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 Reddy, Venkat Prabhu and Vani Bhojan. It was released on ZEE5 on 14th August 2020. The third film, a romantic comedy starring Mahat Raghavendra and Sana Makbul, titled Kadhal Conditions Apply, is scheduled to be released on September 15, 2023.[15]

Filmography

As an actor

YearFilmRoleNotes
2002Bend It Like BeckhamWaiterUncredited role
2003KalatpadaiSridharCredited as Arun
2004Vasool Raja MBBSNeelakandan
DreamsShiva
2005JiArun
MajaaMuthu
2007Chennai 600028Pazhani
Satham PodatheyRathnavel Kalidas
2008ThozhaRaja
SarojaLakshmi GopalCameo appearance
PandhayamSakthivel
Raman Thediya SeethaiGunasekhar
2009MuthiraiSathyamoorthy
Palaivana SolaiPrabhu
2012Mayanginen ThayanginenMuthukumaran
Madha Gaja RajaUnknownUnreleased
2013BiriyaniHari
2014Enna Satham Indha NeramKathir
AranmanaiMulian Kannan
Thirudan PoliceRavi
2015Moone Moonu VarthaiKarthik
Moodu Mukkallo CheppalanteKarthikTelugu film
2016Pandiyoda Galatta ThaangalaSathya
AmmaniSiva
Chennai 600028 IIPazhani
2017Si3Murali
PandigaiMundhiri Settu
2018JarugandiRameshCameo appearance
2019Market Raja MBBSNeelakandan
2022Dha DhaPuli

As a producer

YearFilmNotes
2018Jarugandi
2020Lock UpReleased on ZEE5
2023Kadhal Conditions Apply

Short films

  • Vellai Pookal
  • Agalya 2012[16]
  • Kadal Rasa

References

  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. "An interview with Nitin Satya". www.rediff.com. Retrieved 22 April 2018.
  7. "An interview with Nitin Satya". www.rediff.com. Retrieved 22 April 2018.
  8. "Success has a new name". The Hindu. 19 October 2007. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 22 April 2018.
  9. "Life's looking up". The Hindu. 27 June 2009. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 21 April 2018.
  10. "Palaivana Cholai's classic charm". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 April 2018.
  11. Manigandan, K. R. (10 April 2012). "Shot Cuts: Sri Ramarajyam, not now". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 21 April 2018.
  12. "Sampath, Nitin Satyaa join 'Biriyani'". The Times of India. Retrieved 22 April 2018.
  13. "Real-life quadruplets star in Tamil film". The Times of India. Retrieved 22 April 2018.
  14. "Dinesh gears up for a game of hide-and-seek". The Times of India. Retrieved 22 April 2018.
  15. "Madras HC Permits Release Of Kaadhal Conditions Apply On One Condition". News18. 4 September 2023. Retrieved 13 September 2023.
  16. Malathi Rangarajan (12 October 2013). "Long and short". Chennai, India: The Hindu. Retrieved 14 October 2013.
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