Actor Directory

Discover Tamil actors in world cinema from around the globe — across English, Spanish, French, German, and Tamil-language films.

3 actors found

TamilLead · Sri Lanka / France

Antonythasan Jesuthasan

Antonythasan Jesuthasan, also known by his pen name Shobasakthi, is a Sri Lankan-born French author, activist, and actor rooted in the Tamil diaspora. After fleeing the civil conflict in Sri Lanka and seeking political asylum in France, he rose to international prominence playing the title character in Jacques Audiard's French-language film Dheepan, which won the Palme d'Or at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival and earned him a Cesar Award nomination for Best Actor. See more

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FrenchLead · France

Lawrence Valin

Lawrence Valin is a French-Tamil actor, screenwriter, and filmmaker based in Paris who represents the Tamil diaspora in French cinema. He began his career acting in French short and independent productions before directing and starring in works exploring Tamil diaspora experiences in France, most notably his feature debut Little Jaffna, a French-language film with Tamil dialogue that premiered at the Venice International Film Festival. See more

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TamilSupporting · United Kingdom / Sri Lankan Tamil diaspora

Teejay Arunasalam

Teejay Arunasalam is a UK-based actor and musician of Sri Lankan Tamil heritage who transitioned from the diaspora music scene into mainstream Tamil cinema. He made his acting debut with a supporting role in Vetrimaaran's acclaimed Tamil-language drama Asuran, marking a notable entry point for Tamil diaspora talent into Tamil cinema. His career reflects the broader phenomenon of Tamil diaspora artists engaging with Tamil-language film industries. See more

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