Sendrayan is an Indian actor who works in Tamil cinema, mostly in comic and character roles. He started out with a small part in Vetrimaaran's Polladhavan (2007) and made his name as a young small-time criminal in Naveen's dark comedy Moodar Koodam (2013). In 2018 he reached a wider television audience as a contestant on the second season of Bigg Boss Tamil, hosted by Kamal Haasan.
His other films include Metro (2016), Vetrimaaran's Asuran (2019), Pandiraaj's Thalaivan Thalaivii (2025) and Revolver Rita (2025). As of November 2026, his releases this year include Kaakaa and Pandiraaj's Parimala and Co.
Quick facts
Name | Sendrayan |
Other name | Sendu |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 2007 to present |
First film | Polladhavan (2007) |
Breakthrough | Moodar Koodam (2013) |
Television | Bigg Boss Tamil 2 (2018), BB Jodigals season 1 (2022) |
Known for | Moodar Koodam, Metro, Asuran, Thalaivan Thalaivii, Bigg Boss Tamil 2 |
Career
Early roles (2007 to 2012)
Sendrayan made his screen debut in Vetrimaaran's Polladhavan (2007), starring Dhanush, in which he played a bike thief. Small parts followed in Achacho (2007) and Silambattam (2008). He worked with Vetrimaaran and Dhanush again in Aadukalam (2011), playing Nicholas, and appeared as Gowri in Rowthiram the same year.
Moodar Koodam (2013)
His breakthrough came with Moodar Koodam, released on 13 September 2013. The dark comedy was written, directed and produced by Naveen, who also played one of the leads, with Kuberan, Rajaj and Oviya in the cast. Sendrayan played a young petty criminal who shares his name. Critics welcomed the film's humour, and its success brought him a steady run of comic and antagonist roles.
Character roles (2014 to 2018)
In 2014 he appeared in Rummy, Pongadi Neengalum Unga Kadhalum, Mosakutty and 1 Pandhu 4 Run 1 Wicket. In 2015 he played the lead in the small film Vishayam Veliye Theriya Koodadhu, which went largely unnoticed at the box office, and had supporting parts in Ivanuku Thannila Gandam, Lodukku Pandi, Yatchan and Thiruttu Rail.
He made his Malayalam debut as Pachai in Puthiya Niyamam (2016). In Ananda Krishnan's Metro, released on 24 June 2016, he played Kumar, a friend of the hero Arivu, alongside Shirish and Bobby Simha. He also appeared in the Telugu and Tamil bilingual films Nayaki (2016) and Spyder (2017), and in Pa. Pandi (2017), Nimir, Panjumittai and Kalari (2018), with a cameo in Vada Chennai (2018).
Bigg Boss Tamil 2 (2018)
Sendrayan was one of the contestants who entered the house on day one of Bigg Boss Tamil season 2, which premiered on Star Vijay on 17 June 2018 with Kamal Haasan as host. He was evicted on day 84. Riythvika won the season, which ended on 30 September 2018. In 2022 he took part in BB Jodigals season 1.
Asuran and later films (2019 to 2024)
Sendrayan played Pechimuthu, a cobbler, in Vetrimaaran's Asuran, which was released on 4 October 2019 with Dhanush and Manju Warrier in the lead. The film was a commercial success and won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil.
His later films include Alti (2020), Sulthan (2021), the streaming release Kasada Thapara (2021), Irumban, Kondraal Paavam, Kannai Nambathey, Pathu Thala and Mark Antony (all 2023), and Finder Project 1 and Seeran (2024).
Thalaivan Thalaivii and Revolver Rita (2025)
In Pandiraaj's Thalaivan Thalaivii, released on 25 July 2025 with Vijay Sethupathi and Nithya Menen in the lead, he played Soman, a barber. The film drew mixed reviews but was a commercial success.
In J. K. Chandru's Revolver Rita, starring Keerthy Suresh and released on 28 November 2025, he played Kumar, a member of a gang. The film received mostly negative reviews.
Kaakaa and Parimala and Co (2026)
Sendrayan is part of the supporting cast of Kaakaa, directed by Theni K. Paraman and starring Inigo Prabhakaran and Ramdoss. It was released in theatres on 2 January 2026 and began streaming on Simply South on 14 February 2026.
He also appears in Parimala and Co, written and directed by Pandiraaj, with Jayaram and Urvashi in the lead. It was released on 5 June 2026.
Filmography
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
2007 | Polladhavan | Bike thief | Debut |
2007 | Achacho | Young man | |
2008 | Silambattam | Local rogue | |
2011 | Aadukalam | Nicholas | |
2011 | Rowthiram | Gowri | |
2013 | Sundaattam | Prabhakaran's friend | |
2013 | Thulli Vilayadu | Thangavelu | |
2013 | Moodar Koodam | Sendrayan | Breakthrough role |
2014 | Rummy | Sakthi's friend | |
2014 | Pongadi Neengalum Unga Kadhalum | Sega | |
2014 | Mosakutty | Sendru | |
2014 | 1 Pandhu 4 Run 1 Wicket | Singam | |
2015 | Vishayam Veliye Theriya Koodadhu | Lead role | |
2015 | Ivanuku Thannila Gandam | Milk Pandi | |
2015 | Lodukku Pandi | Koodu Mohideen | |
2015 | Yatchan | Mark | |
2015 | Thiruttu Rail | Ram | |
2016 | Puthiya Niyamam | Pachai | Malayalam film |
2016 | Paisa | ||
2016 | Metro | Kumar | |
2016 | Adra Machan Visilu | ||
2016 | Nayaki | Murali Krishna | Telugu and Tamil bilingual |
2017 | Pa. Pandi | Drug seller | |
2017 | Thiri | ||
2017 | Spyder | Rogue | Telugu and Tamil bilingual |
2018 | Vidhi Madhi Ultaa | Ramesh | |
2018 | Nimir | Auto driver | |
2018 | Kaathiruppor Pattiyal | Baskar | |
2018 | Panjumittai | Kuppu | |
2018 | Kalari | Thief | |
2018 | Vada Chennai | Local resident | Cameo |
2019 | Asuran | Pechimuthu | |
2020 | Alti | Joni | |
2021 | Sulthan | Mansoor's goon | |
2021 | Kasada Thapara | Vedha | Streaming release |
2022 | Kombu Vatcha Singamda | ||
2023 | Irumban | Aspathiri | |
2023 | Kondraal Paavam | Kannapan | |
2023 | Kannai Nambathey | Simon | |
2023 | Pathu Thala | Poongunran | |
2023 | Mark Antony | Antony's henchman | |
2024 | Finder Project 1 | Raayan | |
2024 | Seeran | Selvam | |
2025 | Thalaivan Thalaivii | Soman | Released 25 July 2025 |
2025 | Revolver Rita | Kumar | Released 28 November 2025 |
2026 | Kaakaa | Released 2 January 2026 | |
2026 | Parimala and Co | Released 5 June 2026 |
Television
Year | Show | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
2018 | Bigg Boss Tamil 2 | Contestant | Evicted on day 84 |
2022 | BB Jodigals season 1 | Contestant |
FAQ
Who is Sendrayan?
Sendrayan is a Tamil film actor known for comic and character roles. His breakthrough was Moodar Koodam (2013).
What was Sendrayan's first film?
His first film was Vetrimaaran's Polladhavan (2007), in which he played a bike thief.
Did Sendrayan win Bigg Boss Tamil 2?
No. He was evicted on day 84 of the 2018 season, which was won by Riythvika.
Which Vetrimaaran films has Sendrayan acted in?
He has appeared in Polladhavan (2007), Aadukalam (2011) and Asuran (2019).
What role did Sendrayan play in Asuran?
He played Pechimuthu, a cobbler, in the 2019 film starring Dhanush and Manju Warrier.
What are Sendrayan's latest films?
As of November 2026, his 2026 releases include Kaakaa and Parimala and Co. In 2025 he appeared in Thalaivan Thalaivii and Revolver Rita.