J. Satish Kumar

JSK Satish Kumar
JSK Satish Kumar (second from left), at IFFI 2014
NationalityIndian
Occupations
  • Producer
  • actor
Years active2007–present

JSK Satish Kumar is a National award-winning producer and actor who works in Tamil-language films.[1][2][3]

Career

JSK Satish Kumar has produced several films under his banner JSK Film Corporation notably including Thanga Meengal, Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara, Kuttram Kadithal and Taramani.[4][5][6] He also distributes films under the same banner such as Paradesi.[4] He made his debut as an actor with Taramani portraying a supporting role before he made a cameo appearance in Peranbu.[7] He has played an important role in Agni Siragugal starring Arun Vijay, Vijay Antony, Akshara Hasan and will reportedly feature throughout much of the film.[7][4] He also starred in both the Tamil and Telugu remakes of Kavaludaari, titled Kabadadaari and Kapatadhaari, respectively.[7][4] JSK Satish Kumar has acted in film Friendship as a villain character, starring with Harbhajan Singh, Arjun.[8] He also acted as antagonist in a film Yarukkum Anjel starring Bindu Madhavi and directed by Ranjith Jayakodi.[4]

Filmography

As an actor

  • All films are in Tamil, unless otherwise noted.
Year Film Role Notes
2017 Taramani Assistant Commissioner of Police Also producer
2018 Peranbu Cameo appearance
2021 Kabadadaari Suresh
2021 Kapatadhaari Ranga Rao Telugu film
2021 Friendship
2023 Aneethi
2024 Vaazhai a trader

As a producer and distributor

Main article: JSK Film Corporation
Year Film Notes
2007 Rush Hour 3 Dubbed version; Tamil Nadu only
2007 Live Free or Die Hard Dubbed version; Tamil Nadu only
2008 Ananda Punnagai Dubbed version; Tamil Nadu only
2008 Rambo Dubbed version; Tamil Nadu only
2008 The Forbidden Kingdom Dubbed version; Tamil Nadu only
2012 Aarohanam
2012 Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom
2013 Paradesi
2013 Madha Yaanai Koottam
2014 Rummy
2014 Oru Kanniyum Moonu Kalavaanikalum
2014 Megha
2015 Naalu Policeum Nalla Irundha Oorum
2017 Sivappu Enakku Pidikkum
2017 Puriyatha Puthir
2020 Mummy - Save Me Dubbed version; Tamil Nadu only

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Work Result Ref.
2013 61st National Film Awards National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil Thanga Meengal Won [9]
2014 62nd National Film Awards National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil Kuttram Kadithal Won [10]
2013 Filmfare Awards Best Film Thanga Meengal Won
2015 Vikitan Awards Best Producer Kuttram Kadithal Won
2013 Behind Woods Award Best Producer Thanga Meengal Won
2014 Pondichery State Award Best Producer Thanga Meengal Won
2015 Pondichery State Award Best Producer Kuttram Kadithal Won
2014, 2015 Chennai Film International Award Best Producer Thanga Meengal & Kuttram Kadithal Won
2014, 2015 Tamil Nadu State Award Best Producer Thanga Meengal & Kuttram Kadithal Won
2015 Vijay Awards Best Producer Thanga Meengal Won

References

  1. ^ Rajendran, Gopinath (21 November 2019). "Producer-turned-actor: J Satish Kumar of JSK Film Corporation is now on a signing spree". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 17 August 2020.
  2. ^ "One film's loss shouldn't affect another film: J Satish Kumar - Times of India". The Times of India.
  3. ^ Subramanian, Anupama (28 June 2017). "Double delight for J Satish Kumar". Deccan Chronicle.
  4. ^ a b c d e Subramanian, Anupama (9 November 2019). "J Satish Kumar turns a baddie opposite Arun Vijay". Deccan Chronicle.
  5. ^ "Producer J Sathish Kumar hits out against Vijay Sethupathi - Times of India". The Times of India.
  6. ^ Srinivasan, Sudhir (28 May 2016). "Small films, big heart". The Hindu – via www.thehindu.com.
  7. ^ a b c "J Satish Kumar, an actor in the making". Cinema Express.
  8. ^ "JSK Corporation to produce three new films". dtNext. 14 June 2020.
  9. ^ "61st National Film Awards Announced" (PDF) (Press release). Press Information Bureau (PIB), India. 16 April 2014.
  10. ^ "62nd National Film Awards" (PDF) (Press release). Directorate of Film Festivals. 24 March 2015.