Tiger Thangadurai

Tiger Thangadurai’s name might not be plastered all over giant billboards just yet, but if you’ve dipped your toes into Tamil cinema, you’ve probably caught his work—maybe without even realizing it. Let’s talk about “Sarpatta Parambarai” (2021) for a second. The guy’s presence just kind of sneaks up on you. The film dives deep into the chaotic boxing scene of 1970s North Madras, totally packed with raw energy, and Tiger slots right in with the rest of the cast, adding his own flavor to the gritty, no-nonsense vibe. He doesn’t have the glitziest role, but he delivers every time he’s on screen. Then there’s “Etharkkum Thunindhavan” (2022). Sundar C’s direction, Suriya’s stardom, and Tiger just doing his thing in the background, making sure you buy the world these characters live in. Not gonna lie, sometimes you have to squint to spot him, but he holds his own and doesn’t let the big names overshadow him completely. More recently, “Thunivu” (2023) rolled around. He popped up again, and let’s be honest: the movie’s basically a high-octane heist rollercoaster, and even the smaller roles get their moments to shine. Tiger? He brings that same grounded, rough-around-the-edges vibe, rounding out the cast with authenticity. The dude’s like the secret ingredient you didn’t know you needed until he’s gone. Not a headliner yet, but he’s stacking up credits, and if he keeps this up, you’ll be hearing his name a lot more.