Sathish Krishnan
Indian actor
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Sathish Krishnan (also credited as Sathish) is an Indian dance choreographer, actor and film director, who has worked in predominantly Tamil films.[1]
Sathish Krishnan | |
|---|---|
Sathish | |
| Occupations | Actor, director, dance choreographer |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Spouse | Swathi Sathish |
Career
After winning the first season of the reality dance show, Maanada Mayilada, Sathish was first seen portraying Vinay Rai's friend in Jeeva's Unnale Unnale (2007). In Vaaranam Aayiram, released in 2008, Sathish played a small but memorable role as Suriya’s school friend. His association with renowned director Gautham Vasudev Menon led to an opportunity to act in Achcham Enbadhu Madamaiyada (2016), where he portrayed Silambarasan’s friend. Notably, Sathish also showcased his choreography skills by handling all the songs in the same film.[2] He is the recipient of National Film Award for Best Choreography for Thiruchitrambalam (2022).[3] Sathish made his directorial debut with the romantic comedy film Kiss (2025), starring Kavin.[4]
Filmography
As choreographer
| Year | Film | Song(s) | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Thalaivaa | All songs | Tamil | |
| Sutta Kadhai | ||||
| 2015 | Darling | |||
| Vaalu | ||||
| 2016 | Achcham Enbadhu Madamaiyada | |||
| Sahasam Swasaga Sagipo | "Showkilla", "Kannulo Munde" | Telugu | ||
| 2018 | Koova Koova | All songs | Tamil | Ondraga Original music video[5] |
| 2019 | Irupathiyonnaam Noottaandu | Malayalam | ||
| Enai Noki Paayum Thota | Tamil | |||
| Hero | ||||
| 2021 | Master | |||
| 2022 | RRR | "Dosti" | Telugu | |
| The Warriorr | "Dhada Dhada" | Telugu / Tamil | ||
| Thiruchitrambalam | "Thaai Kelavi", "Megham Karukkatha" | Tamil | Won—National Film Award for Best Choreography | |
| Naane Varuvean | All songs | |||
| Prince | "Jessica" | |||
| 2023 | Das Ka Dhamki | "O Dollar Pillagaa" | Telugu | |
| Boo | "Halloween" | Tamil Telugu |
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| 2024 | Ayalaan | "Suro Suro" | Tamil | |
As actor
- Note: all films are in Tamil, unless otherwise noted.
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Unnale Unnale | Sathish | |
| 2008 | Vaaranam Aayiram | ||
| 2012 | Neethaane En Ponvasantham | Dancer | |
| 2013 | Thalaivaa | Dance Crew Member | |
| Ainthu Ainthu Ainthu | Special appearance | ||
| 2014 | Endrendrum | Charles | Lead Role |
| 2015 | Uppu Karuvaadu | Jagan | |
| Naanum Rowdy Dhaan | Special appearance | ||
| 2016 | Tharkappu | Jai | |
| Achcham Enbadhu Madamaiyada | Mahesh | ||
| Sahasam Swasaga Sagipo | Telugu film; special appearance in "Shokilla" song | ||
| 2020 | Irandam Kuththu | Special appearance | |
| 2022 | Beast | Ramachandran (Raama) | |
| Prince | Anbarasan's friend | ||
| 2023 | Soppana Sundari | Naresh | |
| 2024 | Brother | Dr. Vinay | |
| TBA | Dhruva Natchathiram | Unreleased film | |