Myskin is an Indian actor, film director, screenwriter, singer, producer and composer. He is famous for his work in the Tamil film industry. In 2023, he played the villain Shanmugam in the Tamil film “Leo”.
Wiki/Biography
Mysskin was born Shanmugha Raja on Monday, September 20, 1971, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu (age 52; as of 2023). His zodiac sign is Virgo.
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′ 9″
Hair color: black
Eye color: black
family
Parents and siblings
There is not much information about his parents and siblings.
wife and children
Mysskin separated from his wife in 2012. He has a daughter.
Profession
actor
In 2002, Myskin made his debut as an actor in the Tamil film “Youth”, where he played a small role.
Myskin in a still from the movie “Youth”
Later, he made a brief appearance in the films “Kadhal Virus” (2002) and “Jithan” (2005). In 2010, he played his first leading role in the Tamil film Nandalala. In the film, he played a mentally retarded man named Bhaskar Mani.
Miskin in a still from the movie Nandalala
In 2013, he played the role of Wolf/Edward in the movie “Onaayum Attukkuttiyum”. He explored the role of Ibrahim in the film Suttu Pidikka Utharavu (2019) starring Vikranth.
Mysskin in the stills of the movie “Suttu Pidikka Utharavu”
Myskin guest-starred as a priest doctor in the 2021 film “The Bachelor.” He played the role of MN Jeyakodi in the movie Maaveeran (2023). His performance as Shanmugam in the movie Leo (2023) was greatly appreciated by the audience.
Movie “Leo” poster
He has also appeared in several Tamil films such as Savarakkaththi (2018), Super Deluxe (2019) and Are You OK, Baby? 》(2023).
film producer
In 2006, Myskin made his directorial debut with the Tamil film Chithiram Pesuthadi. He also served as the film’s screenwriter. In 2008, he wrote and directed the movie “Anjathe”. The film gained recognition for its unique narrative style and visual composition, setting an example for the new wave of Tamil cinema.
Movie “Anjat” poster
In 2010, he wrote and directed the Tamil film Nandalala, loosely based on the Japanese film Kikujiro (1999). The film received high praise from audiences and critics, and won the People’s Choice Award at the Norwegian Film Festival. He served as director, screenwriter and producer of the 2013 Tamil film “Onaayum Attukkuttiyum” (2013).
Movie “Onaayum Attukkuttiyum” poster
Mysskin directed the 2017 Tamil film Thupparivaalan, which was inspired by the Sherlock Holmes story. He also served as screenwriter for the film. He worked as the writer and producer of the film “Savarakkaththi” (2018) directed by GR Adithya. He has written and directed several Tamil films, including “Yuddham Sei” (2011), “Mugamoodi” (2012), “Pisaasu” (2014) and “Psycho” (2020).
singer-songwriter
Mysskin composed the lyrics of the songs “Aaahayam Aaahayam” and “Idhu Enna Pudhu Kanavo (M)” for the film “Chithiram Pesuthadi” in 2006. He sang two songs titled “Kannadhasan Karaikudi” and “Acham Thavir” for the movie “Anjathe” in 2008. In the same year, he sang the song “Sutta Pazhama” for the movie “Didigul Sarathy”.
Movie poster of Dindigul Sarasi
In 2012, he served as the lyricist and singer for the song “Bar Anthem” from the movie “Mugamoodi”. He composed the lyrics of the song “Ivan Thupparivaalan” for the movie “Thupparivaalan” in 2017. He also sang the song. Apart from this, Myskin has also worked as a singer and lyricist in several other Tamil films.
dispute
A Raw by Actor Vishal
In 2020, the filmmaker had a steamy affair with actor Vishal during the shooting of his film Thupparivaalan 2. Vishal claimed that Myskin wasted his money (as Vishal was a producer on the film) and did not complete the shoot on time. After the original film wrapped, Myskin left the project, which was later taken over by Vishal himself, making his directorial debut. Vishal claimed that Mysskin sent him a four-page list of demands that later went viral on the Internet.
This is the directory #Mysskin conditions and requirements #Thupparivaalan2 @VishalKOOfficial #Thupparivaalan2FL pic.twitter.com/5aALh5GPc9
— Ramesh Bhalla (@rameshlaus) March 11, 2020
Attacked for making insensitive comments
In 2018, Mysskin was heavily attacked by netizens for making an insensitive joke about popular actor Mammootty. While admiring Mammootty’s acting skills, during the audio launch of the film “Peranb”, Mysskin said that if he were a woman, he would rape Mammootty.
Awards
won
- In 2009, he won the Ananda Vikatan Film Award for Best Director for the movie “Anjathe”
- In 2011, he won the Ananda Vikatan Film Award for Best Actor for the movie “Nandalala”
- The movie “Super Deluxe” won the 2020 Ananda Vikatan Film Award for Best Screenplay
- The movie “Super Deluxe” won the 2020 Critics’ Choice Movie Award for Best Screenplay
Nominate
- In 2009, he won the Vijay Award for Best Dialogue Writer for the film “Anjathe”.
- In 2009, he won the Vijay Award for Best Story and Script Writer for the film Anjathe.
- In 2009, he won the Vijay Award Jury Award for Best Director for the film “Anjathe”
- In 2011, he won the Vijay Award Jury Award for Best New Actor for the movie “Nandalala”
- The movie “Psycho” won the Best Director Award at the 2021 South Indian International Film Awards
Favorites
- Photographer: Mahesh Muthuswamy
- Screenwriters: CV Sridhar, Mahendran, David Mamet, Frank Pearson
- Movie: Pather Panchali (1955)
Facts/Trivia
- After entering the film industry, he changed his name from Shanmugha Raja to Mysskin. He spoke about it in an interview and said that when he entered the Tamil film industry, there were many stars named ‘Raja’. So he wanted a new name to stand out from the crowd. He chose “Mysskin” as his stage name, inspired by the protagonist “Prince Myskin” in Fyodor Dostoevsky’s novel “The Idiot”.
- He revealed in an interview that he started getting involved in the film industry as an assistant to film director Kessel. When he was working in a bookstore, Kessel noticed him and invited him to join. He said he and Kessel worked together for nearly eight months without finding any work.
- He is known for his unique approach to filmmaking, incorporating detailed storyboarding and realistic martial arts sequences, unconventional shots, narrative elements, meticulous set construction and deep characterization.
- His films often explore themes of compassion and redemption, with a particular focus on the struggles of the urban poor and middle class.
- In an interview, he talked about his transition from film producer to actor and said that after writing the story of the film Nandhara, he could not find actors for the film. Therefore, he decided to play the lead role himself. Speaking about this in an interview, he said,
I had a great story, but I couldn’t make it into a movie because all the actors I approached were reluctant to do the subject matter, and that went on for almost two and a half years. But I couldn’t put this story away, so I decided to take it upon myself. “
- He lost nearly 20 kilograms to star in the film Nandalala.
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