Director turned actor P Samuthirakani celebrates his birthday today, April 26. He started his career as an assistant to director K Balachander.

Though his first directorial was Unnai Charanadaindhen, he rose to fame after directing the runaway hit Naadodigal which was later remade in three languages. He has acted in several films as well and has also won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor in 2016 for Visaranai.

Samuthirakani plays an important role in Goli Soda 2. On this special day, team Goli Soda 2 has planned for a special surprise video for Samuthirakani.