India, Feb. 25 -- Looking at Samuthirakani, who is one among those Tamil directors who turned into actors, one might not think that in fact it was acting that he began to do, while assisting K Balachander. Even before his maiden directorial Unnai Charanadaindhen in 2003, he appeared in Tamil sitcom Ramany Vs Ramany. Through his sporadic appearances, the director had appeared in various side characters to drive the sitcom's episodic stories. He recalls, "Whenever the makers could not get right artistes, they would ask me to fill in. I was like a company artiste. It was a great experience that I gained, and I don't think I got such roles in films after that. My character used to be innocent and nervous."

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