Mysskin is an Indian actor, film director, screenwriter, singer, producer and musician. He is known for his work in the Tamil film industry. In 2023, he appeared in the negative role of Shanmugam in the Tamil film ‘Leo’.
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Wiki/Biography
Mysskin was born as Shanmugha Raja on Monday, 20 September 1971 (age 52 years; as of 2023) in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. His zodiac sign is Virgo.
Physical Appearance
Height (Approx): 5′ 9″
Hair Color: Black
Eye colour: 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.
livelihood
actor
Mysskin made his debut as an actor in 2002 with the Tamil film ‘Youth’, in which he appeared in a small role.
Mysskin in a scene from the film ‘Youth’
Later, he played small roles in the films ‘Kadhal Virus’ (2002) and ‘Jeetan’ (2005). He appeared in the lead role for the first time in the 2010 Tamil film ‘Nandlala’. In the film, he played the role of a mentally challenged man named Bhaskar Mani.
Mysskin in a scene from the film ‘Nandlala’
In 2013, he played the role of Wolf/Edward in the film ‘Onayum Attukkuttiyum’. He played the role of Ibrahim in the Vikrant starrer Suttu Pidikka Uthaaravu (2019).
Mysskin in a scene from the film ‘Sutthu Pidikka Utharavu’
Mysskin played a cameo role as Pastor Doctor in the film ‘The Bachelor’ in 2021. He played the role of MN Jayakody in the film ‘Maveeran’ (2023). His performance as Shanmugam in the film ‘Leo’ (2023) received massive appreciation from the audience.
Poster of the movie ‘Leo’
She acted in some more Tamil films like ‘Savarakkatthi’ (2018), ‘Super Deluxe’ (2019), and ‘Are You OK Baby?’ Have acted in. (2023).
film producer
Mysskin made his directorial debut in 2006 with the Tamil film ‘Chithiram Pesuthadi’. He also worked as a writer for the film. In 2008, he wrote and directed the film ‘Anjathe’. The film gained recognition for its unique narrative style and mise-en-scene (scene composition), setting a notable precedent for Tamil new-wave cinema.
Poster of the movie ‘Anjathe’
In 2010, he worked as a writer and director for the Tamil film ‘Nandala’, which is based on a Japanese film titled ‘Kikujiro’ (1999). The film received critical acclaim from audiences as well as critics and won the People’s Choice Award at the Norway Film Festival. He has worked as a director, writer and producer for the 2013 Tamil film Onaayum Attukkuttiyum (2013).
Poster of the movie ‘Onayum Aattukkuttiyum’
Mysskin directed the 2017 Tamil film ‘Thupparivaalan’, inspired by the Sherlock Holmes stories. He also worked as a writer for the film. He worked as a writer and producer for the film ‘Savarakkatthi’ (2018) directed by GR Aditya. He has worked as a writer and director for several Tamil films, including ‘Yudham Sei’ (2011), ‘Mugamoodi’ (2012), ‘Pisasu’ (2014), and ‘Psycho’ (2020).
singer and songwriter
Mysskin wrote the lyrics of the songs “Aahayam Aahayam” and “Idhu Enna Pudhu Kanaavo (M)” for the film ‘Chithiram Pesuthadi’ in 2006. He sang two songs titled “Kannadhasan Karaikudi” and “Acham Thavir” for the film ‘Anjathey’. ‘ in 2008. In the same year, he sang the song “Sutta Pazhama” for the film ‘Dindigul Sarathi’.
Poster of the film ‘Dindigul Sarathi’
In 2012, he worked as a lyricist and singer for the song “Bar Anthem” from the film ‘Mugamoodi’. He wrote the lyrics of the song “Ivan Thupparivaalan” for the film ‘Thupparivaalan’ in 2017. He also sang a song. Additionally, Mysskin has worked as a singer and lyricist for several other Tamil films.
controversies
A raw with actor vishal
During the shooting of the film ‘Thupparivaalan 2’ in 2020, the filmmaker had a falling out with actor Vishal. Vishal claimed that Mysskin was wasting his money (as Vishal was the producer of the film) and was not completing the shooting on time. After Raw, Mysskin left the project which was later taken over by Vishal himself. Vishal claimed that Mysskin had sent him a four-page long demand list, which later went viral on the internet.
here are dir #myskin Regarding the conditions and demands of #thupparivaalan2 @VishalKOfficial #Thupparivalan2FL pic.twitter.com/5aALh5GPc9
– Ramesh Bala (@rameshlaus) 11 March 2020
Trolled for making insensitive comments
In 2018, Mysskin was heavily trolled by netizens after making an insensitive joke about popular actor Mammootty. During the audio launch of the film ‘Peramba’, Mysskin praised Mammootty’s acting skills and said that if he were a woman, he would have raped Mammootty.
award
won
- Best Director Award at Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards for the film ‘Anjathe’ in 2009
- Best Actor Award at Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards for the film ‘Nandalaala’ in 2011
- Best Screenplay Award at Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards for the film ‘Super Deluxe’ in 2020
- Best Writing Award at the Critics’ Choice Film Awards for the film ‘Super Deluxe’ in 2020
nominated
- Best Dialogue Writer Jury Award at Vijay Awards for the film ‘Anjathe’ in 2009
- Best Story and Screenplay Writer Jury Award at Vijay Awards for the film ‘Anjathe’ in 2009
- Best Director Jury Award at Vijay Awards for the film ‘Anjathe’ in 2009
- Best Debut Actor Jury Award at Vijay Awards for the film ‘Nandlala’ in 2011
- Best Director Award at South Indian International Movie Awards for the film ‘Psycho’ in 2021
Favorite
- Cinematographer: Mahesh Muthuswamy
- Screenwriter: CV Sridhar, Mahendran, David Mamet, Frank Pearson
- Film: Pather Panchali (1955)
Facts/General Knowledge
- After entering the film industry he changed his name from Shanmugha Raja to Mysskin. He talked about this in an interview and said that when he entered the Tamil film industry, there were many stars named ‘Raja’. Therefore, he wanted a new name to stand out in the crowd. He chose his stage name ‘Myshkin’, taking inspiration from the name ‘Prince Myshkin’, the protagonist in Fyodor Dostoevsky’s novel ‘The Idiot’.
- In an interview, he revealed that he started working in the film industry as an assistant to film director Kathir, who caught his eye when he was working at a bookstore and asked him to join him. Asked for. He said that he worked with Kathir for about eight months but did not get any work.
- He is known for his distinctive approach to filmmaking, featuring detailed storyboards and realistic martial sequences, unconventional shots, diegetic elements, meticulous set construction, and deep characterization.
- His films often explore themes of compassion and liberation, particularly focusing on the struggles of the urban poor and middle class.
- In an interview, he talked to the film producer about becoming an actor and said that after writing the story of the film ‘Nandlala’, he could not find any actor for the film. So he decided to play the lead role himself. Talking about this in the interview he said,
I had a good story, which I could not convert into a film, because all the artists I approached were reluctant to work on such a subject, this continued for about two and a half years. But I couldn’t afford to put this story off, so I decided to take it upon myself.
- He lost about 20 kg of weight to work as an actor in the film ‘Nandlala’.
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