From Cleaner to Star: Tamil Actor Soori’s Rise to Rs 25 Crore Films

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Tamil actor Soori, once a daily wage cleaner earning Rs 20 per day in Chennai, now commands over Rs 25 crore per film as a leading man, marking a dramatic rise from his humble beginnings. Born Ramalakshmanan Muthuchamy Thevar, he adopted the name Soori after being inspired by Rajinikanth's character in the 1991 film Thalapathi. He worked odd jobs from age 16, sending Rs 70 weekly to his family in Madurai, before landing uncredited roles. His breakthrough came in 2009 with Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu, earning him the nickname "Parotta Soori." He later starred alongside Rajinikanth in the 2021 hit Annatthe and gained critical acclaim for his lead role in Viduthalai Part 1 and 2.


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