Sathish Muthukrishnan (born 23 May 1987), known mononymously as Sathish, is an Indian actor and comedian who works predominantly in Tamil cinema. He came to wider attention with his supporting role in Ethir Neechal (2013), starring alongside Sivakarthikeyan, and has since established himself as one of the recurring comic performers in mainstream Tamil films of the 2010s.
| Full name | Sathish Muthukrishnan |
|---|---|
| Born | 23 May 1987 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actor, comedian |
| Industry | Tamil cinema |
| Breakthrough film | Ethir Neechal (2013) |
| Notable awards | Edison Award for Best Comedian; Edison Award for Best Appearance |
Sathish works primarily within the Tamil film industry based in Chennai, where he has built a career around comic supporting roles. He is generally credited on screen by his first name.
Sathish achieved a significant breakthrough with Ethir Neechal (2013), in which he appeared alongside Sivakarthikeyan. The film helped establish him as a familiar face in Tamil comedy, and he subsequently featured in a series of commercially successful productions during the mid-2010s.
His performances in Kaththi (2014), Thangamagan (2015) and Remo (2016) earned him the Edison Award for Best Comedian. He later received the Edison Award for Best Appearance for Tamizh Padam 2 (2018).
| Year | Film | Recognition |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Ethir Neechal | Breakthrough role, alongside Sivakarthikeyan |
| 2014 | Kaththi | Edison Award for Best Comedian |
| 2015 | Thangamagan | Edison Award for Best Comedian |
| 2016 | Remo | Edison Award for Best Comedian |
| 2018 | Tamizh Padam 2 | Edison Award for Best Appearance |
Sathish's body of work in the 2010s places him among the recurring comic actors of contemporary Tamil cinema, frequently cast in ensemble roles in mainstream commercial films. The repeated recognition at the Edison Awards reflects his consistent presence in successful productions across the decade.