Sathish Krishnan (also credited as Sathish) is an Indian dance choreographer, actor and film director, who has worked in predominantly Tamil films.
Career
After winning the first season of the reality dance show, Maanada Mayilada, Sathish was first seen portraying Vinay Rai's friend in Jeeva's Unnale Unnale (2007). In Vaaranam Aayiram, released in 2008, Sathish played a small but memorable role as Suriya’s school friend. His association with renowned director Gautham Vasudev Menon led to an opportunity to act in Achcham Enbadhu Madamaiyada (2016), where he portrayed Silambarasan’s friend. Notably, Sathish also showcased his choreography skills by handling all the songs in the same film. He is the recipient of National Film Award for Best Choreography for Thiruchitrambalam (2022). Sathish made his directorial debut with the romantic comedy film Kiss (2025), starring Kavin.
Filmography As choreographer Year Film Song(s) Language Notes2013 Thalaivaa All songs Tamil Sutta Kadhai 2015 Darling Vaalu 2016 Achcham Enbadhu Madamaiyada Sahasam Swasaga Sagipo "Showkilla", "Kannulo Munde" Telugu 2018 Koova Koova All songs TamilOndraga Original music video2019 Irupathiyonnaam Noottaandu Malayalam Enai Noki Paayum Thota Tamil Hero 2021 Master 2022 RRR "Dosti" TeluguThe Warriorr "Dhada Dhada" Telugu / TamilThiruchitrambalam "Thaai Kelavi", "Megham Karukkatha" TamilWonNational Film Award for Best ChoreographyNaane Varuvean All songs Prince "Jessica" 2023 Das Ka Dhamki "O Dollar Pillagaa" TeluguBoo "Halloween"TamilTelugu2024 Ayalaan "Suro Suro" Tamil
As actor Note: all films are in Tamil, unless otherwise noted. Year Film Role Notes2007 Unnale Unnale Sathish 2008 Vaaranam Aayiram 2012 Neethaane En Ponvasantham Dancer 2013 Thalaivaa Dance Crew Member Ainthu Ainthu Ainthu Special appearance2014 Endrendrum Charles Lead Role2015 Uppu Karuvaadu Jagan Naanum Rowdy Dhaan Special appearance 2016 Tharkappu Jai Achcham Enbadhu Madamaiyada Mahesh Sahasam Swasaga Sagipo Telugu film;special appearance in "Shokilla" song2020 Irandam Kuththu Special appearance2022Beast Ramachandran (Raama) Prince Anbarasan's friend 2023Soppana Sundari Naresh 2024Brother Dr. Vinay TBADhruva Natchathiram Unreleased film
As director +YearFilmNotes2025KissDirectorial debut
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