Ameer
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Ameer Sultan is an Indian film director, producer and actor hailing from the Madurai district of Tamil Nadu. He is recognized as a member of the movement of directors in the late 1990s to early 2000s dubbed the Tamil New Wave. His filmography includes the romantic comedy Mounam Pesiyadhe, the mystery thriller Raam, and the tragedy Paruthiveeran. Paruthiveeran was highly successful, running for over a year at theaters and garnering widespread acclaim from critics. It received numerous accolades, including two National Film Awards, six Southern Filmfare Awards and two Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, among others, whilst being screened at several international film festivals such as the Berlin International Film Festival and the Osian's Cinefan Festival of Asian and Arab Cinema. Ameer made his acting debut in Yogi in 2009, and later on appeared in the acclaimed and commercially successful Vetrimaaran feature Vada Chennai, for which he won the Best Supporting Actor Award at the 2018 Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards.
Ameer Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Ameer reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 12 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Ameer's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 42% of Ameer's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Vada Chennai, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Ameer Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Ameer's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Ameer has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Bison Kaalamaadan | Pandiyaraja | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Uyir Thamizhukku | MGR Pandian | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Maaran | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2018 | Vada Chennai | Rajan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Ninaithathu Yaaro | Special Appearance | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Yuddham Sei | Special Appearance | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Yogi | Yogeshwaran (Yogi) | Hit | Similar → |
| N/A | Vaadivaasal | - | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Santhana Thevan | - | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Naarkaali | - | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Vada Chennai II : Anbuvin Ezhichi | Rajan | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Arasan | Rajan | Flop | Similar → |
Ameer - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Ameer?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ameer is "Vada Chennai" with a rating of 7.9/10.
How many movies has Ameer acted in?
Ameer has been featured in at least 12 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Ameer?
Other notable films include "Bison Kaalamaadan", "Yuddham Sei", and "Yogi".