Jai Sampath
ActingAbout Jai Sampath
Jai Sampath known mononymously as Jai, is an Indian actor working in Tamil films. Nephew of music composer Deva, Jai had worked as a keyboardist in films and had made his acting debut in a supporting role in Bagavathi (2002). In 2007, he successfully auditioned for a leading role in Venkat Prabhu's sports film Chennai 600028. The film emerged as a cult classic, as did his next role of an unemployed 1980s Madurai lad in Sasikumar's Subramaniapuram (2008). Jai subsequently garnered praise for diverse roles, including a villager on holiday in Goa (2010), a timid working factory worker in Engaeyum Eppothum (2011) and a customer care executive in the romantic drama Raja Rani (2013), which became his biggest commercial success.
Jai Sampath Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Jai Sampath reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 44 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Jai Sampath's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 25% of Jai Sampath'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 Balloon, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Jai Sampath Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Jai Sampath's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Jai Sampath has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Sattendru Maarudhu Vaanilai | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2025 | Baby & Baby | Shiva | Flop | Similar → |
| 2023 | Annapoorani | Farhan | Flop | Similar → |
| 2023 | Theera Kaadhal | Gautham | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Ghosty | Special Appearance | Flop | Similar → |
| 2022 | Coffee With Kadhal | Kathir | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Yenni Thuniga | Kathir | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Pattampoochi | Sudhakar | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Kuttram Kuttrame | Eswaran | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | Veerapandiyapuram | Siva | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Capmaari | Vijay | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | Neeya 2 | Sarva & Vikram Adithya | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | Madura Raja | Chinnan, Maniyannan's Son | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Jarugandi | Sathya | Flop | Similar → |
| 2018 | Kalakalappu 2 | Raghu | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | Balloon | Charlie The Clown/Jeeva (Jeevanandham) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Sangili Bungili Kadhava Thorae | Cameo Appearance | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | Enakku Vaaitha Adimaigal | Krishna | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Chennai 600028 II: Second Innings | Raghu | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Tamilselvanum Thaniyar Anjalum | Tamilselvan | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | Idhu Namma Aalu | Surya, Mylaa's relative (guest appearance) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | Pugazh | Pugazh | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | Vaalu | Cameo | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | Valiyavan | Vinod | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | Thirumanam Enum Nikkah | Vijayraghavan Chari/Abu Bakr | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | Vadacurry | Sathish | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | Biriyani | Jai Kanth | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | Naveena Saraswathi Sabatham | Ramarajan | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | Raja Rani | Surya | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Engaeyum Eppothum | Kathiresan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Kanimozhi | Rajesh | Flop | Similar → |
| 2010 | Aval Peyar Tamilarasi | Jyothi Murugan | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Goa | Vinayakam Manikkam | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Adhe Neram Adhe Idam | Karthik | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Vamanan | Anand | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Subramaniapuram | Azhagar | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Chennai 600028 | Raghuvaran 'Raghu' | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Yuga | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | Ranachandi | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Bagavathi | Guna | Average | Similar → |
| N/A | Arjunan Kadhali | - | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Karuppar Nagaram | - | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Party | "Zero Error" Charlie | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Texla | - | Flop | Similar → |
Jai Sampath - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Jai Sampath?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jai Sampath is "Balloon" with a rating of 7.4/10.
How many movies has Jai Sampath acted in?
Jai Sampath has been featured in at least 44 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Jai Sampath?
Other notable films include "Subramaniapuram", "Chennai 600028", and "Engaeyum Eppothum".