R. K.

Acting

Freshness: Jan 22, 2026

13Total Films

7.0 Highest Rated

Born: Feb 3, 1959

Birth Place: Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu, India

About R. K.

R. K. is an actor in Tamil Nadu, India. He was a prominent businessman before he broke into films, owning a real estate business called "Velcome City".

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of R. K. reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 13 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Action

The majority of R. K.'s filmography leans towards the Action genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 23% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), R. K. remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Vetri Vizha, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best R. K. Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from R. K.'s career based on audience ratings.

★7.0

★7.0

Vetri Vizha: A wounded man finds himself in an unknown place nursed by a woman and realizes he has amnesia. He keeps getting flashes

Vetri Vizha

1989•Action

★7.0

★7.0

Ellam Avan Seyal: A lawyer, who defends criminals, wages vigilante justice against them in private. The movie deals with the murder of a g

Ellam Avan Seyal

2008•Crime

★6.7

★6.7

Vaigai Express: An investigative officer takes up a case involving the deaths of three different women murdered by three different kille

Vaigai Express

2017•Crime

★6.4

★6.4

Paayum Puli: An extortion gang that murders businessmen kills a policeman working on the case. ACP Jayaseelan exterminates the gang b

Paayum Puli

2015•Action

★5.8

★5.8

Jilla: A cop decides to take on his godfather, who raised him from childhood, and make him realize the error of his ways.

Jilla

2014•Action

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of R. K..

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2017	Vaigai Express	-	Hit	Similar →
2015	Paayum Puli	Minister Singarasu	Average	Similar →
2015	En Vazhi Thani Vazhi	-	Flop	Similar →
2015	Pulan Visaranai 2	Rakesh Khethan	Flop	Similar →
2014	Jilla	Mahalakshmi's father-in-law	Average	Similar →
2011	Puli Vesham	Munian	Flop	Similar →
2011	Avan Ivan	Cattle Smuggler	Average	Similar →
2009	Azhagar Malai	Pugazhendhi	Flop	Similar →
2008	Ellam Avan Seyal	Advocate Laxman Krishna aka LK	Hit	Similar →
2008	Vaazhthugal	Vetriselvan Selvanayagam	Flop	Similar →
1997	Pudhalvan	-	Flop	Similar →
1993	Manikuyil	-	Flop	Similar →
1989	Vetri Vizha	-	Hit	Similar →

R. K. - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of R. K.?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring R. K. is "Vetri Vizha" with a rating of 7.0/10.

How many movies has R. K. acted in?

R. K. has been featured in at least 13 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by R. K.?

Other notable films include "Ellam Avan Seyal", "Vaigai Express", and "Paayum Puli".