Shanmugasundaram was a veteran Indian actor who worked primarily in the Tamil film industry. He made his acting debut in the 1963 film Ratha Thilagam, and has since appeared in supporting roles in several films. Significant acting credits included Dasavatharam (1976), Kizhakku Vasal (1990), Saroja (2008), Nanban (2012), Kalakalappu (2012), Biriyani (2013), Massu Engira Masilamani (2015) and Veruli (2017). The actor passed away on 15th August, 2017 due to prolonged illness.