Actor info
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Name :
Jai Sampath
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Born :
April 6, 1985 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (41 years old)
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Known for :
Acting
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Gender :
Male
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Film career :
44 films (2002–2026)
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Also known as :
Jai
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Biography
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.
Notable films
- Sattendru Maarudhu Vaanilai (2026)
- Pugazh (2016) as Pugazh
- Tamilselvanum Thaniyar Anjalum (2016) as Tamilselvan
- Vaalu (2015) as Cameo
- Vadacurry (2014) as Sathish
