| Name | Premgi Amaren |
| Age/DOB | 45 (February 26, 1979) |
| Known For | Actor, Comedian, Composer, Singer |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Family | Wife: Indhu Children: NA Father: Gangai Amaren Mother: Manimegalai (Died in 2021) Siblings: Venkat Prabhu (Brother) |
| Education | Graduation |
| Native | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
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Prem Kumar Gangai Amaren is an Indian actor, playback singer, music director, and songwriter. He became famous for his role as Seenu in the Chennai 600028 movie. He always plays a prominent role in his brother Venkat Prabhu’s films. In 2021, he made his digital debut with a web series, Live Telecast, starring Kajal Aggarwal in the lead role. He is also a part of Vijay’s 68th film, The Greatest Of All Time.
Premgi and Indhu have been in a relationship for a few years, and after the green signal from his parents, both are set to tie the knot on June 9, 2024, at the Thiruthani Murugan Temple.
Did You Know?
- Celebrities like Yuvan Shankar Raja, Karthik Raja, and Bhavatharini are his cousins. Music Mastero Ilaiyaraaja is his uncle.
- Premgi made his debut in the movie Punnagai Poove.
- In 1997, he made his directional debut with the “Wanted” movie, which had a stellar cast and crew but was not completed for unknown reasons.
Movies
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Payanangal Mudivathillai | Himself | Uncredited appearance in the song "Thogai Ilamayil" |
| 2003 | Punnagai Poove | Himself | Special appearance |
| 2003 | Whistle | Uncredited | |
| 2005 | Kanda Naal Mudhal | Himself | Special appearance |
| 2006 | Vallavan | Swapna's friend | |
| 2007 | Chennai 600028 | Seenu | |
| 2007 | Satham Podathey | Ravichandran's friend | |
| 2008 | Thozha | Arivazhagan | |
| 2008 | Santosh Subramaniam | Sekhar | |
| 2008 | Sathyam | Bora | |
| 2008 | Saroja | Ganesh Kumar | Nominated—Vijay Award for Best Comedian |
| 2008 | Silambattam | Himself | Special appearance |
| 2010 | Goa | Saamikannu (Sam) | |
| 2011 | Mankatha | Prem | Won—Edison Award for Best Comedian |
| 2011 | Mankatha | Prem | Won—ITFA Best Supporting Actor Award |
| 2012 | Podaa Podi | Special appearance | |
| 2013 | Onbadhule Guru | Charles | |
| 2013 | Settai | Cheenu | |
| 2013 | North 24 Kaatham | Vyomkesh | Malayalam film |
| 2013 | Biriyani | Parasuram | |
| 2014 | Vadacurry | Phone Seller | Special appearance |
| 2014 | Salim | Himself | Special appearance |
| 2014 | Theriyama Unna Kadhalichitten | Himself | Special appearance |
| 2015 | MGR Sivaji Rajini Kamal | Premgi | Guest appearance |
| 2015 | Masss | Jetli | |
| 2015 | Maanga | Shiva | |
| 2015 | Yatchan | Himself | Guest appearance |
| 2016 | Narathan | Narathan | |
| 2016 | Ennama Katha Vudranunga | Himself | Cameo |
| 2016 | Chennai 600028 II | Seenu | |
| 2017 | Mupparimanam | Himself | Cameo |
| 2018 | Tamizh Padam 2 | Himself | Special appearance |
| 2019 | Simba | Simba | |
| 2019 | Zombie | Himself | Cameo |
| 2020 | RK Nagar | Himself | Guest appearance |
| 2021 | Kasada Thapara | Bala | Released on Sony Liv. Segment : Kavasam |
| 2021 | Maanaadu | Eeswara Moorthy | |
| 2021 | Tamil Rockers | Jeeva | |
| 2022 | Manmadha Leelai | Veer | Guest appearance also music composer |
| 2022 | Prince | Bhoopathy | |
| 2023 | Custody | Prem | |
| 2023 | Sathiya Sothanai | Pradeep | |
| 2024 | The Greatest of All Time | TBA | Filming |
As Music Director
| Year | Tamil | Other languages | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Gnabagam Varuthe | ||
| 2006 | Thunichal | ||
| 2008 | Nenjathai Killadhe | ||
| 2008 | Thozha | ||
| 2008 | Nannusire (Kannada) | ||
| 2009 | Adhe Neram Adhe Idam | ||
| 2009 | Kasko (Telugu) | ||
| 2014 | Ennamo Nadakkudhu | ||
| 2015 | Maanga | ||
| 2016 | Achamindri | ||
| 2019 | Zombie | ||
| 2019 | RK Nagar | released on Netflix | |
| 2021 | Kasada Thapara | Composed one song "Vaa Un Neram" | |
| 2021 | Tamil Rockers | ||
| 2022 | Manmadha Leelai | ||
| 2022 | Party | Unreleased |
Discography
| Year | Film | Song | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Velai | "Kaalathukku Etta Gana" | |
| 2001 | 12B | "Anandam" | |
| 2004 | Arya | "You Rock My World" | |
| 2004 | Gudumba Shankar | "Chitti Nadumune" | |
| 2004 | Vidyardhi | "Andhra Khiladi Vidyardhi" | chorus/rap portions |
| 2004 | Thirupaachi | "Kannum Kannum" | |
| 2005 | Raam | "Boom Boom" | |
| 2005 | Arinthum Ariyamalum | "Thee Pidikka" | |
| 2005 | Kanda Naal Mudhal | "Pushing It Hard" | |
| 2006 | Manathodu Mazhaikalam | "Panivizhum Kaalam" | |
| 2006 | Azhagai Irukkirai Bayamai Irukkirathu | "Orampo Naina" | |
| 2007 | Chennai 600028 | "Saroja Saman Nikkalo" | |
| 2008 | Thozha | "Rendupakkam Singamda" | |
| 2008 | Thozha | "Oru Nayagan" | |
| 2008 | Nenjathai Killadhe | "Naanga Beeru Kudichaa" | |
| 2008 | Sathyam | "Ada Gada Gada" | |
| 2008 | Nenu Meeku Telusa? | "Yenno Yenno" | |
| 2011 | Mankatha | "Machi Open The Bottle" | |
| 2012 | Veyilodu Vilayadu | "Kattukadanga Puyalena" | |
| 2007 | Chennai 600028 | "Jalsa" | |
| 2013 | Onbadhula Guru | "Theera Theera" | |
| 2006 | Vallavan | "Loosu Penne" (Club Mix) | Remixed by Premgi Amaren |
| 2006 | Pattiyal | "Kannai Vittu Kann Imaigal" (Remix) | Remixed by Premgi Amaren |
| 2007 | Chennai 600028 | "Jalsa" (Remix) | Remixed by Premgi Amaren |
| 2009 | Kasko | "Whistle Kottu" | |
| 2010 | Goa | "Goa" (Club Mix) | Remixed by Premgi Amaren |
| 2011 | Mankatha | "Vilayadu Mankatha" (Extended Dance Mix) | Remixed by Premgi Amaren |
| 2013 | Biriyani | "Nahnh Na Nah" (Extended Dance Mix) | Remixed by Premgi Amaren |
| 2015 | Masss | "Therikidhu Masss" (Gasa Gasa Mix) | Remixed by Premgi Amaren |
| 2013 | Biriyani | "Mississippi | |
| 2021 | Kodiyil Oruvan | "Slum Anthem" | |
| 2020 | Plan Panni Pannanum | "Plan Panni" | |
| 2023 | Badep | "But Andha Dealing Enakku Pudichirukku" |
Web Series
- 2021 – Live Telecast as Bigil Sathya
- 2023 – Badep
Awards And Nominations
International Tamil Film Awards
- 2011 – Best Supporting Actor for Mankatha
Gallery
