Jai Sampath
Actor
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.
Filmography
Engeyum Eppodhum
as Kathiresan 2011
Biriyani
as Jai Kanth 2013
Subramaniapuram
as Azhagar 2008
Goa
as Vinayakam Manikkam 2010
Chennai 600028
as Raghuvaran 'Raghu' 2007
Bagavathi
as Guna 2002
Chennai 600028 II: Second Innings
as Raghu 2016
Kalakalappu 2
as Raghu 2018
Madura Raja
as Chinnan, Maniyannan's Son 2019
Vadacurry
as Sathish 2014
Annapoorani
as Farhan 2023
Vaalu
as Cameo 2015
Sangili Bungili Kadhava Thorae
as Cameo Appearance 2017
Naveena Saraswathi Sabatham
as Ramarajan 2013
Valiyavan
as Vinod 2015
Idhu Namma Aalu
as Surya, Mylaa's relative (guest appearance) 2016