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Sunil Kirpalani

Acting
Updated: May 18, 2026
2Total Films
5.7 Highest Rated
Birth Place: Karachi, British India [now Pakistan]

About Sunil Kirpalani

Sunil Kirpalani is an Indian Avionic Engineer turned Businessman who also had a brief stint in cinema. He was introduced by Tamil film director Bharathiraja in Kadhal Oviyam (1982) who gave him the screen name 'Kannan'. Following the film's failure, Sunil reluctantly left cinema to pursue a stable job in the banking sector. After four decade long absence, he made his comeback through Sakthi Thirumagan (2025) starring Vijay Antony.

Sunil Kirpalani Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Sunil Kirpalani reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 2 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Sunil Kirpalani's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 0% of Sunil Kirpalani's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Shakthi Thirumagan, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Sunil Kirpalani Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Sunil Kirpalani's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Sunil Kirpalani has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Shakthi Thirumagan Abhyankkar Srinivasa Swamy Average Similar →
1982 Kadhal Oviyam Sakthi Flop Similar →

Sunil Kirpalani - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Sunil Kirpalani?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Sunil Kirpalani is "Shakthi Thirumagan" with a rating of 5.7/10.

How many movies has Sunil Kirpalani acted in?

Sunil Kirpalani has been featured in at least 2 major films throughout their career.

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