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Jai Sampath
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.
Known For
Subramaniapuram
as Azhagar
Raja Rani
as Surya
Enakku Vaaitha Adimaigal
as Krishna
Goa
as Vinayakam Manikkam
Thirumanam Enum Nikkah
as Vijayraghavan Chari/Abu Bakr
Bagavathi
as Guna
Idhu Namma Aalu
as Surya, Mylaa's relative (guest appearance)
Vadacurry
as Sathish
Biriyani
as Jai Kanth
Naveena Saraswathi Sabatham
as Ramarajan
