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Sandy Master
Master in 2019
Born
A. Santhosh Kumar

(1986-07-05) 5 July 1986 (age 39)[1]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Occupations
  • Actor
  • choreographer
Years active2014 – present
Spouse(s)
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(m. 2009; div. 2012)​
[2]
Dorathy Sylvia
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(m. 2017)​
Children2
AwardsKalaimamani (2023)[3]

Santhosh Kumar (born 5 July 1986), known professionally as Sandy Master, is an Indian actor and choreographer who works primarily in Tamil films and television. He is well known for his roles in films such as Leo (2023), Niram Marum Ulagil (2025) and Lokah: Chapter 1 — Chandra (2025).

Sandy gained popularity in Tamil films for his dance choreography in "Pathala Pathala", "Chikitu" and "Monica", and special appearance songs in films like Love Today.[4] In 2019, Sandy participated as a contestant on the reality television show Bigg Boss 3 and emerged as the runner-up.[5]

Career

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Early work and rise to stardom (2005-2019)

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Sandy started his career as a choreographer in the dance show Maanada Mayilada telecasted in Kalaignar TV in 2005.[citation needed] He choreographed for actor Sathish Krishnan and Jayashree[6] throughout the season. He was also seated in the panel of judges in various seasons of Maanada Mayilada.[citation needed] He is one of the judges in Kings of Dance season 2.[7] He worked as a choreographer for The Telugu and Kannada language shows "Challenge Show" and "Kuniyona Bara".[8]

He started his choreography career in Tamil film industry through the film Aaaah in 2014. Later he choreographed Viraivil Isai, Ivanuku Thannila Gandam and Vaalu[9] in 2015. He also choreographed for movies like Saagasam, Jithan 2 and Gethu.[10] He further went on to choreograph songs for Rajinikanth in the 2018 film Kaala.[11] As an actor, Sandy made his debut in the movie Ivanuku Thannila Gandam, a comedy film featuring Deepak Dinkar.[12]

In 2019, Sandy appeared in the reality television show Bigg Boss 3 on Star Vijay as a contestant, finishing as the runner up.[13][14]

Expansion and further career (2019-present)

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In 2021, he appeared in the horror film 3:33 where Sandy played the lead.[15] A reviewer of The Times of India stated, "The film then throws stuff like semi-evil numbers, mediums who communicate with ghosts and more scenes with Kathir [Sandy] that may or may not be bad dreams, but by then, the film stops being truly scary and turns exhausting".[citation needed] In 2023, he appeared in the film Leo alongside actor Vijay where Sandy portrays the character of a robber.[16][17][18]

In 2022, Sandy was the initial cast for the role Samson in the Kannada film Head Bush which starred Dhananjaya. However due to certain circumstances he opted out of the role and was replaced by Balu Nagendra.[19][20]

In 2025, Sandy choreographed the song "Monica" for the Tamil film Coolie.[21][22] Then he made his Malayalam debut in the film Lokah as Inspector Nachiyappa Gowda.[23][24] He is also playing a lead role in the Kathanar: The Wild Sorcerer alongside Jayasurya and Anushka Shetty.[25][26]

Sandy also signed a lead role with Malayalam director Dhananjay Shankar in the action thriller film film Bha. Bha. Ba. playing alongside actors Dileep, Vineeth Sreenivasan and Dhyan Sreenivasan.[27][28]

Personal life

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Sandy married actress Kaajal Pasupathi in 2009, however the couple later decided to divorce in 2012.[29] He later married social media influencer Dorathy Sylvia in 2017 and have 2 children.[30]

Filmography

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Key
† Denotes film or TV productions that have not yet been released

Actor

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Year Title Role Language Notes Ref.
2014 Aaaah Himself Tamil Special appearance in the song "Kannaadithanda" [31]
2015 Ivanuku Thannila Gandam Maika Mahesh [32]
2016 Gethu Himself Special appearance in the song "Mutta Bajji" [33]
Ka Ka Ka Po Himself Special appearance [34]
2017 Julieum 4 Perum Dimple Raj [35]
2019 Thanimai Advocate Govindhan [36]
2021 3:33 Kathir [37]
Parris Jeyaraj Himself Special appearance in the song "Puli Manga Pulipu" [38]
2022 Love Today Himself Special appearance in the song "Saachitale" [39]
2023 Leo Robber [40]
DD Returns Himself Special appearance in "French Kuthu" [41]
Let's Get Married Guruji's follower [42]
2024 Hot Spot Siddharth [43]
2025 Dragon Warden Special appearance in the song "Maatikinaaru Orutharu" [44]
Niram Marum Ulagil Anbu [45]
Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra Inspector Nachiyappa Gowda Malayalam Malayalam debut [46]
Kishkindhapuri Visravaputra Telugu Telugu debut [47]
TBA Bha. Bha. Ba. † TBA Malayalam [48]
TBA Kathanar: The Wild Sorcerer † TBA Malayalam [49]
TBA Rosy † TBA Kannada Kannada debut [50]
TBA Gift † TBA Tamil [51]
Music videos
Year Film Song Role Language Ref.
2023 Varisu "Thee Thalapathy" Himself Tamil [52]
— "Danger Queen" Himself Tamil

Partial choreography

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Year Film Notes
2014 Aaaah Cameo
2015 Ivanuku Thannila Gandam Also actor
Viraivil Isai Cameo
Vaalu
2016 Gethu Cameo[33]
Saagasam
Jithan 2
Jambulingam 3D
Ka Ka Ka Po Cameo
Virumandikum Sivanandikum
2018 Kaala
Sandakozhi 2
Pariyerum Perumal
2019 Sarvam Thaala Mayam
Dhilluku Dhuddu 2
Irandam Ulagaporin Kadaisi Gundu
2020 Pallu Padama Paathuka
Ayngaran
2021 Jail
2022 Vikram
Naai Sekar [53]
2024 Aavesham Malayalam film[54]
Thangalaan
2025 Thug Life
Coolie [55]
They Call Him OG Telugu film; "Firestorm" song
Vaa Vaathiyaar "Uyir Pathikaama" song

Television

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Year Programme Role Language Notes
2005 Maanada Mayilada Judge Tamil
2017 Bigg Boss Himself Special appearance in finale
2017-2018 Kings of Dance season 2 Judge
2019 Bigg Boss 3 Contestant Runner-up[56]
2024 Jodi Are U Ready Judge
2025 Jodi Are U Ready 2 [57]

References

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  1. ^ "Bigg Boss Tamil 3 fame Sandy Master thanks everyone for making his quarantine birthday special". Times Of India. 6 July 2020. Retrieved 2025-09-14.
  2. ^ Johnson, David (25 June 2020). "Kaajal Pasupathi comes out in support of her ex-husband Sandy Master and his wife again". www.ibtimes.co.in. Retrieved 28 February 2022.
  3. ^ "SJ Suryah, Sai Pallavi and more win Kalaimamani Awards for the years 2021, 2022 and 2023". www.cinemaexpress.com. 24 September 2025.
  4. ^ "Sandy Master on board Thalapathy 67". Cinema Express. Retrieved 14 September 2025.
  5. ^ "Bigg Boss Tamil 3 winner: Mugen Rao lifts the trophy, Sandy ends up at second place". www.ibtimes.co.in. Retrieved 2025-09-14.
  6. ^ "Big step forward". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2019-10-02.
  7. ^ "Gear up for the semi finals of Kings Of Dance 2 - Times of India". The Times of India. 3 February 2018. Retrieved 2019-10-02.
  8. ^ "Sandy-Sylvia expecting their first child - Times of India". The Times of India. 8 March 2018.
  9. ^ Ramesh, Deepika (2014-12-02). "Sandy to Choreograph a Song for Vaalu". Silverscreen.in. Retrieved 2019-10-02.
  10. ^ "Dance master Sandy blessed with a baby girl! - Times of India". The Times of India. 23 May 2018.
  11. ^ "From Street Thiruvizha to 'Kaala'- An inspiring success story - Tamil News". IndiaGlitz.com. 2017-08-29. Retrieved 2019-10-02.
  12. ^ "'I mean, that was the role of a real psycho, I never used to go home': Sandy Master recalls playing ..." english.mathrubhumi.com. Retrieved 2025-09-15.
  13. ^ "Bigg Boss Tamil 3 update, Day 97: Sandy becomes the second finalist; Kavin has a special message for Losliya - Times of India". The Times of India. 29 September 2019. Retrieved 2019-10-02.
  14. ^ Kerner, Lou (2019-07-09). "Big Boss Season 3 Tamil Contestant Sandy Master is a True Entertainer on and off Stage". TheNewsCrunch. Retrieved 2019-10-02.
  15. ^ "3:33 teaser: Sandy stars in promising horror thriller". indianexpress.com. 28 June 2021. Retrieved 2025-09-14.
  16. ^ "'Terrifying': Viewers On Sandy Master's First Look From Gangster Drama Rosy". www.news18.com. Retrieved 2025-09-14.
  17. ^ "All About Sandy Master: The Cold-Blooded Murderer And Chocolate Coffee Lover in Vijay's Leo". www.timesnownews.com. 25 October 2023. Retrieved 2025-09-14.
  18. ^ "Sandy Master: Lokesh Kanagaraj told me not to speak to anyone during Leo shoot". www.cinemaexpress.com. Retrieved 2025-09-16.
  19. ^ "Sandy Master to debut in Kannada with Dhananjaya's Headbush". Times Of India. Retrieved 2025-09-14.
  20. ^ "Revealed! Sandy Master's look as Samson in Dhananjaya starrer Head Bush". Times Of India. Retrieved 2025-09-14.
  21. ^ "Sandy pens heartfelt note after 'Monica' song from Coolie becomes a chartbuster". Cinema Express. 20 July 2025. Retrieved 2025-09-14.
  22. ^ "Rajinikanth's Coolie Part Of LCU? Sandy Master's New Post With Lokesh Kanagaraj And Arjun Sarja Sparks New Theories". www.timesnownews.com. 8 July 2025. Retrieved 2025-09-14.
  23. ^ "Pa Ranjith congratulates Coolie choreographer Sandy Master on his first Malayalam release Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra". Cinema Express. 20 August 2025. Retrieved 2025-08-20.
  24. ^ "Sandy on Mammootty's role in Lokah franchise and Dulquer Salmaan: 'He is like a teacher who guides all his students on set'". indianexpress.com. Retrieved 2025-08-20.
  25. ^ "After Lokah, Sandy Master to play villain in Jayasurya-Anushka Shetty's Kathanar". www.ottplay.com. Retrieved 2025-09-14.
  26. ^ "Kathanar: This Tamil actor will make his Malayalam debut with the Jayasurya-starrer". www.ottplay.com. Retrieved 2025-09-14.
  27. ^ "Tamil Choreographer Sandy Master To Make His Malayalam Debut As Actor". www.timesnownews.com. 6 July 2024. Retrieved 2025-09-14.
  28. ^ "Dileep's Bha Bha Ba adds Sandy to the cast". Cinema Express. 6 July 2024. Retrieved 2025-09-14.
  29. ^ "Do Sandy and Kajal have two kids? Kajal clarifies". India Glitz. Retrieved 2025-09-14.
  30. ^ "Here's how Sandy Master-Dorathy Sylvia celebrated daughter Suzzannah Michelle's birthday; see pics". Times Of India. 26 May 2021. Retrieved 2025-09-14.
  31. ^ "Aaaah: The sound of frustration". The Hindu. 2014-11-27. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2024-09-11.
  32. ^ "Want to translate small screen success to big screen: S.N. Shaktevel". Business Standard India. Business Standard. 8 October 2014. Retrieved 13 March 2015.
  33. ^ a b "Choreographer-actor Sandy joins the cast of Dhananjay's Head Bush". www.newindianexpress.com. Retrieved 14 September 2025.
  34. ^ Subramanian, Anupama (18 January 2016). "Title trouble for Vijay Sethupathi's Ka Ka Ka Po?". Deccan Chronicle. Archived from the original on 10 June 2021. Retrieved 25 August 2019.
  35. ^ Suganth, M. "From social worker to actor". indiatimes.com. Archived from the original on 17 November 2016. Retrieved 14 April 2017.
  36. ^ Darshan, Navein (10 January 2019). "Sonia Aggarwal's next, Thanimai". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 2 February 2019. Retrieved 19 September 2019.
  37. ^ Ramachandran, Avinash (14 December 2021). "3:33 Movie Review: Sandy makes a confident start with this decent thriller". Cinema Express.
  38. ^ Menon, Vishal (12 February 2021). "Parry's Jeyaraj Movie Review: The New Santhanam 'Adultery Comedy' Is A One-Trick Pony That's Silly, Absurd And Laugh-At-Yourself Funny".
  39. ^ "Ivana expresses excitement over the success of Love Today, thanks audience, co-stars and crew members". OTT Play. 12 November 2022. Archived from the original on 29 November 2022. Retrieved 29 November 2022.
  40. ^ "'Thalapathy 67': Mysskin, Mansoor Ali Khan, Sandy join Vijay-Lokesh Kanagaraj film". The Hindu. 31 January 2023. Archived from the original on 2 February 2023. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
  41. ^ "ZEE5 announce digital release of comedy film DD Returns". Film Companion. Archived from the original on 2023-08-26. Retrieved 2023-09-09.
  42. ^ "MS Dhoni says he has been 'adopted by Tamil Nadu' at LGM trailer launch, jokes he didn't teach 'bad words' in Tamil to wife Sakshi". The Indian Express. 11 July 2023. Archived from the original on 14 July 2023. Retrieved 14 July 2023.
  43. ^ "Kalaiyarasan, Sandy, Gouri Kishan and Janani team up for Vignesh Karthik's 'Hotspot'". The Hindu. Retrieved 14 September 2025.
  44. ^ Ujjwal (31 March 2025). "Dragon on Netflix: Is AGS Vellore a real college shown in Pradeep Ranganathan's starrer movie?". True Scoop. Archived from the original on 22 April 2025. Retrieved 8 July 2025.
  45. ^ M, Narayani (22 April 2024). "Bharathiraja, Natty, Sandy and Rio Raj join hands for Niram Marum Ulagil". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 21 January 2025. Retrieved 15 February 2025.
  46. ^ "'I thanked him for trusting me with the role of Inspector Nachiyappa Gowda,': Sandy Master on Dulquer Salman". english.mathrubhumi.com. Retrieved 15 September 2025.
  47. ^ Cyril, Grace (10 August 2025). "Bellamkonda Sreenivas, Anupama Parameswaran's Horror Thriller Kishkindhapuri Gets Release Date". News18. Retrieved 19 August 2025.
  48. ^ "Choreographer Sandy Master joins Dileep's 'Bha Bha Ba'". Times of India. 6 July 2024. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
  49. ^ "Sandy joins the cast of Kathanar". Cinema Express. 6 July 2024. Retrieved 14 September 2025.
  50. ^ "Noted choreographer Sandy Master to make Kannada debut with Yogi's Rosy". Cinema Express. 20 April 2023. Retrieved 2025-09-14.
  51. ^ "Sonia Agarwal's Gift gets a release date". Cinema Express. 15 August 2025. Retrieved 2025-09-14.
  52. ^ "Thee Thalapathy is out: Vijay, Silambarasan, Sandy Master star in Varisu second single". Cinema Express. Retrieved 14 September 2025.
  53. ^ "Choreographer Sandy to direct a dance number for Sathish's 'Naai Sekar'". The Times of India. 30 November 2021. Archived from the original on 23 January 2022. Retrieved 30 November 2021.
  54. ^ "Fans rave over 'Aavesham's 'Illuminati' music video, says 'Top notch choreography'". Times Of India. 10 May 2024. Retrieved 2025-09-14.
  55. ^ "Choreographer Sandy thanks all for loving the 'Monica' song from 'Coolie' so dearly". www.dtnext.in.
  56. ^ "From Soundariya to Sandy Master: Here's a look at the first-runner-ups in Bigg Boss Tamil". The Times of India. 22 January 2025.
  57. ^ "Jodi Are You Ready season 2: Judge Sandy Master praises Pradeep and Priyanka's electrifying performance". Times Of India.
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