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.
Acted in 46
2020s
- 2026
- 2025
Baby & Baby
Shiva
- 2023
Annapoorani
Farhan
Ghosty
Special Appearance
- 2022
Coffee With Kadhal
Kathir
Pattampoochi
Sudhakar
Kuttram Kuttrame
Eswaran
- 2020
Triples
Ram Kumar · 8 episodes
2010s
- 2019
Capmaari
Vijay
Neeya 2
Sarva & Vikram Adithya
- 2018
Jarugandi
Sathya
Kalakalappu 2
Raghu
- 2017
Balloon
Charlie The Clown/Jeeva (Jeevanandham)
Sangili Bungili Kadhava Thorae
Cameo Appearance
Enakku Vaaitha Adimaigal
Krishna
- 2016
Chennai 600028 II: Second Innings
Raghu
Tamilselvanum Thaniyar Anjalum
Tamilselvan
Idhu Namma Aalu
Surya, Mylaa's relative (guest appearance)
Pugazh
Pugazh
- 2015
Vaalu
Cameo
Valiyavan
Vinod
- 2014
Thirumanam Enum Nikkah
Vijayraghavan Chari/Abu Bakr
Vadacurry
Sathish
- 2013
Biriyani
Jai Kanth
Naveena Saraswathi Sabatham
Ramarajan
- 2011
Engaeyum Eppothum
Kathiresan
- 2010
Kanimozhi
Rajesh
Aval Peyar Tamilarasi
Jyothi Murugan
Goa
Vinayakam Manikkam
2000s
- 2009
Adhe Neram Adhe Idam
Karthik
Vamanan
Anand
- 2008
Subramaniapuram
Azhagar
- 2007
Chennai 600028
Raghu
- 2005
Ranachandi
Movie
- 2002
Bagavathi
Guna
No release date
Arjunan Kadhali
Movie
Karuppar Nagaram
Movie
Party
'Zero Error' Charlie
Texla
Movie
AGS29
Movie
Sound 2
2020s
- 2022
Sivudu
Original Music Composer