| Samaresh Routray | |
| Birth Date: | 1979 7, df=yes |
| Birth Place: | Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India |
| Nationality: | Indian |
| Spouse: | Premlatha Sahoo (2014.m) |
| Alma Mater: | National School of Drama, New Delhi |
| Occupation: | Actor, producer |
Samaresh Routray (born 3 July 1979) is a film actor, producer and television personality from Odisha.[1] He is mostly known for the negative roles. He has been awarded as Best Actor In Negative Role many times, including 2 Tarang Cine Awards. He was awarded as Best Actor for NAMARD in 28th Odisha State Film Awards.[2]
Routray was born in Bhubaneswar, Odisha to Alekha Prasad Routray and Laxmipriya Routray. He is an alumnus of National School of Drama. He has done MBA in HR and Marketing.
Routray started his career with a Hindi feature film in 2002 where he played the role of Yaspal. After a gap of 4 years he made his debut in Odia film industry with Mo Suna Pua in 2006. Then he did Dhauli Express as a lead, which got the best film award in Odisha State Film Awards.
During the initial days, he worked in the small screen with popular Odia television serials like Uttardayee, Sanskaar, Khara Barsara Khela, Basundhara, and Debi.[3]
In Mukhyamantri, he did an ambitious leader's role and with this film he started portraying villainous roles, which continued in Loafer (2011), Most Wanted, Luchakali (2012) and so on.
Routray has established a music company named Odiaone Entertatinment and a film production house named S3 Movies.[4] He became producer with the Luchakali film in 2012.[5]
He helped the Korean pop band Blackswan in the making of their music video Karma released in May 2023. This music video was shot in Bhubaneswar.[6]
| Year | Title | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Niyati | Tiger |
| 2022 | Herogiri | |
| Trusna | ||
| 2021 | Durgatinasini | |
| Kurukshetra | ||
| 2020 | Babu Bhaijan | |
| Adrushyam | ||
| Tike love Tike Twist | ||
| 2017 | Naamard | |
| Love u Jessica | ||
| 2016 | Sweetheart | Double Role (Abdul Rehman, Salim) |
| Hello | ||
| 2015 | Kehi Nuhen Kahara | Rahul Chaudary |
| Ishq Tu Hi Tu | Ahmed | |
| 2014 | Krantidhara | Abhay |
| Haribol Nuhe Tanka Bol | Special Appearance | |
| Akhire Akhire | Kala | |
| 2013 | Hari Om Hari | Ali Khan |
| Nai Separi Kanaka Gori | Ranga | |
| Mu Aashiq Mu Awara | S. P. Samar Patnaik | |
| 2012 | Love Master | Veer Bajrangi |
| Luchakali | Kalidas Patnaik | |
| Thukul | ||
| 2011 | Aain Kanoon | |
| Mane Rahiba E Prema Kahani | Jackie | |
| Katak | Hussein | |
| Criminal | ||
| Chocolate | Doctor | |
| 143 I Love You | MLA Mitu Mohanty | |
| Most Wanted | Mustaq Ali | |
| E Mana Khoje Mana Tie | Som | |
| Loafer | Ronny Rana | |
| 2010 | Diwana | Anup Patanaik |
| Prema Adhei Akshyara | Dina | |
| Bhul Bujhibani Mate | Raj | |
| Sanju Aau Sanjana | Sameer | |
| 2009 | Mukhyamantari | Sidhart Patnaik |
| 2007 | Dhauli Express | Dhauli Das |
| Mo Suna Pua | Binay |
| Show | Role | Channel | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanskaar | Rahul chowdhary | Etv Odia | 2006-2007 | |
| Uttardai | Udit | Odisha TV | 2006-2008 | |
| Devi | Ranjit | Tarang TV | 2010-2011 | |
| Basundhara | Sameer | DD Odia | 2008-2009 | |
| Khara Bharsa ra Khela | Abijeet | DD Odia | 2008-2009 | |
| Mu Cinema | Host | Tarang TV | 2013 | |
| True Story | Host | MBC TV | 2011 | |
| Satya Aprad | Host | Odisha TV | 2014 | |
| Ete Bhala Paye Tate | Tarang Plus | 2021 |
Routray's theatre journey comprised some plays such as the following.
| Playname | Director | |
|---|---|---|
| Shakuntala ki anguthi | ||
| Ekach pyala | ||
| Sheela Shringar | Robin Das | |
| Macbeth | John Rosel Brown | |
| Othello | ||
| Swapna Katha | K.N Panikkar |