Jai Sampath

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 Prabhus sports film Chennai 600028 The film emerged as a cult classic as did his next role of an unemployed 1980s Madurai lad in Sasikumars 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