Sebastian Simon Aka Seeman

Seeman, born Senthamizhan Seeman on November 8, 1996, is a Tamil nationalist politician, director, and founder of Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK). He began advocating for Tamil rights, culture, and regional autonomy through cinema before transitioning into politics in 2009.

Boldness has defined Seeman’s character and as a result, he has also been in the center of several disputes besides having been detained.

In spite of difficulties, he enjoys a lot of popularity in Tamil Nadu which puts the NTK on the card as a considerable player in the state politics.

By Rashmi | Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 12:30:38 PM [IST]

Sebastian Simon Aka Seeman Biography

Sebastian Simon, known as Seeman, is the leader of the Naam Tamilar Katchi, a party deeply rooted in Tamil nationalism. Before venturing into politics, he was a filmmaker.

He took up film direction as a career after being inspired by the films of his mentor, Bharathi Raja, and the work of Manivannan. Seeman started his film career by directing Panchalankurichi and directed three more films that did not work well. He returned with a superhit film titled Thambi. Madhavan starred as the lead and released in 2006.

His political journey began in earnest in 2009 when he vocally criticised the Congress party for its alleged role in the conflict in Sri Lanka, asserting that it contributed to the suffering of Tamils. Seeman's rhetoric has often been fiery, expressing staunch support for the LTTE and its leader V. Prabhakaran. This has led to multiple legal challenges against him, including charges of sedition, and he has been detained under the National Security Act (NSA) as well.

Seeman's political activities have been diverse. After initially backing the AIADMK in 2011, he took a stand against Congress in the 2014 elections. His party, Naam Tamilar Katchi, made a significant move in the 2016 assembly elections by competing in all 234 constituencies, showcasing the party's capacity for organic growth and its increasing influence in Tamil Nadu politics.

NTK went for the Lok Sabha elections in 2019 and got more than 1.6 million votes, but did not win any seats. In 2021, the party raised its vote share to 6.89% and in 2024, it went up to 8.19%, marking steady growth. Seeman had to deal with a lot of controversies during this time, including legal issues and gag orders, but he was always Tamil rights, women's representation, and environmental protection, which contributed to the political relevance of NTK and also to the support base in the state's political landscape.

Sebastian Simon Aka Seeman Personal Life

Full Name	Sebastian Simon Aka Seeman
Date of Birth	08 Nov 1966 (Age 59)
Place of Birth	Aranaiyur, Sivagangai
Party Name	Naam Tamilar Katchi
Education	Graduate
Profession	Cinema - Director, Politician
Father's Name	Senthamizhan
Mother's Name	Annammal Senthamizhan
Spouse's Name	Kayalvizhi
Religion	Christian
Website	seeman4tn.com

Sebastian Simon Aka Seeman Net Worth

Net Worth

₹1.19 CRORE

ASSETS

₹1.25 CRORE

Liabilities

₹6.1 LAKHS

Education Qualification of Sebastian Simon Aka Seeman

Seeman studied up to 5th standard at the Government Primary School, Aranayur. Thereafter, he went to K.K. Ibrahim Ali High School for further study. Subsequently, Seeman completed his undergraduate degree in economics from Zakir Hussain College, Ilayankudi in 1985.

Interesting Facts about Sebastian Simon Aka Seeman

1. His party contested in all 234 assembly constituencies on its own during the 2016 assembly elections.

2. His party flag has a similarity to the Flag of Tamil Eelam. Tiger was also the emblem of Cholas and the Tamil Tigers

3. Seeman continued to extend his support for Chief Minister Jayalalithaa and the ruling AIADMK during the 2016 election campaign. He was condemned by some of his party members and also faced opposition from the head of his party's Youth Wing for supporting AIADMK

4. Seeman openly challenged Arunan a CPM party member that he would score more votes than their PWF alliance in the 2016 state assembly elections failing which he vowed to dissolve his party and join the CPM The party scored less than the alliance overall and even less than NOTA. In answering a question about the challenge, he replied that he challenged the Communists and not the Vijaykanth + makkal kootani alliance.

Political Timeline of Sebastian Simon Aka Seeman

2026: He is contesting the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election from the Karaikudi constituency as NTK chief coordinator.
2024: NTK contested the Lok Sabha elections, where the party’s overall vote share in Tamil Nadu increased further, helping NTK secure recognition as a state party by the Election Commission of India.
2021: Contested the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election from the Thiruvottiyur constituency representing NTK and finished third, marking increased vote share and visibility for the party.
2019: Led NTK in the Indian general election (Lok Sabha) contests across Tamil Nadu; the party did not win seats but increased its vote share compared to previous efforts.
2016: Contested the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election from the Cuddalore constituency as the NTK candidate and lost, finishing outside the winning positions, with the party contesting across all 234 seats.
2014: During the Indian general elections, Seeman and NTK campaigned vigorously across Tamil Nadu, supporting anti-Congress and anti-national party initiatives, though NTK itself did not win parliamentary seats.
2011: NTK did not contest the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election, though Seeman and his party campaigned against some major parties; he focused on building the party base rather than contesting.
2010: Founded the Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) political party on 18 May 2010, marking his formal entry into electoral and organisational politics.

Sebastian Simon Aka Seeman Early Life

2017: Naam Tamilar has fielded K. Kalaikottudhayam as its candidate for the R.K. Nagar by-poll and contest under the ‘Twin Candles’ symbol. They occupied the fourth place with 3,860 votes and lost the deposit.
2016: Naam Tamilar Katchi contested on its own in all of the 234 constituencies in Tamil Nadu. It was also contested in the districts of Puducherry and Karaikal. In this election, his party managed to gain 458,104 votes.
2014: During the parliamentary elections in 2014, Seeman stated that the Naam Tamilar Katchi would campaign for the defeat of the candidates fielded by the Congress, BJP, and the DMDK.
2013: In March 2013, Seeman attended the 22nd UNHRC sessions in Geneva
2011: In the 2011 Assembly elections of Tamil Nadu, Seeman, and his party has been actively involved in various causes, such as the anti-nuclear Power plant protests in Kudankulam. Though his party did not contest in the 2011 polls but exposed their support to ADMK which was led by Jayalalithaa.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs on Sebastian Simon Aka Seeman)

What is Seeman's net worth?
Seeman has a net worth of ₹1.19 Crore.
Who is Seeman's wife?
Kayalvizhi is the wife of Seeman.
Is Seeman a filmmaker?
Yes, Seeman is a filmmaker. He started his career by directing Panchalankurichi.
How old is Seeman?
Seeman is 56 years old (As of 2023).
What is Seeman's qualification?
Seeman completed his undergraduate degree in economics from Zakir Hussain College, Ilayankudi.
From which party does Seeman belong to?
Seeman belongs to the Naam Tamilar Katchi political party.
Who is Seeman?
Seeman is an actor, film Director and the Chief-coordinator of the Naam Tamilar Katchi political party.

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