Senthamizhan Seeman, popularly known as Seeman, is an Indian politician, actor, director, and orator. He is the chief coordinator and founder of the political party Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK), which
Seeman is the founder and chief coordinator of the Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK), a political party in Tamil Nadu that advocates for Tamil nationalism and regional pride. He is also a former film director and actor.
Seeman strongly advocates for Tamil self-respect, language preservation, and the rights of Tamil people in both India and Sri Lanka. His party promotes a Tamil-first approach to governance and opposes North Indian political domination.
Before politics, Seeman was a filmmaker and actor in the Tamil film industry. He directed films like Panchalankurichi and Vaazhthugal, and was known for incorporating social themes into his scripts.
Naam Tamilar Katchi is a regional party that positions itself as an alternative to the Dravidian majors in Tamil Nadu. It promotes Tamil cultural identity, economic self-sufficiency, and opposes caste-based politics.
As of now, neither Seeman nor any candidate from NTK has won an assembly or parliamentary seat, but the party has consistently secured notable vote shares in multiple constituencies, especially among young voters.