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| birth_place = [[Kannampalayam]],[[Coimbatore District]],[[ |
| birth_place = [[Kannampalayam]],[[Coimbatore District]],[[Madras Presidency]],[[India]] |
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| occupation = Comedian, actor |
| occupation = Comedian, actor |
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| spouse = Shanthi |
| spouse = Shanthi |
Revision as of 19:58, 2 June 2020
Goundamani | |
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Born | Subramaniyan Karuppaiya May 25, 1939 |
Nationality | Indian |
Occupation(s) | Comedian, actor |
Years active | 1964-2016 |
Spouse | Shanthi |
Parent(s) | Father : Karuppaiya Mother : Annammal |
Subramaniyan Karuppaiya (born 25 May),[1] known by his stage name Goundamani,[2] is an Indian film actor and legendary Tamil comedian.[3] He is known for his comic duo partnership in Tamil films with fellow actor Senthil.[4] He was called Goundamani after acting as a Gounder in one of his early day dramas and the pseudonym stuck with him forever.[5][2] He has the ability to give counter dialogues on the spot and off the script on stage and during shooting but it has nothing to do with his screen name, contrary to popular belief (as counter is a term that was popular only from the late 2000s).[6] So far, he has acted in over 310 films.
Early life and career
Goundamani was born as Subramaniyan in Vallakundapuram, a village near Udumalaipettai in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.[2] His father is Karuppaiya and mother Annammal. He is married to Shanthi and has 2 Children.[7][8]
On having interest in acting, he went to Chennai and initially started acting in theatre dramas and then entered into the Tamil film industry due to his strong theatrical background.[2] Goundamani has played lead roles in a few films during his career, but is predominantly a supporting actor playing comedy roles. While performing roles of a solo comedian in films, he often co-starred with Senthil to form a comedy duo. The pair was described as "Tamil cinema's Laurel and Hardy" and have performed slapstick humour in several Tamil films from the mid-1980s until the early 2000s. After recuperating from diabetes and respiratory illnesses during the late 2000s, he featured in Vaaimai and also played the lead role in 49-O, which began productions in 2013. It was directed by debutant Arokiadoss, a former assistant of Gautham Vasudev Menon.[9][10] [7][8]
1960s
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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1964 | Server Sundaram | Driver | |
1965 | Aayirathil Oruvan | Fisherman | |
1967 | Selva Magal | Driver |
1970s
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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1970 | Raman Ethanai Ramanadi | School Van Driver | |
1971 | Thenum Paalum | Driver | |
1976 | Annakili | ||
Mayor Meenakshi | |||
Uzhaikkum Karangal | Cameo Appearance | ||
1977 | 16 Vayathinile | Subramani | Debut film |
Anandam Paramanandam | |||
1978 | Kizhake Pogum Rail | Ramaiya | |
Sigappu Rojakal | Manager | ||
1979 | Anandam Enndru Arambam | ||
Puthiya Vaarpugal | Ammavasai | ||
Suvarilladha Chiththirangal | Kaliyannan |
1980s
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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1980 | Paruvathin Vasalile | ||
Pennin Vazhkai | |||
Mangala Nayagi | |||
Pudhuyugam Parakkiradhu | |||
Kallukkul Eeram | |||
Enga Oor Rajathi | |||
Sandhana Malargal | |||
Vali Illa Mamaram | |||
Varisu | |||
Devi Dharisanam | |||
1981 | Alaigal Oivathillai | ||
Aradhanai | |||
Kudumbam Oru Kadambam | |||
Velichathukku Vanga | |||
Nenjile Thunivirunthal | |||
Netrikan | Singaram | ||
1982 | Anandha Ragam | ||
Mullillatha Roja | |||
Nenjamellam Neeye | |||
Pakkathu Veetu Roja | |||
Payanangal Mudivathillai | |||
Magane Magane | |||
Ilanjodigal | |||
Uyirullavarai Usha | |||
Valibamey Vaa Vaa | |||
Agaya Gangai | |||
1983 | Adutha Varisu | ||
Imaigal | |||
Immai | |||
Jothi | |||
Kaadhal Oviyam | |||
Raagangal Maruvathillai | |||
Malaiyoor Mambattiyan | 'Silk' Singaram | ||
Nenjangal | |||
Naan Sootiya Malar | |||
Vasantha Azhaippugal | |||
Thoongadhe Thambi Thoongadhe | |||
1984 | Aanandha Kummi | ||
Komberi Mookan | |||
Naan Paadum Paadal | |||
Neram Nalla Neram | |||
Nilavu Suduvathillai | |||
Naalai Unathu Naal | Varadhan | ||
Ponnu Pudichirukku | |||
Priyamudan Prabhu | |||
Unnai Naan Santhithen | |||
Thambathigal | |||
Vaidehi Kathirunthal |
All-in-All Azhaguraja |
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1985 | Rajathi Rojakili | ||
Aagaya Thamaraigal | Boopathy | ||
Amudha Gaanam | |||
Anbin Mugavari | |||
Japanil Kalyanaraman | Mayilsamy | ||
Idhaya Kovil | |||
Kanni Rasi | Gopikrishna | ||
Chavi | |||
Karaiyai Thodadha Alaigal | |||
Mannukketha Ponnu | Vishamurukki Veluchamy | ||
Meendum Parasakthi | |||
Mookkanan Kaiyiru | |||
Pagal Nilavu | George Kutty | ||
Annai Bhoomi | Ragappa | ||
Panam Pathum Seiyum | |||
Chain Jayapal | |||
Alai Osai | |||
Avan | |||
Karuppu Chattaikaran | |||
Rajagopuram | |||
Vellai Manasu | |||
Udaya Geetham | |||
Bus Conductor | |||
Marudhani |
School Teacher |
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Thendral Thodatha Malar | |||
Eetti | |||
Geethanjali | |||
Hello Yaar Pesurathu | |||
Karpooradeepam | |||
Naane Raja Naane Mandhiri | Kuppusamy | ||
1986 | Annai En Deivam | ||
December Pookal | |||
Maragatha Veenai | |||
Aayiram Pookkal Malarattum | |||
Mr. Bharath | Sanjeevi | ||
Oru Rasigan Oru Rasigai | |||
Pattu Selai | |||
Piranthaen Valarnthaen | Raja | ||
Thalaiyaati Bommai | |||
Mannukkul Vairam | |||
Visham | |||
Dharma Pathini | |||
Isai Paadum Thendral | |||
Paadum Paravaigal | |||
1987 | Dhoorathu Pachai | ||
Anjatha Singam | |||
Per Sollum Pillai | |||
Paadu Nilave | |||
Ninaive Oru Sangeetham | |||
Idhu Oru Thodar Kathai | |||
1988 | Manamagale Vaa | ||
Poo Pootha Nandhavanam | |||
Sarkarai Pandal | |||
1989 | Anbu Kattalai | ||
Ennai Petha Rasa | Vakkeel | ||
Karagattakaran[11] | 'Thavil Vidhwan' Thangavelu | ||
Manasukketha Maharasa | |||
Enga Ooru Mappillai | |||
Ninaivu Chinnam | |||
Pennbuthi Pin Buthi | |||
Ponmana Selvan | |||
Raja Rajadhan | |||
Rasathi Kalyanam | |||
Thangamana Rasa | |||
Vaathiyaar Veettu Pillai | |||
Vetrimel Vetri |
1990s
2000s
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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2000 | Veeranadai | Ulagavaayan | |
Kannan Varuvaan[12] | Thannirmalai/Athiyapatham/Ezhumalai | ||
Kannaal Pesavaa | |||
2001 | Kunguma Pottu Gounder | ||
Vedham | Govindsamy | ||
Samuthiram | Ramanathan | ||
Azhagana Naatkal | Ranjith | ||
2002 | Baba | Annamalai | |
Samasthanam | |||
2003 | Chokka Thangam | ||
Yes Madam | |||
Parasuram | Sub-Inspector Thangaraj | ||
2004 | Manmadhan | 'Puncture' Pandi | |
2006 | Suyetchai MLA | Visky | |
2008 | Thangam | Kalai |
2010s
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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2010 | Jaggubhai | MIB alias Kalaniyappan | |
Pollachi Mappillai | |||
2015 | 49-O[13] | Savuri | |
2016 | Enakku Veru Engum Kilaigal Kidayathu[14] | Caravan Krishnan | |
Vaaimai | Benny |
References
- ^ "Birthday special: 12 rare photos of Tamil comedian Goundamani". Indian Express.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ a b c d "How Subramani became Goundamani - Birthday special". Dinamalar.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Into the world of Tamil film comedians". The Hindu.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Who's still watching Senthil, Goundamani comedy?". The News Minute.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Counter strike". Indian Express.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "A tribute to veteran comedian Goundamani". Vikatan.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ a b Palaniappan, P. "Comedian Kavundamani's wedding photo – A Rare Picture!". SouthDreamz. Retrieved 16 December 2013.
- ^ a b "Comedian Kavundamani's Daughter Wedding". Indiaglitz.com. Retrieved 16 December 2013.
- ^ "Kavundamani is back as Hero with 49 O". Indiaglitz.com. Retrieved 16 December 2013.
- ^ Lakshmi, Venketeswaran (16 December 2013). "Goundamani starts shooting for 49-O". The Times of India. Retrieved 16 December 2013.
- ^ "30 years of Karakattakaran - Gangai Amaren: The Vazhapazham comedy track was based on a similar sequence in an Adoor Bhasi film".
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Soori's Goundamani connection revealed". Times of India.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Goundamani's next as hero". The Hindu.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Return of the counter". The Hindu.
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External links
- Goundamani at IMDb