Kalaimamani
1 appearances
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Edition 1 (2002) Winner
Goundamani
ゴウンダマニ
Goundamani
Aliases:
Subramaniyan Karuppaiya
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1939-05-25 （Vallakundapuram, near Udumalaipettai, Tiruppur district, Tamil Nadu, India）
- Nationality
- India
- Languages
- Tamil
- Residence History
- Vallakundapuram → Chennai
Career
- Occupations
- Actor, Comedian
- Active Years
- 1964-2024
- Influenced
- Senthil
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Karakattakkaran
1989 Comedy filmFamous for comedy duo with Senthil, their 100th film together.
comedy duoimpromptu dialogues
16 Vayathinile
1977 DramaFull-fledged debut film, sidekick to Rajinikanth.
friendshipvillage life
Server Sundaram
1964 DramaFilm debut in uncredited role as driver.
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- impromptu counter dialoguesslapstick humour
- Recurring Motifs
- mosquito annoyancepolitical satire
Health
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diabetes2000年代後半Took time to recuperate, reduced activities
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respiratory illnesses2000年代後半Took time to recuperate, reduced activities
Legacy
Iconic comedian in Tamil cinema, dominated 1980s-90s with duo Senthil, called 'Tamil Laurel and Hardy'. Known for on-the-spot counter dialogues, source of viral memes.
In Popular Culture
- Film scenes became viral internet memes
Quotes
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Adhu enda enna pathu andha kelvi ketta?
Source: Karakattakkaran (1989) -
Kosu thollai thaanga mudiyala pa
Source: Suriyan (1992)
Trivia
- Miscalled 'Goundamani' by K. Bhagyaraj, which stuck as stage name.
- Started in theatre in Chennai before films.
- Known as a social recluse.
- Recovered from diabetes and respiratory issues, returned in 2010s.