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Thambi Ramaiah

タンビ・ラマイア

Thambi Ramaiah

Aliases: Ramaiah

Profile

Gender
Male
Born
1956-06-19 （Pudukottai, Tamil Nadu, India）
Nationality
India
Languages
Tamil
Residence History
Pudukkottai → Chennai

Career

Occupations
Actor, Comedian, Director, Lyricist
Active Years
1998-2024
Influenced
Umapathy Ramaiah
Nominations
Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor - Tamil (Mynaa), SIIMA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Saattai)

Awards

National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor
2010
Work: Mynaa
Category: Best Supporting Actor
Organization: Government of India
Result: Winner
Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor - Tamil
2014
Work: Kumki
Category: Best Supporting Actor
Organization: Filmfare
Result: Winner
SIIMA Award for Best Comedian
2013
Work: Kumki
Category: Best Comedian
Organization: SIIMA
Result: Winner
Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Comedian
2010
Work: Mynaa
Category: Best Comedian
Organization: Government of Tamil Nadu
Result: Winner
Vijay Award for Best Supporting Actor
2010
Work: Mynaa
Category: Best Supporting Actor
Organization: Vijay TV
Result: Winner

Awards & Nominations

Works

Major Works

Manu Needhi

2000 Drama

Directorial debut film.

Justice

Indiralohathil Na Azhagappan

2008 Comedy

Comedy film starring Vadivelu.

Fantasy

Maniyaar Kudumbam

2018 Drama

Directed film starring son Umapathy; also composed music.

Family

Style & Themes

Literary Style
Natural comedic actingHumorous dialogue delivery
Recurring Motifs
Father rolesVillager rolesComic relief

Legacy

Prominent comedian in Tamil cinema who broke through with National Film Award win. Directed three films.

Trivia

  • Earned pocket money in school by writing love letters for classmates.
  • Introduced his son Umapathy as an actor.