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Goundamani

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{{Infobox person
| name = Goundamani
| image = Goundar-2.jpg
| birth_name = Subramaniyan Karuppaiya
| birth_date = 25 May 1939 (age 83)
| nationality = Indian
| birth_place = Vallakundapuram, [[Pollachi]], [[Coimbatore District|Coimbatore]], [[Madras Presidency]],(Now) [[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]]
| occupation = [[Comedian]], [[actor]]
| spouse = {{marriage |[[Shanthi]]|1963}}
| children = Sumithara karuppaiya Selvi karuppaiya
| parents = Karuppaiya, Annammal
| years active = 1964-present
}}

'''Subramaniyan Karuppaiya''' (born 25 May 1939),<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/galleries/entertainment/2019/may/25/birthday-special-12-rare-photos-of-tamil-comedian-goundamani-102302.html|title=Birthday special: 12 rare photos of Tamil comedian Goundamani|website=Indian Express|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190609083909/http://www.newindianexpress.com/galleries/entertainment/2019/may/25/birthday-special-12-rare-photos-of-tamil-comedian-goundamani-102302.html|archive-date=9 June 2019}}</ref> known by his stage name '''Goundamani''',<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://cinema.dinamalar.com/cinema-news/78384/special-report/Happy-Birthday-Goundamanisir.htm|title=How Subramani became Goundamani - Birthday special|website=Dinamalar|date=25 May 2019|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190602154048/https://cinema.dinamalar.com/cinema-news/78384/special-report/Happy-Birthday-Goundamani.htm|archive-date=2 June 2019}}</ref> is an Indian actor and comedian who works in [[Tamil cinema]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/Into-the-world-of-Tamil-film-comedians/article14390069.ece|title=Into the world of Tamil film comedians|website=The Hindu|date=7 June 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170518094007/http://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/Into-the-world-of-Tamil-film-comedians/article14390069.ece|archive-date=18 May 2017|last1=Kesavan|first1=N.}}</ref> He is known for his [[comic duo]] partnership in [[Tamil language|Tamil]] films with fellow actor [[Senthil]]. The pair dominated the Tamil industry as comedians in the 1980s and 90s.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/2016-whos-still-watching-senthil-goundamani-comedy-youtube-most-tamil-nadu-51635|title=Who's still watching Senthil, Goundamani comedy?|website=The News Minute|date=19 October 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190921142820/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/2016-whos-still-watching-senthil-goundamani-comedy-youtube-most-tamil-nadu-51635|archive-date=21 September 2019}}</ref>

He was called Goundamani after acting as a Gounder in one of his early day dramas and the pseudonym stuck with him forever.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/King-of-comedy-turns-75/articleshow/32233292.cms|title=King of comedy turns 75!|website=The Times of India|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200622100527/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/King-of-comedy-turns-75/articleshow/32233292.cms|archive-date=22 June 2020}}</ref><ref name=":0" /> 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).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cinema.vikatan.com/tamil-cinema/90325-a-tribute-to-veteran-comedian-goundamani|title=A tribute to veteran comedian Goundamani|website=Vikatan|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190928145023/https://cinema.vikatan.com/tamil-cinema/90325-a-tribute-to-veteran-comedian-goundamani|archive-date=28 September 2019}}</ref> He was at his peak of his career as a comedian in Tamil cinema for nearly 40 years.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Where is today's great comedian? {{!}} Cinemaexpress|url=https://m.cinemaexpress.com/stories/trends/2018/may/04/where-is-todays-great-comedian-5835.amp#aoh=16304937574608&referrer=https://www.google.com&amp_tf=From%20%251$s|access-date=2021-09-01|website=m.cinemaexpress.com}}</ref> Despite being a comedian, Goundamani is known for being a social recluse.<ref>{{Cite news|author=The Hindu Net Desk|date=2020-06-04|title=Cricket meets comedy: When Subramaniam Badrinath ran into Goundamani|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/cricket-meets-comedy-when-subramaniam-badrinath-ran-into-goundamani/article31747012.ece|access-date=2021-09-01|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>

== Early life ==
Goundamani was born as Subramaniyan on 25 May 1939 in Vallakundapuram, a village near [[Pollachi]] in [[Coimbatore District|Coimbatore]], [[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]].<ref name=":0" /> His father is Karuppaiya and his mother is Annammal. He is married to Shanthi in 1963 and has 2 daughters.<ref name="Palaniappan">{{cite web|last=Palaniappan|first=P|title=Comedian Kavundamani's wedding photo – A Rare Picture!|url=http://www.southdreamz.com/41225/Kavundamanis-wedding-photo/|work=SouthDreamz|date=24 February 2012|access-date=16 December 2013|archive-date=11 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011142029/https://www.southdreamz.com/41225/goundamanis-wedding-photo/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="Indiaglitz.com">{{cite web|title=Comedian Kavundamani's Daughter Wedding|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/events/9886.html|work=Indiaglitz.com|access-date=16 December 2013|archive-date=17 December 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131217022421/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/events/9886.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

== Career ==
On having interest in acting, he went to [[Chennai]] and initially started acting in theatre dramas and then entered into the [[Tamil film industry]] (Kollywood) due to his strong theatrical background.<ref name=":0" />

He made his film acting debut in ''[[Thenum Paalum]]'' (1964) where he featured in a minor and uncredited role as a driver. He made his full fledged debut in 1977 film ''[[16 Vayathinile]]'' where he played the role of [[Rajinikanth]]'s sidekick. His role in the 1977 [[Bharathiraja|P. Bharathiraja]] directorial was also Goundamani's first credited role in his film

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.<ref>{{Cite web|date=May 25, 2015|title=Tamil comedian Goundamani turns 76, fans storm Twitter|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/goundamani-tamil-comedian-and-actor-turns-76-birthday-twitter-vaaimai-254560-2015-05-25|access-date=2021-09-01|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref> The pair was described as "Tamil cinema's [[Laurel and Hardy]]" and have performed slapstick humour in many [[Tamil cinema|Tamil]] films from the mid-1980s until the early 2000s.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-08-24|title='With the legend': Sivakarthikeyan on meeting veteran comedian Goundamani|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/legend-sivakarthikeyan-meeting-veteran-comedian-goundamani-154321|access-date=2021-09-01|website=The News Minute|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|author=The Hindu Net Desk|date=2018-12-13|title=Cinema quiz: Senthil and Goundamani|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/cinema-quiz-senthil-and-goundamani/article25734186.ece|access-date=2021-09-01|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> Both of them are also remembered as partners-in-crime and also known for their chemistry.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Goundamani will always be my favourite comedian: Senthil|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2019/jan/24/goundamani-will-always-be-my-favourite-comedian-1929205.html|access-date=2021-09-01|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref>

Both Goundamani and Senthil were critically acclaimed for their career defining performance in Gangai Amaren's directorial ''[[Karakattakkaran]]'' (1989). Karakattakaran also coincidentally marked Goundamani and Senthil's 100th film as comedians together.<ref name=":1" /> Senthil and Goundamani both reportedly spent full 28 days on set during the shooting of the film.<ref>{{Cite web|title=The Word View: That Vazhappazham scene - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/the-word-view-that-vazhappazham-scene/articleshow/63557361.cms|access-date=2021-09-01|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> Goundamani's phrases in one of the comedy scenes featured in Karakattakaran, "Adhu enda enna pathu andha kelvi ketta?" when Senthil asked him "Intha cara vachiruntha Sopanasundhariya yaaru vaichiruka" became the highlight of the film and later became viral internet memes.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|title=Happy Birthday Goundamani: 25 iconic Counters that defined the legend|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/photos/slideshows/2019/may/25/happy-birthday-goundamani-25-iconic-counters-that-defined-the-legend-220.html|access-date=2021-09-01|website=The New Indian Express|language=en}}</ref>

Goundamani's comedy scene from ''[[Thangamana Raasa]]'' (1989) is also best remembered by critics for dreaming of singing under the music of Ilaiyaraja when he was spending a jail term for petty crime. His one line phrases "Start the music" and "Arasiyal la ithellam saatharnamappa" which featured in the 1992 film [[Surieyan|''Suriyan'']] also later became a viral meme and trendsetter in Internet.<ref name=":2" />

After recuperating from [[diabetes]] and respiratory illnesses during the late 2000s, he featured in ''[[Vaaimai]]'' and also played the lead role in ''[[49-O (film)|49-O]]'', which began productions in 2013. It was directed by debutant Arokiadoss, a former assistant of [[Gautham Vasudev Menon]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Kavundamani is back as Hero with 49 O|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/101149.html|work=Indiaglitz.com|access-date=16 December 2013|archive-date=16 December 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131216214540/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/101149.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Lakshmi|first=Venketeswaran|title=Goundamani starts shooting for 49-O|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-12-16/news-interviews/45216829_1_goundamani-film-arokiadoss|access-date=16 December 2013|date=16 December 2013|archive-date=17 December 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131217021110/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-12-16/news-interviews/45216829_1_goundamani-film-arokiadoss|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name="Palaniappan" /><ref name="Indiaglitz.com" /> In 2019, he was approached by film director [[R. Kannan]] and actor [[Santhanam (actor)|Santhanam]] to cast him in a supporting role for their film project but Goundamani reportedly turned down the offer as he was sceptical about the role.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Goundamani in talks for Santhanam-R Kannan project|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2019/jun/20/goundamani-in-talks-for-santhanam-r-kannan-project-1992597.html|access-date=2021-09-01|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Will Santhanam and Goundamani team up for an action entertainer? - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/will-santhanam-and-goundamani-team-up-for-an-action-entertainer/articleshow/69810286.cms|access-date=2021-09-01|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>

== Partial filmography ==
===1960s===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|- style="text-align:center;"
! Year
! Film
! Role
! Notes
|-
| 1964||''[[Server Sundaram]]'' || Driver ||
|-
|1965
|''[[Aayirathil Oruvan (1965 film)|Aayirathil Oruvan]]'' || Fisherman ||
|-
|1967
|''[[Selva Magal]]'' || Driver ||
|-
|}

===1970s===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|- style="text-align:center;"
! Year
! Film
! Role
! Notes
|-
| 1970 || ''[[Raman Ethanai Ramanadi]]'' || School Van Driver ||
|-
|1971
|''[[Thenum Paalum]]''
|Driver
|
|-
|rowspan="3"| 1976|| ''[[Annakili]]'' || ||
|-
| ''[[Mayor Meenakshi]]'' || ||
|-
|''[[Uzhaikkum Karangal]]'' || || Cameo Appearance
|-
|rowspan="2"| 1977|| ''[[16 Vayathinile]]'' ||Subramani|| Debut film
|-
|''Anandam Paramanandam'' || ||
|-
|rowspan="2"| 1978|| ''[[Kizhake Pogum Rail]]'' ||Ramaiya
||
|-
| ''[[Sigappu Rojakal]]'' || Manager ||
|-
|rowspan="3"| 1979|| ''Anandam Enndru Arambam'' || ||
|-
|''[[Puthiya Vaarpugal]]'' || Ammavasai ||
|-
|''[[Suvarilladha Chiththirangal]]'' || Kaliyannan ||
|}

===1980s===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|- style="text-align:center;"
! Year
! Film
! Role
! Notes
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|rowspan="10"| 1980|| ''Paruvathin Vasalile'' || ||
|-
|''Pennin Vazhkai'' || ||
|-
|''[[Mangala Nayagi]]'' || ||
|-
|''Pudhuyugam Parakkiradhu'' || ||
|-
|''[[Kallukkul Eeram]]'' || ||
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|''Enga Oor Rajathi'' || ||
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|''Sandhana Malargal'' || ||
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|''Vali Illa Mamaram'' || ||
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|''Varisu'' || ||
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|''[[Devi Dharisanam]]'' || ||
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|rowspan="6"| 1981|| ''[[Alaigal Oivathillai]]'' || ||
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|''Aradhanai'' || ||
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|''[[Kudumbam Oru Kadambam]]'' || House Owner ||
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|''Velichathukku Vanga'' || ||
|-
|''[[Nenjile Thunivirunthal]]'' || ||
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|''[[Netrikan]]'' || Singaram ||
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| rowspan="10" |1982
|''[[Anandha Ragam]]''
|
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|-
|''[[Mullillatha Roja]]'' || ||
|-
|''Nenjamellam Neeye'' || ||
|-
|''[[Pakkathu Veetu Roja]]'' || ||
|-
|''[[Payanangal Mudivathillai]]'' || ||
|-
|''[[Magane Magane]]'' || ||
|-
|''[[Ilanjodigal]]'' || ||
|-
|''Uyirullavarai Usha'' || ||
|-
|''[[Valibamey Vaa Vaa]]'' || ||
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|''[[Agaya Gangai (film)|Agaya Gangai]]'' || ||
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| rowspan="11" | 1983
|''[[Adutha Varisu]]''
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|''Imaigal''
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|''Immai''
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| ''[[Jothi (1983 film)|Jothi]]'' || ||
|-
|''[[Kaadhal Oviyam]]''
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|''Raagangal Maruvathillai''
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|-
|''[[Malaiyoor Mambattiyan]]''
|'Silk' Singaram
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|''Nenjangal''
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|''Naan Sootiya Malar'' || ||
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|''Vasantha Azhaippugal''
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|''[[Thoongadhe Thambi Thoongadhe]]''
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| rowspan="12" | 1984
|''[[Aanandha Kummi]]''
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|-
|''[[Komberi Mookan]]''
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|''[[Naan Paadum Paadal]]''
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|-
|''Neram Nalla Neram''
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|-
|''[[Nilavu Suduvathillai]]''
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|''[[Naalai Unathu Naal]]'' || Varadhan ||
|-
|''Ponnu Pudichirukku''
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|-
|''Priyamudan Prabhu''
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|-
|''[[Pozhudhu Vidinjachu]]''
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|''[[Unnai Naan Santhithen]]''
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|''Thambathigal''
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|-
|''[[Vaidehi Kathirunthal]]''
|
All-in-All Azhaguraja
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| rowspan="30" |1985
|''[[Rajathi Rojakili]]''
|
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|-
|''[[Aagaya Thamaraigal]]''
| Boopathy
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|''Amudha Gaanam''
|
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|''Anbin Mugavari''
|
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|-
|''[[Japanil Kalyanaraman]]''
|Mayilsamy
|
|-
|''[[Idaya Kovil|Idhaya Kovil]]''
|
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|-
|''[[Kanni Rasi]]''
|Gopikrishna
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|-
|''[[Chavi (film)|Chavi]]''
|
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|-
|''Karaiyai Thodadha Alaigal''
|
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|-
|''[[Mannukketha Ponnu]]''
|Vishamurukki Veluchamy
|
|-
|''[[Meendum Parasakthi]]''
|
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|-
|''Mookkanan Kaiyiru''
|
|
|-
|''[[Pagal Nilavu]]''
|George Kutty
|
|-
|''[[Annai Bhoomi 3D|Annai Bhoomi]]''
|Ragappa
|
|-
|''Panam Pathum Seiyum''
|
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|-
|''Chain Jayapal''
|
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|-
|''[[Alai Osai]]''
|
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|-
|''Avan''
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|-
|''Karuppu Chattaikaran''
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|-
|''Rajagopuram''
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|-
|''Vellai Manasu''
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|-
|''[[Udaya Geetham]]''
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|''Bus Conductor''
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|-
|''[[Marudhani]]''
|
School Teacher
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|-
|''Thendral Thodatha Malar''
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|-
|''[[Eetti (1985 film)|Eetti]]''
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|-
|''[[Geethanjali (1985 film)|Geethanjali]]''
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|-
|''[[Hello Yaar Pesurathu]]''
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|''Karpooradeepam''
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|''[[Naane Raja Naane Mandhiri]]''
|Kuppusamy
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|rowspan="15"| 1986
|''Annai En Deivam''
|
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|-
|''[[December Pookal]]''
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|-
|''[[Maragatha Veenai (film)|Maragatha Veenai]]''
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|-
|''Engal Thaikulame Varuga''
|
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|-
|''[[Aayiram Pookkal Malarattum]]''
|
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|-
|''[[Mr. Bharath]]''
|Sanjeevi
|
|-
|''Rasigan Oru Rasigai''
|
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|-
|''Pattu Selai''
|
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|-
|''[[Piranthaen Valarnthaen]]''
|Raja
|
|-
|''Thalaiyaati Bommai''
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|-
|''Mannukkul Vairam''
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|-
|''Visham''
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|-
|''[[Dharma Pathini (1986 film)|Dharma Pathini]]''
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|-
|''[[Isai Paadum Thendral]]''
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|''[[Anveshana|Paadum Paravaigal]]''
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|rowspan="6"| 1987
|''[[Dhoorathu Pachai]]''
|
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|-
|''[[Gramatthu Minnal]]''
|
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|''[[Jaathi Pookkal]]''
|
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|-
|''[[Per Sollum Pillai]]''
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|-
|''[[Ninaive Oru Sangeetham]]''
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|''[[Idhu Oru Thodar Kathai]]''
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|rowspan="3"| 1988
|''[[Manamagale Vaa]]''
|
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|''Poo Pootha Nandhavanam''
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|''Sarkarai Pandal''
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|rowspan="13"| 1989
|''[[Anbu Kattalai]]''
|
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|-
|''[[Enne Petha Raasa]]''
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|-
|''[[Karagattakaran]]''<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/interviews/2019/jun/16/30-years-of-karagattakaran--gangai-amaren-ilaiyaraaja-ramarajan-kanaka-vazhapazham-comedy-12320.html|title=30 years of Karakattakaran - Gangai Amaren: The Vazhapazham comedy track was based on a similar sequence in an Adoor Bhasi film|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190820093932/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/interviews/2019/jun/16/30-years-of-karagattakaran--gangai-amaren-ilaiyaraaja-ramarajan-kanaka-vazhapazham-comedy-12320.html|archive-date=20 August 2019}}</ref>
|'Thavil Vidhwan' Thangavelu
|
|-
|''Manasukketha Maharasa''
|
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|-
|''[[Enga Ooru Mappillai]]''
|
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|-
|''Ninaivu Chinnam''
|
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|-
|''Pennbuthi Pin Buthi''
|
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|-
|''[[Ponmana Selvan]]''
|
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|-
|''Raja Rajadhan''
|
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|-
|''Rasathi Kalyanam''
|
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|-
|''[[Thangamana Raasa]] ''
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|-
|''[[Vaathiyaar Veettu Pillai]]''
|
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|''[[Vetri Mel Vetri]]''
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|-
|}

===1990s===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|- style="text-align:center;"
! Year
! Film
! Role
! Notes
|-
| rowspan="16" |1990
|''[[Vaazhkai Chakkaram]]''
|Constable
|
|-
|''[[Paattali Magan]]''
|Dharmadi Dharmalingam
|
|-
|''[[Salem Vishnu]]''
|Kathavarayan
|
|-
|''[[Paattukku Naan Adimai]]''
|
|
|-
|''[[Thangathin Thangam]]''
|
|
|-
|''Neengalum Herothan''
|Pavadaikanth
|
|-
|''[[Ulagam Pirandhadhu Enakkaga]]''
|'Suthi' Josiyar
|
|-
|''[[Periya Idathu Pillai]]''
|Guest Appearance
|
|-
|''[[Madurai Veeran Enga Saami]]''
|'Balloon' Kandasamy
|
|-
|''[[Ooru Vittu Ooru Vanthu]]''
|Captain Tamil arasu
|
|-
|''[[Velai Kidaichuduchu]]''
|
|
|-
|''Patanathil Petti''
|
|
|-
|''[[My Dear Marthandan]]''
|Idea Mani
|
|-
|''[[Puthu Paatu]]''
|Palanisamy
|
|-
|''[[Nadigan]]''
|Kurangu Kannayiram
|
|-
|''[[Namma Ooru Poovatha]]''
|Everything Ekambaram
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|-
| rowspan="19" |1991
|''[[Naadu Adhai Naadu]]''
|
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|-
|''Naan Pudicha Maapillai''
|
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|-
|''[[Pudhu Manithan]]''
|Rasappa
|
|-
|''[[Chinna Thambi]]''
|Kanthasamy
|
|-
|''[[En Rasavin Manasile]]''
|Pannaiyar
|
|-
|''[[Adhikari (film)|Adhikari]]''
|
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|-
|''[[Marikozhundhu]]''
|
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|-
|''[[Idhaya Vaasal]]''
|Balaraman
|
|-
|''[[Cheran Pandiyan]]''
|Mechanic Manikkam
|
|-
|''[[Ayul Kaithi]]''
|
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|-
|''[[Vaidehi Kalyanam]]''
|Pachamuthu
|
|-
|''Oorellam Un Paattu''
|
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|''Thambi Oorukku Pudhusu''
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|''[[Vasanthakala Paravai]]''
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|''[[Kizhakku Karai]]''
|Raja (Jacky)
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|Valayapalayam Chinnasamy
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|''[[Thalattu Ketkuthamma]]''
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|''[[Nenjamundu Nermaiyundu (1991 film)|Nenjamundu Nermaiyundu]]''
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|''[[Mannan (film)|Mannan]]''
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|Mayilsamy
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|Singamuthu
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Kung Fu Master
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|மண்டயன் மளிகை கடை original
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|''[[Periya Gounder Ponnu]]''
|Palanisamy
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|Police constable
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|Guitarist
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|'Miner' Mahadevan
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|Karuppan
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|Chellappa Aasari
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|tea shop owner
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Thanni Samy
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|''[[Pattathu Raani]]''
|Jalagandeswaran
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|''[[Suriyan]]''
|Pannikutty Ramasamy Dialogues:- Arasiyal Idhellam Sadharnappa Kosu tholla thaanga mudiyala pa
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|''[[Pangali]]''
|Mani
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|''[[David Uncle]]''
|Kavundar
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|''[[Senthamizh Paattu]]''
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Murugesan
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|''[[Thirumathi Palanisamy]]''
|Dhandapani
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|''[[Onna Irukka Kathukanum]]''
|Sudalai
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|''[[Villu Pattukaran]]''
|Appakannu
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|'Detective' Thiruvasagam
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|''[[Koyil Kaalai]]''
|Ilaneer Businessman
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|''[[Walter Vetrivel]]''
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|''[[Rakkayi Koyil]]''
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Singaram
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|Vellaiyangiri
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|''[[Amma Ponnu]]''
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|Ondippulithevar
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|''[[Ponnumani]]''
| Naachi |
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|''[[Porantha Veeda Puguntha Veeda]]''
|Ravi's Father
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|''[[Uzhaippali]]''
| [[Personal assistant|P. A.]] of Lawyer
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|''[[Band Master]]''
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|''[[Dharma Seelan]]''
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|''[[Gentleman (1993 film)|Gentleman]]''
|Mani
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|''[[Udan Pirappu]]''
|'White Rice' Vellasamy
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|''[[Thalattu]]''
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|''[[I Love India]]''
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|''[[Chinna Jameen]]''
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Thalaiyari Mama
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|''[[Kattabomman (film)|Kattabomman]]''
|'Supervisor' Subramani
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|''[[Rojavai Killathe]]''
|Devit Lorry Driver
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|''[[Sethupathi IPS]]''
| Muthaiya
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|''[[Rajakumaran (film)|Rajakumaran]]''
|Marusamy, The Milkman
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|''[[Aranmanai Kaavalan]]''
| Thangamani
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|''[[Varavu Ettana Selavu Pathana]]''
| 'Anjatha Singam' Marugupandi
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|''[[Seeman (film)|Seeman]]''
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|''[[Vandicholai Chinraasu]]''
|Kittu
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|''[[Jai Hind (1994 film)|Jai Hind]]''
| Kottaisamy
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|''[[Rasigan]]''
|Ekambaram
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|''[[Mettupatti Mirasu]]''
|Kavundar
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|''[[Vietnam Colony]]''
|Joseph
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|''[[Sadhu (film)|Sadhu]]''
|'Anjukolai' Aarumugam
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|''[[Sathyavan]]''
|Kiruba
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|''[[Thai Maaman]]''
|Rasappan's uncle
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|''[[Jallikattu Kaalai]]''
|Aarusamy
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|''[[Nattamai]]''
|Pangali / Pangali's mom
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|''[[Periya Marudhu (film)|Periya Marudhu]]''
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Sudalai
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| K. D. Varadarajan
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|Kathavarayan
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|Kondakara Annachi
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|''[[Raja Enga Raja]]''
|Raja
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|''[[Coolie (1995 film)|Coolie]]''
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|Nayak
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|''[[Lucky Man (film)|Lucky Man]]''
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|Josiyar
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|Perusu (Sirasu's elder brother)
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| Villangam
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|''[[Thedi Vandha Raasa]]''
|Albert Kothandam
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|''[[Nadodi Mannan (1995 film)|Nadodi Mannan]]''
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|''[[Periya Kudumbam]]''
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Post Master
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|Kanthasamy
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|''[[Coimbatore Mappillai]]''
| Gopal
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|Govind
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| rowspan="11" |1997
|''[[Periya Thambi]]''
|Azhagu Sundaram
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Sithappu
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| rowspan="4" |1998
|''[[Aval Varuvala]]''
|Dhandapani
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|''[[Thaayin Manikodi]]''
| 'Silverspoon' Shilpakumar
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|''[[En Uyir Nee Thaane]]''
|'Bullet' Jackie
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|Raj Bharath / Nattamai
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|Ekambaram
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|''[[Ethirum Pudhirum]]''
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Auto Driver
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|Professor Daniel
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| rowspan="3" |2000
|''[[Veeranadai]]''
|Ulagavaayan
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|''[[Kannan Varuvaan]]''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/sooris-goundamani-connection-revealed/articleshow/71335976.cms|title=Soori's Goundamani connection revealed|website=Times of India|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190929220718/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/sooris-goundamani-connection-revealed/articleshow/71335976.cms|archive-date=29 September 2019}}</ref>
| Thannirmalai/Athiyapatham/Ezhumalai
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|''[[Kannaal Pesavaa]]''
|Crendan
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|rowspan="4"| 2001
|''[[Kunguma Pottu Gounder]]''
| Chinnasamy
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|''[[Vedham]]''
| Govindsamy
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|''[[Samuthiram]]''
|Ramanathan
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|''[[Azhagana Naatkal]]''
|Ranjith
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|rowspan="2"| 2002
|''[[Baba (2002 film)|Baba]]''
| Annamalai
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|''[[Samasthanam]]''
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| rowspan="3" |2003
|''[[Chokka Thangam]]''
| Muthu's uncle
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|''[[Yes Madam (2003 film)|Yes Madam]]''
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|''[[Parasuram (2003 film)|Parasuram]]''
|Sub-Inspector Thangaraj
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|2004
|''[[Manmadhan (film)|Manmadhan]]''
| 'Puncture' Pandi
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|2005
|''[[London (2005 Indian film)|London]]''
|Vedimuthu's adopted father
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|2006
|''[[Suyetchai MLA]]''
|Visky
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|2008
|''[[Thangam]]''
| Kalai
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===2010s===
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|rowspan="2"| 2010
|''[[Jaggubhai]]''
|MIB alias Kalaniyappan
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|''[[Pollachi Mappillai]]''
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|2015
|''[[49-O (film)|49-O]]''
|Savuri
|<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/goundamanis-next-as-hero-enakku-veru-yengum-kilaigal-kidaiyathu/article6785452.ece|title=Goundamani's next as hero|website=The Hindu|date=13 January 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011142030/https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/goundamanis-next-as-hero-enakku-veru-yengum-kilaigal-kidaiyathu/article6785452.ece|archive-date=11 October 2020|last1=Kumar|first1=S. R. Ashok}}</ref>
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|rowspan="2"|2016
|''[[Enakku Veru Engum Kilaigal Kidayathu]]''
|Caravan Krishnan
|<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/goundamanis-upcoming-film-is-titled-enakku-veru-engum-kilaigal-kidaiyathu/article8629877.ece|title=Return of the counter|website=The Hindu|date=21 May 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160624095833/http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/goundamanis-upcoming-film-is-titled-enakku-veru-engum-kilaigal-kidaiyathu/article8629877.ece|archive-date=24 June 2016|last1=Raghavan|first1=Nikhil}}</ref>
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|''[[Vaaimai]]''
|Benny
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==References==
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==External links==
* {{IMDb name|id=1129966|name=Goundamani}}

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Goundamani

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{{Infobox person
| name = Goundamani
| image = Goundar-2.jpg
| birth_name = Subramaniyan Karuppaiya
| birth_date = 25 May 1939 (age 83)
| nationality = Indian
| birth_place = Vallakundapuram, [[Pollachi]], [[Coimbatore District|Coimbatore]], [[Madras Presidency]],(Now) [[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]]
| occupation = [[Comedian]], [[actor]]
| spouse = {{marriage |[[Shanthi]]|1963}}
| children = Sumithara karuppaiya Selvi karuppaiya
| parents = Karuppaiya, Annammal
| years active = 1964-present
}}

'''Subramaniyan Karuppaiya''' (born 25 May 1939),<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/galleries/entertainment/2019/may/25/birthday-special-12-rare-photos-of-tamil-comedian-goundamani-102302.html|title=Birthday special: 12 rare photos of Tamil comedian Goundamani|website=Indian Express|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190609083909/http://www.newindianexpress.com/galleries/entertainment/2019/may/25/birthday-special-12-rare-photos-of-tamil-comedian-goundamani-102302.html|archive-date=9 June 2019}}</ref> known by his stage name '''Goundamani''',<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://cinema.dinamalar.com/cinema-news/78384/special-report/Happy-Birthday-Goundamanisir.htm|title=How Subramani became Goundamani - Birthday special|website=Dinamalar|date=25 May 2019|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190602154048/https://cinema.dinamalar.com/cinema-news/78384/special-report/Happy-Birthday-Goundamani.htm|archive-date=2 June 2019}}</ref> is an Indian actor and comedian who works in [[Tamil cinema]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/Into-the-world-of-Tamil-film-comedians/article14390069.ece|title=Into the world of Tamil film comedians|website=The Hindu|date=7 June 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170518094007/http://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/Into-the-world-of-Tamil-film-comedians/article14390069.ece|archive-date=18 May 2017|last1=Kesavan|first1=N.}}</ref> He is known for his [[comic duo]] partnership in [[Tamil language|Tamil]] films with fellow actor [[Senthil]]. The pair dominated the Tamil industry as comedians in the 1980s and 90s.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/2016-whos-still-watching-senthil-goundamani-comedy-youtube-most-tamil-nadu-51635|title=Who's still watching Senthil, Goundamani comedy?|website=The News Minute|date=19 October 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190921142820/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/2016-whos-still-watching-senthil-goundamani-comedy-youtube-most-tamil-nadu-51635|archive-date=21 September 2019}}</ref>

He was called Goundamani after acting as a Gounder in one of his early day dramas and the pseudonym stuck with him forever.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/King-of-comedy-turns-75/articleshow/32233292.cms|title=King of comedy turns 75!|website=The Times of India|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200622100527/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/King-of-comedy-turns-75/articleshow/32233292.cms|archive-date=22 June 2020}}</ref><ref name=":0" /> 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).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cinema.vikatan.com/tamil-cinema/90325-a-tribute-to-veteran-comedian-goundamani|title=A tribute to veteran comedian Goundamani|website=Vikatan|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190928145023/https://cinema.vikatan.com/tamil-cinema/90325-a-tribute-to-veteran-comedian-goundamani|archive-date=28 September 2019}}</ref> He was at his peak of his career as a comedian in Tamil cinema for nearly 40 years.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Where is today's great comedian? {{!}} Cinemaexpress|url=https://m.cinemaexpress.com/stories/trends/2018/may/04/where-is-todays-great-comedian-5835.amp#aoh=16304937574608&referrer=https://www.google.com&amp_tf=From%20%251$s|access-date=2021-09-01|website=m.cinemaexpress.com}}</ref> Despite being a comedian, Goundamani is known for being a social recluse.<ref>{{Cite news|author=The Hindu Net Desk|date=2020-06-04|title=Cricket meets comedy: When Subramaniam Badrinath ran into Goundamani|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/cricket-meets-comedy-when-subramaniam-badrinath-ran-into-goundamani/article31747012.ece|access-date=2021-09-01|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>

== Early life ==
Goundamani was born as Subramaniyan on 25 May 1939 in Vallakundapuram, a village near [[Pollachi]] in [[Coimbatore District|Coimbatore]], [[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]].<ref name=":0" /> His father is Karuppaiya and his mother is Annammal. He is married to Shanthi in 1963 and has 2 daughters.<ref name="Palaniappan">{{cite web|last=Palaniappan|first=P|title=Comedian Kavundamani's wedding photo – A Rare Picture!|url=http://www.southdreamz.com/41225/Kavundamanis-wedding-photo/|work=SouthDreamz|date=24 February 2012|access-date=16 December 2013|archive-date=11 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011142029/https://www.southdreamz.com/41225/goundamanis-wedding-photo/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="Indiaglitz.com">{{cite web|title=Comedian Kavundamani's Daughter Wedding|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/events/9886.html|work=Indiaglitz.com|access-date=16 December 2013|archive-date=17 December 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131217022421/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/events/9886.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

== Career ==
On having interest in acting, he went to [[Chennai]] and initially started acting in theatre dramas and then entered into the [[Tamil film industry]] (Kollywood) due to his strong theatrical background.<ref name=":0" />

He made his film acting debut in ''[[Thenum Paalum]]'' (1964) where he featured in a minor and uncredited role as a driver. He made his full fledged debut in 1977 film ''[[16 Vayathinile]]'' where he played the role of [[Rajinikanth]]'s sidekick. His role in the 1977 [[Bharathiraja|P. Bharathiraja]] directorial was also Goundamani's first credited role in his film

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.<ref>{{Cite web|date=May 25, 2015|title=Tamil comedian Goundamani turns 76, fans storm Twitter|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/goundamani-tamil-comedian-and-actor-turns-76-birthday-twitter-vaaimai-254560-2015-05-25|access-date=2021-09-01|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref> The pair was described as "Tamil cinema's [[Laurel and Hardy]]" and have performed slapstick humour in many [[Tamil cinema|Tamil]] films from the mid-1980s until the early 2000s.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-08-24|title='With the legend': Sivakarthikeyan on meeting veteran comedian Goundamani|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/legend-sivakarthikeyan-meeting-veteran-comedian-goundamani-154321|access-date=2021-09-01|website=The News Minute|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|author=The Hindu Net Desk|date=2018-12-13|title=Cinema quiz: Senthil and Goundamani|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/cinema-quiz-senthil-and-goundamani/article25734186.ece|access-date=2021-09-01|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> Both of them are also remembered as partners-in-crime and also known for their chemistry.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Goundamani will always be my favourite comedian: Senthil|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2019/jan/24/goundamani-will-always-be-my-favourite-comedian-1929205.html|access-date=2021-09-01|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref>

Both Goundamani and Senthil were critically acclaimed for their career defining performance in Gangai Amaren's directorial ''[[Karakattakkaran]]'' (1989). Karakattakaran also coincidentally marked Goundamani and Senthil's 100th film as comedians together.<ref name=":1" /> Senthil and Goundamani both reportedly spent full 28 days on set during the shooting of the film.<ref>{{Cite web|title=The Word View: That Vazhappazham scene - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/the-word-view-that-vazhappazham-scene/articleshow/63557361.cms|access-date=2021-09-01|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> Goundamani's phrases in one of the comedy scenes featured in Karakattakaran, "Adhu enda enna pathu andha kelvi ketta?" when Senthil asked him "Intha cara vachiruntha Sopanasundhariya yaaru vaichiruka" became the highlight of the film and later became viral internet memes.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|title=Happy Birthday Goundamani: 25 iconic Counters that defined the legend|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/photos/slideshows/2019/may/25/happy-birthday-goundamani-25-iconic-counters-that-defined-the-legend-220.html|access-date=2021-09-01|website=The New Indian Express|language=en}}</ref>

Goundamani's comedy scene from ''[[Thangamana Raasa]]'' (1989) is also best remembered by critics for dreaming of singing under the music of Ilaiyaraja when he was spending a jail term for petty crime. His one line phrases "Start the music" and "Arasiyal la ithellam saatharnamappa" which featured in the 1992 film [[Surieyan|''Suriyan'']] also later became a viral meme and trendsetter in Internet.<ref name=":2" />

After recuperating from [[diabetes]] and respiratory illnesses during the late 2000s, he featured in ''[[Vaaimai]]'' and also played the lead role in ''[[49-O (film)|49-O]]'', which began productions in 2013. It was directed by debutant Arokiadoss, a former assistant of [[Gautham Vasudev Menon]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Kavundamani is back as Hero with 49 O|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/101149.html|work=Indiaglitz.com|access-date=16 December 2013|archive-date=16 December 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131216214540/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/101149.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Lakshmi|first=Venketeswaran|title=Goundamani starts shooting for 49-O|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-12-16/news-interviews/45216829_1_goundamani-film-arokiadoss|access-date=16 December 2013|date=16 December 2013|archive-date=17 December 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131217021110/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-12-16/news-interviews/45216829_1_goundamani-film-arokiadoss|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name="Palaniappan" /><ref name="Indiaglitz.com" /> In 2019, he was approached by film director [[R. Kannan]] and actor [[Santhanam (actor)|Santhanam]] to cast him in a supporting role for their film project but Goundamani reportedly turned down the offer as he was sceptical about the role.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Goundamani in talks for Santhanam-R Kannan project|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2019/jun/20/goundamani-in-talks-for-santhanam-r-kannan-project-1992597.html|access-date=2021-09-01|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Will Santhanam and Goundamani team up for an action entertainer? - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/will-santhanam-and-goundamani-team-up-for-an-action-entertainer/articleshow/69810286.cms|access-date=2021-09-01|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>

== Partial filmography ==
===1960s===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|- style="text-align:center;"
! Year
! Film
! Role
! Notes
|-
| 1964||''[[Server Sundaram]]'' || Driver ||
|-
|1965
|''[[Aayirathil Oruvan (1965 film)|Aayirathil Oruvan]]'' || Fisherman ||
|-
|1967
|''[[Selva Magal]]'' || Driver ||
|-
|}

===1970s===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|- style="text-align:center;"
! Year
! Film
! Role
! Notes
|-
| 1970 || ''[[Raman Ethanai Ramanadi]]'' || School Van Driver ||
|-
|1971
|''[[Thenum Paalum]]''
|Driver
|
|-
|rowspan="3"| 1976|| ''[[Annakili]]'' || ||
|-
| ''[[Mayor Meenakshi]]'' || ||
|-
|''[[Uzhaikkum Karangal]]'' || || Cameo Appearance
|-
|rowspan="2"| 1977|| ''[[16 Vayathinile]]'' ||Subramani|| Debut film
|-
|''Anandam Paramanandam'' || ||
|-
|rowspan="2"| 1978|| ''[[Kizhake Pogum Rail]]'' ||Ramaiya
||
|-
| ''[[Sigappu Rojakal]]'' || Manager ||
|-
|rowspan="3"| 1979|| ''Anandam Enndru Arambam'' || ||
|-
|''[[Puthiya Vaarpugal]]'' || Ammavasai ||
|-
|''[[Suvarilladha Chiththirangal]]'' || Kaliyannan ||
|}

===1980s===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|- style="text-align:center;"
! Year
! Film
! Role
! Notes
|-
|rowspan="10"| 1980|| ''Paruvathin Vasalile'' || ||
|-
|''Pennin Vazhkai'' || ||
|-
|''[[Mangala Nayagi]]'' || ||
|-
|''Pudhuyugam Parakkiradhu'' || ||
|-
|''[[Kallukkul Eeram]]'' || ||
|-
|''Enga Oor Rajathi'' || ||
|-
|''Sandhana Malargal'' || ||
|-
|''Vali Illa Mamaram'' || ||
|-
|''Varisu'' || ||
|-
|''[[Devi Dharisanam]]'' || ||
|-
|rowspan="6"| 1981|| ''[[Alaigal Oivathillai]]'' || ||
|-
|''Aradhanai'' || ||
|-
|''[[Kudumbam Oru Kadambam]]'' || House Owner ||
|-
|''Velichathukku Vanga'' || ||
|-
|''[[Nenjile Thunivirunthal]]'' || ||
|-
|''[[Netrikan]]'' || Singaram ||
|-
| rowspan="10" |1982
|''[[Anandha Ragam]]''
|
|
|-
|''[[Mullillatha Roja]]'' || ||
|-
|''Nenjamellam Neeye'' || ||
|-
|''[[Pakkathu Veetu Roja]]'' || ||
|-
|''[[Payanangal Mudivathillai]]'' || ||
|-
|''[[Magane Magane]]'' || ||
|-
|''[[Ilanjodigal]]'' || ||
|-
|''Uyirullavarai Usha'' || ||
|-
|''[[Valibamey Vaa Vaa]]'' || ||
|-
|''[[Agaya Gangai (film)|Agaya Gangai]]'' || ||
|-
| rowspan="11" | 1983
|''[[Adutha Varisu]]''
|
|
|-
|''Imaigal''
|
|
|-
|''Immai''
|
|
|-
| ''[[Jothi (1983 film)|Jothi]]'' || ||
|-
|''[[Kaadhal Oviyam]]''
|
|
|-
|''Raagangal Maruvathillai''
|
|
|-
|''[[Malaiyoor Mambattiyan]]''
|'Silk' Singaram
|
|-
|''Nenjangal''
|
|
|-
|''Naan Sootiya Malar'' || ||
|-
|''Vasantha Azhaippugal''
|
|
|-
|''[[Thoongadhe Thambi Thoongadhe]]''
|
|
|-
| rowspan="12" | 1984
|''[[Aanandha Kummi]]''
|
|
|-
|''[[Komberi Mookan]]''
|
|
|-
|''[[Naan Paadum Paadal]]''
|
|
|-
|''Neram Nalla Neram''
|
|
|-
|''[[Nilavu Suduvathillai]]''
|
|
|-
|''[[Naalai Unathu Naal]]'' || Varadhan ||
|-
|''Ponnu Pudichirukku''
|
|
|-
|''Priyamudan Prabhu''
|
|
|-
|''[[Pozhudhu Vidinjachu]]''
|
|
|-
|''[[Unnai Naan Santhithen]]''
|
|
|-
|''Thambathigal''
|
|
|-
|''[[Vaidehi Kathirunthal]]''
|
All-in-All Azhaguraja
|
|-
| rowspan="30" |1985
|''[[Rajathi Rojakili]]''
|
|
|-
|''[[Aagaya Thamaraigal]]''
| Boopathy
|
|-
|''Amudha Gaanam''
|
|
|-
|''Anbin Mugavari''
|
|
|-
|''[[Japanil Kalyanaraman]]''
|Mayilsamy
|
|-
|''[[Idaya Kovil|Idhaya Kovil]]''
|
|
|-
|''[[Kanni Rasi]]''
|Gopikrishna
|
|-
|''[[Chavi (film)|Chavi]]''
|
|
|-
|''Karaiyai Thodadha Alaigal''
|
|
|-
|''[[Mannukketha Ponnu]]''
|Vishamurukki Veluchamy
|
|-
|''[[Meendum Parasakthi]]''
|
|
|-
|''Mookkanan Kaiyiru''
|
|
|-
|''[[Pagal Nilavu]]''
|George Kutty
|
|-
|''[[Annai Bhoomi 3D|Annai Bhoomi]]''
|Ragappa
|
|-
|''Panam Pathum Seiyum''
|
|
|-
|''Chain Jayapal''
|
|
|-
|''[[Alai Osai]]''
|
|
|-
|''Avan''
|
|
|-
|''Karuppu Chattaikaran''
|
|
|-
|''Rajagopuram''
|
|
|-
|''Vellai Manasu''
|
|
|-
|''[[Udaya Geetham]]''
|
|
|-
|''Bus Conductor''
|
|
|-
|''[[Marudhani]]''
|
School Teacher
|
|-
|''Thendral Thodatha Malar''
|
|
|-
|''[[Eetti (1985 film)|Eetti]]''
|
|
|-
|''[[Geethanjali (1985 film)|Geethanjali]]''
|
|
|-
|''[[Hello Yaar Pesurathu]]''
|
|
|-
|''Karpooradeepam''
|
|
|-
|''[[Naane Raja Naane Mandhiri]]''
|Kuppusamy
|
|-
|rowspan="15"| 1986
|''Annai En Deivam''
|
|
|-
|''[[December Pookal]]''
|
|
|-
|''[[Maragatha Veenai (film)|Maragatha Veenai]]''
|
|
|-
|''Engal Thaikulame Varuga''
|
|
|-
|''[[Aayiram Pookkal Malarattum]]''
|
|
|-
|''[[Mr. Bharath]]''
|Sanjeevi
|
|-
|''Rasigan Oru Rasigai''
|
|
|-
|''Pattu Selai''
|
|
|-
|''[[Piranthaen Valarnthaen]]''
|Raja
|
|-
|''Thalaiyaati Bommai''
|
|
|-
|''Mannukkul Vairam''
|
|
|-
|''Visham''
|
|
|-
|''[[Dharma Pathini (1986 film)|Dharma Pathini]]''
|
|
|-
|''[[Isai Paadum Thendral]]''
|
|
|-
|''[[Anveshana|Paadum Paravaigal]]''
|
|
|-
|rowspan="6"| 1987
|''[[Dhoorathu Pachai]]''
|
|
|-
|''[[Gramatthu Minnal]]''
|
|
|-
|''[[Jaathi Pookkal]]''
|
|
|-
|''[[Per Sollum Pillai]]''
|
|
|-
|''[[Ninaive Oru Sangeetham]]''
|
|
|-
|''[[Idhu Oru Thodar Kathai]]''
|
|
|-
|rowspan="3"| 1988
|''[[Manamagale Vaa]]''
|
|
|-
|''Poo Pootha Nandhavanam''
|
|
|-
|''Sarkarai Pandal''
|
|
|-
|rowspan="13"| 1989
|''[[Anbu Kattalai]]''
|
|
|-
|''[[Enne Petha Raasa]]''
|
|
|-
|''[[Karagattakaran]]''<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/interviews/2019/jun/16/30-years-of-karagattakaran--gangai-amaren-ilaiyaraaja-ramarajan-kanaka-vazhapazham-comedy-12320.html|title=30 years of Karakattakaran - Gangai Amaren: The Vazhapazham comedy track was based on a similar sequence in an Adoor Bhasi film|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190820093932/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/interviews/2019/jun/16/30-years-of-karagattakaran--gangai-amaren-ilaiyaraaja-ramarajan-kanaka-vazhapazham-comedy-12320.html|archive-date=20 August 2019}}</ref>
|'Thavil Vidhwan' Thangavelu
|
|-
|''Manasukketha Maharasa''
|
|
|-
|''[[Enga Ooru Mappillai]]''
|
|
|-
|''Ninaivu Chinnam''
|
|
|-
|''Pennbuthi Pin Buthi''
|
|
|-
|''[[Ponmana Selvan]]''
|
|
|-
|''Raja Rajadhan''
|
|
|-
|''Rasathi Kalyanam''
|
|
|-
|''[[Thangamana Raasa]] ''
|
|
|-
|''[[Vaathiyaar Veettu Pillai]]''
|
|
|-
|''[[Vetri Mel Vetri]]''
|
|
|-
|}

===1990s===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|- style="text-align:center;"
! Year
! Film
! Role
! Notes
|-
| rowspan="16" |1990
|''[[Vaazhkai Chakkaram]]''
|Constable
|
|-
|''[[Paattali Magan]]''
|Dharmadi Dharmalingam
|
|-
|''[[Salem Vishnu]]''
|Kathavarayan
|
|-
|''[[Paattukku Naan Adimai]]''
|
|
|-
|''[[Thangathin Thangam]]''
|
|
|-
|''Neengalum Herothan''
|Pavadaikanth
|
|-
|''[[Ulagam Pirandhadhu Enakkaga]]''
|'Suthi' Josiyar
|
|-
|''[[Periya Idathu Pillai]]''
|Guest Appearance
|
|-
|''[[Madurai Veeran Enga Saami]]''
|'Balloon' Kandasamy
|
|-
|''[[Ooru Vittu Ooru Vanthu]]''
|Captain Tamil arasu
|
|-
|''[[Velai Kidaichuduchu]]''
|
|
|-
|''Patanathil Petti''
|
|
|-
|''[[My Dear Marthandan]]''
|Idea Mani
|
|-
|''[[Puthu Paatu]]''
|Palanisamy
|
|-
|''[[Nadigan]]''
|Kurangu Kannayiram
|
|-
|''[[Namma Ooru Poovatha]]''
|Everything Ekambaram
|
|-
| rowspan="19" |1991
|''[[Naadu Adhai Naadu]]''
|
|
|-
|''Naan Pudicha Maapillai''
|
|
|-
|''[[Pudhu Manithan]]''
|Rasappa
|
|-
|''[[Chinna Thambi]]''
|Kanthasamy
|
|-
|''[[En Rasavin Manasile]]''
|Pannaiyar
|
|-
|''[[Adhikari (film)|Adhikari]]''
|
|
|-
|''[[Marikozhundhu]]''
|
|
|-
|''[[Idhaya Vaasal]]''
|Balaraman
|
|-
|''[[Cheran Pandiyan]]''
|Mechanic Manikkam
|
|-
|''[[Ayul Kaithi]]''
|
|
|-
|''[[Vaidehi Kalyanam]]''
|Pachamuthu
|
|-
|''Oorellam Un Paattu''
|
|
|-
|''Thambi Oorukku Pudhusu''
|
|
|-
|''[[Vasanthakala Paravai]]''
|
|
|-
|''[[Kizhakku Karai]]''
|Raja (Jacky)
|
|-
|''[[Bramma]]''
|Valayapalayam Chinnasamy
|
|-
|''[[Thalattu Ketkuthamma]]''
|
Rasaiya's uncle
|
|-
|''[[Nenjamundu Nermaiyundu (1991 film)|Nenjamundu Nermaiyundu]]''
|
|
|-
|''[[Pondatti Sonna Kettukanum]]''
|Dharmalingam
|
|-
| rowspan="29" |1992
|''[[Mannan (film)|Mannan]]''
|Muthu
|
|-
|''[[Chinna Gounder]]''
|Vellai
|
|-
|''[[Pandithurai]]''
|Mayilsamy
|
|-
|''[[Rickshaw Mama]]''
|Govinthasamy
|
|-
|''Thilagam''
|Singamuthu
|
|-
|''[[Ilavarasan]]''
|
Kung Fu Master
|
|-
|''[[Chinna Thayee|Chinna Thayye]]''
|மண்டயன் மளிகை கடை original
|
|-
|''[[Periya Gounder Ponnu]]''
|Palanisamy
|
|-
|''[[Sivantha Malar]]''
|Police constable
|
|-
|''[[Thanga Manasukkaran]]''
|Guitarist
|
|-
|''[[Singaravelan]]''
|Drums Mani
|
|-
|''[[Therku Theru Machan]]''
|
|
|-
|''[[Chinnavar]]''
|
|
|-
|''[[Chinna Pasanga Naanga]]''
|Govinthan
|
|-
|''[[Oor Mariyadhai]]''
|'Miner' Mahadevan
|
|-
|''[[Idhuthanda Sattam]]''
|Karuppan
|
|-
|''[[Aavarampoo]]''
|Chellappa Aasari
|
|-
|''[[Thaali Kattiya Raasa]]''
|
|
|-
|''[[Magudam]]''
|
Thanni Samy
|
|-
|''[[Pattathu Raani]]''
|Jalagandeswaran
|
|-
|''[[Suriyan]]''
|Pannikutty Ramasamy Dialogues:- Arasiyal Idhellam Sadharnappa Kosu tholla thaanga mudiyala pa
|
|-
|''[[Pangali]]''
|Mani
|
|-
|''[[Samundi]]''
|Muthu
|
|-
|''[[David Uncle]]''
|Kavundar
|
|-
|''[[Senthamizh Paattu]]''
|
Murugesan
|
|-
|''[[Thirumathi Palanisamy]]''
|Dhandapani
|
|-
|''[[Onna Irukka Kathukanum]]''
|Sudalai
|
|-
|''[[Villu Pattukaran]]''
|Appakannu
|
|-
|''[[Natchathira Nayagan]]''
|'Detective' Thiruvasagam
|
|-
| rowspan="21" |1993
|''[[Koyil Kaalai]]''
|Ilaneer Businessman
|
|-
|''[[Walter Vetrivel]]''
|'Royal' Ramasamy
|
|-
|''[[Rakkayi Koyil]]''
|
Singaram
|
|-
|''[[Manikuyil]]''
|
|
|-
|''[[Ejamaan]]''
|Vellaiyangiri
|
|-
|''[[Maharasan]]''
|Govindan
|
|-
|''[[Amma Ponnu]]''
|
|
|-
|''[[Uthama Raasa]]''
|Ondippulithevar
|
|-
|''[[Ponnumani]]''
| Naachi |
Naachi
|
|-
|''[[Porantha Veeda Puguntha Veeda]]''
|Ravi's Father
|
|-
|''[[Uzhaippali]]''
| [[Personal assistant|P. A.]] of Lawyer
|
|-
|''[[Band Master]]''
|
|
|-
|''[[Dharma Seelan]]''
|
|
|-
|''[[Gentleman (1993 film)|Gentleman]]''
|Mani
|
|-
|''[[Udan Pirappu]]''
|'White Rice' Vellasamy
|
|-
|''[[Thalattu]]''
|
|
|-
|''[[I Love India]]''
|
|
|-
|''[[Dhuruva Natchathiram]]''
|
|
|-
|''[[Chinna Jameen]]''
|
Thalaiyari Mama
|
|-
|''[[Kattabomman (film)|Kattabomman]]''
|'Supervisor' Subramani
|
|-
|''[[Rojavai Killathe]]''
|Devit Lorry Driver
|
|-
| rowspan="18" | 1994
|''[[Sethupathi IPS]]''
| Muthaiya
|
|-
|''[[Rajakumaran (film)|Rajakumaran]]''
|Marusamy, The Milkman
|
|-
|''[[Aranmanai Kaavalan]]''
| Thangamani
|
|-
|''[[Varavu Ettana Selavu Pathana]]''
| 'Anjatha Singam' Marugupandi
|
|-
|''[[Seeman (film)|Seeman]]''
|
|
|-
|''[[Vandicholai Chinraasu]]''
|Kittu
|
|-
|''[[Jai Hind (1994 film)|Jai Hind]]''
| Kottaisamy
|
|-
|''[[Rasigan]]''
|Ekambaram
|
|-
|''[[Mettupatti Mirasu]]''
|Kavundar
|
|-
|''[[Vietnam Colony]]''
|Joseph
|
|-
|''[[Sadhu (film)|Sadhu]]''
|'Anjukolai' Aarumugam
|
|-
|''[[Sathyavan]]''
|Kiruba
|
|-
|''[[Thai Maaman]]''
|Rasappan's uncle
|
|-
|''[[Jallikattu Kaalai]]''
|Aarusamy
|
|-
|''[[Nattamai]]''
|Pangali / Pangali's mom
|
|-
|''[[Periya Marudhu (film)|Periya Marudhu]]''
|
Sudalai
|
|-
|''[[Nila (film)|Nila]]''
|
|
|-
|''[[Thaai Manasu]]''
| Chokkalingam
|
|-
| rowspan="25" |1995
|''[[Naan Petha Magane]]''
| K. D. Varadarajan
|
|-
|''[[Veluchami]]''
|Kathavarayan
|
|-
|''[[Muthu Kaalai]]''
|
|
|-
|''[[Muthukulikka Vaariyala]]''
|Kondakara Annachi
|
|-
|''[[Raja Enga Raja]]''
|Raja
|
|-
|''[[Coolie (1995 film)|Coolie]]''
|
|
|-
|''[[Karnaa]]''
|Nayak
|
|-
|''[[Lucky Man (film)|Lucky Man]]''
| [[Yama (Hinduism)|Yamadharmarajan]]
|
|-
|''[[Chinna Vathiyar]]''
|Josiyar
|
|-
|''[[Murai Maman]]''
|Perusu (Sirasu's elder brother)
|
|-
|''[[Villadhi Villain]]''
|Mani
|
|-
|''[[Thamizhachi]]''
| Villangam
|
|-
|''[[Marumagan]]''
|Govindsamy
|
|-
|''[[Thedi Vandha Raasa]]''
|Albert Kothandam
|
|-
|''[[Chakravarthy (1995 film)|Chakravarthy]]'' || Chinnappa ||
|-
|''[[Nadodi Mannan (1995 film)|Nadodi Mannan]]''
| Ponnusamy
|
|-
|''[[Periya Kudumbam]]''
|
Post Master
|
|-
|''[[Mr. Madras]]''
|Govindsamy
|
|-
|''Ilavarasi''
|Gaja
|
|-
|''[[Ragasiya Police]]''
|Ponnurangam
|
|-
|''Maamanithan''
| Mr.Dinar / Vettiyan
|
|-
|-
|''[[Ayudha Poojai]]''
|Kanthasamy
|
|-
|''[[Maaman Magal (1995 film)|Maaman Magal]]''
|
|
|-
|''[[Murai Mappillai]]''
|Ramesh
|
|-
|''[[Mannai Thottu Kumbidanum]]''
|Desingu
|
|-
| rowspan="17" | 1996
|''[[Coimbatore Mappillai]]''
| Gopal
|
|-
|''[[Parambarai]]''
|Karuppusamy
|
|-
|''[[Ullathai Allitha]]''
|Great Vasu
|
|-
|''[[Mahaprabhu (film)|Mahaprabhu]]''
|Sethu
|
|-
|''[[Nattupura Pattu]]''
| Kattamuthu
|
|-
|''[[Musthaffaa]]''
|Chellappa
|
|-
|''[[Indian (1996 film)|Indian]]''
| Subbaiah
|
|-
|''[[Pudhu Nilavu]]''
|Taxi Driver
|
|-
|''[[Katta Panchayathu]]''
|
|
|-
|''[[Avathara Purushan]]''
| 'Pickpocket' Periyasamy
|
|-
|''En Aasai Thangachi''
|
|
|-
|''[[Poovarasan]]''
|Govind
|
|-
|''[[Mettukudi]]''
|Kalingarayan
|
|-
|''Parivattam''
|
|
|-
|''[[Tata Birla]]''
|Ranjith
|
|-
|''[[Senathipathi]]''
|Kathavarayan
|
|-
|''[[Gnanapazham]]''
|
|
|-
| rowspan="11" |1997
|''[[Periya Thambi]]''
|Azhagu Sundaram
|
|-
|''[[Nesam]]''
|
|
|-
|''[[Pudhayal]]''
|
|
|-
|''[[Mannava (film)|Mannava]]''
|Raghupathy
|
|-
|''[[Vallal]]''
|
Sithappu
|
|-
|''[[Sishya (film)|Sishya]]''
|
|
|-
|''[[Periya Idathu Mappillai]]''
|Kaali
|
|-
|''[[Aahaa Enna Porutham]]''
|
|
|-
|''[[Thedinen Vanthathu]]''
|Tamizhmani / 'Pollachi' Ponnusamy
|
|-
|''[[Janakiraman]]''
|
|
|-
|''[[Rettai Jadai Vayasu]]''
|
|
|-
| rowspan="4" |1998
|''[[Aval Varuvala]]''
|Dhandapani
|
|-
|''[[Thaayin Manikodi]]''
| 'Silverspoon' Shilpakumar
|
|-
|''[[En Uyir Nee Thaane]]''
|'Bullet' Jackie
|
|-
|''[[Bhagavath Singh (film)|Bhagavath Singh]]''
|
|
|-
| rowspan="7" |1999
|''[[Suriya Paarvai]]''
|Raj Bharath / Nattamai
|
|-
|''[[Ponnu Veetukkaran]]''
|Ekambaram
|
|-
|''[[Ethirum Pudhirum]]''
|
Auto Driver
|
|-
|''[[Kadhalar Dhinam]]''
|Professor Daniel
|
|-
|''[[Malabar Police]]''
|Govindrajan (Govindo)
|
|-
|''[[Unakkaga Ellam Unakkaga]]''
| Kundalakesi
|
|-
|''[[Azhagarsamy]]''
|
|
|}

===2000s===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|- style="text-align:center;"
! style="background:#B0C4DE;" | Year
! style="background:#B0C4DE;" | Film
! style="background:#B0C4DE;" | Role
! style="background:#B0C4DE;" | Notes
|-
|-
| rowspan="3" |2000
|''[[Veeranadai]]''
|Ulagavaayan
|
|-
|''[[Kannan Varuvaan]]''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/sooris-goundamani-connection-revealed/articleshow/71335976.cms|title=Soori's Goundamani connection revealed|website=Times of India|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190929220718/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/sooris-goundamani-connection-revealed/articleshow/71335976.cms|archive-date=29 September 2019}}</ref>
| Thannirmalai/Athiyapatham/Ezhumalai
|
|-
|''[[Kannaal Pesavaa]]''
|Crendan
|
|-
|rowspan="4"| 2001
|''[[Kunguma Pottu Gounder]]''
| Chinnasamy
|
|-
|''[[Vedham]]''
| Govindsamy
|
|-
|''[[Samuthiram]]''
|Ramanathan
|
|-
|''[[Azhagana Naatkal]]''
|Ranjith
|
|-
|rowspan="2"| 2002
|''[[Baba (2002 film)|Baba]]''
| Annamalai
|
|-
|''[[Samasthanam]]''
|
|
|-
| rowspan="3" |2003
|''[[Chokka Thangam]]''
| Muthu's uncle
|
|-
|''[[Yes Madam (2003 film)|Yes Madam]]''
|
|
|-
|''[[Parasuram (2003 film)|Parasuram]]''
|Sub-Inspector Thangaraj
|
|-
|2004
|''[[Manmadhan (film)|Manmadhan]]''
| 'Puncture' Pandi
|
|-
|2005
|''[[London (2005 Indian film)|London]]''
|Vedimuthu's adopted father
|
|-
|2006
|''[[Suyetchai MLA]]''
|Visky
|
|-
|2008
|''[[Thangam]]''
| Kalai
|
|-
|}

===2010s===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|- style="text-align:center;"
! Year
! Film
! Role
! Notes
|-

|rowspan="2"| 2010
|''[[Jaggubhai]]''
|MIB alias Kalaniyappan
|
|-
|''[[Pollachi Mappillai]]''
|
|
|-
|2015
|''[[49-O (film)|49-O]]''
|Savuri
|<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/goundamanis-next-as-hero-enakku-veru-yengum-kilaigal-kidaiyathu/article6785452.ece|title=Goundamani's next as hero|website=The Hindu|date=13 January 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011142030/https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/goundamanis-next-as-hero-enakku-veru-yengum-kilaigal-kidaiyathu/article6785452.ece|archive-date=11 October 2020|last1=Kumar|first1=S. R. Ashok}}</ref>
|-
|rowspan="2"|2016
|''[[Enakku Veru Engum Kilaigal Kidayathu]]''
|Caravan Krishnan
|<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/goundamanis-upcoming-film-is-titled-enakku-veru-engum-kilaigal-kidaiyathu/article8629877.ece|title=Return of the counter|website=The Hindu|date=21 May 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160624095833/http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/goundamanis-upcoming-film-is-titled-enakku-veru-engum-kilaigal-kidaiyathu/article8629877.ece|archive-date=24 June 2016|last1=Raghavan|first1=Nikhil}}</ref>
|-
|''[[Vaaimai]]''
|Benny
|
|-
|}

==References==
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==External links==
* {{IMDb name|id=1129966|name=Goundamani}}

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