{{Short description|Indian actor}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Kottachi
| image =
| birth_name = Kottachi Annamagan<ref name="M">{{Cite web | work=[[Maalai Malar]] |date=19 February 2024 |title=கழுமரம்|trans-title=Kazhumaram |url=https://www.maalaimalar.com/movie-review/kazhumaram-157816 |access-date=27 March 2024 |language=ta |archive-date=27 March 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240327201408/https://www.maalaimalar.com/movie-review/kazhumaram-157816 |url-status=live }}</ref>
| caption =
| birth_place = Chennai Tamil Nadu India
| othername = Kottachi Annamagan
| birth_date = 26 June 1981 (age 45)
| death_date =
| death_place =
| yearsactive = 2000-present
| occupation = {{Hlist|Actor|director}}
| parents =
| spouse = Anjali
| children = [[Manasvi Kottachi|Manasvi]]
}}
'''Kottachi Annamagan'''(Born 26 June 1981) is an Indian actor and comedian who works in Tamil-language films.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/viveks-last-audio-message-actor-kottachi-emotional-and-shows-his-generous-side-708062|title=Vivek's last audio message to actor Kottachi is emotional and shows his generous side|work=[[Pinkvilla]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210422062716/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/viveks-last-audio-message-actor-kottachi-emotional-and-shows-his-generous-side-708062|archive-date=22 April 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://tamil.samayam.com/tamil-cinema/movie-news/viveks-last-call-to-actor-kottachi-leaves-fans-teary-eyed/articleshow/82178601.cms|title=கொட்டாச்சிக்கு கடைசியாக போன் செய்த விவேக்: ஆடியோவை கேட்டு ரசிகர்கள் கண்ணீர்|language=ta|trans-title=Vivek's last phone call to Kottachi: Fans tear up after hearing the audio|website=[[The Times of India|Samayam Tamil]]|access-date=2023-02-11|archive-date=2023-02-11|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230211112620/https://tamil.samayam.com/tamil-cinema/movie-news/viveks-last-call-to-actor-kottachi-leaves-fans-teary-eyed/articleshow/82178601.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> He made his directorial debut with ''Kazhu Maram'' (2024).<ref name="W"/>

== Career ==
Kottachi and his mother were present at the sets of ''[[Seeman (film)|Seeman]]'' (1994) and he came to Chennai in search of the photo taken at that time and instead fulfilled his mother's wish of acting.<ref name="V">{{Cite web|url=https://www.vikatan.com/lifestyle/relationship/series-about-father-daughter-love-4-actor-kottachi|title="ஆசைப்பட்ட வாய்ப்புகள், அங்கீகாரம்… எல்லாமே மானுவாலதான் சாத்தியமாச்சு!" - மகளதிகாரம் - 4|trans-title=“The coveted opportunities, recognition… all manually made possible!” - Empowerment of women - 4|language=ta|work=[[Ananda Vikatan]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240520220340/https://www.vikatan.com/lifestyle/relationship/series-about-father-daughter-love-4-actor-kottachi|archive-date=20 May 2024|date=5 June 2024|first=ஆர்.|last=வைதேகி|url-access=subscription}}</ref> He was introduced by director [[Ezhil]] in ''[[Pennin Manathai Thottu]]'' (2000).<ref name="V"/> In a review of ''[[Kicha Vayasu 16]]'' (2005), a critic wrote that "Kottachi and the gang are the film's only relieving aspect".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.moviecrow.com/movie/2601/kicha-vayasu-16/story|title=Kicha Vayasu 16 tamil Movie - Overview|website=www.moviecrow.com|access-date=2023-02-11|archive-date=2023-02-11|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230211114126/https://www.moviecrow.com/movie/2601/kicha-vayasu-16/story|url-status=live}}</ref> He played a full-length comedy role in ''[[Chandhamama]]'' (2013) and one of the lead roles in ''Kadavulukku Nandri'' (2016).<ref name="V"/>

He directed the short films ''Varanda Vizhigal'' (2020), which featured a voice over by [[M. S. Bhaskar]] and ''Vizhuthu'' (2021) co-starring his daughter. Both short films were released directly through his YouTube channel Maan Valai.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2020/aug/10/comedian-kottachi-turns-director-2181258.html|title=Comedian Kottachi turns director|first=Gopinath|last=Rajendran|date=10 August 2020|work=[[The New Indian Express]]|access-date=11 February 2023|archive-date=11 February 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230211112617/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2020/aug/10/comedian-kottachi-turns-director-2181258.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dtnext.in/cinema/2021/06/08/kottachis-short-film-vizhudhu-wins-critical-acclaim|title=Kottachi's short film Vizhudhu wins critical acclaim|date=8 June 2021|website=[[Daily Thanthi|DT Next]]|access-date=4 June 2024|archive-date=4 June 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240604190516/https://www.dtnext.in/cinema/2021/06/08/kottachis-short-film-vizhudhu-wins-critical-acclaim|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2024, he directed the feature film ''Kazhu Maram'', which also featured him in the lead role.<ref name="W">{{Cite web|url=https://tamil.webdunia.com/article/movie-review-in-tamil/the-village-boy-who-is-directing-the-film-the-producer-is-plotting-to-stop-him-kazhumaram-movie-review-124022200038_1.html|title=படம் இயக்கும் கிராமத்து இளைஞன்.. தடுக்க சதி செய்யும் தயாரிப்பாளர்! - "கழுமரம்" திரைவிமர்சனம்|website=tamil.webdunia.com|trans-title=The village boy who is directing the film.. The producer is plotting to stop him! - Kazhumaram film review|access-date=2024-06-04|archive-date=2024-06-04|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240604204336/https://tamil.webdunia.com/article/movie-review-in-tamil/the-village-boy-who-is-directing-the-film-the-producer-is-plotting-to-stop-him-kazhumaram-movie-review-124022200038_1.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Regarding his performance in the film, a critic wrote that "Kottachi, who plays the hero in the film, carries the whole story. He is scoring in acting as much as he can. But in many places, his performance is artificial".<ref name="M"/> Another critic wrote that "Kottachi who is playing the hero in the film has given his full acting skills".<ref name="W"/>

== Personal life ==
Kottachi married his niece Anjali.<ref name="V"/> Their daughter [[Manasvi Kottachi|Manasvi]] is also a child artist.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cinema.vikatan.com/kollywood/comedy-actor-kottachi-talks-about-buying-a-new-car-for-his-daughter|title="லோன்லதான் மகளுக்கு கார் வாங்கிக் கொடுத்தேன்! ஆனாலும்..." - நடிகர் கொட்டாச்சி பேட்டி|trans-title="I bought a car for my daughter on a loan! But..." - Actor Kottachi interview|language=ta|work=[[Ananda Vikatan]]|date=6 April 2024|first=வினி|last=சர்பனா|access-date=29 June 2024|archive-date=4 June 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240604234009/https://cinema.vikatan.com/kollywood/comedy-actor-kottachi-talks-about-buying-a-new-car-for-his-daughter|url-status=live}}</ref>

== Filmography ==
===As actor===
{{Colbegin}}
*''[[Pennin Manathai Thottu]]'' (2000)
*''[[Friends (2001 film)|Friends]]'' (2001)
*''[[Ullam Kollai Poguthae]]'' (2001)
*''[[Badri (2001 film)|Badri]]'' (2001)
*''[[Citizen (2001 film)|Citizen]]'' (2001)
*''[[Alli Thandha Vaanam]]'' (2001)
*''[[Thavasi]]'' (2001)
*''[[Vivaramana Aalu]]'' (2002)
*''[[Varushamellam Vasantham]]'' (2002)
*''[[Raja (2002 film)|Raja]]'' (2002)
*''[[Youth (2002 film)|Youth]]'' (2002)
*''[[Bagavathi]]'' (2002)
*''[[Kadhal Azhivathillai]]'' (2002)
*''[[April Maadhathil]]'' (2002)
*''[[Dhool]]'' (2003)
*''[[Dum (2003 Tamil film)|Dum]]'' (2003)
*''[[Arasu (2003 film)|Arasu]]'' (2003)
*''[[Anbe Un Vasam]]'' (2003)
*''[[Virumaandi]]'' (2004)
*''[[Vayasu Pasanga]]'' (2004)
*''[[Gomathi Nayagam]]'' (2004)
*''[[Aadhikkam]]'' (2005)
*''[[Kicha Vayasu 16]]'' (2005)
*''[[Kaatrullavarai]]'' (2005)
*''[[Unakkum Enakkum]]'' (2006)
*''[[Vanjagan]]'' (2006)
*''[[Vallavan]]'' (2006)
*''[[Veyil (2006 film)|Veyil]]'' (2006)
*''[[Adaikalam]]'' (2006)
*''[[Veerasamy]]'' (2007)
*''[[Niram (2007 film)|Niram]]'' (2007)
*''[[Ennai Paar Yogam Varum]]'' (2007)
*''[[Satham Podathey]]'' (2007)
*''[[Thangam]]'' (2008)
*''[[Kuruvi]]'' (2008)
*''[[Azhaipithazh]]'' (2008)
*''[[Maanavan Ninaithal]]'' (2008)
*''Naal Natchathiram'' (2009)
*''[[Thunichal]]'' (2010)
*''[[Thairiyam]]'' (2010)
*''[[Bayam Ariyaan]]'' (2010)
*''[[Sura (film)|Sura]]'' (2010)
*''[[Unakkaga Oru Kavithai]]'' (2010)
*''[[Naane Ennul Illai]]'' (2010)
*''[[Neethana Avan]]'' (2010)
*''[[Pasakkara Nanbargal]]'' (2011)
*''[[Marudhavelu]]'' (2011)
*''[[Gurusamy]]'' (2011)
*''[[Osthe]]'' (2011)
*''[[Vilayada Vaa]]'' (2012)
*''[[Kadhal Pisase]]'' (2012)
*''[[Aathi Narayana]]'' (2012)
*''[[Thiruthani (film)|Thiruthani]]'' (2012)
*''[[Chandhamama]]'' (2013)
*''[[Sandhithathum Sindhithathum]]'' (2013)
*''[[Aindhaam Thalaimurai Sidha Vaidhiya Sigamani]]'' (2014)
*''[[Pattaya Kelappanum Pandiya]]'' (2014)
*''[[Vilaasam]]'' (2014)
*''[[Kaaviya Thalaivan (2014 film)|Kaaviya Thalaivan]]'' (2014)
*''[[Palakkattu Madhavan]]'' (2015)
*''Miss Pannidatheenga Appuram Varuthapaduveenga'' (2015)
*''[[Tihar (film)|Tihar]]'' (2015)
*''Kadavulukku Nandri'' (2016)
*''[[Angali Pangali]]'' (2016)
*''[[Jomonte Suvisheshangal]]'' (2017; Malayalam)
*''Vayakattu Mappillai'' (2018)<ref name="T">{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/salem/unidentified-person-dupes-a-cine-actor/articleshow/59328361.cms|title=Unidentified person dupes a cine actor|date=June 27, 2017|work=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=June 4, 2024|archive-date=June 4, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240604204549/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/salem/unidentified-person-dupes-a-cine-actor/articleshow/59328361.cms|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.india.com/news/agencies/tamil-film-actor-robbed-assaulted-in-salem-2272319/|title=Tamil film actor robbed; assaulted in Salem|date=26 June 2017|work=india.com|access-date=4 June 2024|archive-date=4 June 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240604232825/https://www.india.com/news/agencies/tamil-film-actor-robbed-assaulted-in-salem-2272319/|url-status=live}}</ref>
*''[[Unarvu]]'' (2019)
*''[[Enemy (2021 film)|Enemy]]'' (2021)
* ''Kazhu Maram'' (2024; also director)
* ''[[Rajakili]]'' (2024)
* ''[[Otha Votu Muthaiya]]'' (2025)
* ''Kadaisi Thotta'' (2025)
* ''[[Thirukkural (film)|Thirukkural]]'' (2025)
* ''[[Desingu Raja 2]]'' (2025)
* ''Agni Paththu'' (2025)
{{Colend}}

===As director===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year
! Film
! Notes
|-
| 2024 || ''Kazhu Maram'' ||
|}

=== Television ===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Title
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Role
! scope="col" | Network
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Notes
|-
|2019
|''Vanakkam Tamizha''
|Guest
|[[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]]
|Morning Show; With Daughter Manasvi
|-
| 2021- 2022
| ''Super Daddy''
| Contestant
| [[Star Vijay]]
|Reality Game Show; With Daughter Manasvi
|-
| 2021
| ''[[Jothi (TV series)|Jothi]]'' || || [[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]] ||
|-
|2024
|''[[Mr. and Mrs. Chinnathirai season 5|Mr. and Mrs. Chinnathirai]]''
|Guest/Contestant
| Star Vijay
|Game Show; With wife Anjali
|}

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*{{IMDb name|6716388}}
*{{IMDb name|13294019|Kottachi Annamahan}}

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