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{{Short description|Indian actor (1952–2021)}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2020}}
{{Use Indian English|date=August 2020}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Nellai Siva
| native_name = {{Lang|ta|நெல்லை சிவா}}
| birth_name = Sivanathan Shanmugavelan Ramamoorthy
| birth_date = {{birth date|df=yes|1952|1|16}}
| birth_place = [[Veppilankulam]], [[Panagudi]], [[Radhapuram taluk|Radhapuram]], [[Tirunelveli]], India
| death_date = {{death date and age|df=yes|2021|5|11|1952|1|16}}
| nationality = 
| occupation = Tamil Actor
| years_active = 1985 – 2021
}}

'''Sivanathan Shanmugavelan Ramamoorthy''' (16 January 1952 – 11 May 2021<ref>{{Cite web |last=Upadhyaya |first=Prakash |url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/tamil-actor-nellai-siva-dies-69-celebs-mourn-his-death-836199 |title=Tamil Actor Nellai Siva ; Celebs Mourn his |website=[[International Business Times]] |language=en}}</ref>),<ref>{{cite web | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/popular-comedian-nellai-siva-passes-away/articleshow/82556039.cms | title=Popular comedian Nellai Siva passes away | publisher=[[The Times of India]] | date=11 May 2021 | accessdate=12 May 2021}}</ref> better known by his stage name '''Nellai Siva''', was a comedian and a supporting actor, who predominantly worked in [[Tamil cinema]].<ref>https://cinema.vikatan.com/humoursatire/8393--2</ref> He worked mostly in comedy scenes. His first film was ''[[Aan Paavam]]'' released in 1985.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://nettv4u.com/celebrity/tamil/movie-actor/nellai-siva|title=Kollywood Movie Actor Nellai Siva Biography, News, Photos, Videos|website=nettv4u|language=en|access-date=2020-02-06}}</ref> He appeared in popular movies like ''[[Mahaprabhu (film)|Mahaprabhu]]'', ''[[Vetri Kodi Kattu]]'', ''[[Kannum Kannum]]''. His way of speaking in the movies is completely of Nellai slang, which shows him unique from other supporting actors. He acted in over 500 films in his career.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Nellai-Siva|title=Nellai Siva: Movies, Photos, Videos, News, Biography & Birthday {{!}} eTimes|website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|access-date=2020-02-06}}</ref>

== Early life ==
Nellai Siva was born on 16 January 1952 in [[Veppilankulam]], a small village in [[Tirunelveli|Nellai]] district. He was an avid fan of Sivaji Ganesan and came to Chennai to make a break in films. He met and became good friends with [[Mansoor Ali Khan (actor)|Mansoor Ali Khan]] and [[Bonda Mani]], who were also upcoming actors at the time. After struggling for over a decade, he met [[K. Bhagyaraj]] and participated in a few series on Chennai Television, gaining popularity, and whom he credits with "making him successful in cinema".<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KRNwM066oc</ref> He also started his film career by acting alongside then-famous actor [[Nagesh]], who admired his Tirunelveli slang on set and encouraged him to use it as a defining factor in his comedy.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_FiV9sURVI</ref>

== Film career ==
In 1985 he debuted in the movie [[Aan Paavam]] directed by [[Pandiarajan]]. Later, he acted in minor roles. In the late 1990s he started his career as a supporting comedian. He starred in the film [[Vetri Kodi Kattu]] as a tea shop owner. After this movie, he slowly progressed by acting in big movies like [[Saamy]], [[Anbe Sivam]], [[Thirupaachi]], [[Kireedam (2007 film)|Kireedam]] and much more. He also acted along with [[Vadivelu]] and [[Vivek (actor)|Vivek]] in films during 2000s. He is notable for his comedian roles along with actor Vadivelu whose movies became very popular.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/celebs/nellai-siva/biography.html|title=Exclusive biography of #NellaiSiva and on his life.|website=FilmiBeat|language=en|access-date=2020-02-06}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://antrukandamugam.wordpress.com/2019/09/04/nellai-siva-comedy-charrector-actor/|title=Nellai Siva [Comedy & Character Actor]|date=2019-09-04|website=Antru Kanda Mugam|language=en|access-date=2020-02-06}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://spicyonion.com/actor/nellai-siva-movies-list/|title=Nellai Siva|website=Spicyonion.com|language=en|access-date=2020-02-06}}</ref>
<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20041208032649/http://www.behindwoods.com/News/26-11-04/nellaisiva.htm</ref>

== Television career ==
In 2018-2021, he acted in Tamil television serials in [[Star Vijay|Vijay TV]] such as [[Pandiyan Stores|Pandiyan Store''s'']]. His role as 'Kumaresan Mama' in Pandian Stores was a notable one. He was also a part of ''[[Mama Maaple|Mama Mapillai]]''. On 11 May 2021, he died in Chennai due to illness.<ref>{{cite web |title=Tamil actor Nellai Siva dies at 69 |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/tamil-actor-nellai-siva-passes-away-7311187 |website=The Indian Express |access-date=11 May 2021 |date=11 May 2021}}</ref>

== Filmography ==
''This is a partial filmography. You can expand it.''
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!Year
!Film
!Role
!Notes
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|1985
|''[[Aan Paavam]]''
|Villager
|Debut
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|1993
|''[[Rajadhi Raja Raja Kulothunga Raja Marthanda Raja Gambeera Kathavaraya Krishna Kamarajan]]''
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|1994
|''[[En Aasai Machan]]''
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|1994
|''[[Seevalaperi Pandi]]''
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|1994
|''[[Ravanan (1994 film)|Ravanan]]''
| Punnakku
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|1995
|''[[Gandhi Pirantha Mann]]''
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|1995
|''[[Sindhu Bath]]''
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|1996
|''[[Mahaprabhu (film)|Mahaprabhu]]''
| Local politician
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|1996
|''[[Aruva Velu]]''
| Police officer
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|1996
|''[[Aavathum Pennale Azhivathum Pennale]]''
| Sandana Karuppan
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|1996
|''[[Tata Birla]]''
| Police head constable
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|1996
|''[[Vaazhga Jananayagam]]''
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|1998
|''[[Kannathal]]''
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|1999
|''[[Unnai Thedi]]''
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|1999
|''[[Suyamvaram]]''
|hostler
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|1999
|''[[Unnaruge Naan Irundhal]]''
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|2000
|''[[Kannan Varuvaan]]''
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|2000
|''[[Vetri Kodi Kattu]]''
|Tea shop owner
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|2002
|''[[Ivan (2002 film)|Ivan]]''
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|2002
|''[[Run (2002 film)|Run]]''
| Politician
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|2003
|''[[Anbe Sivam]]''
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|2003
|''[[Saamy]]''
|Perumal Pichai's supporter
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|2003
|''[[Winner (2003 film)|Winner]]''
|Astrologer
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| 2003 || ''[[Thirumalai]]'' || Thirumalai's friend ||
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|2003
|''[[Sindhamal Sitharamal]]''
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|2005
|''[[Thirupaachi]]''
|Villager
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|2005
|''[[Anbe Aaruyire (2005 film)|Anbe Aaruyire]]''
|Traffic Police Officer
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|2005
|''[[Oru Naal Oru Kanavu]]''
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|2005
|''[[Padhavi Paduthum Paadu]]''
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|2005
|''[[Vetrivel Sakthivel]]''
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|2006
|''[[Imsai Arasan 23rd Pulikecei]]''
|Poet
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|2006
|''[[Vattaram]]''
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|2006
|''[[Ilakkanam]]''
|House broker
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|2007
|''[[Manikanda]]''
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|2007
|''[[Thirutham]]''
|Head
constable
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|2007
|''[[Oram Po]]''
|Annachi
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|2007
|''[[Ennai Paar Yogam Varum]]''
|Head constable
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|2007
|''[[En Uyirinum Melana]]''
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|2007
|''[[Kireedam (2007 film)|Kireedam]]''
|Auto driver
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|2008 || ''[[Chakkara Viyugam]]'' || Police officer ||
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|2008
|''[[Silandhi]]''
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|2008
|''[[Malarinum Melliya]]''
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|2008
|''[[Arai En 305-il Kadavul]]''
|Tea shop owner
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|2008
|''[[Sutta Pazham]]''
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|2008
|''[[Thithikkum Ilamai]]''
| Paranthaman
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|2008
|''[[Iyakkam]]''
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|2008
|''[[Kannum Kannum]]''
| Sudalai
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|2008
|''[[Maanavan Ninaithal]]''
|Courier office manager
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|2008
|''[[Azhaipithazh]]''
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|2008
|''[[Madurai Ponnu Chennai Paiyan]]''
|Maths teacher
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|2008
|''[[Velvi (film)|Velvi]]''
| Police constable
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|2009
|''[[Padikkadavan (2009 film)|Padikkathavan]]''
| Kothandam
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|2009
|''[[Thoranai]]''
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|2009
|''[[Kudiyarasu]]''
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|2009
|''[[Madhavi (2009 film)|Madhavi]]''
|Man on bike
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|2009
|''[[Pinju Manasu]]''
|Annachi
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|2009
|''Aiymbulan''
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|2009
|''[[Kanthaswamy]]''
|Police constable
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|2009
|''Madurai To Theni''
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|2009
|''[[Vedappan]]''
|Annachi
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|2010
|''[[Ambasamudram Ambani]]''
|Head Constable
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|2010
|''[[Kattradhu Kalavu]]''
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|2010
|''[[Thamizh Padam]]''
| Minister
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|2010
|''[[Pa. Ra. Palanisamy]]''
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|2010
|''[[Azhagaana Ponnuthan]]''
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|2010
|''[[Neeyum Naanum]]''
|Nellai
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|2010
|''Mudhal Kadhal Mazhai''
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| 2011 || ''[[Minsaram]]'' || Thooyavan ||
|-
|2012
|''[[Vachathi]]''
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|2012
|''[[Kazhugu (2012 film)|Kazhugu]]''
|Police Officer
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|2012
|''[[Saguni]]''
|Policeman
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| 2013 || ''[[Puthagam]]'' || Traffic police ||
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|2013
|''[[Thirumathi Thamizh]]''
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|2013
|''[[Pattathu Yaanai]]''
|Constable
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|2013
|''[[Yaaruda Mahesh]]''
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|2014
|''[[Azhagiya Pandipuram]]''
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|2014
| ''Sooran''
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|2015
|''[[Savaale Samaali]]''
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|2015
|''[[Vindhai]]''
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|2015
|''[[Eli (2015 film)|Eli]]''
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|2015
|''[[Papanasam (film)|Papanasam]]''
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|2015
|''[[Thunai Mudhalvar]]''
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|2015
|''[[Sakalakala Vallavan (2015 film)|Sakalakala Vallavan]]''
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|2015
|''Viraivil Isai''
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|2015
|''[[Kalai Vendhan]]''
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|2016
|''[[Miruthan]]''
|Gurumoorthy's henchman
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|2016
|''Bathiladi''
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|2016
|''[[Anbanavan Asaradhavan Adangadhavan]]''
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|2016
|''[[Jithan 2]]''
| Vijayakumar
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| 2016
|''[[Thagadu]]''
| Park officer
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|2016
|''Nermugam''
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|2016
|''Yokkiyan Vaaran''
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|2017
|''Aarambame Attagasam''
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|2017
|''Virudhachalam''
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|2017
|''Unnai Thottu Kolla Vaa''
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|2017
|''Namma Kadha''
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| 2018 || ''[[Prema Baraha|Solli Vidava]]'' || Traffic police officer ||
|-
|2018
|''Padithavudan Kilithu Vidavum''
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| 2018 || ''[[Seemathurai]]'' || Police officer ||
|-
|2019
|''Mudivilla Punnagai''
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|-
|2019
|''[[Kazhugu 2]]''
|Head Constable
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|2019
|''Udhay''
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|2019
|''Impathu Roova''
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|2019
|''Manguni Pandiyargal''
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|2019
|''Peai Vaala Pudicha Kathai''
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|2019
|''Arandavanukku Irundathellam Pei''
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|2020
|''En Sangathu Aala Adichavan Evanda''
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| 2020
| ''[[Pachai Vilakku (2020 film)|Pachai Vilakku]]''
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| 2020
|''Sollunganne Sollunga''
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|2021
|''[[Pei Irukka Bayamen]]''
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|2021
|''Pazhagiya Naatkal''
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| 2021
| ''[[Paramapadham Vilayattu]]''
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|}

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{IMDb name|1429504}}

{{DEFAULTSORT:Siva, Nellai}}
[[Category:1952 births]]
[[Category:2021 deaths]]
[[Category:Indian male comedians]]
[[Category:Indian male film actors]]
[[Category:Tamil comedians]]
[[Category:People from Tirunelveli district]]

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