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	'''Ponnambalam''' (born 11 November 1963) is an Indian [[~~film~~ actor]] who has predominantly appeared in [[Tamil cinema\|Tamil]] language films. He is best known for playing antagonistic roles in Indian films during the 1990s, notably appearing in films such as ''[[Nattamai]]'' (1994), ''[[Muthu (film)\|Muthu]]'' (1995) and ''[[Amarkalam]]'' (1999).<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.cinesouth.com/cgi-bin/persondb.cgi?name=ponnambalam \|title=டோடோவின் ரஃப் நோட்டு — Tamil Kavithai -- தமிழ் கவிதைகள் - நூற்று கணக்கில்! \|access-date=1 October 2016}}</ref> Later in his career, Ponnambalam also appeared in a few leading roles, while also taking up the mantle of director and producer.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/interview/6126.html \|title=Tamil Celebrity Interview - IndiaGlitz.com \|access-date=1 October 2016}}</ref>		'''Ponnambalam''' (born 11 November 1963) is an Indian [[actor]] who has predominantly appeared in [[Tamil cinema\|Tamil]] language films. He is best known for playing antagonistic roles in Indian films during the 1990s, notably appearing in films such as ''[[Nattamai]]'' (1994), ''[[Muthu (film)\|Muthu]]'' (1995) and ''[[Amarkalam]]'' (1999).<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.cinesouth.com/cgi-bin/persondb.cgi?name=ponnambalam \|title=டோடோவின் ரஃப் நோட்டு — Tamil Kavithai -- தமிழ் கவிதைகள் - நூற்று கணக்கில்! \|access-date=1 October 2016}}</ref> Later in his career, Ponnambalam also appeared in a few leading roles, while also taking up the mantle of director and producer.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/interview/6126.html \|title=Tamil Celebrity Interview - IndiaGlitz.com \|access-date=1 October 2016}}</ref>

	==Career==		==Career==
	Ponnambalam made his debut in cinema as a stuntman, and often appeared as an extra fighter in films, starring in minor roles in films including ''[[Apoorva Sagodharargal (1989 film)\|Apoorva Sagodharargal]]'' (1989) and ''[[Michael Madana Kama Rajan]]'' (1990). As a result of his proficiency as a stuntman, he later received the nickname "Spare Parts" Ponnambalam has no part of his body was ever injured or fractured.<ref>{{Cite news \|url=http://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/cinema-veeran-aishwarya-dhanush-pays-a-glorious-tribute-to-the-stuntmen-of-tamil-cinema-3743325.html \|title=Cinema Veeran : Aishwarya Dhanush pays a glorious tribute to the stuntmen Of Tamil cinema \|date=2017-06-25 \|work=Firstpost \|access-date=2017-07-19 \|language=en-US}}</ref> He made a breakthrough as an actor following the success of [[P. Vasu]]'s ''[[Walter Vetrivel]]'' (1993), and subsequently starred in several prominent Tamil films in the 1990s in villainous roles. Notable characters he portrayed including his work in ''[[Nattamai]]'' (1994), ''[[Muthu (film)\|Muthu]]'' (1995) and ''[[Amarkalam]]'' (1999). Ponnambalam also played the lead roles in film including the action drama ''Muthal Echarikkai'' (1999) and ''Ammaiyappa'' (2002), where he featured alongside actress Roshini. Reviewing the film, a critic noted "the movie does little other than prove conclusively that Ponnambalam is not cut out to be a hero", and that "though he picks a role that suits his build, emotes surprisingly well and fights aggressively, his looks make it difficult for us to accept him as a conventional leading man".<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://jfwonline.com/article/bigg-boss-tamil-all-you-need-to-know-about-this-seasons-contestants/\|title=Bigg Boss Tamil: All You Need To Know About This Season's Contestants!}}</ref>		Ponnambalam made his debut in cinema as a stuntman, and often appeared as an extra fighter in films, starring in minor roles in films including ''[[Apoorva Sagodharargal (1989 film)\|Apoorva Sagodharargal]]'' (1989) and ''[[Michael Madana Kama Rajan]]'' (1990). As a result of his proficiency as a stuntman, he later received the nickname "Spare Parts" Ponnambalam has no part of his body was ever injured or fractured.<ref>{{Cite news \|url=http://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/cinema-veeran-aishwarya-dhanush-pays-a-glorious-tribute-to-the-stuntmen-of-tamil-cinema-3743325.html \|title=Cinema Veeran : Aishwarya Dhanush pays a glorious tribute to the stuntmen Of Tamil cinema \|date=2017-06-25 \|work=Firstpost \|access-date=2017-07-19 \|language=en-US}}</ref> He made a breakthrough as an actor following the success of [[P. Vasu]]'s ''[[Walter Vetrivel]]'' (1993), and subsequently starred in several prominent Tamil films in the 1990s in villainous roles. Notable characters he portrayed including his work in ''[[Nattamai]]'' (1994), ''[[Muthu (film)\|Muthu]]'' (1995) and ''[[Amarkalam]]'' (1999). Ponnambalam also played the lead roles in film including the action drama ''Muthal Echarikkai'' (1999) and ''Ammaiyappa'' (2002), where he featured alongside actress Roshini. Reviewing the film, a critic noted "the movie does little other than prove conclusively that Ponnambalam is not cut out to be a hero", and that "though he picks a role that suits his build, emotes surprisingly well and fights aggressively, his looks make it difficult for us to accept him as a conventional leading man".<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://jfwonline.com/article/bigg-boss-tamil-all-you-need-to-know-about-this-seasons-contestants/\|title=Bigg Boss Tamil: All You Need To Know About This Season's Contestants!}}</ref>

	Ponnambalam turned director and producer through the film, ''[[Pattaya Kelappu]]'', starring [[Sriman (actor)\|Sriman]] in the lead role. Despite beginning in 2004, the film had a delayed release, while another directorial venture titled ''Thethi 32'' was subsequently dropped.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKbxcnWqYYM \|title=YouTube \|publisher=YouTube \|access-date=2020-04-07}}</ref> Ponnambalam began a project titled ''Idiyudan Koodiya Mazhai'' during 2010, starring newcomers ~~in the lead roles~~. Despite beginning production, the film was shelved and eventually did not have a theatrical release.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/may-10-04/ponnambalam-31-05-10.html\|title=Ponnambalam - Tamil Movie News - Villain with a film - Ponnambalam \| Idiyudan Koodiya Mazhai \| Chandranath - Behindwoods.com\|website=www.behindwoods.com}}</ref> His acting commitments thereafter also decreased, with notable appearances in the period including roles as a village chief in ''[[Thamizh Padam]]'' (2010) and characters in ''[[Venghai]]'' (2011) and the historical drama, ''[[Ponnar Shankar (film)\|Ponnar Shankar]]'' (2011).		Ponnambalam turned director and producer through the film, ''[[Pattaya Kelappu]]'', starring [[Sriman (actor)\|Sriman]] in the lead role. Despite beginning in 2004, the film had a delayed release, while another directorial venture titled ''Thethi 32'' was subsequently dropped.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKbxcnWqYYM \|title=YouTube \|publisher=YouTube \|access-date=2020-04-07}}</ref> Ponnambalam began a project titled ''Idiyudan Koodiya Mazhai'' during 2010, starring newcomers. Despite beginning production, the film was shelved and eventually did not have a theatrical release.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/may-10-04/ponnambalam-31-05-10.html\|title=Ponnambalam - Tamil Movie News - Villain with a film - Ponnambalam \| Idiyudan Koodiya Mazhai \| Chandranath - Behindwoods.com\|website=www.behindwoods.com}}</ref> His acting commitments thereafter also decreased, with notable appearances in the period including roles as a village chief in ''[[Thamizh Padam]]'' (2010) and characters in ''[[Venghai]]'' (2011) and the historical drama, ''[[Ponnar Shankar (film)\|Ponnar Shankar]]'' (2011).

	In 2018, Ponnambalam took part in the second season of the reality show ''[[Bigg Boss Tamil 2\|Bigg Boss Tamil]]'' hosted by [[Kamal Haasan]]. His stay in the house was controversial, as he was accused of making [[misogyny\|misogynistic]] comments against the female housemates, particularly against [[Yashika Aanand]], [[Aishwarya Dutta]], Mamathi Chari and [[Mumtaj]] and was nominated each week for the eviction from the second week of the show onwards.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/bigg-boss-2-honour-culture-and-slander-news-tamil-shkqtihfbccci.html\|title=Bigg Boss 2: Honour, Culture and Slander\|website=Sify}}</ref> He was evicted during the eighth week of the show during mid-August 2018.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/bigg-boss-tamil-eviction-live-sendrayan-escapes-ponnambalam-janani-exit-kamals-show-says-ibt-777619\|title=Bigg Boss Tamil elimination: Ponnambalam evicted; his ouster gets mixed response from netizens\|first=Prakash\|last=Upadhyaya\|date=12 August 2018\|website=International Business Times, India Edition}}</ref>		In 2018, Ponnambalam took part in the second season of the reality show ''[[Bigg Boss Tamil 2\|Bigg Boss Tamil]]'' hosted by [[Kamal Haasan]]. His stay in the house was controversial, as he was accused of making [[misogyny\|misogynistic]] comments against the female housemates, particularly against [[Yashika Aanand]], [[Aishwarya Dutta]], Mamathi Chari and [[Mumtaj]] and was nominated each week for the eviction from the second week of the show onwards.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/bigg-boss-2-honour-culture-and-slander-news-tamil-shkqtihfbccci.html\|title=Bigg Boss 2: Honour, Culture and Slander\|website=Sify}}</ref> He was evicted during the eighth week of the show during mid-August 2018.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/bigg-boss-tamil-eviction-live-sendrayan-escapes-ponnambalam-janani-exit-kamals-show-says-ibt-777619\|title=Bigg Boss Tamil elimination: Ponnambalam evicted; his ouster gets mixed response from netizens\|first=Prakash\|last=Upadhyaya\|date=12 August 2018\|website=International Business Times, India Edition}}</ref>
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'''Ponnambalam''' (born 11 November 1963) is an Indian [[film actor]] who has predominantly appeared in [[Tamil cinema|Tamil]] language films. He is best known for playing antagonistic roles in Indian films during the 1990s, notably appearing in films such as ''[[Nattamai]]'' (1994), ''[[Muthu (film)|Muthu]]'' (1995) and ''[[Amarkalam]]'' (1999).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cinesouth.com/cgi-bin/persondb.cgi?name=ponnambalam |title=டோடோவின் ரஃப் நோட்டு — Tamil Kavithai -- தமிழ் கவிதைகள் - நூற்று கணக்கில்! |access-date=1 October 2016}}</ref> Later in his career, Ponnambalam also appeared in a few leading roles, while also taking up the mantle of director and producer.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/interview/6126.html |title=Tamil Celebrity Interview - IndiaGlitz.com |access-date=1 October 2016}}</ref>

==Career==
Ponnambalam made his debut in cinema as a stuntman, and often appeared as an extra fighter in films, starring in minor roles in films including ''[[Apoorva Sagodharargal (1989 film)|Apoorva Sagodharargal]]'' (1989) and ''[[Michael Madana Kama Rajan]]'' (1990). As a result of his proficiency as a stuntman, he later received the nickname "Spare Parts" Ponnambalam has no part of his body was ever injured or fractured.<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/cinema-veeran-aishwarya-dhanush-pays-a-glorious-tribute-to-the-stuntmen-of-tamil-cinema-3743325.html |title=Cinema Veeran : Aishwarya Dhanush pays a glorious tribute to the stuntmen Of Tamil cinema |date=2017-06-25 |work=Firstpost |access-date=2017-07-19 |language=en-US}}</ref> He made a breakthrough as an actor following the success of [[P. Vasu]]'s ''[[Walter Vetrivel]]'' (1993), and subsequently starred in several prominent Tamil films in the 1990s in villainous roles. Notable characters he portrayed including his work in ''[[Nattamai]]'' (1994), ''[[Muthu (film)|Muthu]]'' (1995) and ''[[Amarkalam]]'' (1999). Ponnambalam also played the lead roles in film including the action drama ''Muthal Echarikkai'' (1999) and ''Ammaiyappa'' (2002), where he featured alongside actress Roshini. Reviewing the film, a critic noted "the movie does little other than prove conclusively that Ponnambalam is not cut out to be a hero", and that "though he picks a role that suits his build, emotes surprisingly well and fights aggressively, his looks make it difficult for us to accept him as a conventional leading man".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://jfwonline.com/article/bigg-boss-tamil-all-you-need-to-know-about-this-seasons-contestants/|title=Bigg Boss Tamil: All You Need To Know About This Season's Contestants!}}</ref>

Ponnambalam turned director and producer through the film, ''[[Pattaya Kelappu]]'', starring [[Sriman (actor)|Sriman]] in the lead role. Despite beginning in 2004, the film had a delayed release, while another directorial venture titled ''Thethi 32'' was subsequently dropped.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKbxcnWqYYM |title=YouTube |publisher=YouTube |access-date=2020-04-07}}</ref> Ponnambalam began a project titled ''Idiyudan Koodiya Mazhai'' during 2010, starring newcomers in the lead roles. Despite beginning production, the film was shelved and eventually did not have a theatrical release.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/may-10-04/ponnambalam-31-05-10.html|title=Ponnambalam - Tamil Movie News - Villain with a film - Ponnambalam | Idiyudan Koodiya Mazhai | Chandranath - Behindwoods.com|website=www.behindwoods.com}}</ref> His acting commitments thereafter also decreased, with notable appearances in the period including roles as a village chief in ''[[Thamizh Padam]]'' (2010) and characters in ''[[Venghai]]'' (2011) and the historical drama, ''[[Ponnar Shankar (film)|Ponnar Shankar]]'' (2011).

In 2018, Ponnambalam took part in the second season of the reality show ''[[Bigg Boss Tamil 2|Bigg Boss Tamil]]'' hosted by [[Kamal Haasan]]. His stay in the house was controversial, as he was accused of making [[misogyny|misogynistic]] comments against the female housemates, particularly against [[Yashika Aanand]], [[Aishwarya Dutta]], Mamathi Chari and [[Mumtaj]] and was nominated each week for the eviction from the second week of the show onwards.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/bigg-boss-2-honour-culture-and-slander-news-tamil-shkqtihfbccci.html|title=Bigg Boss 2: Honour, Culture and Slander|website=Sify}}</ref> He was evicted during the eighth week of the show during mid-August 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/bigg-boss-tamil-eviction-live-sendrayan-escapes-ponnambalam-janani-exit-kamals-show-says-ibt-777619|title=Bigg Boss Tamil elimination: Ponnambalam evicted; his ouster gets mixed response from netizens|first=Prakash|last=Upadhyaya|date=12 August 2018|website=International Business Times, India Edition}}</ref>

Ponnambalam will next be seen in 'Sulthan', directed by Bakkiyaraj Kannan and co-starring [[Karthi]], [[Rashmika Mandanna]], [[Yogi Babu]], [[Lal (actor)|Lal]], [[Hareesh Peradi]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-02-02|title=Sulthan teaser: Karthi battles a handful of villains|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/sulthan-teaser-karthi-battles-a-handful-of-villains-7170196/|access-date=2021-02-03|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref>

==Personal life==
Ponnambalam joined the [[All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam]] (AIADMK) in February 2011, beginning a career in politics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://tamil.filmibeat.com/news/2-actors-ponnambalam-ceylon-manohar-join-admk-aid0091.html|title=அதிமுகவில் சேர்ந்த நடிகர் பொன்னம்பலம், பாடகர் சிலோன் மனோகர்|date=2 February 2011|website=tamil.filmibeat.com}}</ref> He campaigned for the AIADMK party in the [[Indian general election, 2014 (Tamil Nadu)|Indian general election of 2014]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/aiadmk-to-add-star-power-to-campaign/article5764892.ece|title=AIADMK to add star power to campaign|first=S. Vijay|last=Kumar|date=9 March 2014|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref> In June 2017, he left the AIADMK and joined the [[Bharatiya Janata Party]] (BJP) in the presence of the Union Minister of State for [[Ministry of Finance (India)|Finance]] and [[Ministry of Shipping (India)|Shipping]], [[Pon Radhakrishnan]]. On joining the party, Ponnambalam stated that no other party seemed "concerned about the welfare of people" and hence, he decided to join the BJP.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/popular-villain-actor-switches-over-to-bjp-from-admk-tamil-news-187636.html|title=Popular villain actor switches over to BJP from ADMK - Tamil News|date=14 June 2017|website=IndiaGlitz.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/politics/150617/tamil-nadu-actor-ponnambalam-joins-bjps-star-bandwagon.html|title=Tamil Nadu: Actor Ponnambalam joins BJP's star bandwagon|date=15 June 2017|website=Deccan Chronicle}}</ref>

==Filmography==
===Actor===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|- style="background:#ccc; text-align:center;"
! Year !! Film !! Role !! Language !! Notes
|-
|rowspan="3"| 1988 || ''[[Kaliyugam (1988 film)|Kaliyugam]]'' || Prisoner || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Moonnam Mura]]'' || Peter || Malayalam ||
|-
| ''[[Orkkapurathu]]'' || || Malayalam ||
|-
|rowspan="2"| 1989 || ''[[Apoorva Sagodharargal (1989 film)|Apoorva Sagodharargal]]'' || || Tamil ||
|-mounam sammadham 1989 Tamil
| ''[[Vetri Vizha]]'' || || Tamil ||
|-
| 1990 || ''[[Michael Madana Kama Rajan]]'' || Assassin 1 || Tamil ||
|-
| rowspan="4" | 1991 || ''[[Vetri Padigal]]'' || || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Pudhu Manithan]]'' || || Tamil ||
|-
|''[[Maanagara Kaaval]]''
|
|Tamil
|
|-
| ''[[Moondrezhuthil En Moochirukkum]]'' || Rogue || Tamil ||
|-
| rowspan="9" | 1992 || ''[[Naangal]]'' || || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Gharana Mogudu]]'' || Veeraiyah || Telugu ||
|-
| ''Thangarasu'' || || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Bharathan (1992 film)|Bharathan]]'' || Gangadharan's right hand || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Naalaya Seidhi]]'' || || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Kottai Vaasal]]'' || || Tamil ||
|-
|[[Senthamizh Paattu]]
|
|Tamil
|
|-
| ''[[Ellaichami]]'' || Balayandi || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Samundi]]'' || || Tamil ||
|-
|rowspan="9"| 1993 || ''[[Walter Vetrivel]]'' || Kabali || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Maamiyar Veedu]]'' || || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Allari Priyudu]]'' || || Telugu ||
|-
| ''[[Pettredutha Pillai]]'' || || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Vedan]]'' || || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Mechanic Alludu]]'' || || Telugu ||
|-
| ''[[Airport (1993 film)|Airport]]'' || || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Kizhakke Varum Paattu]]'' || Kanmani's brother || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Sendhoorapandi]]'' || Ponnambalam || Tamil ||
|-
|rowspan="9"| 1994 || ''[[Mugguru Monagallu (1994 film)|Mugguru Monagallu]]'' || || Telugu ||
|-
| ''[[Honest Raj]]'' || Pandian || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Indhu]]'' || Veeraiyan || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Kambolam]]'' || Koppara || Malayalam ||
|-
| ''[[Chinna (1994 film)|Chinna]]'' || || Kannada ||
|-
| ''[[Thai Maaman]]'' || || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Periya Marudhu (film)|Periya Marudhu]]'' || Senkodan || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Nattamai]]'' || Ponnambalam || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Nila (film)|Nila]]'' || || Tamil |
|-
|rowspan="7"| 1995 || ''[[Coolie (1995 film)|Coolie]]'' || Old Union Leader || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Marumagan]]'' || || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Gandhi Pirantha Mann]]'' || || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Periya Kudumbam]]'' || Sundarapandi's first brother || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Muthu (film)|Muthu]]'' || Kaali || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Chandralekha (1995 film)|Chandralekha]]'' || Mustafa || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Maaman Magal (1995 film)|Maaman Magal]]'' || Govindhan || Tamil ||
|-
|rowspan="5"|1996|| ''[[Ghatak: Lethal]]'' || Fighter in the Ring || Hindi|| Special Appearance
|-
|''[[Rakshak (1996 film)|Rakshak]]'' || Daniyaal || Hindi ||
|-
|''[[Indian (1996 film)|Indian]]'' || || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Namma Ooru Raasa]]'' || Kangeya || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Senathipathi]]'' || || Tamil ||
|-
|rowspan="9"| 1997 || ''[[Hitler (1997 film)|Hitler]]'' || Rudraraju's brother || Telugu ||
|-
| ''[[Dharma Chakkaram]]'' || K. Singamuthu || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Mannava (film)|Mannava]]'' || Kabali || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Aravindhan]]'' || || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Arunachalam (film)|Arunachalam]]'' || Ponnambalam || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Vallal]]'' || Uncle of Annam || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Adimai Changili]]'' || || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Janakiraman]]'' || || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Lady Commissioner]]'' || || Kannada ||
|-
|rowspan="6"| 1998 || ''[[Pavitra Prema]]'' || M.L.A. Rayudu || Telugu ||
|-
| ''[[Dharma (1998 film)|Dharma]]'' || Khan || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Simmarasi]]'' || Police inspector || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Urimai Por]]'' || Marthandan || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Veeram Vilanja Mannu]]'' || Police inspector || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Vettu Onnu Thundu Rendu]]'' || || Tamil ||
|-
|rowspan="11"| 1999 || ''[[Thulladha Manamum Thullum]]'' || || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Chinna Durai (1999 film)|Chinna Durai]]'' || || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Ullathai Killathe]]'' || || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Rajasthan (film)|Rajasthan]]'' || || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Kummi Paattu]]'' || || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Kanave Kalaiyadhe]]'' || || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Amarkalam]]'' || Aasairaj || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Kannupada Poguthaiya]]'' || || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Kanmani Unakkaga]]'' || || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Azhagarsamy]]'' || || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Mudhal Etcharikkai]]'' || Ponnambalam || Tamil ||
|-
|rowspan="11"| 2000 || ''[[Thirunelveli (film)|Thirunelveli]]'' || || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Mugavaree]]'' || || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Thai Poranthachu]]'' || Dharma || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Sudhandhiram]]'' || || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Vallarasu]]'' || Manikkam || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Pennin Manathai Thottu]]'' || || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Maayi]]'' || || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Krodh (film)|Krodh]]'' || || Hindi ||
|-
| ''[[Nuvvu Vastavani]]'' || || Telugu ||
|-
| ''[[Choosoddaam Randi]]'' || Tiger Dharma || Telugu ||
|-
| ''[[The Warrant]]'' || || Malayalam ||
|-
|rowspan="9"| 2001 || ''[[Looty]]'' || || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[En Purushan Kuzhandhai Maadhiri]]'' || Santhamoorthy || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Eduruleni Manishi (2001 film)|Eduruleni Manishi]]'' || || Telugu ||
|-
| ''[[Sri Raja Rajeshwari]]'' || || Tamil||
|-
| ''[[Nayak (2001 Hindi film)|Nayak]]'' || Rungaa || Hindi ||
|-
| ''[[Thavasi]]'' || Kottai Perumal || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Azhagana Naatkal]]'' || || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Kalakalappu (2001 film)|Kalakalappu]]'' || || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Poove Pen Poove]]'' || || Tamil ||
|-
|rowspan="8"| 2002 || ''[[Vivaramana Aalu]]'' || Subramani / Thotta || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Raajjiyam]]'' || || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Thamizh]]'' || || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Bagavathi]]'' || Vibuthi Ganesan || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Gummalam]]'' || || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Jaya (film)|Jaya]]'' || || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Ammaiyappa]]'' || Ammaiyappan || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Chennakesava Reddy]]'' || || Telugu ||
|-
|rowspan="8"| 2003 || ''[[Ramachandra (film)|Ramachandra]]'' || Kabali || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Saamy]]'' || Corrupt Police Officer || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Thennavan]]'' || || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Diwan (film)|Diwan]]'' || || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Chokka Thangam]]'' || || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Anjaneya (film)|Anjaneya]]'' || Veerapan || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Palnati Brahmanayudu]]'' || || Telugu ||
|-
| ''[[Kiccha]]'' || || Kannada ||
|-
|rowspan="15"| 2004 || ''[[Jai (2004 Tamil film)|Jai]]'' || Karuppu || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Ghilli]]'' || Arivazhagan || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Arul]]'' || || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Jana (film)|Jana]]'' || || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Arasatchi]]'' || || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Giri (film)|Giri]]'' || || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Bose (film)|Bose]]'' || Sivamani || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Aai (film)|Aai]]'' || || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Arumugasamy (film)|Arumugasamy]]'' || || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Super Da]]'' || || Tamil||
|-
| ''[[Pedababu]]'' || Rudra Raju || Telugu ||
|-
| ''[[Gudumba Shankar]]'' || || Telugu ||
|-
| ''[[Koduku]]'' || || Telugu ||
|-
| ''[[Suryam]]'' || || Telugu ||
|-
| ''[[Gomathi Nayagam]]'' || Sevanthi's father || Tamil ||
|-
|rowspan="7"| 2005 || ''[[Devathaiyai Kanden]]'' || || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Chinna (2005 film)|Chinna]]'' || Chinna's friend || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Mannin Maindhan]]'' || Gajapathy || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Kannadi Pookal]]'' || || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Annavaram (film)|Annavaram]]'' || || Telugu ||
|-
| ''[[Sevvel]]'' || || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Gunna (film)|Gunna]]'' || || Kannada ||
|-
|rowspan="7"| 2006 || ''[[Saravana]]'' || || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Veerabhadra (film)|Veerabhadra]]'' || || Telugu ||
|-
| ''[[Suyetchai MLA]]'' || || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Kalinga (film)|Kalinga]]'' || || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Prajapathi]]'' || || Malayalam ||
|-
| ''[[Perarasu (film)|Perarasu]]'' || || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Varalaru]]'' || Divya's brother || Tamil ||
|-
|rowspan="9"| 2007 || ''[[Ninaithu Ninaithu Parthen]]'' || || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Aarya (film)|Aarya]]'' || Meesai Perumal || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Malaikottai]]'' || || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Ennai Paar Yogam Varum]]'' || || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Kaanal Neer (2007 film)|Kaanal Neer]]'' || || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Thiru Ranga]]'' || || Tamil ||
|-
| ''Andaala Amitabh Bachchan'' || || Telugu ||
|-
| ''[[Masti (2007 film)|Masti]]'' || || Kannada ||
|-
| ''[[Police Story 2 (2007 film)|Police Story 2]]'' || || Kannada ||
|-
|rowspan="7"| 2008 || ''[[Pattaya Kelappu]]'' || Anandakrishnan || Tamil || Also director
|-
| ''[[Vaitheeswaran]]'' || || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Aayudham Seivom]]'' || || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Ezhuthiyatharadi]]'' || Pandi || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Theeyavan]]'' || || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Arai En 305-il Kadavul]]'' || || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Bujjigadu]]'' || || Telugu ||
|-
|rowspan="3"| 2009 || ''[[Thee (2009 film)|Thee]]'' || Saleem || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Madurai Sambavam]]'' || || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Oru Kadhalan Oru Kadhali]]'' || Lingesu || Tamil ||
|-
|rowspan="10"| 2010 || ''[[Thamizh Padam]]'' || Nattamai || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Thairiyam]]'' || || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Innisai Kavalan]]'' || || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Bayam Ariyaan]]'' || || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Guru Sishyan (2010 film)|Guru Sishyan]]'' || || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Androru Naal]]'' || || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Puzhal (film)|Puzhal]]'' || || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Aarvam]]'' || || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Nagaram Marupakkam]]'' || 'Thala Vetti' Thangarasu || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Athisaya Manal Matha]]'' || || Tamil ||
|-
|rowspan="4"| 2011 || ''[[Bhavani (film)|Bhavani]]'' || || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Ponnar Shankar (film)|Ponnar Shankar]]'' || Thalapathi || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Venghai]]'' || Anburaja || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Mudhal Idam]]'' || || Tamil ||
|-
|rowspan="5"| 2012 || ''[[Maasi (film)|Maasi]]'' || Nandha || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Mattuthavani (film)|Mattuthavani]]'' || || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Ullam (2012 film)|Ullam]]'' || || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Arakkonam (film)|Arakkonam]]'' || || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Virudhunagar Sandhippu]]'' || || Tamil ||
|-
|| 2013 || ''Keeripulla'' || || Tamil ||
|-
|rowspan="2"| 2014 || ''Madhavanum Malarvizhiyum'' || || Tamil ||
|-
| ''Adhu Vera Idhu Vera'' || Police Inspector || Tamil ||
|-
|rowspan="2"| 2016 || ''[[Enakku Innoru Per Irukku]]'' || Cameo appearance || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Parandhu Sella Vaa]]'' || Ponnambalam || Tamil ||
|-
|rowspan="2"| 2017 || ''[[12-12-1950]]'' || Police Inspector || Tamil ||
|-
| ''[[Aadu 2]]'' || Mayilvahanam || Malayalam ||
|-
| rowspan="2" |2018 || ''Pei Irukka Illaya'' || || Tamil ||
|-
| ''Thulam'' || || Tamil ||
|-
|rowspan="2"| 2019 || ''[[Comali]]'' || Gaaja || Tamil ||
|-
| ''Chennai 2 Bangkok'' || || Tamil ||
|-
|rowspan="1"| 2021 || ''[[Kaatteri]]'' || || Tamil || Filming
|}

===Stuntman===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|- style="background:#ccc; text-align:center;"
! Year !! Film !! Language
|-
|rowspan="3" | 1987 || ''[[Shankar Guru (1987 film)|Shankar Guru]]'' || Tamil
|-
| ''[[Per Sollum Pillai]]'' || Tamil
|-
| ''Vairakkiyam'' || Tamil
|-
|rowspan="10" | 1988 || ''[[Sathya (1988 film)|Sathya]]'' || Tamil
|-
| ''[[En Thangai Kalyani]]'' || Tamil
|-
| ''[[Puthiya Vaanam]]'' || Tamil
|-
| ''[[Soora Samhaaram]]'' || Tamil
|-
| ''[[Thaimel Aanai]]'' || Tamil
|-
| ''Poovizhi Raja'' || Tamil
|-
| ''Pattikaatu Thambi'' || Tamil
|-
| ''Dhayam Onnu'' || Tamil
|-
| ''[[Katha Nayagan (1988 film)|Katha Nayagan]]'' || Tamil
|-
| ''[[Kaliyugam (1988 film)|Kaliyugam]]'' || Tamil
|-
| rowspan="6" | 1989 || ''[[Apoorva Sagodharargal (1989 film)|Apoorva Sagodharargal]]'' || Tamil
|-
| ''[[Padicha Pulla]]'' || Tamil
|-
| ''[[Annanukku Jai]]'' || Tamil
|-
| ''[[Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu (1989 film)|Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu]]'' || Tamil
|-
| ''[[En Thangai (1989 film)|En Thangai]]'' || Tamil
|-
| ''Vetri Mel Vetri'' || Tamil
|-
|rowspan="5"| 1990 || ''[[Avasara Police 100]]'' || Tamil
|-
| ''[[Sathriyan]]'' || Tamil
|-
| ''[[Urudhi Mozhi]]'' || Tamil
|-
| ''[[Raja Kaiya Vacha]]'' || Tamil
|-
| ''[[My Dear Marthandan]]'' || Tamil
|-
|rowspan="3"| 1991 || ''[[Captain Prabhakaran]]'' || Tamil
|-
| ''[[Maanagara Kaaval]]'' || Tamil
|-
| ''[[Moondrezhuthil En Moochirukkum]]'' || Tamil
|}

=== Television ===
* ''[[Bigg Boss Tamil 2]]'' (2018)

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* {{IMDb name|0690448}}

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