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'''Ponnambalam''' (born 11 November 1963) is an Indian [[ | '''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 | 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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