Chaams

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Chaams
Born
Swaminathan

(1970-07-17) 17 July 1970 (age 54)
OccupationActor, comedian
Years active1998–present

Chaams (born 17 July 1970) is an Indian actor and comedian who has appeared in Tamil language films. His birth name is Swaminathan. He has predominantly appeared in supporting roles,[1] notably in Crazy Mohan dramas and playing one of the several leads in Palaivana Solai (2009) and Onbadhule Guru (2013).

Career[edit]

He is an actor who began his career by doing small roles but later bagged meaningful roles and had received mass appreciation for his performances. Right from the beginning he started a new style of comedy that people loved and then he followed it with every film. He used his natural tone and local Tamilian style to deliver dialogues with perfect timing and incredible sense of humor.

In the year 2009, a film named Palaivana Solai was released which was a remake version of the same film released in 1981 where a love story of five friends woven around one simple girl received critics appreciation. In the 2009 flick, Chaams had played the lead role as one of the five friends. This position gave him maximum satisfaction till date.[2]

Chaams garnered acclaim for his role in Payanam (2011). Rediff stated that a "special mention must be made of Chaams" as he provided "excellent comic relief".[3] The Hindu stated that "Chaams as the doting fan whose blinkers fall off" is "a riot".[4]

Similarly in the year 2013, another film Onbadhule Guru was released, where he played the role of disgruntled married man who wants to go back to his bachelor days along with his other friends. The film needed all leading actors to do comedy as per the script and actor Chaams appeared as Guru, which was marvelous.

He has appeared in some Tamil films in 2015, and most of the films have been received well by audiences. His expression only can one make laugh and he has excelled in films like, Maanga and 49-O respectively. Earlier, he was acting with comedians like Vadivelu and Goundamani and supported in their comedy roles.

In 2021, Chaams shines in a serious role and is very impressive with the film Operation JuJuPi as lead role.[5]

Filmography[edit]

Year Film Role Notes
1998 Kaadhal Mannan Uncredited role
2002 King Hollywood Director's assistant Uncredited role
Jjunction Konal Govindasamy Uncredited role
2003 Pavalakkodi Uncredited role
Anbe Un Vasam College student Uncredited role
2004 Perazhagan Groom Uncredited role
2005 Sachein Ayyasamy's friend Uncredited role
Kundakka Mandakka
Aaru
2006 Jerry Dhandapani
Manathodu Mazhaikalam Employee Uncredited role
E Ganeshan
Veyil Meenakshi's brother
2007 Thaamirabharani Sombunakki
Karuppusamy Kuththagaithaarar Gold shop owner's son
Azhagiya Tamil Magan Train passenger
Vel Swathi's brother-in-law
2008 Arai En 305-il Kadavul Java Sundaresan
Kathavarayan
Vallamai Tharayo Office Manager
Kanchivaram Translator
Kadhalil Vizhunthen
Silambattam Ammanji
Abhiyum Naanum Man at school admission interview
2009 Newtonin Moondram Vidhi Rangaswamy
Rajadhi Raja Doctor
Suriyan Satta Kalloori Kethu
Palaivana Solai Iniyan
2010 Irumbukkottai Murattu Singam Lee
Raavanan Wedding photographer
Enthiran Barber
Ambasamudram Ambani Bank cashier
Virudhagiri Saamy
2011 Payanam Balaji
Gaganam Subba Rao Telugu film
Rajapattai
Sankarankovil
Uyarthiru 420
2012 Dhoni Subramaniam's coworker
Manam Kothi Paravai Kannan's friend
2013 Onbadhule Guru Guru
Azhagan Azhagi
Yamuna Punniyakkodi
Desingu Raja
Muthu Nagaram
2014 Uyir Mozhi Gamma
Bramman Chaams
Nalanum Nandhiniyum
Aindhaam Thalaimurai Sidha Vaidhiya Sigamani
2015 Kanchana 2 Aravind saamy
Maanga
49-O
Thoongaa Vanam Cook
Cheekati Rajyam Telugu film
Uppu Karuvaadu Ilango
Bhooloham Aalayam
2016 Unnodu Ka Deal matrimony owner
Vellikizhamai 13am Thethi Saravanan's friend
Ennama Katha Vudranunga
Andaman
Manal Kayiru 2 Santhakumar
2017 Singam 3 G. Sathyan
Motta Shiva Ketta Shiva Chamu
Oru Mugathirai Ulaganathan
Aarambamey Attakasam
Saravanan Irukka Bayamaen Rajadurai
Bongu Car mechanic
Kalavaadiya Pozhuthugal
Enbathettu
2018 Adanga Maru Drunkard
Keni
Enga Kattula Mazhai
Lakshmi Bus conductor
Saamy Square Sundaram
Kalavani Mappillai Stepni
2019 Charlie Chaplin 2 Homosexual man
Goko Mako Pluto Also narrator
Enakku Innum Kalyanam Aakale
Sixer Homosexual man in Restaurant
Thittam Poattu Thirudura Kootam Padmanaban @ Buddy
Market Raja MBBS Vardharajan
Chennai 2 Bangkok
Naan Avalai Sandhitha Pothu
2020 Sandimuni
College Kumar Bilingual film
Indha Nilai Maarum Jack
Irandam Kuththu Ram
Kanni Raasi Ambur Ram Iyer
2021 Centha
Paramapadham Vilayattu
Pei Mama
Raajavamsam Rangan
Naruvi
Operation JuJuPi Chaams as - Hero - Lead Role Bi-Lingual (English & Tamil) Feature film
2022 Yutha Satham Jack

References[edit]

  1. ர,கிருஷ்ணமூர்த்தி, Gopinath Rajasekar,குணா S,ஜெ வேங்கடராஜ்,கண்ணன். "Rajini சார் Namitha நம்பர் கேட்டார்! ஷூட்டிங் ஸ்பாட்ல எல்லாரும் சிரிச்சிட்டோம் - Chams | Enthiran". vikatan.com/.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  2. "Kollywood Comedian Chaams Biography, News, Photos, Videos".
  3. "Review: Nagarjuna's Payanam works!". Rediff.
  4. Rao, Subha J. (12 February 2011). "Suspense in the air". The Hindu – via www.thehindu.com.
  5. "Operation JuJupi - Review by Naveen - www.todayssnews » todayssnews".