Subbu Panchu
Subbu Panchu | |
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| Born | Subramaniam Panchu Arunachalam 16 February 1973 |
| Other names | P. Ar. Subramaniam, Panju Subbu |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, producer, voice actor and choreographer |
| Years active | 1988-1993 2007-present |
| Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) |
| Political party | Bharathiya Janatha Party (2020-) |
Subramaniam Panchu Arunachalam, credited as Subbu Panchu or P. Ar. Subramaniam (born 16 February 1973) is an Indian actor and film producer.[1] Son of noted writer-producer Panchu Arunachalam, Subbu first appeared as a child artist in the Malayalam film Daisy, before working in the production department of his father's P. A. Art Productions.[2] He returned to acting with the television series Arasi and shot to fame following his performance in the 2010 comedy film Boss Engira Bhaskaran.[1] Subbu has occasionally worked as a voice actor and choreographer as well.[2]
Career
Subbu, born to writer-producer Panchu Arunachalam, had been in the film industry since his childhood. He made his acting debut at age 14 as a child artist in the Malayalam film Daisy, directed by Pratap Pothen, who was then his neighbour.[1][2] He was soon made by his father to work as an assistant production manager under Balagopi in his father's P. A. Art Productions for the Rajinikanth-starrer Guru Sishyan. Since Guru Sishyan, Subbu was involved in all the productions until the most recent release Maya Kannadi (2007),[1][2] with Subbu being promoted from an executive producer to the main producer.[3]
In 2002, Subbu acted in a film directed by
Subbu had previously also worked as a choreographer in the
He has also appeared in advertisements for Hamam and Lakshmi ceramics. Currently he hosts a game show, Aayirathil Oruvan, on Zee Tamil channel.
Filmography
Films
- All films are in Tamil, unless otherwise noted.
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Daisy | Thomas | Malayalam film |
| 1992 | Kalikaalam | Dancer | special appearance in the song "Kadhal Illamal" |
| 1993 | Athma | Anil | |
| 2008 | Saroja | Himself | Guest Appearance |
| 2010 | Mundhinam Paartheney | Himself | Guest Appearance |
| Boss Engira Bhaskaran | Saravanan | ||
| 2011 | Thoonga Nagaram | ||
| Aanmai Thavarael | Mr. A | ||
| Mankatha | Kamal Ekambaram | ||
| 2012 | Kalakalappu | Manickam | |
| Maalai Pozhudhin Mayakathilaey | Coffee Shop Owner | ||
| 2013 | Chennaiyil Oru Naal | Murugan | |
Settai |
Commissioner Vijayakumar | ||
| Pattathu Yaanai | Collector | ||
| Thalaivaa | Ravi Kiran | ||
| All in All Azhagu Raja | Doctor | Cameo appearance | |
Naveena Saraswathi Sabatham |
Lord Shiva |
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| Biriyani | Subbu Mama | ||
| 2014 | Ninaithathu Yaaro | Himself | Guest appearance |
| Vallavanukku Pullum Aayudham | One of the Land Brokers | ||
| Nimirndhu Nil | Lawyer Raja Senthurpandian | ||
| 2015 | Janda Pai Kapiraju | Lawyer Rajasekhar | Telugu film |
| Azhagiya Pandipuram | Deepika's Brother | ||
Massu Engira Maasilamani |
Shanmuga Sundaram | ||
| 2016 | Aranmanai 2 | Maya's elder brother | |
| Anjala | UK | ||
| Natpadhigaram 79 | |||
Vaaliba Raja |
Padhmanaban | ||
| Narathan | Principal | ||
| Guhan | |||
| Unnodu Ka | Subash Chandrabose | ||
| Ka Ka Ka Po | Rishabarajan | ||
Nambiar |
Ramachandran's elder brother | ||
Chennai 600028 II: Second Innings |
Chidhambaram | ||
| 2017 | Brindavanam | Nagaraj | |
| Balloon | Jeeva's Brother | ||
| 2018 | Manushanaa Nee | ||
| Pyaar Prema Kaadhal | Manager | ||
| Avalukkenna Azhagiya Mugam | Also narrator | ||
| Padithavudan Killithu Vidavum | Minister Duraipandi | ||
| Adanga Maru | Subash's brother | ||
| 2019 | Chithiram Pesuthadi 2 | Salim's boss | |
| Namma Veettu Pillai | Arumpon's youngest paternal uncle | ||
| RK Nagar | Inspector Nagendran | ||
| 2020 | Ponmagal Vandhal | Alexander | |
| 2021 | Live Telecast | Mike | Web series |
Kasada Thapara |
DCP Chathurvedha |
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| Annabelle Sethupathi | Sundar Raman | ||
| Maanaadu | Mugilan Arivazhagan | ||
| Blood Money | |||
| 2022 | Etharkkum Thunindhavan | Alagunambi | |
| Enna Solla Pogirai | Anjali's Father | ||
| Prince | DRO | ||
| 2023 | Ghosty | ||
| Soppana Sundari | Car Owner | ||
Kasethan Kadavulada |
Blackmailer | ||
| Baba Black Sheep |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Language | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-2007 | Selvi | Nallathambi | Tamil | Sun TV |
| 2007-2009 | Arasi[8] | Nallathambi | Tamil | Sun TV |
Dubbing artist
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- Mukesh Tiwari (Kandaswamy)
- Jamie Foxx (The Amazing Spider-Man 2)
- Jagapathi Babu (Kaththi Sandai)
- Adil Hussain (Yatchan)
- R. Amarendran (Jil Jung Juk)
Producer credits
- Guru Sishyan (1988) – co-producer
- Michael Madhana Kamarajan(1991) – executive producer
- Rasukutty (1992) – co-producer
- Thambi Pondatti (1992) – co-producer
- Veera (1994) – co-producer
- Poovellam Kettuppar (1999) – co-producer
- Rishi (2001) – co-producer
- Solla Marandha Kadhai (2002) – co-producer
- Maya Kannadi (2007) – producer
- Chennai 600028 II: Second Innings(2016) – executive producer
References
- ^ a b c d e f g "Cinema Plus / Interview : Making an impression". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 3 October 2010. Archived from the original on 29 June 2011. Retrieved 13 May 2013.
- ^ a b c d e f "My First Break: Subbu". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 12 February 2011.
- ^ "Friday Review Chennai / Cinema : Mirroring Cheran". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 31 March 2006. Archived from the original on 9 April 2006. Retrieved 13 May 2013.
- ^ "The Hindu : Youthful line-up". Hinduonnet.com. 5 July 2002. Archived from the original on 17 October 2002. Retrieved 13 May 2013.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ a b V Lakshmi, TNN (11 April 2010). "Subbu all set to rock big screen". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 23 March 2012. Retrieved 13 May 2013.
- ^ "1997–98 Kodambakkam babies Page: Part 2". Indolink.com. Archived from the original on 24 July 2012. Retrieved 13 May 2013.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ "Subbu dubs for Suman". IndiaGlitz. 9 June 2007. Archived from the original on 22 October 2012. Retrieved 13 May 2013.
- ^ "A bad guy with a difference".
External links
- Subbu Panchu at IMDb
- Subbu Panchu on Facebook