Thambi Ramaiah
Thambi Ramaiah | |
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Pudukottai, Tamil Nadu[1] | |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, comedian, director, lyricist |
| Years active | 1998–present |
| Spouse | Shanthy Ramaiah |
| Children | |
| Parents |
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Thambi Ramaiah is an Indian actor, director and comedian who works in the
Tamil film industry. He has also worked occasionally as a lyricist.[2] He directed three films, Manu Needhi (2000), Indiralohathil Na Azhagappan (2008) and Maniyaar Kudumbam
(2018).
Career
Thambi Ramaiah was born in Rarapuram village in
Napolean. He carried on playing supporting roles in films as well as writing comedy tracks, also directing the Vadivelu-starrer Indiralohathil Na Azhagappan
(2008).
He made a breakthrough as an actor portraying a friendly cop in Prabhu Solomon's romantic film Mynaa (2010) and won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance. He subsequently won positive reviews for his performances in films including Saattai, Kumki (2012) and Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam (2014). At the peak of his career in 2013–2014, he worked for up to four films a day, while being on locations for close to 25 days a month. He also served as his own manager and often was in charge of his own make-up and costumes in films.[3]
In 2014, he announced plans to introduce his son, Umapathy Ramaiah, as an actor. His son later made his debut in Adhagappattathu Magajanangalay (2016).[5]
Filmography
As actor
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Malabar Police | Perumal | credited as Ramaiah |
| 2001 | Manu Needhi | Broker Dharmalingam | |
| 2003 | Kovilpatti Veeralakshmi | Tea Shop Owner | |
| 2004 | Arul | Sethupathy's assistant | |
| Jore | |||
| 2005 | Kodambakkam | ||
| Bambara Kannaley | Uncredited role | ||
| Vetrivel Sakthivel | Selvi's father-in-law | ||
| Aaru | Subbu | ||
| 2006 | Kovai Brothers | Astrologer | |
Imsai Arasan 23m Pulikesi |
priest | ||
| Nee Venunda Chellam | special appearance | ||
Sillunu Oru Kadhal |
Vellaichaamy's assistant | ||
| Thalaimagan | |||
| Vathiyar | Flower seller | ||
| Nenjil | |||
| Thagapansamy | |||
| 2007 | Maa Madurai |
Osamma's husband | |
| Thottal Poo Malarum | Kabaaleeswaran's friend | ||
| Oram Po | Rani's father | ||
| Piragu | |||
| 2008 | Indiralohathil Na Azhagappan | Chithraguptan | Also director |
| Theekuchi | Kurangu Ramasamy | ||
Arjunan Kadhali |
Unreleased | ||
| Kee Mu | |||
| 2009 | Guru En Aalu | Lawyer | |
| Malai Malai | |||
| Odipolama | Visu's uncle | ||
| 2010 | Magane En Marumagane | Singaram's sidekick | |
| Kaadhal Solla Vandhen | College Principal | ||
| Mynaa | Ramaiah | Winner, Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor - Tamil
| |
| Mandhira Punnagai | Manmadhan Naidu | ||
| 2011 | Nanjupuram | Village President | |
| Aayiram Vilakku | |||
| Vaagai Sooda Vaa | Twonaalettu (2×4=8) | ||
| Osthe | Maasaana Moorthy | ||
| Rajapattai | Shanmugham | ||
| 2012 | Vettai | Constable | |
| Ambuli | Vethagiri | ||
| Kazhugu | Shanmugam (Chittappa) | ||
| Pechiyakka Marumagan | |||
| Pandi Oliperukki Nilayam | Muthiah | ||
| Mannaru | Also writer | ||
| Saattai | Singaperumal | Winner, Norway Tamil Film Festival Award for Best Villain Nominated, SIIMA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role Nominated, Vijay Award for Best Villain | |
| Thaandavam | Thappachae Mama | ||
| Neerparavai | Joseph Bharathi | ||
| Kumki | Kothali | Winner, Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor - Tamil
| |
| 2013 | Lokpal | SI Ramdas | Malayalam film |
| Mathil Mel Poonai | |||
Moondru Per Moondru Kadhal |
Thiruvengadam | ||
| Keeripulla | |||
| Neram | Saravanar | ||
| Summa Nachunu Irukku | Chinniah | ||
| Apple Penne | Aarumugam | ||
| 2014 | Jilla | Shivan's aide | |
| Veeram | Savarimuthu | ||
| Pulivaal | Valliappan | ||
| Vu | Ganesh | ||
| Nimirndhu Nil | Head constable | ||
| Nedunchaalai | Master | ||
| Ennamo Nadakkudhu | Burma's friend | ||
| Un Samayal Arayil | Krishna | ||
| Athithi | Ondipuli | ||
| Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam | Seenu | Winner, Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor - Tamil
| |
| Amara Kaaviyam | Gnanam | ||
| Aindhaam Thalaimurai Sidha Vaidhiya Sigamani | Silambu Chinnadurai | ||
| Vanavarayan Vallavarayan | Vanavarayan & Vallavarayan's father | ||
| Rettai Vaalu | Ramasamy Padayatchi | ||
| Yaan | Chinna | ||
| Nerungi Vaa Muthamidathe | Rajagopalan | ||
| Gnana Kirukkan | Selvamani | ||
| Oru Oorla Rendu Raja | Good Samaritan | ||
| Kaaviya Thalaivan | Koduvaai | ||
| Kaadu | Chettiar | ||
| 2015 | Isai | Church priest | |
| Sandamarutham | Nirukalathan | ||
| Vajram | Ramaiah | ||
| En Vazhi Thani Vazhi | |||
| Serndhu Polama | Kumaran | ||
| Komban | Rajakili | ||
| Kangaroo | Thakapan Swami Nadar | ||
| Inimey Ippadithan | Ulaganathan | ||
| Thani Oruvan | Sengalvarayan | SIIMA Award for Best Comedian | |
| Adhibar | Siva's uncle | ||
| Strawberry | Arnold's friend | ||
| Yatchan | Sotta Mani | ||
| Maanga | |||
| Puli | Kodangi | ||
| Sivappu | |||
| Thiraipada Nagaram | |||
| Vedalam | Thamizh's father | ||
| 2016 | Azhagu Kutti Chellam | Orphanage owner | |
| Peigal Jaakkirathai | Pazhaivel Annachi | ||
| Saagasam | ACP Seetharaman | ||
| Vetrivel | Othasai | ||
| Appa | Singaperumal | ||
| Tamilselvanum Thaniyar Anjalum | Manikandan | ||
| Iru Mugan | Muthaiah | ||
| Thodari | Chandrakanth | ||
| Virumandikum Sivanandikum | Ganduchamy | ||
| 2017 | Bairavaa | Narayanan | |
| Koditta Idangalai Nirappuga | |||
| Enakku Vaaitha Adimaigal | Muthu Vinayagam | ||
| Kuttram 23 | Thirupathi | ||
| Mupparimanam | Santhosh | ||
| Motta Shiva Ketta Shiva | Home Minister | ||
| Dora | Vairam | ||
| Sangili Bungili Kadhava Thorae | Jambulingam | ||
| Thondan | Income tax officer | ||
| Vanamagan | Pandian | ||
| Vizhithiru | |||
| 12-12-1950 | Vanangamudi | ||
| Palli Paruvathile | |||
| Velaikkaran | Stella Bruce | ||
| 2018 | Thaanaa Serndha Koottam | Iniyan's father | |
| Maniyaar Kudumbam | Narthanga Saamy | also director and composer | |
| Billa Pandi | |||
| 2019 | Viswasam | Rosamani | |
| Thirumanam | Kumaraguru | ||
| Vilambaram | Gem Ad Agency owner | ||
| Pottu | Arjun's father | ||
| Aghavan | |||
| Mr. Local | Lakshman | ||
| Thiruttu Kalyanam | |||
| 100% Kadhal | Ramasamy | ||
| Adutha Saattai | Singaperumal | ||
| 2021 | Bhoomi | Velusaamy | Released on Disney+ Hotstar |
| Michaelpatty Raja | Magician | ||
| Devadas Brothers | |||
| Thalaivii | Madhavan | Bilingual film (Tamil and Hindi) | |
| Rudra Thandavam | Police Constable Joseph Murray | ||
| Vinodhaya Sitham | Parasuram | Released on ZEE5 | |
| Enemy | 'Risk' Ramalingam | ||
| Raajavamsam | Kalyanasundaram | ||
| Thanne Vandi | |||
| Velan | Ananda Kuttan | ||
| 2022 | Maha | Constable Alex Pandian | |
| The Legend | Thulasi's father | ||
| Lilly Rani | Moorthy | ||
| Sembi | Anbu | ||
| 2023 | Thalainagaram 2 | Malik | |
| Kick |
Web series
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Victim
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Kandan, Sikkandar | SonyLIV |
As director
| Year | Film | Cast | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Manu Needhi | Murali, Prathyusha | |
| 2008 | Indiralohathil Na Azhagappan | Vadivelu, Yamini Sharma | |
| 2018 | Maniyaar Kudumbam | Umapathy, Mrudula Murali | |
| Oru Koodai Mutham |
As singer
| Year | Film | Song | Composer | Lyrics | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Vu | "Oru Padi Mela" | Abhijith Ramasamy | Murugan Manthiram | |
| 2015 | Asurakulam |
"Polladhavaa" | C. Sathya | Yugabharathi | [6] |
| 2010 | Oru Koodai Mutham | "Nongala Enakku" | Shanthan | Thambi Ramaiah | [7] |
| 2010 | Oru Koodai Mutham | "Pappa Poranthathu" | Shanthan | Thambi Ramaiah | [7] |
References
- ^ "Tickling the funny bone". The Hindu. 27 December 2010. Archived from the original on 6 March 2014. Retrieved 13 January 2019.
- ^ "He says that he does not read books, but read people". The Hindu. 31 October 2009. Retrieved 18 June 2013.
- ^ a b c Neelima Menon (18 November 2014). "Life of the Party: The Thambi Ramaiah Interview". Silverscreen.in. Retrieved 1 December 2016.
- ^ "Thambi Ramaiah - Tamil Cinema Actor Interview - Thambi Ramaiah | Kumki | Saattai | Kazhugu - Behindwoods.com". Videos.behindwoods.com. Retrieved 1 December 2016.
- ^ Subramanian, Anupama (6 August 2015). "Thambi Ramaiah's advice to his son". Deccan Chronicle.
- ^ CR, Sharanya (14 January 2017). "Thambi Ramaiah sings a folk song for Asurakulam". The Times of India.
- ^ a b "Oru Koodai Mutham Tamil Songs Download: Oru Koodai Mutham Tamil MP3 Odia Songs Online Free on". Gaana. Retrieved 23 August 2022.
External links
- Thambi Ramaiah at IMDb
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