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Famous Comedians Of Tamil Film Industry

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1. Vivek

Vivekanandan is the birth name of the versatile comedian Vivek. He is introduced by the legendary director Balachander through the film Manadhil Urudhi Vendum. It is the film in which Ramesh Arvind was also introduced. They both acted as brothers of Suhasini in that film. He got famous through Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal, as his dialogue Innaikku Seththa Naalaikku Paal reached the viewers well. He acted with top actors and reached fame within a short span. He performed with Rajini in Uzhaippali, Veera and Sivaji. His role in Kadhal Mannan, an Ajith starter, was loved by many people. Vivek acted with Vijay in Kushi and Priyamanavale. He performed with Vadivelu in few films and the notable one is Middle Class Madhavan, a Prabhu movie. Both Vadiv...

Date of Birth: 19-11-1961

Date of Death: 17-04-2021

Star Sign: Scorpio

Gender: Male

Language: Tamil

Skills: Supporting Actor, Comedian

Vivek Biography

Date of Birth: 19-11-1961

Date of Death: 17-04-2021

Star Sign: Scorpio

Gender: Male

Language: Tamil

Skills: Supporting Actor, Comedian

2. Santhanam

Santhanam is a Tamil movie actor who is famous for his timing-rhyming comedies and counters. He, prior to entering the cine industry, acted for some comedy programs for Win TV, but it was Vijay TV’s ‘LolluSabha’ - a program that spoofs movies, gave his major breakthrough. It was his astounding performance in that program that gained him an entry into the silverscreen when STR spotted him and gave him a role of a college student in his crime-thriller movie ‘Manmathan’. Santhanam has established himself as one of the most contemporary comedians in the Tamil cine industry by acting with almost all heroes. There was a period when heroes were waiting for his callsheet, and all movies that had his comedies ...

Date of Birth: 21-01-1980

Age: 44

Star Sign: Aquarius

Gender: Male

Language: Tamil

Skills: Movie Actor, Comedian

Santhanam Biography

Date of Birth: 21-01-1980

Age: 44

Star Sign: Aquarius

Gender: Male

Language: Tamil

Skills: Movie Actor, Comedian

3. Karunas

Karunas is a popular comedian, musician, and producer and Tamil actor. He was born as Karunanidhi Sethu on February 21, 1970, in Peravurani, Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu, India. He studied at Palangudi Bharati School and moved to Nandaman Arts, Presidency College later on. Karunas started his career as a dancer and pop singer who worked in the Tamil folk music. When he was just 12-years old, he became a gaana singer. He was debuted in television through the television show, Naiyaandi Darbar as a musician. Ace director Bala heard saw him and his songs in the Durbar show and signed him on his second directorial film, Nandha in 2001. The film stars Suriya and Laila in the lead rol...

Date of Birth: 21-02-1970

Age: 54

Star Sign: Pisces

Gender: Male

Language: Tamil

Skills: Movie Actor

Karunas Biography

Date of Birth: 21-02-1970

Age: 54

Star Sign: Pisces

Gender: Male

Language: Tamil

Skills: Movie Actor

4. Jagan

Jagan Purushottam is an Indian actor. He acted in supporting roles in Tamil movies. His birthplace is Chennai, Tamil Nadu. He was born on 1st January in 1982. He is 5 feet 6 inches tall. He entered into Kollywood (Tamil film industry) by acting in the movie Kanda Naal Mudhal. It was a comedy film that released in 2005. He played roles in Ponniyin Selvan, Vallavan, Satham Podathey as Jagan, Oram Po, Pori, Ayan as Chitti Babu, Paiyaa as Poochi, Ko as Chander, Nil Gavani Sellathey as Milo, Chikku Bukku, Doo as Kutty. All these movies were released in between 2005 and 2011. The role of Chitti Babu in Ayan was a turning point in his acting career. He was appreciated for his acting skills. From 2012, He played the roles i...

Date of Birth: 16-12-1976

Age: 47

Star Sign: Sagittarius

Gender: Male

Language: Tamil

Skills: Movie Actor

Jagan Biography

Date of Birth: 16-12-1976

Age: 47

Star Sign: Sagittarius

Gender: Male

Language: Tamil

Skills: Movie Actor

5. Delhi Ganesh

Delhi Ganesh is one of the veteran Tamil actors, born on August 1, 1944. He worked in Food Corporation of India (FCI) between 1964 and 1974. Because of his interest towards films, he dropped his job. He is a Delhi drama group member of Dakshina Bharata Nataka Sabha (DBNS) and the reason why he is called as, Delhi Ganesh. He was presented by Mr. K. Balachander (1976- Pattana Pravesham). In a span of three decades, he completed more than 400 films. Mostly he portrays supporting roles like, father or comedian and a notable villain thing in the film Apporva Sagodharargal. He has a son named, Shyam Ganesh. Delhi Ganesh appeared in more than 400 movies and 16 TV serials. His notable serial includes, Marmadesam, a thriller-drama TV series...

Date of Birth: 01-08-1944

Date of Death: 09-11-2024

Star Sign: Leo

Gender: Male

Language: Tamil

Skills: Supporting Actor, Producer, Movie Actor, Actor

Delhi Ganesh Biography

Date of Birth: 01-08-1944

Date of Death: 09-11-2024

Star Sign: Leo

Gender: Male

Language: Tamil

Skills: Supporting Actor, Producer, Movie Actor, Actor

6. Vadivelu

Vadivelu… everyone in Tamilnadu knows this name very well. Vadivelu is the popular comedian, who filled the space after Koundamani and Sendhil, left the field. He was born in Madurai and started his career in the photo frame shop. He strived hard to run his family, when he was in Madurai. After, he entered the cinema industry, his lifestyle has changed completely. He was introduced by Rajkiran in En Rasavin Manasile. Though it was a small role, Vadivelu did it with his humorous sense. He also appeared in Chinna Kounder, a Vijay Kanth movie. His breakthrough movie was Kadhalan, in which he appeared as Prabhu Deva’s friend. He and Prabhu Deva worked together in many films and the duo got success and popular too. In the initial stages, Vadi...

Date of Birth: 10-10-1960

Age: 64

Star Sign: Libra

Gender: Male

Language: Tamil

Skills: Comedian, Movie Actor, Singer

Vadivelu Biography

Date of Birth: 10-10-1960

Age: 64

Star Sign: Libra

Gender: Male

Language: Tamil

Skills: Comedian, Movie Actor, Singer

7. Goundamani

It is difficult to make one laugh and in this regard the comedians should be appreciated. Here, then, Goundamani is one such actor, who never fails to tickle your humour bones through his comedy. His onscreen presence with Senthil is outstanding and they made the perfect comic duo.Born in 25th May 1939 Goundamani ‘s real name is Subramani. His strong base in theater helped him in entering the Tamil film industry. Though Goundamani has played the male lead in certain films, he rose to fame only with his comic roles. Goundamani and ...

Date of Birth: 25-05-1939

Age: 85

Star Sign: Gemini

Gender: Male

Language: Tamil

Skills: Comedian

Goundamani Biography

Date of Birth: 25-05-1939

Age: 85

Star Sign: Gemini

Gender: Male

Language: Tamil