Thambi Ramaiah
| Thambi Ramaiah | |
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| Born | Thambi Ramaiah Jagannathapillai |
| Occupation | Actor, director, lyricist |
| Years active | 1999-present |
| Spouse(s) | Ponnazhagu |
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Thambi Ramaiah is an Indian film actor and director, who works in the Tamil film industry. He directed the Vadivelu-starrer Indiralohathil Na Azhagappan;[1] his performance in Mynaa, won a National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor.[2] Ramaiah has also been working occasionally as a lyricist.[3]
Production
He actually came to cinema to write lyrics and compose music. Unexpectedly he became a director. He worked as an associate director to T. Rajender and P. Vasu. He directed Manu Needhi which had Murali in the lead role and also Vadivelu starrer Indralogathil Na Azhagappan which was a flop. Vadivelu is his best friend, Ramiah wrote all the comedy tracks for Vadivelu and also appeared in them.[4] He made his debut doing a small role with Goundamani in the Sathyaraj starrer Malabar Police. Though he did character roles in Kodambakkam, Oram Po and Vetrivel Sakthivel, he did not get the expected. So he thought that acting is not suitable for him and he patiently waited. Myna has now changed his life. This film is a turning point.[5]
Filmography
As actor
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Malabar Police | Perumal | |
| 2001 | Manu Needhi | Broker Dharmalingam | also director |
| 2004 | Jore | ||
| 2005 | Vetrivel Sakthivel | ||
| Aaru | |||
| 2006 | Kodambakkam | ||
| Vathiyar | |||
| Sillunu Oru Kadhal | |||
| Thalaimagan | |||
| Imsai Arasan 23m Pulikesi | |||
| Kovai Brothers | |||
| 2007 | Oram Po | ||
| Maa Madurai | |||
| Thottal Poo Malarum | |||
| 2008 | Indiralohathil Na Azhagappan | Chithraguptan | Also director |
| Theekuchi | Kurangu Ramasamy | ||
| Kee.Mu | |||
| 2009 | Odipolama | ||
| Guru En Aalu | |||
| Malai Malai | |||
| 2010 | Magane En Marumagane | ||
| Mynaa | Ramaiah | Winner, National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor Winner, Vijay Award for Best Supporting Actor Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor - Tamil | |
| Mandhira Punnagai | Manmadhan Naidu | ||
| 2011 | Nanjupuram | ||
| Vaagai Sooda Vaa | two nallu ettu | ||
| Osthi | Maasaana Moorthy | ||
| Aayiram Vilakku | |||
| Rajapattai | |||
| 2012 | Vettai | ||
| Ambuli | Vethagiri | ||
| Kazhugu | Shanmugam (Chittappa) | ||
| Pechiyakka Marumagan | |||
| Pandi Oliperukki Nilayam | Muthiah | ||
| Mannaru | Also writer | ||
| Saattai | Singam Perumal | Nominated—SIIMA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role Nominated—Vijay Award for Best Villain | |
| Thaandavam | Thappachae Mama | ||
| Neerparavai | Joseph Bharathi | ||
| Kumki | Kothali | SIIMA Award for Best Comedian Filmfare Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role | |
| 2013 | Lokpal | SI Ramdas | Malayalam film |
| Mathil Mel Poonai | |||
| Moondru Per Moondru Kadhal | |||
| Keeripulla | |||
| Neram | Saravanar | ||
| Summa Nachunu Irukku | Chinnayya | ||
| Apple Penne | Aarumugam | ||
| 2014 | Jilla | ||
| Veeram | Savarimuthu | ||
| Pulivaal | Valliappan | ||
| Vu | |||
| Nimirndhu Nil | Filming | ||
| Arjunan Kadhali | Filming | ||
| Vanavarayan Vallavarayan | Filming | ||
| Gnana Kirukkan | Filming | ||
| Rettai Vaalu | Filming | ||
| Sivappu | Filming | ||
| Kangaroo | Completed | ||
| Yaan | Filming | ||
| Azhagu Kutti Chellam | filming | ||
| Nedunchaalai | Filming | ||
| Vizhithiru | Filming | ||
| Kaaviya Thalaivan | Filming |
As director
| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Manu Needhi | |
| 2008 | Indiralohathil Na Azhagappan | |
As singer
| Year | Film | Song | Composer | Lyrics | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Vu | "Oru Padi Mela" | Abhijith Ramasamy | Murugan Manthiram | |
| 2010 | Oru Koodai Mutham | "Nongala Enakku" | Shanthan | Thambi Ramaiah | |
| 2010 | Oru Koodai Mutham | "Pappa Poranthathu" | Shanthan | Thambi Ramaiah | |
References
- ↑ "Thambi Ramaiah has no time to direct!". Indiaglitz. 2011-09-24. Retrieved 2013-06-18.
- ↑ "National Film awards winners 2010". Bada Screen. 2011-05-19. Retrieved 2013-06-18.
- ↑ "He says that he does not read books, but read people". The Hindu. 2009-10-31. Retrieved 2013-06-18.
- ↑ "Events - ‘Mynaa’ Jailer Thambi Ramaiah". Indiaglitz. 2010-11-24. Retrieved 2013-06-18.
- ↑ "An interview with Thambi Ramaiah". Tamilomovie.com. 2010-11-28. Retrieved 2013-06-18.
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