Dhamu
Dhamu | |
|---|---|
| Born | A.V. Dhamodaran 31 August 1965 Chennai, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, Comedian |
| Years active | 1992–2011 |
| Spouse | Suganthi |
| Children | Saroja, Suseela (Twins) |
| Parent(s) | Father : A.V. Viswanathan Mother : V.Saroja |
Dhamu is a retired Indian actor and comedian who mainly acts in Tamil films. He is known for his role as Otteri Nari in Ghilli (2004).[1] He was a part of Gaana Galata Group, a popular touring and acting comedy troupe. Since then, he has appeared in several films. He has quit mainstream acting and has opened an agency to represent comedy shows known as 'Tamarai Bharani Comedy Agency'. He once hosted a program "Kalakkal Comedy" on Sun TV. He worked as assistant to the former Indian President A. P. J. Abdul Kalam for seven years.[2] He was also a children's education advocate.
Filmography
- Vaaname Ellai (1992)
- Naalaiya Theerpu (1992)
- Jaathi Malli (1993)
- Kadhalan (1994)
- Mani Rathnam (1994)
- Pudhiya Mannargal (1994)
- Sindhu Nathi Poo (1994)
- Aanazhagan (1995)
- Baashha (1995)
- Aasai (1995)
- Vaanmathi (1996)
- Avathara Purushan (1996)
- Vetri Mugam (1996)
- Love Today (1997)
- Nerrukku Ner (1997)
- Aahaa (1997)
- Ullaasam (1997)
- Kadhalukku Mariyadhai (1997)
- Pagaivan (1997)
- Kaadhal Mannan (1998)
- Sollamale (1998)
- Thulli Thirintha Kaalam (1998)
- Golmaal (1998)
- Aval Varuvala (1998)
- Mugam (1999)
- Thulladha Manamum Thullum (1999)
- Ninaivirukkum Varai (1999)
- Endrendrum Kadhal (1999)
- Poovellam Kettuppar (1999)
- Kanave Kalaiyadhe (1999)
- Chinna Raja (1999)
- Amarkalam (1999)
- Jodi (1999)
- Time (1999)
- Suyamvaram (1999)
- Manam Virumbuthe Unnai (1999)
- Aasaiyil Oru Kaditham (1999)
- Vetri Kodi Kattu (2000)
- Karisakattu Poove (2000)
- Kannukkul Nilavu (2000)[3]
- Appu (2000)
- Unnai Kodu Ennai Tharuven (2000)
- Parthen Rasithen (2000)[4]
- Anbudan (2000)
- Ullam Kollai Poguthae (2001)
- Piriyadha Varam Vendum (2001)
- Sonnal Thaan Kaadhala (2001)
- Love Channel (2001)
- Badri (2001)
- Pennin Manathai Thottu (2001)[5]
- Chocklet (2001)
- Paarthale Paravasam (2001)
- Alli Arjuna (2002)
- Dhaya (2002)
- Punnagai Desam (2002)
- Gemini (2002)
- Enge Enadhu Kavithai (2002)
- Arputham (2002)
- Anbu (2003)
- Aahaa Ethanai Azhagu (2003)
- Alaudin (2003)
- Military (2003)
- Jay Jay (2003)
- Sound Party (2004)
- Jai (2004)
- Ghilli (2004)
- Maanasthan (2004)
- Arasatchi (2004)
- Gurudeva (2005)
- Amudhey (2005)
- Aathi (2006)
- Thodamaley (2006)
- Pokkiri (2007)
- Sivaji: The Boss (2007)
- Thotta (2008)
- Pattaya Kelappu (2008)
- Villu (2009)
- Rasikkum Seemane (2010)
- En Ullam Unnai Theduthe (2011)
References
- ^ "' `ஒக்கடு'வில் இல்லாத `ஓட்டேரி நரி' `கில்லி'யில் எப்படி வந்தது? `கில்லி' கதை சொல்லும் தாமு ' [Although the character is not in Okkadu, how did Otteri Nari appear in Ghilli] #15YearsOfGhilli". Vikatan (in Tamil).
- ^ ""அப்போ நடிகர்... இனி நடிக்கவே மாட்டேன்!" - 'அப்போ இப்போ' நடிகர் தாமு : பகுதி 9 [Actor then, I won't act anymore! - Before and after with actor Dhamu: Page 9]". Vikatan.
- ^ "Film Review:Kannukkul Nilavu". The Hindu. 21 January 2000.
- ^ "Film Review: Parthaen Rasithaen". The Hindu. 18 August 2000.
- ^ "Film Review: Pennin Manadhai Thottu". The Hindu. 14 July 2000.
External links
- Review of Alli Arjuna, in which he appeared
- Dhamu on IMDb