Ennathe Kannaiah
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Ennathe Kannaiah | |
|---|---|
| Born | K. S. Kannaiah[1] 1925 Dindigul - Ayyapatty |
| Died | 7 August 2012 (aged 87)[2] |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1949–2012 |
| Spouse | Rajam |
| Children | Ashokan, Saiganesh, Amudha, Dhanalakshmi, Maheshwari, Shanmughapriya |
Ennathe Kannaiah was a comedian who appeared in Tamil-language films. In the Ravichandran-Jayalalita starrer Naan, as he spoke his dialogues, he frequently used the word Ennathe: that is the reason for the word sticking to his name. Decades later, he became even better known for his dialogue, Varuum... Aanaa Varaadhu....[2]
Film career
After debuting in the Tamil film Ezhai Padum Padu in 1950, he acted in more than 250 films.[2] He predominantly was cast in supporting roles in films of M.G.Ramachandran like Nam Naadu, En Annan, Thedi Vandha Mapillai and others. He later starred in films including Rajinikanth's Thambikku Entha Ooru. The scenes in which he appeared as a mahout were popular in the 1980s.[3] Though he has made many films, he became famous for his dialogue in Thottal Poo Malarum (Varum, Aanaa Varaadhu...) with Vadivelu.
Partial filmography
| Year | Film | Language | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | Ratnakumar | Tamil | uncredited role (stands behind minister) | |
| 1950 | Ezhai Padum Padu | Tamil | debut | |
| 1953 | Ponni | Tamil | Muniyan | |
| 1957 | Mudhalali | Tamil | ||
| 1959 | Maragatham | Tamil | ||
| 1959 | Ulagam Sirikkirathu | Tamil | as lunatic, excellent acting but not recognized by film historians | |
| 1963 | Arivaali | Tamil | Kandhasami | |
| 1963 | Ratha Thilagam | Tamil | ||
| 1967 | Naan | Tamil | This is the film after which he got his moniker Ennatha | |
| 1967 | Kaavalkaaran | Tamil | Doctor | |
| 1967 | Raja Veetu Pillai | Tamil | Chettiyar | |
| 1968 | Kudiyirundha Koyil | Tamil | ||
| 1968 | Kannan En Kadhalan | Tamil | ||
| 1969 | Nam Naadu | Tamil | ||
| 1970 | Sorgam | Tamil | ||
| 1971 | Veettukku Oru Pillai | Tamil | drunkard, keeps saying "Konjam Miss ayiduchu". With knife in hand tries to stalk Jai & UshaN in the song "Indru Mudhal Selvam Idhu" | |
| 1972 | Idhaya Veenai | Tamil | Snake charmer | |
| 1973 | Thirumalai Deivam | Tamil | ||
| 1974 | Netru Indru Naalai | Tamil | Drama artist | |
| 1974 | Panathukkaga | Tamil | ||
| 1975 | Idhayakkani | Tamil | ||
| 1976 | Neethikku Thalaivanangu | Tamil | ||
| 1977 | Navarathinam | |||
| 1982 | Krodham | Tamil | Vandu | |
| Manjal Nila | Tamil | |||
| 1983 | Sivappu Sooriyan | Tamil | ||
| 1984 | Thambikku Entha Ooru | Tamil | ||
| 1985 | Padikkadha Pannaiyar | Tamil | ||
| 1986 | Aayiram Kannudayaal | Tamil | ||
| 1986 | Marumagal | Tamil | ||
| 1987 | Jaathi Pookkal | Tamil | ||
| 1987 | Veerapandiyan | Tamil | ||
| 1988 | Puthiya Vaanam | Tamil | ||
| 1989 | Meenakshi Thiruvilayadal | Tamil | ||
| 1992 | Mannan | Tamil | ||
| 1993 | Karuppu Vellai | Tamil | ||
| 1994 | Indhu | Tamil | ||
| 1995 | Thirumoorthy | Tamil | ||
| 1996 | Mahaprabhu | Tamil | ||
| 2001 | Middle Class Madhavan | Tamil | Kuzhandhaivelu's father | |
| 2006 | Em Magan | Tamil | Dying grandfather | |
| 2007 | Thottal Poo Malarum | Tamil | Blind Car driver | |
| 2007 | Thavam | Tamil | ||
| 2009 | Thoranai | Tamil | ||
| 2009 | Padikkadavan | Tamil | Guest Appearance |
Death
He died on 7 August 2012; his wife Rajam had died sometime before. He is survived by 2 sons: Ashokan and Saiganesh; and 4 daughters: Amudha, Dhanalakshmi, Maheshwari and Shanmughapriya.[3]
References
- ^ "Ennathe Kannaiah". Antru Kanda Mugam. 2 September 2013. Retrieved 7 February 2020.
- ^ a b c http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Kannaiya-passes-away/articleshow/15402870.cms
- ^ a b http://www.tamilstar.com/news-id-popular-comedy-actor-ennatha-kannaiah-passes-away-tamil-movie-tamil-cinema-news-08-08-122868.htm