Acting
S. V. Subbaiah
S. V. Subbaiah was an Indian stage and film actor who featured mainly in Tamil-language dramas and films. He featured mostly in character roles that communicated emotional feelings. Subbaiah hails from Sengottai in Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu, India. Spurning academic pursuits, he joined a drama troupe called ‘Senkottai Ananda Sakthivel Paramananda Boys Company’ when he was 11 years old. Later, he was part of drama troupes such as Balashanmukhananda Sabha and Sakthi Nataka Sabha. Subbaiah's performance as Kavi Anandar in S. D. Sundharam's play Kaviyin Kanavu staged by Sakthi Nataka Sabha in 1945 fetched rave reviews. This paved the way for him to enter Tamil films.
Filmography
Gnana Kuzhandhai
Film · 1979
Sigappukkal Mookkuthi
Film · 1979
Vanakkathukuriya Kathaliye
Film · 1978
Madhuraiyai Meetta Sundharapandiyan
Film · 1978
Vandikkaran Magan
Film · 1978
Thaaliya Salangaiya
Film · 1977
Sathyam
Film · 1976
Annakili
Film · 1976
Unakkaga Naan
Film · 1976
Idhayakkani
Film · 1975
Arangetram
Film · 1973
Sollathaan Ninaikkiren
Film · 1973
Ponnunjal
Film · 1973
Jakkamma
Film · 1972
Aseervatham
Film · 1972
Adi Parasakthi
Film · 1971
Annai Velankanni
Film · 1971
Kaaval Dheivam
Film · 1969
Ramu
Film · 1966
Kaakum Karangal
Film · 1965
Thaayum Magalum
Film · 1965
Kalai Kovil
Film · 1964
Paadha Kaanikkai
Film · 1962
Paalum Pazhamum
Film · 1961
Kappalottiya Thamizhan
Film · 1961
Paava Mannippu
Film · 1961
Panithirai
Film · 1961
Kalathur Kannamma
Film · 1960
Paadhai Theriyudhu Paar
Film · 1960
Irumbu Thirai
Film · 1960
Naalu Veli Nilam
Film · 1959
Bhaaga Pirivinai
Film · 1959
Vanjikottai Valiban
Film · 1958
Manalane is the Blessing of Mangai
Film · 1957
Soubhagyavathi
Film · 1957
Naane Raja
Film · 1956
Rambayin Kadhal
Film · 1956
Valliyin Selvan
Film · 1955
Mangayar Thilakam
Film · 1955
Rani
Film · 1952
Rajakumari
Film · 1947