Acting
Goundamani
Goundamani (born Subramani Karuppaiya) is an Indian film actor and comedian. He is better known for his comic duo partnership in Tamil films with fellow actor Senthil. His real name "Mani" got the "Counter" prefix for his ability to give counter on the spot and off the script on stage and during shooting which eventually evolved into Goundamani as per Bhagyaraj who was writing scripts and title credits for Bharathiraja in his early days during the movie 16 Vayathinile. While performing roles of a solo comedian in films, he often co-starred with Senthil to form a comedy duo. The pair was described as "Tamil cinema's Laurel and Hardy" and have performed slapstick humour in several Tamil films since the mid-1980s until the early 2000s. After recuperating from diabetes and respiratory illnesses during the late 2000s, he is about to feature in Vaaimai and also play the lead role in 49-O, which began productions in 2013. It is being directed by debutant Arokiadoss, a former assistant of Gautham Vasudev Menon. The Film 49-O was released on 17 September 2015 and most of the critics gave positive reviews. He had a successful career that spanned over three decade thanks to his timing and ability to reinvent himself from comedian to character artiste to villain to second hero to comedic duo.
Filmography
Otha Votu Muthaiya
Film · 2025
Vaaimai
Film · 2016
Enakku Veru Engum Kilaigal Kidayathu
Film · 2016
49-O
Film · 2015
Jaggubhai
Film · 2010
Pollachi Mappiley
Film · 2010
Thangam
Film · 2008
Suyetchai MLA
Film · 2006
Manmadhan
Film · 2004
Chokka Thangam
Film · 2003
Parasuram
Film · 2003
Yes Madam
Film · 2003
Samasthanam
Film · 2002
Baba
Film · 2002
Azhagana Naatkal
Film · 2001
Samuthiram
Film · 2001
Kunguma Pottu Gounder
Film · 2001
Vedham
Film · 2001
Kannan Varuvaan
Film · 2000
Veeranadai
Film · 2000
Kannaal Pesavaa
Film · 2000
Azhagarsamy
Film · 1999
Unakkaga Ellam Unakkaga
Film · 1999
Suriya Paarvai
Film · 1999
Malabar Police
Film · 1999
Ponnu Veetukkaran
Film · 1999
Kadhalar Dhinam
Film · 1999
Ethirum Pudhirum
Film · 1999
Aval Varuvala
Film · 1998
En Uyir Nee Thaane
Film · 1998
Thaayin Manikodi
Film · 1998
Janakiraman
Film · 1997
Sishya
Film · 1997
Thedinen Vandhadhu
Film · 1997
Nesam
Film · 1997
Pudhayal
Film · 1997
Rettai Jadai Vayasu
Film · 1997
Vallal
Film · 1997
Periya Thambi
Film · 1997
Aahaa Enna Porutham
Film · 1997
Periya Idathu Mappillai
Film · 1997
Mannava
Film · 1997
Themmangu Paattukaaran
Film · 1997
Senathipathi
Film · 1996
Indian
Film · 1996
Maha Prabhu
Film · 1996
Coimbatore Mappillai
Film · 1996
Ullathai Allitha
Film · 1996
Katta Panchayathu
Film · 1996
Poovarasan
Film · 1996
Parambarai
Film · 1996
Metukudi
Film · 1996
Tata Birla
Film · 1996
Musthaffaa
Film · 1996
Gnanapazham
Film · 1996
Nattupura Pattu
Film · 1996
Periya Kudumbam
Film · 1995
Muthu Kulikka Vaarieyala
Film · 1995
Raja Enga Raja
Film · 1995
Veluchami
Film · 1995
Nadodi Mannan
Film · 1995
Coolie
Film · 1995
Muthu Kaalai
Film · 1995
Lucky Man
Film · 1995
Villadhi Villain
Film · 1995
Chinna Vathiyar
Film · 1995
Ayudha Poojai
Film · 1995
Karnaa
Film · 1995
Maaman Magal
Film · 1995
Mr. Madras
Film · 1995
Chakravarthy
Film · 1995
Murai Maaman
Film · 1995
Murai Mappillai
Film · 1995
Ragasiya Police
Film · 1995
Naan Petha Magane
Film · 1995
Nattamai
Film · 1994
Seeman
Film · 1994
Vietnam Colony
Film · 1994
Aranmanai Kaavalan
Film · 1994
Sethupathi I.P.S
Film · 1994
Vandicholai Chinraasu
Film · 1994
Jai Hind
Film · 1994
Sadhu
Film · 1994
Periya Marudhu
Film · 1994
Thai Maaman
Film · 1994
Rajakumaran
Film · 1994
Nila
Film · 1994
Varavu Ettana Selavu Pathana
Film · 1994
Mettupatti Mirasu
Film · 1994
Sathyavan
Film · 1994
Maharasan
Film · 1993
Gentleman
Film · 1993
Koyil Kaalai
Film · 1993
Chinna Jameen
Film · 1993
Ponnumani
Film · 1993
Yejaman
Film · 1993
Udan Pirappu
Film · 1993
Kattabomman
Film · 1993
I Love India
Film · 1993
Band Master
Film · 1993
Walter Vetrivel
Film · 1993
Dharma Seelan
Film · 1993
Uzhaippali
Film · 1993
Dhuruva Natchathiram
Film · 1993
Manikuyil
Film · 1993
Amma Ponnu
Film · 1993
Porantha Veeda Puguntha Veeda
Film · 1993
Uthama Raasa
Film · 1993
Rakkayi Koyil
Film · 1993
Thalattu
Film · 1993
Kadalora Kadhal
Film · 1993
Samundi
Film · 1992
Oor Mariyadhai
Film · 1992
Mannan
Film · 1992
Singaravelan
Film · 1992
Suriyan
Film · 1992
Chinna Gounder
Film · 1992
Onna Irukka Kathukanom
Film · 1992
Pangali
Film · 1992
Muthal Seethanam
Film · 1992
Ilavarasan
Film · 1992
Idhuthanda Sattam
Film · 1992
Villu Pattukaran
Film · 1992
Thanga Manasukkaran
Film · 1992
Chinna Pasanga Naanga
Film · 1992
Kottai Vaasal
Film · 1992
Thirumathi Palanisamy
Film · 1992
Chinnavar
Film · 1992
Senthamizh Paattu
Film · 1992
Pandithurai
Film · 1992
Therku Theru Machan
Film · 1992
Aavarampoo
Film · 1992
Chinna Thayee
Film · 1992
Rickshaw Mama
Film · 1992
Magudam
Film · 1992
Mappillai Vanthachu
Film · 1992
Ponnuketha Purushan
Film · 1992
Idhaya Vasal
Film · 1991
Pudhu Manidhan
Film · 1991
Cheran Pandiyan
Film · 1991
En Rasavin Manasile
Film · 1991
Thayamma
Film · 1991
Vasanthakala Paravai
Film · 1991
Chinna Thambi
Film · 1991
Kizhakku Karai
Film · 1991
Thalattu Ketkuthamma
Film · 1991
Bramma
Film · 1991
Pondatti Sonna Kettukanum
Film · 1991
Oorellaam Un Paattu
Film · 1991
Nenjamundu Nermaiyundu
Film · 1991
Naan Pudicha Mappillai
Film · 1991
Paattukku Naan Adimai
Film · 1990
My Dear Marthandan
Film · 1990
Salem Vishnu
Film · 1990
Ooru Vittu Ooru Vanthu
Film · 1990
Ulagam Pirandhadhu Enakkaga
Film · 1990
Nadigan
Film · 1990
Neengalum Herothan
Film · 1990
Vazhkai Chakkaram
Film · 1990
Vazhndhu Kattuvom
Film · 1990
Velai Kidaichuruchu
Film · 1990
Pattanathil Petti
Film · 1990
Puthu Paatu
Film · 1990
Thangathin Thangam
Film · 1990
Periya Idathu Pillai
Film · 1990
Madurai Veeran Enga Saami
Film · 1990
Amman Kovil Thiruvizha
Film · 1990
Thiruppu Munai
Film · 1989
Karagattakaran
Film · 1989
Ninaivu Chinnam
Film · 1989
Enna Petha Raasa
Film · 1989
Thangamana Raasa
Film · 1989
Ponmana Selvan
Film · 1989
Anbu Kattalai
Film · 1989
Enga Ooru Maappilai
Film · 1989
Vaathiyaar Veettu Pillai
Film · 1989
Thedi Vandha Raasa
Film · 1989
Raaja Raajathan
Film · 1989
Thaaippasam
Film · 1988
Pen Puthi Mun Puthi
Film · 1988
Poo Pootha Nandhavanam
Film · 1988
Mena Mama
Film · 1988
Manamagale Vaa
Film · 1988
Sakkarai Panthal
Film · 1988
Per Sollum Pillai
Film · 1987
Ninaivey Oru Sangeedham
Film · 1987
Gramatthu Minnal
Film · 1987
Idhu Oru Thodarkathai
Film · 1987
Jaathi Pookkal
Film · 1987
Pookkal Vidum Thudhu
Film · 1987
Aayiram Pookkal Malarattum
Film · 1986
Mr. Bharath
Film · 1986
December Pookkal
Film · 1986
Dharma Pathini
Film · 1986
Mannukkul Vairam
Film · 1986
Isai Paadum Thendral
Film · 1986
Maragatha Veenai
Film · 1986
Karimedu Karuvayan
Film · 1986
Rasigan Oru Rasigai
Film · 1986
Naan Ungal Rasigan
Film · 1985
Vellai Manasu
Film · 1985
Anthasthu
Film · 1985
Naane Raja Naane Manthiri
Film · 1985
Alai Osai
Film · 1985
Raman Sriraman
Film · 1985
Idhaya Kovil
Film · 1985
Udhaya Geetham
Film · 1985
Pagal Nilavu
Film · 1985
Japanil Kalyanaraman
Film · 1985
Raja Yuvaraja
Film · 1985
Aagaya Thamaraigal
Film · 1985
Kanni Raasi
Film · 1985
Anbin Mugavari
Film · 1985
Annai Bhoomi 3D
Film · 1985
Eetti
Film · 1985
Marudhani
Film · 1985
Rajathi Rojakili
Film · 1985
Raja Gopuram
Film · 1985
Meendum Parasakthi
Film · 1985
Hello Yaar Pesurathu
Film · 1985
Idhu Engal Rajyam
Film · 1985
Unnai Naan Santhithen
Film · 1984
Naan Paadum Paadal
Film · 1984
Vaidehi Kathirunthal
Film · 1984
Naalai Unathu Naal
Film · 1984
Priyamudan Prabhu
Film · 1984
Nilavu Suduvathillai
Film · 1984
Komberi Mookan
Film · 1984
Naan Soottiya Malar
Film · 1983
Thambathigal
Film · 1983
Uyirullavarai Usha
Film · 1983
Malaiyoor Mambattiyan
Film · 1983
Thoongadhey Thambi Thoongadhey
Film · 1983
Aanandha Kummi
Film · 1983
Imaigal
Film · 1983
Oppandham
Film · 1983
Inimai Idho Idho
Film · 1983
Jothi
Film · 1983
Aagaaya Gangai
Film · 1982
Valibamey Vaa Vaa
Film · 1982
Ilanjodigal
Film · 1982
Payanangal Mudivathillai
Film · 1982
Anandha Ragam
Film · 1982
Kadhal Oviyam
Film · 1982
Pakkathu Veetu Roja
Film · 1982
Nenjile Thunivirunthal
Film · 1981
Netrikan
Film · 1981
Andha 7 Naatkal
Film · 1981
Kudumbam Oru Kadambam
Film · 1981
Aaradhanai
Film · 1981
Kallukul Eeram
Film · 1980
Saranam Ayyappa
Film · 1980
Suvarilladha Chiththirangal
Film · 1979
Puthiya Vaarpugal
Film · 1979
Sigappu Rojakkal
Film · 1978
Kizhakke Pogum Rail
Film · 1978
Chakravathi
Film · 1977
16 Vayathinile
Film · 1977
Thenum Paalum
Film · 1971
Raman Ethanai Ramanadi
Film · 1970
Pattathu Raani
Film