Kullamani
Indian actor and comedian
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Kullamani (1952–2013) was an Indian actor and comedian who appeared in Tamil-language films. He acted over 500 films. He is known for films like Karagattakaran, Apoorva Sagodharargal, Panakkaran, My Dear Marthandan, and many more.[3][4]
OccupationActor
Yearsactive1972–2013
Career
Kullamani came to Chennai to become an actor and worked as cleaner at hotel. Producer Thooyavan who saw him took him to actor Jaishankar and acted with him in stage plays. He made his acting debut with Nawab Narkali (1972) portraying Nagesh's brother.[1]
Partial filmography
Tamil films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Nawab Naarkali | ||
| 1979 | Agal Vilakku | Mani | |
| 1982 | Vasandhathil or Naal | ||
| Poi Satchi | |||
| Indru Poi Naalai Vaa | |||
| 1983 | Saranalayam | ||
| 1984 | Naan Mahaan Alla | Group Dancer | |
| Vetri | |||
| 1985 | Idhu Engal Rajyam | ||
| Arthamulla Aasaigal | Naidu | ||
| Naane Raja Naane Mandhiri | Kulaiyan | ||
| 1986 | Amman Kovil Kizhakale | ||
| Mannukkul Vairam | |||
| 1987 | Valayal Satham | ||
| Uzhavan Magan | |||
| 1988 | Makkal Aanaiyittal | ||
| 1989 | Karagattakaran | ||
| Apoorva Sagodharargal | |||
| 1990 | Panakkaran | ||
| Inaindha Kaigal | Henchman | Guest role | |
| Aadi Velli | |||
| Ulagam Pirandhadhu Enakkaga | |||
| Ooru Vittu Ooru Vanthu | Captain Tamilarasu's assistant | ||
| My Dear Marthandan | |||
| 1992 | Villu Pattukaran | ||
| 1993 | Rajadhi Raja Raja Kulothunga Raja Marthanda Raja Gambeera Kathavaraya Krishna Kamarajan | ||
| Thangakkili | |||
| 1994 | Periya Marudhu | ||
| 1995 | Thirumoorthy | Peruchazhi | |
| 1996 | Vasantha Vaasal | ||
| Purushan Pondatti | |||
| 1997 | Vaimaye Vellum | ||
| 1998 | Vettu Onnu Thundu Rendu | ||
| 1999 | Maya | ||
| 2001 | Looty | ||
| 2001 | Ullam Kollai Poguthae | Illicit liquor smuggler | |
| 2002 | Andipatti Arasampatti | ||
| 2009 | Naal Natchathiram | ||
| Thoranai | |||
| 2013 | Sandhithathum Sindhithathum |
Telugu films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Mangammagari Manavadu | ||
| 1986 | Naga Devatha | ||
| 1987 | Rowdy Babai | ||
| 1988 | Dora Gari Intlo
Dongodu |
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| 1990 | Papa Kosam | Kottam | |
| 1991 | Ganga | ||
Death
He died after a month-long hospitalization in the city on 25 December 2013. He was 61. He had been admitted to the Kilpauk Government Hospital because of kidney failure.[3]
