Dhamu is a retired Indian actor, comedian and mimicry artist who mainly acted 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.[3]
Dhamu | |
|---|---|
| Born | A.V. Dhamodaran 31 August 1965 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, Comedian, mimicry artist |
| Years active | 1992–2014 |
| Spouse | Suganthi |
| Children | Saroja, Suseela (Twins) |
| Parent(s) | Father : A.V. Viswanathan Mother : V.Saroja |
Filmography
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- 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)
- Kannukkul Nilavu (2000)[4]
- Vetri Kodi Kattu (2000)
- Karisakattu Poove (2000)
- Appu (2000)
- Unnai Kodu Ennai Tharuven (2000)
- Parthen Rasithen (2000)[5]
- Anbudan (2000)
- Ullam Kollai Poguthae (2001)
- Piriyadha Varam Vendum (2001)
- Sonnal Thaan Kaadhala (2001)
- Love Channel (2001)
- Badri (2001)
- Pennin Manathai Thottu (2001)[6]
- 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) (50th Film)
- Pokkiri (2007)
- Sivaji: The Boss (2007)
- Thotta (2008)
- Pattaya Kelappu (2008)
- Villu (2009)
- Rasikkum Seemane (2010)
- En Ullam Unnai Theduthe (2011)
- Eera Veyyil (2014)
- Dubbing artist
- Vagai Chandrasekhar - Rasamagan
- Singer
- "Stella Maris Laara" - Badri
References
edit- ^ "' '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). Archived from the original on 5 June 2020. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
- ^ ""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. Archived from the original on 5 June 2020. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
- ^ "#UnforgettableOnes: Comedy actor Dhamu". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 18 April 2022. Retrieved 18 April 2022.
- ^ "Film Review:Kannukkul Nilavu". The Hindu. 21 January 2000. Archived from the original on 12 January 2023. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
- ^ "Film Review: Parthaen Rasithaen". The Hindu. 18 August 2000. Archived from the original on 5 June 2020. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
- ^ "Film Review: Pennin Manadhai Thottu". The Hindu. 14 July 2000. Archived from the original on 5 June 2020. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
External links
edit- Review of Alli Arjuna, in which he appeared
- Dhamu on IMDb
