Dhamu is a retired Indian actor and comedian who mainly acts 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 | |
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| Born | A.V. Dhamodaran (1965-08-31) 31 August 1965 (age 57) Madras, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actor, Comedian |
| Years active | 1992–2014 |
| Spouse | Suganthi |
| Children | Saroja, Suseela (Twins) |
| Parent(s) | Father : A.V. Viswanathan Mother : V.Saroja |