Senthil (born 23 March 1951) is an Indian comedy actor who works in Tamil cinema.[3][4] He is famous for his comedian roles along with fellow actor Goundamani. The pair dominated the Tamil industry as comedians in the 1980s and 90s.[5][6][7][8][9][10][11]
Senthil | |
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![]() Senthil at a function in 2014 | |
Born | (1951-03-23) 23 March 1951 (age 71)[1][2] |
Nationality | Indian |
Occupation | comedian, actor |
Years active | 1979–present |
Spouse | Kalaiselvi (m. 1984) |
Children | 2 |
Senthil was born on 23 March 1951 in a small village called Ilanjambore near Mudukulathur in Ramanathapuram District in Tamil Nadu. He married Kalaiselvi on 14 May 1984.[12] He has two sons, Dr Manikanda Prabhu and Hemachandra Prabhu. His two grand daughters were born in 2008 and 2014.
He ran away from his village at the age of 13 due to his father's scoldings.[13] He first worked in an oil mart, then in a private wine shop as a waiter and then ended up in drama where he started developing his skills.[14]
He made his debut with Oru Koyil Iru Dheepangal (1979) though officially his first film was Ithikkara Pakki which was released in 1980.[15][16] He slowly entered the Tamil film industry in small characters and finally landed a good role in the film Malayoor Mambattiyan. He has acted in many popular films with several of the leading actors and comedians in the south Indian cine industry. He usually appears in films with Goundamani in a slapstick double act. Together they have formed a comic pair in many Tamil films and were known as the Laurel and Hardy of Tamil Cinema.[17][5]
In 2019, Senthil has started acting in Tamil tele-serials making his debut with Sun TV's Rasathi.[18]
Initially campaigning for AIADMK, Senthil is currently campaigning for AMMK party.[19][20] Former minister Gokula Indira was replaced in the post of organising secretary by Senthil, appointed by T. T. V. Dhinakaran in AIADMK in 2017.[21] Later, he joined TTV Dinakaran's Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam political party. In September 2019, Senthil, Kathirkamu, Raja Manickam, Devadas and Henry Thomas were announced as the five organisation secretaries of AMMK party.[22] He joined Bharatiya Janata Party, just before the 2021 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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1979 | Oru Koyil Iru Dheepangal | ||
1979 | Pasi | Chellamma's brother | |
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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1980 | Ithikkara Pakki | Malayalam | |
1981 | Kilinjalgal | ||
1981 | Mouna Geethangal | ||
1981 | Aadugal Nanaigindrana | ||
1981 | Indru Poi Naalai Vaa | ||
1982 | Gopurangal Saivathillai | ||
1982 | Theerpugal Thiruththapadalam | ||
1982 | Archanai Pookal | ||
1982 | Poi Satchi | ||
1982 | Manjal Nila | ||
1982 | Nijangal | ||
1982 | Thooral Ninnu Pochchu | Karuppannai | |
1982 | Antha Rathirikku Satchi Illai | ||
1983 | Ilamai Kaalangal | ||
1983 | Saatchi | ||
1983 | Marupatta Konangal | ||
1983 | Aanandha Kummi | ||
1983 | Saattai Illadha Pamparam | ||
1983 | Bhagavathipuram Railway Gate | ||
1983 | Malaiyoor Mambattiyan | Bullet | |
1984 | Nandri | Guest appearance | |
1984 | Thalayanai Mandhiram | ||
1984 | Neram Nalla Neram | ||
1984 | Mansoru | ||
1984 | Kuva Kuva Vaathugal | ||
1984 | Ingeyum Oru Gangai | ||
1984 | Manmatha Rajakkal | ||
1984 | Madhurai Sooran | ||
1984 | Ambigai Neril Vanthaal | ||
1984 | 24 Mani Neram | ||
1984 | Naan Paadum Paadal | ||
1984 | Nalla Naal | ||
1984 | Aval Oru Madhiri | ||
1984 | Aakhri Sangam | ||
1984 | Sathyam Neeye | ||
1984 | Vaidehi Kathirunthal | Komuti Thalaiya | |
1984 | January 1 | ||
1985 | Rajathi Rojakili | Patta Sombu | |
1985 | Mannukketha Ponnu | Ammavasai | |
1985 | Prema Pasam | ||
1985 | Urimai | ||
1985 | Alai Osai | ||
1985 | Kanni Rasi | ||
1985 | Karaiyai Thodadha Alaigal | ||
1985 | Avan | ||
1985 | Udaya Geetham | ||
1985 | Anbin Mugavari | ||
1985 | Hello Yaarpesuradhu | ||
1985 | Geethanjali | ||
1985 | Irandu Manam | ||
1985 | Maruthani | ||
1985 | Yaar? | ||
1985 | Vetrikani | ||
1985 | Selvi | ||
1985 | Naane Raja Naane Mandhiri | ||
1985 | Aagaya Thamaraigal | ||
1985 | Annee | ||
1985 | Naan Sigappu Manithan | ||
1985 | Chithirame Chithirame | ||
1985 | Nalla Thambi | ||
1985 | Raja Yuvaraja | ||
1985 | Arthamulla Aasaigal | ||
1985 | Sivappu Nila | ||
1985 | Thendral Thodatha Malar | ||
1985 | Thiramai | ||
1985 | Neethiyin Marupakkam | ||
1985 | Vesham | ||
1986 | Karimedu Karuvayan | ||
1986 | Driver Babu | Telugu | |
1986 | Aayiram Kannudayaal | ||
1986 | Vasantha Raagam | ||
1986 | Badhil Solval Badrakali | ||
1986 | December Pookal | ||
1986 | Mella Thirandhathu Kadhavu | ||
1986 | Amman Koil Kizhakale | ||
1986 | Aayiram Pookkal Malarattum | ||
1986 | Thazhuvatha Kaigal | ||
1986 | Anandha Kanneer | ||
1986 | Uyire Unakkaga | ||
1986 | Unakkaagave Vaazhgiren | ||
1986 | Marakka Matten | ||
1986 | Mandhira Punnagai | ||
1986 | Endravadhu Orunal | ||
1986 | Enakku Nane Needipathi | ||
1986 | Lakshmi Vandhachu | ||
1986 | Vidinja Kalyanam | ||
1986 | Kunguma Pottu | ||
1986 | Maragatha Veenai | ||
1986 | Koyil Yaanai | ||
1986 | Kanne Kaniyamuthe | ||
1986 | Kalamellam Un Madiyil | ||
1986 | Namma Ooru Nalla Ooru | ||
1986 | Nilave Malare | ||
1986 | Paru Paru Pattanam Paru | ||
1986 | Pookkalai Parikkathe | ||
1986 | Natpu | Pathu Paisa | |
1986 | Dharma Pathini | Ponnusaami's sidekick | |
1986 | Pudhiya Poovidhu | ||
1986 | Piranthaen Valarnthaen | ||
1986 | Rasigan Oru Rasigai | ||
1986 | Kodai Mazhai | ||
1986 | Saadhanai | ||
1986 | Oomai Vizhigal | ||
1986 | Nambinar Keduvathillai | ||
1986 | Mannukkul Vairam | Sembattai | |
1987 | Paadu Nilave | Thiri Vetti | |
1987 | Poo Poova Poothirukku | ||
1987 | Poo Mazhai Pozhiyuthu | ||
1987 | Parisam Pottachu | ||
1987 | Ninaive Oru Sangeetham | Gundulingham | |
1987 | Nalla Pambu | ||
1987 | Mupperum Deviyar | ||
1987 | Megam Karuththirukku | ||
1987 | Manithan | Arivu | |
1987 | Michael Raj | ||
1987 | Krishnan Vandhaan | Guest Appearance | |
1987 | Kalyana Kacheri | ||
1987 | Enga Ooru Pattukaran | Vadakku Vinayagam | |
1987 | Chinna Kuyil Paaduthu | Santhana Pottu Shanmugam | |
1987 | Anjatha Singam | ||
1987 | Ananda Aradhanai | ||
1987 | Velaikaran | Vaiyapuri | |
1987 | Aankalai Nambathey | ||
1987 | Arul Tharum Ayyappan | ||
1987 | Neethikku Thandanai | ||
1987 | Aayusu Nooru | ||
1987 | Idhu Oru Thodar Kathai | ||
1987 | Iniya Uravu Poothadhu | ||
1987 | Ivargal Indhiyargal | ||
1987 | Vazhga Valarga | ||
1987 | Ullam Kavarndha Kalvan | ||
1987 | Thaye Neeye Thunai | ||
1987 | Thulasi | ||
1987 | Rekha | ||
1987 | Poovizhi Vasalile | ||
1987 | Ore Ratham | ||
1987 | Oorkuruvi | ||
1987 | Ninaikka Therindha Maname | ||
1987 | Kizhakku Africavil Sheela | ||
1987 | Velundu Vinaiyillai | ||
1987 | Shankar Guru | Karuvayan | |
1987 | Veeran Veluthambi | ||
1987 | Velicham | ||
1987 | Uzhavan Magan | Chinna Durai's friend | |
1987 | Theertha Karaiyinile | ||
1987 | Sirai Paravai | ||
1987 | Solvadhellam Unmai | ||
1987 | Raja Mariyadhai | Watchman | |
1987 | Thangachi | Azhagu | |
1988 | Shenbagame Shenbagame | ||
1988 | Enga Ooru Kavalkaran | ||
1988 | Ennai Vittu Pogaathe | ||
1988 | Raasave Unnai Nambi | Azhagesan | |
1988 | Oruvar Vaazhum Aalayam | ||
1988 | Kan Simittum Neram | Kannayiram (Kanna) | |
1988 | Kalyana Paravaigal | ||
1988 | Poonthotta Kaavalkaaran | Azhagu (Guest Appearance) | |
1988 | En Vazhi Thani Vazhi | ||
1988 | Kunguma Kodu | ||
1988 | Kai Naattu | ||
1988 | Ithu Engal Neethi | ||
1988 | Irandil Ondru | ||
1988 | Jadikketha Moodi | ||
1988 | Kaalaiyum Neeye Maalaiyum Neeye | ||
1988 | Koil Mani Osai | ||
1988 | Manaivi Oru Mandiri | ||
1988 | Naan Sonnathey Sattam | ||
1988 | Paatti Sollai Thattathe | Sub-Inspector | |
1988 | Poovum Puyalum | ||
1988 | Sakkarai Pandhal | ||
1988 | Senthoora Poove | Gopal | |
1988 | Thambi Thanga Kambi | Karuppu | |
1988 | Ullathil Nalla Ullam | Acolyte of Michael Raj | |
1988 | Thaimel Aanai | Fisherman of Rangukuppam | |
1988 | Uzhaithu Vaazha Vendum | Peter's employee | |
1988 | Valaikappu | ||
1988 | Sudhanthira Nattin Adimaigal | ||
1988 | Thanka Kalasam | ||
1988 | Namma Oor Nayagan | ||
1988 | Neruppunila | ||
1988 | Pattikattu Thambi | ||
1988 | Paimarakappal | ||
1988 | Paarthal Pasu | ||
1988 | Palaivanathil Pattampoochi | ||
1988 | Oorai Therinjikitten | Rajan's friend | |
1988 | Nethiyadi | Palakatchi Pachaippan | |
1989 | Manasukketha Maharasa | ||
1989 | Samsarame Saranam | ||
1989 | Meenakshi Thiruvilayadal | Kundotharan | |
1989 | Ore Oru Gramathiley | ||
1989 | Paattukku Oru Thalaivan | Azhagu | |
1989 | Orey Thai Orey Kulam | ||
1989 | Kaval Poonaigal | ||
1989 | Thangamana Raasa | ||
1989 | Enne Petha Raasa | ||
1989 | Raaja Raajathan | ||
1989 | Karagattakaran | Naathas | [23] |
1989 | Engal Annan Varattum | ||
1989 | Enga Ooru Mappillai | ||
1989 | Athaimadi Methaiadi | ||
1989 | Ninaivu Chinnam | ||
1989 | Paandi Nattu Thangam | Vinayagam | |
1989 | Anbu Kattalai | ||
1989 | Padicha Pulla | ||
1989 | Thendral Sudum | ||
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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2000 | Simmasanam | ||
2000 | Karisakattu Poove | ||
2000 | Unnai Kann Theduthey | ||
2000 | Veeranadai | ||
2000 | Kannaal Pesavaa | ||
2000 | Krodham 2 | ||
2000 | Vaanathai Pola | ||
2000 | Kandukondain Kandukondain | ||
2000 | Puratchikkaaran | ||
2000 | Kannan Varuvaan | ||
2000 | Palayathu Amman | ||
2001 | Ullam Kollai Poguthae | ||
2001 | Kottai Mariamman | ||
2001 | Chithiram | ||
2001 | Vadagupatti Maapillai | ||
2001 | Vedham | ||
2001 | Seerivarum Kaalai | ||
2001 | Samudhiram | ||
2001 | Azhagana Naatkal | ||
2002 | Raajjiyam | ||
2002 | Andipatti Arasampatti | ||
2002 | Vivaramana Aalu | ||
2002 | Samasthanam | ||
2002 | Padai Veetu Amman | ||
2002 | Devan | ||
2002 | I Love You Da | ||
2002 | Virumbugiren | ||
2003 | Soori | ||
2003 | Iyarkai | ||
2003 | Whistle | ||
2003 | Chokka Thangam | ||
2003 | Anbe Anbe | Punniyakodi | |
2003 | Punnagai Poove | ||
2003 | Jayam | Maadasamy | |
2003 | Boys | Anna Veri Kannaiyan | Guest appearance |
2003 | Aalukkoru Aasai | Arivazhagan's grandfather | |
2003 | Yes Madam | Arvind Swamy | |
2003 | Military | ||
2003 | Super Da | ||
2004 | Neranja Manasu | Ayyanar's uncle | |
2006 | Vanjagan | ||
2008 | Satyam | Paneerselvam | Bilingual film (Tamil and Telugu) |
2008 | Ayyavazhi | ||
2009 | Engal Aasan | 'Annikka' Ramasamy | |
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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2010 | Siddhu +2 | Cameo appearance | |
2010 | Irumbukkottai Murattu Singam | Rangula Peri | |
2011 | Money Money, More Money | Dr. Sabhapathi | Telugu film |
2015 | Maharani Kottai | ||
2015 | Kallappadam | Sundharamoorthi | [25] |
2015 | Thiruttu VCD | ||
2016 | Ennama Katha Vudranunga | ||
2017 | Unnai Thottu Kolla Vaa | ||
2017 | Kalavu Thozhirchalai | ||
2018 | Thaanaa Serndha Koottam | KP | [26] |
2019 | Charlie Chaplin 2 | Guest appearance | |
2019 | Oviyavai Vitta Yaru | ||
2019 | Thiravam | ZEE5 original web series | |
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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2022 | Kichi Kichi | ||
2022 | Pistha |
Year | Title | Role | Channel | References |
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2019 | Rasaathi | Alagar Swamy | Sun TV | [18][27] |
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