Goundamani

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

214

Gender

Male

Birthday

1935-05-25 (90 years old)

Place of Birth

Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India

Goundamani

Biography

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.

Known For

  • Amma Ponnu

    Amma Ponnu

  • Parasuram

    Parasuram

  • Jaggubhai

    Jaggubhai

  • Sishya

    Sishya

  • Mr. Madras

    Mr. Madras

  • Mannava

    Mannava

  • Thiruppu Munai

    Thiruppu Munai

  • Katta Panchayathu

    Katta Panchayathu

  • Coimbatore Mappillai

    Coimbatore Mappillai

  • Vedham

    Vedham

  • Thayamma

    Thayamma

  • Velai Kidaichuruchu

    Velai Kidaichuruchu

  • Vasanthakala Paravai

    Vasanthakala Paravai

  • Aranmanai Kaavalan

    Aranmanai Kaavalan

  • Kattabomman

    Kattabomman

  • Priyamudan Prabhu

    Priyamudan Prabhu

  • Kovil Kaalai

    Kovil Kaalai

  • Band Master

    Band Master

  • Dharma Pathni

    Dharma Pathni

  • Poovarasan

    Poovarasan

  • Parambarai

    Parambarai

  • Thaayin Manikodi

    Thaayin Manikodi

  • Neengalum Herothan

    Neengalum Herothan

  • Sadhu

    Sadhu

  • Baba

    Baba

  • Tata Birla

    Tata Birla

  • Thai Maaman

    Thai Maaman

  • Unakkaga Ellam Unakkaga

    Unakkaga Ellam Unakkaga

  • Ullathai Allitha

    Ullathai Allitha

  • 49-O

    49-O

  • Indian

    Indian

  • Chinna Kounder

    Chinna Kounder

  • Samuthiram

    Samuthiram

  • Singaravelan

    Singaravelan

  • Mr. Bharath

    Mr. Bharath

  • Manmadhan

    Manmadhan

  • Karagattakaran

    Karagattakaran

  • Pagal Nilavu

    Pagal Nilavu

  • Gramatthu Minnal

    Gramatthu Minnal

  • Vaidehi Kathirunthal

    Vaidehi Kathirunthal

  • Kanni Raasi

    Kanni Raasi

  • Vazhkai Chakkaram

    Vazhkai Chakkaram

  • Ayudha Poojai

    Ayudha Poojai

  • Azhagana Naatkal

    Azhagana Naatkal

  • Periya Marudhu

    Periya Marudhu

  • Vaaimai

    Vaaimai

  • Azhagarsamy

    Azhagarsamy

  • Varavu Ettana Selavu Pathana

    Varavu Ettana Selavu Pathana

  • December Pookal

    December Pookal

  • Gentleman

    Gentleman

  • Thirumathi Palanisamy

    Thirumathi Palanisamy

  • Chinna Pasanga Naanga

    Chinna Pasanga Naanga

  • Chinna Thambi

    Chinna Thambi

  • Payanangal Mudivathillai

    Payanangal Mudivathillai

  • Andha 7 Naatkal

    Andha 7 Naatkal

  • Vietnam Colony

    Vietnam Colony

  • Suyetchai MLA

    Suyetchai MLA

  • Suriya Paarvai

    Suriya Paarvai

  • Kottai Vaasal

    Kottai Vaasal

  • Unnai Naan Santhithen

    Unnai Naan Santhithen

  • Senthamizh Paattu

    Senthamizh Paattu

  • Malaiyoor Mambattiyan

    Malaiyoor Mambattiyan

  • Udan Pirappu

    Udan Pirappu

  • Malabar Police

    Malabar Police

  • Kadhalar Dhinam

    Kadhalar Dhinam

  • Idhaya Kovil

    Idhaya Kovil

  • Otha Votu Muthaiya

    Otha Votu Muthaiya

  • Sethupathi I.P.S

    Sethupathi I.P.S

  • Mannukkul Vairam

    Mannukkul Vairam

  • Suvarilladha Chiththirangal

    Suvarilladha Chiththirangal

  • Chinna Jameen

    Chinna Jameen

  • Senathipathi

    Senathipathi

  • Therku Theru Machan

    Therku Theru Machan

  • Idhu Oru Thodarkathai

    Idhu Oru Thodarkathai

  • Naan Paadum Paadal

    Naan Paadum Paadal

  • Thaaippasam

    Thaaippasam

  • Nadodi Mannan

    Nadodi Mannan

  • Naan Pethe Magane

    Naan Pethe Magane

  • Veeranadai

    Veeranadai

  • 16 Vayathinile

    16 Vayathinile

  • Pen Puthi Mun Puthi

    Pen Puthi Mun Puthi

  • Ninaivu Chinnam

    Ninaivu Chinnam

  • Chinna Vathiyar

    Chinna Vathiyar

  • Salem Vishnu

    Salem Vishnu

  • Maharasan

    Maharasan

  • Idhaya Vasal

    Idhaya Vasal

  • Janakiraman

    Janakiraman

  • Vazhndhu Kattuvom

    Vazhndhu Kattuvom

  • Dhuruva Natchathiram

    Dhuruva Natchathiram

  • Gorintaku

    Gorintaku

  • Kizhakke Pogum Rail

    Kizhakke Pogum Rail

  • Sigappu Rojakkal

    Sigappu Rojakkal

  • Naan Ungal Rasigan

    Naan Ungal Rasigan

  • I Love India

    I Love India

  • Ninaivey Oru Sangeedham

    Ninaivey Oru Sangeedham

  • Raman Ethanai Ramanadi

    Raman Ethanai Ramanadi

  • Anandha Ragam

    Anandha Ragam

  • Eetti

    Eetti

  • Villadhi Villain

    Villadhi Villain

  • Musthaffaa

    Musthaffaa

  • Aval Varuvala

    Aval Varuvala

  • Oor Mariyadhai

    Oor Mariyadhai

  • Aagaaya Gangai

    Aagaaya Gangai

  • Alai Osai

    Alai Osai

  • Rettai Jadai Vayasu

    Rettai Jadai Vayasu

  • Chakravarthy

    Chakravarthy

  • Periya Thambi

    Periya Thambi

  • Muthal Seethanam

    Muthal Seethanam

  • Nesam

    Nesam

  • Samundi

    Samundi

  • Vaathiyaar Veettu Pillai

    Vaathiyaar Veettu Pillai

  • Raman Sriraman

    Raman Sriraman

  • Kallukul Eeram

    Kallukul Eeram

  • Uyirullavarai Usha

    Uyirullavarai Usha

  • Cheran Pandiyan

    Cheran Pandiyan

  • Thanga Manasukkaran

    Thanga Manasukkaran

  • Poo Pootha Nandhavanam

    Poo Pootha Nandhavanam

  • Valibamey Vaa Vaa

    Valibamey Vaa Vaa

  • Enna Petha Raasa

    Enna Petha Raasa

  • Anbu Kattalai

    Anbu Kattalai

  • Thangamana Raasa

    Thangamana Raasa

  • Japanil Kalyanaraman

    Japanil Kalyanaraman

  • Pudhayal

    Pudhayal

  • Vandicholai Chinraasu

    Vandicholai Chinraasu

  • Aayiram Pookkal Malarattum

    Aayiram Pookkal Malarattum

  • Enakku Veru Engum Kilaigal Kidayathu

    Enakku Veru Engum Kilaigal Kidayathu

  • Naan Soottiya Malar

    Naan Soottiya Malar

  • Ooru Vittu Ooru Vanthu

    Ooru Vittu Ooru Vanthu

  • Enga Ooru Maappilai

    Enga Ooru Maappilai

  • Gnanapazham

    Gnanapazham

  • Murai Maman

    Murai Maman

  • Marudhani

    Marudhani

  • Annai Bhoomi 3D

    Annai Bhoomi 3D

  • Anbin Mugavari

    Anbin Mugavari

  • Thoongadhey Thambi Thoongadhey

    Thoongadhey Thambi Thoongadhey

  • Walter Vetrivel

    Walter Vetrivel

  • Muthu Kulikka Vaarieyala

    Muthu Kulikka Vaarieyala

  • Naane Raja Naane Manthiri

    Naane Raja Naane Manthiri

  • Pondatti Sonna Kettukanum

    Pondatti Sonna Kettukanum

  • Nattamai

    Nattamai

  • Brahma

    Brahma

  • Periya Idathu Mappillai

    Periya Idathu Mappillai

  • Ragasiya Police

    Ragasiya Police

  • Periya Kudumbam

    Periya Kudumbam

  • Uzhaippali

    Uzhaippali

  • Manikuyil

    Manikuyil

  • Chokka Thangam

    Chokka Thangam

  • Kannan Varuvaan

    Kannan Varuvaan

  • Coolie

    Coolie

  • Dharma Seelan

    Dharma Seelan

  • Yejaman

    Yejaman

  • Porantha Veeda Puguntha Veeda

    Porantha Veeda Puguntha Veeda

  • Karnaa

    Karnaa

  • Jai Hind

    Jai Hind

  • Kadhal Oviyam

    Kadhal Oviyam

  • My Dear Marthandan

    My Dear Marthandan

  • Netrikan

    Netrikan

  • En Rasavin Manasile

    En Rasavin Manasile

  • Lucky Man

    Lucky Man

  • Kizhakku Karai

    Kizhakku Karai

  • Raja Yuvaraja

    Raja Yuvaraja

  • Muthu Kaalai

    Muthu Kaalai

  • Thangam

    Thangam

  • Villu Pattukaran

    Villu Pattukaran

  • Kunguma Pottu Gounder

    Kunguma Pottu Gounder

  • Rajakumaran

    Rajakumaran

  • Vallal

    Vallal

  • Udhaya Geetham

    Udhaya Geetham

  • Aagaya Thamaraigal

    Aagaya Thamaraigal

  • Nadigan

    Nadigan

  • Aahaa Enna Porutham

    Aahaa Enna Porutham

  • Ponnu Veetukkaran

    Ponnu Veetukkaran

  • Samasthanam

    Samasthanam

  • Ponmana Selvan

    Ponmana Selvan

  • Onna Irukka Kathukanom

    Onna Irukka Kathukanom

  • Veluchami

    Veluchami

  • Maaman Magal

    Maaman Magal

  • Idhuthanda Sattam

    Idhuthanda Sattam

  • Saranam Ayyappa

    Saranam Ayyappa

  • Paandi Durai

    Paandi Durai

  • Nila

    Nila

  • Chinnavar

    Chinnavar

  • Paattukku Naan Adimai

    Paattukku Naan Adimai

  • Ulagam Pirandhadhu Enakkaga

    Ulagam Pirandhadhu Enakkaga

  • Ilanjodigal

    Ilanjodigal

  • Ponnumani

    Ponnumani

  • Mannan

    Mannan

  • Chakravathi

    Chakravathi

  • Vellai Manasu

    Vellai Manasu

  • Yes Madam

    Yes Madam

  • Per Sollum Pillai

    Per Sollum Pillai

  • Suriyan

    Suriyan

  • Thambathigal

    Thambathigal

  • Kudumbam Oru Kadambam

    Kudumbam Oru Kadambam

  • Pollachi Mappiley

    Pollachi Mappiley

  • En Uyir Nee Thaane

    En Uyir Nee Thaane

  • Metukudi

    Metukudi

  • Naalai Unathu Naal

    Naalai Unathu Naal

  • Thedinen Vandhadhu

    Thedinen Vandhadhu

  • Kannaal Pesavaa

    Kannaal Pesavaa

  • Anthasthu

    Anthasthu

  • Maha Prabhu

    Maha Prabhu

  • Puthiya Vaarpugal

    Puthiya Vaarpugal

  • Murai Mappillai

    Murai Mappillai

  • Pakkathu Veetu Roja

    Pakkathu Veetu Roja

  • Ethirum Pudhirum

    Ethirum Pudhirum

  • Nenjile Thunivirunthal

    Nenjile Thunivirunthal

  • Pangali

    Pangali

  • Thalattu Ketkuthamma

    Thalattu Ketkuthamma

  • Pudhu Manidhan

    Pudhu Manidhan

  • Seeman

    Seeman

  • Thenum Paalum

    Thenum Paalum

  • Ilavarasan

    Ilavarasan

  • Raja enga Raja

    Raja enga Raja