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Goundamani is one of the most famous Tamil comedians. Image File history File links Question_book-3. ... Languages Tamil Religions Hinduism, Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Jainism Related ethnic groups Dravidian people Brahui people Kannadigas Malayalis Tamils Telugus Tuluvas Gonds The Tamil people are a multi-ethnic group from the Indian subcontinent with a recorded history going back more than two millennia. ...

Goundamani, like most actors from his era, gained entry into the Tamil film industry Kollywood due to his strong theatrical background. Known as Mani initially, he was later renamed KounderMani due to his excellent portrayal of a "Kounder" in one of his early plays. KounderMani or Koundamani was then corrupted into Goundamani .His native place is Kengambalayam Taluk of Coimbatore district. Kollywood (Tamil : கோலிவூட் ) is a name often applied to the home of the Tamil-language film industry based in India, and to the industry as a whole. ... , Coimbatore (Tamil: ), also known as Kovai (Tamil: ), is a major industrial city in India and the second largest city in the state of Tamil Nadu. ...

Goundamani was initially a solo act and then paired up with another comedian Senthil to form a comedy duo. Stated as Kollywood's Laurel and Hardy, Senthil and Goundamani have entertained people with their rib-tickling slapstick humour for more than two decades now. “Senthil” redirects here. ...

Film career

Goundamani has entertained two generations of Tamil people with his unique style of comedy. His dialogues are woven with sarcasm and contempt. His dialogue delivery is perfect and is accompanied with impeccable body language. His most famous piece of comedy is the "Vazhaipazham" (Banana) joke with Senthil, in the film Karagaatakkaran. He is a household name in Tamil Nadu; his jokes cater to every age-group and class of audience. “Senthil” redirects here. ... Tamil Nadu (தமிழ் நாடு, Land of the Tamils) is a state at the southern tip of India. ...

He has also been the hero or the main protagonist of movies such as Raja Enga Raja and Pirandhaen Valarndhaen. These movies turned out to be good family entertainers and comedies.He acted as Hero in 10 films.

Some of his memorable movies are with lead actors such as Sathyaraj, Karthik, Rajinikanth, Arjun, Parthiban, Jayaram, and Prabhu. In several Tamil films, he has even accompanied the lead actor in almost all of the scenes (sometimes even in the songs). Sathyaraj (Tamil : சத்யராஜ்) (born October 3, 1954) is a lead actor in the Tamil film industry. ... Karthik Karthik is a Tamil Actor, son of vetren actor Muthuraman has got around 20 years experience in more than 100 films. ... Rajinikanth (Kannada: ರಜನೀಕಾಂತ್, Tamil: ரஜினிகாந்த், Marathi: रजनीकांत) (born Shivaji Rao Gaekwad Devarasi Makan, December 12,[1] 1949) is one of the most influential and bankable movie stars in the Indian film industry, a superstar in the Tamil and Telugu films. ... Arjun Arjun is a famous south indian Actor and director. ... Parthiban Parthiban is a Tamil Actor and Director. ... Jayaram is a famous Malayalam film actor, mimicry artist and an able chenda percussionist in Kerala, India. ... Prabhu, is a common surname among Konkani speaking Gaud Saraswat Brahmins across the Konkan coast from Maharashtra to Kerala. ...

Early days in his career he had a memorable role in 'Padhinaru vayadinile' as a sidekick. Later in early 80's he had several hits like Unnai nan santhithen, Vaidhegi kathirundal, etc. Late eighties his career got revived in 'Karagatakkaran' after a long slump, which can be attributed to comedians like Janakaraj. In the 90's his career peaked in such a way that it was hard to make a hit Tamil film without him. Later his career flagged, largely due to illness, including kidney stones and Jaundice. “Bladder stone” redirects here. ... Look up jaundice in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ...

In many movies he would deliver dialogs with double meaning (double entendre).

Notable films

• Thangam
• Mannan(With Rajinikanth)
• Indian(With Kamalhassan)
• Singaravelan(With Kamalhassan)
• Karagaatakkaran(RamaRajan)
• Gentleman(arjun)
• Naatamai(sarath kumar)
• Maaman Magal(sathya RaJ)
• Ullathai Allitha(Karthik)
• Maetukkudi(karthiK)
• Rickshaw Mama(Sathya Raj)
• Unakkaga Ellam Unakkaga(karthik)
• Walter Vetrivel(sathya RaJ)
• Jaihindh(arjun)
• Nadigan(sathya RaJ)
• Murai Maaman(Jayaram)
• Sooriyan(Sarathkumar)
• Vietnam Colony(Prabhu)
• Brahma(Sathya RaJ)
• Chinnathambi(Prabhu)
• Ponnumani(karthik)
• Kattapomman(sarath kumar)
• uzhaipali(Rajini)
• chinna koundar(vijayakanth)
• Ejaman(Rajini)
• varavu 8-ana selavu 10-ana(nazar)
• Pen butthi Mun butthi
• Pirandha veeda Pugundha veeda
• Sethupathy IPS (Vijayakanth)
• Ellame en rasadhan
• Seran Pandiyan
• Chinnavar (Prabhu)
• Senthamizh Paatu (Prabhu)
• Vaidegi kaathirunthal
• Udhaya geetham
• 16 Vayathinile
• Kizhake pogum rail

Rajinikanth (Kannada: ರಜನೀಕಾಂತ್, Tamil: ரஜினிகாந்த், Marathi: रजनीकांत) (born Shivaji Rao Gaekwad Devarasi Makan, December 12,[1] 1949) is one of the most influential and bankable movie stars in the Indian film industry, a superstar in the Tamil and Telugu films. ... Kamal Haasan Kamal Haasan (b. ... Kamal Haasan Kamal Haasan (b. ...

Films Acted

1. Katta Bomman : Sarath Kumar
2. Thirumadhi Palanisaamy : Sathyaraj
3. Manmadhan : Simbu, Jothika : 2005
4. Kunguma Pottu Gounder : Sathyaraj, Rambha : 2005
5. Roojaavai Killaadhae : Arjun
6. Parasuram : Arjun, Kiran, Senthil
7. Vedham : Arjun, Sakshi, Senthil
8. Singaara Velan : Kamal Hassan, Vadivelu, Kushbhu
9. Karagaatakkaran : Ramarajan, Kanaka, Senthil
10. Gentleman : Arjun, Madhubala, Senthil
11. Indian : Kamal Hassan, Urmila Madtonkar, Manisha Koirala, senthil
12. Ullathai Allitha : Karthik, Rambha, Senthil, Manivannan
13. Maetukkudi : Karthik, Nagma, Manivannan
14. Rickshaw Mama : Sathyaraj, Gowthami
15. Unakkaga Ellam Unakkaga : Karthik, Senthil, Rambha, vivek
16. Walter Vetrivel : Sathyaraj
17. Jaihind : Arjun, Senthil, Ranjitha, senthil
18. Mannan : Rajinikanth, Manoramma, Kushbhu, Vijayashanthi
19. Baba : Rajinikanth, Manisha Koirala
20. Aaavaaram Poo : Vineeth
21. Coimbatore Maapillae : Vijay
22. Chinna Gounder : Vijayakanth, Sukanya, Senthil, Manoramma
23. Vandi Choalai Chinna Raasu : Sathyaraj, Sukanya
24. Pagal Nilavu : Senthil, Manirathiman
25. Idhaya Kovil : Manirathinam, Senthil
26. Chokka Thangam : Vijayakanth, Senthil, Soundharya
27. Janakiraman : Sarath Kumar
28. Pudhayal : Arvidh Samy
29. Naan Padum Padal : Mohan, Ambika
30. Samasthanam : SarathKumar
31. Alzagana Naatkal : Karthik, Senthil
32. Ponnu Veetukkaran : Sathyaraj, Kushbhu (1999)
33. Malabar Police : Sathyaraj, Kushbhu
34. Lucky Man : Karthik, Senthil, Sanghavi (1995)
35. Vietnam Colony : Prabhu, Manoramma (1994)
36. Uzhaippaali : Rajnikanth, Roja (1993)
37. Brahma : Khushboo, Satyaraj (1991)
38. My Dear Marthandan : Kamal Hassan (Guest Role), Prabhu (1990)
39. Nadigan : Sathyaraj, Khushboo, Manoramma (1990)
40. Puthiya Vaarpugal : K. Bhagyaraj, Goundamani, Manoramma (1979)
41. Kannan Varuvan : Karthik, Mantra, Manoramma
42. Raja Enga Raja : Ramya Krishnan, Sadhana
43. Oru Nallavan Oru Vallavan : Illavarasi, Pramila
44. Naalum Therindhavan : Viji
45. Suriyan : Sarath Kumar, Roja (1992)
46. Udayageetam : Mohan, Revathi
47. Per Sollum Pillai : Kamal Hasan , Radhika (1985)
48. Suvarilla Chithrangal : K Bhagyaraj , Sumathi (1979)
49. Vesham : Arjun, Illavarasi (1985)
50. Mr Bharath : Rajnikanth , Ambika (1988)
51. Samudram : Sarath Kumar, Senthil, Murali, Manoj, Abhirami (2001)
52. Kudumbam Oru Kadhambam : S V Shekhar , Suhasini (1981)
53. 16 Vayathinilae : Kamal Hasan , Sridevi , Rajani Kanth(1977)
54. Thedinen Vanthathu : Prabhu
55. Ejjaman : Rajinikanth, Meena, Napolean, Manoramma, Nambiar
56. Ponnumani : Karthik, Soundarya
57. Kannal Pesava : Arun, Senthil, Subhalakshmi, Manoramma
58. We want to be Tata Birla : Parthiban, Rasna
59. Periya Kudumbam : Prabhu, K.S. Ravikumar
60. Senthamil Pattu : Prabhu, Suganya
61. Veera Nadai : Sathyaraj, Senthil
62. Ethirum Pudhirum : Senthil
63. Chinna Thambi : Senthil, Prabhu, Kushbu, Manoramma
64. En Uyir Neethanae : Senthil
65. Kadhalar Dhinam : Kunal, Chinni Jayanth, Sonali Bendre
66. Nenjile Thunivirunthal : Vijaykanth, Vijayshanthi
67. Naattaamai : Sharath Kumar, Meena, Kushbhu
68. Varavu Ettana Selavi Pathanaa : Vadivelu, Senthil, Kovai Sarala
69. Villadhi Villain : Sathyaraj, Nagma, Raadhika
70. Coolie : Sarath Kumar, Senthil, Meena
71. Rasigan : Vijay, Vijay, Senthil
72. Mannavaa : Prasanth, Oorvashi
73. Pattukku Naan Adimai : Ramaraajan, Senthil
74. Kal Vadiyum PookkaL : Srinath, Nalini, Nilzalgalz Ravi (1983)
75. Kannan Varuvaan : Karthik, Manoramma (2000)
76. Aval Varuvala : Ajith, Senthil, Venniraadai Moorthy
77. Kattapanchayathu : Karthik, Kanaga
78. Thaayin Manikodi : Arjun, Tabu
79. Yes Madam : Prabhu, Vindhya (2003)
80. Nettrikkan : Rajinikanth, Thengai Srinivasan (1981)
81. Unneyae Nesikeran : Senthil
82. Natpu : Karthi, Sri Bharathi
83. Suyetchai M.L.A. : Sathyaraj, Prakashraj

Famous Dialogues

1. Puli Kutti potrucha?

2. Paper roast thinna..... liver ku romba nalladu

3. Adu eppdi da enna pathu anda kelvi kekalam??

4. Deiii... idukku dan da oorukkulla oru aal in aal alagu raja venum ngradu

5. "Tiruppugal pada pada vaai manakkum m m m" ..... appo enda pallu velakkra... adaye padu, kannu, mooku, kaadu varaikum ellam manakkum. Avan Avan computer la pallu velakkuran... neenga innum tirupugalaye paditu irunga da

6. Sooriyana yaarum sudamudiyadu sir. Sooriya veppam dan nammala sudum

7. Maapla softtu... mavane nan mattum kotha la gudichen na othadu veengirum

8. Hey remove the cap... Remove the cooling glass......... vaa dee parthasarathy

9. Kalutha meikra payalukku yegathalatha paru....lolla paru....lolai thanatha paru... ippdiye pone na kadalukkulla unga appan nandu varuthu thinnuttu iruppan... avanta poi kelu

10. Dai Kitnaa naye 400 ruba tharuven uduviya??...."enathu 400 ruva ya... tempo elam vechu kadathirukom pa" BVJKBKBIBI

...sss oh tempo elam vechu kadathirukkanam... sari da naye mela oru 50 ruba potu tharom... varumbodu avanukku shaving panni kootitu vanga

11. Good Morning oppicer.........

12. Policekar policekar enaku onnum theriyadhu policekar...

13. Nee sonna vaakiyatha thanjavore kalvetula eludhi vachitu neeyum pakkathula utkanthuko.....unnaku pinadi vara santhathikal atha paathu thelivaa naadhukuvanga......

14. Arasial la Ethellam Satharnamappa.......

15. ada komutti thalayaaaa...kozhi kuruda irundhalum kolambu rusiya irukulla...aalaila varra karumbu adikarumba irundha enna nuni karumba irundha enna...namakku vendiyadhu sakkara thanda komutti thalaya......

16. kadala podanumnu mudivu pannuna appuram...sappa figura irundha enna nalla figura irundha enna...yedho yelaikku yetha elluranda..vathalo thothalo eeyamo pithalayo...yedho oru figure kitta varukaradha vittuttu.....chachacha!

17. Katta viththu kallu kudichalum Kavunda Kavundan than.(காட்ட வித்து கல்லு கூடுச்ுச்லும் கவுன்ட கவுன்டன தான்)

18. Take the twenty five (to be pronounced as "take the tonty five roobees")

19. Poo neraiya potu veyyunga, naa vandu midi midi nu midichutu vandudaren.

20. Itha paar inga poosu.. ingey poosu.. hey mela poosu.. keela poosu... Gantha kann alagi..

Start Music....

21. Ada Ennada vilambaram.. maanangetta vilambaram. Intha cinema kaaranga thaan vilambaram panranunga na..... 33 vayasukku mela pogavey maatranunga...

22.petromas light-ey thaan venuma? intha theepanddam ellam koluthikka koodatha?

 Kooda vachu irukkaravalukku ellam petromax light kudukkarathu illa... 

23. Adra Sake..Adra Sake..Adra Sake..

24. Poda Dapa Thalaya..

25. Dei Pannike porentha Naye..

26. Tea Pocha endhirichi po naaye......

27. Onakku nervous weakness jaasthi irukku ..... injection kaila poda mudiyadhu odachu vaila oothikka.

28. Naangalavadhu onga kitta sollittu vandhom. neenga.....

29. I will see this man not get license..

30. Sangoodhara vayasula sangeeeeethaa.....

31. nari oru ooolai vudumaaaa...oooooooohhhhhhh

32. Budhi Solraraaama

33. Eepa inga irundhu neelama oru kucchiya vitu neetuna adhula chaina kududuka maatangala...

34. Inga chandru nu oru maanasthan irundhan avana thedunen...

35. 'Kandhasamy anne',manorama..Sollunga thaongachi...

36. Indha kosu tholla thanga mudiyala da narayana..

37. Ithu ulaga maga nadipuda saami..

38. Naangalathu unga kitta solitu vanthom..

39. Pathavachitayada parattai

Famous Characters

1. Pick Pocket Periyasamy

2. Pannikutti Ramasamy

3. All-in-All Azhagu raja

4. Silverspoon Silpakumar

5. Govindo

6. Paavada Kanth

7. Esakki Muthu

8. Naaik Kal Naaik

9. Everything Yegambaram

10. Dharmaadi Dharmalingam

11. Mechanic Manikam

12. Yaetu Yegambaram

13. Kaaling

14. Aaru Kolai Arumugam

15. Vaasu.. The great Vaasu

16. Idea mani

17. kundalakesi

External links

• Goundamani at the Internet Movie Database
• Download Goundamani Comedy at Tnlforums.com