Goundamani
Known for Acting · 234 credits
- Born
- 1935-05-25 (age 91)
- Place of birth
- Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
- Also known as
- கவுண்டமணி · Kaundamani · Koundamani · Gaundamani
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
Movies (234)
Mettupatti Mirasu
1994
as Gounder
16 Vayathinile
1977
as Koothu
Naane Raja Naane Manthiri
1985
as Kupusamy
Enga Ooru Maappilai
1989
Baba
2002
as Annamalai
Anandha Ragam
1982
Pollachi Mappiley
2010
as Chellapatta
Musthaffaa
1996
Vandicholai Chinraasu
1994
as Kittu
Aval Varuvala
1998
as Dhandabani
Pen Puthi Mun Puthi
1988
Periya Marudhu
1994
Aagaaya Gangai
1982
Malaiyoor Mambattiyan
1983
as Landlord Chinna Pannai
Pagal Nilavu
1985
as George Kutty
Suriyan
1992
as Panikutti Ramasamy
Vaidehi Kathirunthal
1984
as All in All Azhaguraja
Puthu Paatu
1990
as Palanisamy
Mannukkul Vairam
1986
December Pookal
1986
as Mayilsamy
Nadodi Mannan
1995
Chinna Jameen
1993
as Thalayari Mama
Mr. Madras
1995
as Govindsamy
Thoongadhey Thambi Thoongadhey
1983
Thanga Manasukkaran
1992
as Guitarist
Chinna Vathiyar
1995
as Josiyar
Suriya Paarvai
1999
Japanil Kalyanaraman
1985
Walter Vetrivel
1993
as Royal Ramasamy
Mr. Bharath
1986
as Sanjeevi
Maharasan
1993
as Govindan
Singaravelan
1992
as Drums Mani
Ninaivu Chinnam
1989
as Kundalakesi
Rajathi Rojakili
1985
as Soora Thevar
Raman Sriraman
1985
Kadhalar Dhinam
1999
as Romeo
Anbu Kattalai
1989
Pattanathil Petti
1990
Rettai Jadai Vayasu
1997
as Vijay´s Uncle
Unakkaga Ellam Unakkaga
1999
as Kundalakesi
Dhuruva Natchathiram
1993
Periya Idathu Pillai
1990
Komberi Mookan
1984
Therku Theru Machan
1992
Imaigal
1983
Chinna Gounder
1992
Enna Petha Raasa
1989
Idhaya Kovil
1985
Thangamana Raasa
1989
Kanni Raasi
1985
as Gopi Krishna
Pudhayal
1997
Thirumathi Palanisamy
1992
as Dhandapani
Vietnam Colony
1994
as Joseph
Nesam
1997
Senthamizh Paattu
1992
Chinna Thambi
1991
Vaaimai
2016
as Benny Quick
Kizhakke Pogum Rail
1978
as Ramaiah
Koyil Kaalai
1993
as Ramasamy
Nilavu Suduvathillai
1984
Coolie
1995
Chinna Pasanga Naanga
1992
as Govind
Cheran Pandiyan
1991
as Mechanic Maanikkam (motor mechanic)
Enakku Veru Engum Kilaigal Kidayathu
2016
as Caravan Krishnan
Malabar Police
1999
as Govindrajan
Raja Enga Raja
1995
as Raja
Janakiraman
1997
Azhagana Naatkal
2001
as Ranjith
Andha 7 Naatkal
1981
Eetti
1985
Naan Petha Magane
1995
as K. D. Varadarajan
Anbin Mugavari
1985
Vazhndhu Kattuvom
1990
Velai Kidaichuruchu
1990
Payanangal Mudivathillai
1982
as House owner
Idhaya Vasal
1991
Jaathi Pookkal
1987
Naan Paadum Paadal
1984
Vazhkai Chakkaram
1990
Rajakumaran
1994
Suvarilladha Chiththirangal
1979
as Kaliyannan
Kottai Vaasal
1992
Sadhu
1994
49-O
2015
as Savuri
Periya Thambi
1997
as Azhagu Sundaram
Neengalum Herothan
1990
as Paavada Samy / Paavada Kanth
Bramma
1991
as Valayapalayam Chinnasamy
Gnanapazham
1996
as Aarthi's brother
Thai Maaman
1994
Band Master
1993
Valibamey Vaa Vaa
1982
Rakkayi Koyil
1993
Porantha Veeda Puguntha Veeda
1993
as Ravi's Father
Kallukul Eeram
1980
as Velu
Poovarasan
1996
Thangathin Thangam
1990
Marudhani
1985
Aanandha Kummi
1983
Thaayin Manikodi
1998
Oor Mariyadhai
1992
Yejaman
1993
as Vellaiyangiri
Parasuram
2003
as Sub Inspector Thangaraj
Annai Bhoomi 3D
1985
Aayiram Pookkal Malarattum
1986
Ooru Vittu Ooru Vanthu
1990
Gentleman
1993
as Mani
Muthu Kulikka Vaarieyala
1995
Periya Idathu Mappillai
1997
as Kaali
Oppandham
1983
Aaradhanai
1981
Nattamai
1994
Utthama Raasa
1993
as Ondipuli
Udhaya Geetham
1985
Sishya
1997
as Aravind friend
Ragasiya Police
1995
Samuthiram
2001
as Ramanathan
Ponnu Veetukkaran
1999
as Ekambharam
Manmadhan
2004
as 'Puncture' Pandian
Karagattakaran
1989
as Thavil
Per Sollum Pillai
1987
About Goundamani
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 wit… With 234 credits spanning from 1970 to 2025, Goundamani has appeared in 234 films and 0 TV shows.
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- Mettupatti Mirasu (1994) — as Gounder
- 16 Vayathinile (1977) — as Koothu
- Naane Raja Naane Manthiri (1985) — as Kupusamy
- Enga Ooru Maappilai (1989)
- Baba (2002) — as Annamalai
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