Goundamani
Known for Acting · 221 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 (221)
Kadhalar Dhinam
1999
as Romeo
Mr. Madras
1995
as Govindsamy
Neengalum Herothan
1990
as Paavada Samy / Paavada Kanth
Baba
2002
as Annamalai
Indian
1996
as Subbaiyaa
Amma Ponnu
1993
Idhaya Kovil
1985
Maha Prabhu
1996
Jaggubhai
2010
as Mani
Kizhakke Pogum Rail
1978
as Brother-in-Law
Ragasiya Police
1995
Villu Pattukaran
1992
as Appakannu
Thayamma
1991
as Sisubalan
Vietnam Colony
1994
as Joseph
Rajakumaran
1994
Maaman Magal
1995
as Maams
Therku Theru Machan
1992
Chokka Thangam
2003
as Muthu’s Uncle
Vaidehi Kathirunthal
1984
as All in All Azhaguraja
Gentleman
1993
as Mani
Yejaman
1993
as Vellaiyangiri
Manmadhan
2004
as 'Puncture' Pandian
Kunguma Pottu Gounder
2001
as Chinnasamy
Udan Pirappu
1993
as Vellasamy
Thirumathi Palanisamy
1992
as Dhandapani
Coolie
1995
Muthu Kaalai
1995
Mannukkul Vairam
1986
Singaravelan
1992
as Drums Mani
Cheran Pandiyan
1991
as Mechanic Maanikkam (motor mechanic)
Kanni Raasi
1985
as Gopi Krishna
Villadhi Villain
1995
as Mani
Kottai Vaasal
1992
Sishya
1997
as Aravind friend
Varavu Ettana Selavu Pathana
1994
as Anja Singam Maruthupandi
Naan Paadum Paadal
1984
Chinna Vathiyar
1995
as Josiyar
Oor Mariyadhai
1992
Periya Thambi
1997
as Azhagu Sundaram
Chinna Pasanga Naanga
1992
as Govind
Mr. Bharath
1986
as Sanjeevi
Per Sollum Pillai
1987
Senthamizh Paattu
1992
Nattamai
1994
Naane Raja Naane Manthiri
1985
as Kupusamy
Andha 7 Naatkal
1981
Dhuruva Natchathiram
1993
Sigappu Rojakkal
1978
as Manager
Malabar Police
1999
as Govindrajan
Unakkaga Ellam Unakkaga
1999
as Kundalakesi
Samuthiram
2001
as Ramanathan
Raja Enga Raja
1995
as Raja
Thanga Manasukkaran
1992
as Guitarist
Idhaya Vasal
1991
Ninaivu Chinnam
1989
as Kundalakesi
Karagattakaran
1989
as Thavil
Thai Maaman
1994
Murai Maaman
1995
as Perusu
Chinna Thambi
1991
Walter Vetrivel
1993
as Royal Ramasamy
Bramma
1991
Saranam Ayyappa
1980
Vedham
2001
Vandicholai Chinraasu
1994
as Kittu
Chinna Gounder
1992
Nadigan
1990
Suyetchai MLA
2006
as Visky
Kudumbam Oru Kadambam
1981
as Chettiar
Sadhu
1994
Uzhaippali
1993
as Lawyer's P.A
Suriya Paarvai
1999
Pagal Nilavu
1985
as George Kutty
Chinnavar
1992
Azhagana Naatkal
2001
as Ranjith
Aval Varuvala
1998
as Dhandabani
Vazhkai Chakkaram
1990
Vallal
1997
as Thangarasu
Raman Ethanai Ramanadi
1970
as Car Driver
Anbin Mugavari
1985
Janakiraman
1997
Sethupathi I.P.S
1994
as Muthaiya
Naan Ungal Rasigan
1985
Chakravarthy
1995
as Chinnappa
Suriyan
1992
as Panikutti Ramasamy
Ooru Vittu Ooru Vanthu
1990
Pangali
1992
as Kuyilkunju
16 Vayathinile
1977
as Koothu
Nadodi Mannan
1995
Enna Petha Raasa
1989
Ulagam Pirandhadhu Enakkaga
1990
as Sutti Josiyar
Enakku Veru Engum Kilaigal Kidayathu
2016
as Caravan Krishnan
Samundi
1992
Japanil Kalyanaraman
1985
Vaathiyaar Veettu Pillai
1989
Vaaimai
2016
as Benny Quick
Payanangal Mudivathillai
1982
as house owner
Coimbatore Mappillai
1996
as Gopal
Anthasthu
1985
as Devdas
Priyamudan Prabhu
1984
Dharma Pathni
1986
Parambarai
1996
December Pookal
1986
as Mayilsamy
Gorintaku
2008
Karnaa
1995
Ponmana Selvan
1989
as Hong Kong Annamalai
Veeranadai
2000
as Ulagavaayan
Thaayin Manikodi
1998
Pen Puthi Mun Puthi
1988
Salem Vishnu
1990
as Kathavarayan
Eetti
1985
Ponnu Veetukkaran
1999
as Ekambharam
I Love India
1993
as Diwakar's uncle
Muthal Seethanam
1992
Maharasan
1993
as Govindan
Tata Birla
1996
as Ranjith
Rettai Jadai Vayasu
1997
as Vijay´s Uncle
Parasuram
2003
as Sub Inspector Thangaraj
Musthaffaa
1996
Lucky Man
1995
Kizhakku Karai
1991
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 221 credits spanning from 1970 to 2025, Goundamani has appeared in 221 films and 0 TV shows.
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- Kadhalar Dhinam (1999) — as Romeo
- Mr. Madras (1995) — as Govindsamy
- Neengalum Herothan (1990) — as Paavada Samy / Paavada Kanth
- Baba (2002) — as Annamalai
- Indian (1996) — as Subbaiyaa
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