Goundamani
Known for Acting · 222 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 (222)
Mr. Madras
1995
as Govindsamy
Jaggubhai
2010
as Mani
Kadhalar Dhinam
1999
as Romeo
Neengalum Herothan
1990
as Paavada Samy / Paavada Kanth
Indian
1996
as Subbaiyaa
Baba
2002
as Annamalai
Idhaya Kovil
1985
Kizhakke Pogum Rail
1978
as Brother-in-Law
Mannukkul Vairam
1986
Thirumathi Palanisamy
1992
as Dhandapani
Maha Prabhu
1996
Amma Ponnu
1993
Therku Theru Machan
1992
Pagal Nilavu
1985
as George Kutty
Kanni Raasi
1985
as Gopi Krishna
Walter Vetrivel
1993
as Royal Ramasamy
Maaman Magal
1995
as Maams
Per Sollum Pillai
1987
Kottai Vaasal
1992
Ragasiya Police
1995
Chinna Pasanga Naanga
1992
as Govind
Villu Pattukaran
1992
as Appakannu
Vaidehi Kathirunthal
1984
as All in All Azhaguraja
Cheran Pandiyan
1991
as Mechanic Maanikkam (motor mechanic)
Vietnam Colony
1994
as Joseph
Unakkaga Ellam Unakkaga
1999
as Kundalakesi
Nattamai
1994
Singaravelan
1992
as Drums Mani
Ullathai Allitha
1996
as Vasu
Suriya Paarvai
1999
Malabar Police
1999
as Govindrajan
Dhuruva Natchathiram
1993
Japanil Kalyanaraman
1985
Idhaya Vasal
1991
Mr. Bharath
1986
as Sanjeevi
Manmadhan
2004
as 'Puncture' Pandian
Aval Varuvala
1998
as Dhandabani
Periya Marudhu
1994
Chinna Gounder
1992
Aagaaya Gangai
1982
Sishya
1997
as Aravind friend
Chinna Vathiyar
1995
as Josiyar
Ninaivu Chinnam
1989
as Kundalakesi
Suyetchai MLA
2006
as Visky
Nadodi Mannan
1995
Yejaman
1993
as Vellaiyangiri
Kunguma Pottu Gounder
2001
as Chinnasamy
Gentleman
1993
as Mani
Thanga Manasukkaran
1992
as Guitarist
Vaaimai
2016
as Benny Quick
December Pookal
1986
as Mayilsamy
Muthu Kaalai
1995
Samuthiram
2001
as Ramanathan
Oor Mariyadhai
1992
Azhagana Naatkal
2001
as Ranjith
Thayamma
1991
as Sisubalan
Chinna Thambi
1991
Rajakumaran
1994
Naan Paadum Paadal
1984
Sigappu Rojakkal
1978
as Manager
Coolie
1995
Varavu Ettana Selavu Pathana
1994
as Anja Singam Maruthupandi
Payanangal Mudivathillai
1982
as house owner
Raja Enga Raja
1995
as Raja
Andha 7 Naatkal
1981
Karagattakaran
1989
as Thavil
Vallal
1997
as Thangarasu
Vandicholai Chinraasu
1994
as Kittu
Coimbatore Mappillai
1996
as Gopal
Eetti
1985
Anandha Ragam
1982
Thai Maaman
1994
Murai Maaman
1995
as Perusu
Senthamizh Paattu
1992
Saranam Ayyappa
1980
Pen Puthi Mun Puthi
1988
Nadigan
1990
Vazhkai Chakkaram
1990
Anthasthu
1985
as Devdas
Maharasan
1993
as Govindan
Gramatthu Minnal
1987
Ulagam Pirandhadhu Enakkaga
1990
as Sutti Josiyar
Chokka Thangam
2003
as Muthu’s Uncle
Vaathiyaar Veettu Pillai
1989
Salem Vishnu
1990
as Kathavarayan
Chakravarthy
1995
as Chinnappa
Anbu Kattalai
1989
Enna Petha Raasa
1989
Kudumbam Oru Kadambam
1981
as Chettiar
Suvarilladha Chiththirangal
1979
as Kaliyannan
Sadhu
1994
Sethupathi I.P.S
1994
as Muthaiya
16 Vayathinile
1977
as Koothu
Anbin Mugavari
1985
Janakiraman
1997
Udan Pirappu
1993
as Vellasamy
Periya Thambi
1997
as Azhagu Sundaram
Naane Raja Naane Manthiri
1985
as Kupusamy
En Rasavin Manasile
1991
as Pannaiyar
Enakku Veru Engum Kilaigal Kidayathu
2016
as Caravan Krishnan
Kallukul Eeram
1980
as Velu
Vedham
2001
Vazhndhu Kattuvom
1990
Ponnu Veetukkaran
1999
as Ekambharam
Marudhani
1985
Enga Ooru Maappilai
1989
Mannan
1992
as Muthu
Thoongadhey Thambi Thoongadhey
1983
Uzhaippali
1993
as Lawyer's P.A
Villadhi Villain
1995
as Mani
Pudhayal
1997
Raman Ethanai Ramanadi
1970
as Car Driver
Parambarai
1996
Jai Hind
1994
as Kottaisamy
Bramma
1991
Nesam
1997
Lucky Man
1995
Nilavu Suduvathillai
1984
Chinna Jameen
1993
as Thalayari Mama
Periya Kudumbam
1995
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 222 credits spanning from 1970 to 2025, Goundamani has appeared in 222 films and 0 TV shows.
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Most Popular Goundamani Movies
- Mr. Madras (1995) — as Govindsamy
- Jaggubhai (2010) — as Mani
- Kadhalar Dhinam (1999) — as Romeo
- Neengalum Herothan (1990) — as Paavada Samy / Paavada Kanth
- Indian (1996) — as Subbaiyaa
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