Chelladurai (1941 - 7 February 2015) was an Indian comedian who worked in Tamil-language films. He acted in over 350 films.

Career

Chelladurai made his film debut with '' Thooral Ninnu Pochchu'' (1982). He is known for his comic sequences with actor

Vadivelu Kumaravadivel Natarajan (born 12 September 1960), known professionally as Vadivelu, is an Indian actor, comedian and playback singer, having acted in supporting and lead roles in Tamil cinema. He gained widespread acclaim in Kollywood in the ...

. He became famous for his role in '' Shree'' (2002) as the owner of a wine shop named Prabha. In the scene, Marimuthu (

) calls the owner and asks when the shop will open. The owner tells him that the store closed. Vadivelu drinks alcohol and repeatedly disturbs the shop owner during the night.

Death

Chelladurai was admitted to Keezhpakkam Government Hospital in

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due to kidney issues on 8 February after having problems for several months. He died on 7 February 2015 due to high blood pressure.

Filmography

; Films *'' Thooral Ninnu Pochchu'' (1982) *'' Chinna Pasanga Naanga'' (1992) *'' Amma Vanthachu'' (1992) *''

Onna Irukka Kathukanum ''Onna Irukka Kathukanum'' () is a 1992 Indian Tamil language comedy drama film directed by V. Sekhar. The film stars Sivakumar, while an ensemble supporting cast includes Manorama, Vinu Chakravarthy, Goundamani, Senthil, S. S. Chandran, Charle ...

'' (1992) *''

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'' (1994) *''

Thozhar Pandian ''Thozhar Pandian'' is a 1994 Indian Tamil-language drama film, written and directed by Manivannan. It stars Sathyaraj and Ranjitha. Cast * Sathyaraj as Pandian * Ranjitha * Napoleon as Shanmuganathan * Sujatha * Manivannan * Manobala * Vi ...

'' (1994) *'' Sathyavan'' (1994) *''

Thirumoorthy ''Thirumoorthy'' is a 1995 Indian Tamil-language action film written and directed by Pavithran. The film stars Vijayakanth and Ravali, with Anandaraj, Rajan P. Dev, Manorama, Shenbagam, Senthil and Janagaraj playing supporting roles. It ...

'' (1995) *'' Gandhi Pirantha Mann'' (1995) *'' Seethanam'' (1995) *'' Pudhu Nilavu'' (1996) *''

Katta Panchayathu ''Katta Panchayathu'' is a 1996 Tamil language film directed by R. Raghu and written by T. K. Bose. The film stars Karthik and Kanaka, with Goundamani, Senthil, Radha Ravi, Ponvannan, V. K. Ramasamy, Ravichandran, Srividya, and Bharathi Vish ...

'' (1996) *'' Avathara Purushan'' (1996) *'' Sakthi'' (1997) *'' Vaimaye Vellum'' (1997) *'' Thaali Pudhusu'' (1997) *'' Pongalo Pongal'' (1997) *'' Thadayam'' (1997) *'' Moovendhar'' (1998) *'' Annan'' (1999) *'' Nesam Pudhusu'' (1999) *'' Sundari Neeyum Sundaran Naanum'' (1999) *'' Kannan Varuvaan'' (2000) *''

Simmasanam ''Simmasanam'' () is a 2000 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Eswaran. The film stars Vijayakanth in a triple role as the father and his two sons. The film also starred Khushbu Sundar, Manthra, Radhika Chaudhari, Ambika and Vi ...

'' (2000) *'' Ullam Kollai Poguthae'' (2001) *''

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'' (2001) *'' Shree'' (2002) *''

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'' (2002) *'' Chokka Thangam'' (2003) *''

Saamy ''Saamy'' ( God) is a 2003 Indian Tamil-language action masala film written and directed by Hari. The film was presented by K. Balachander and produced by Pushpa Kandasamy under banner Kavithalayaa Productions. The film stars Vikram and T ...

'' (2003) *''

Bheeshmar ''Bheeshmar'' is a 2003 Indian Tamil-language crime film directed by actor Ranjith, making his directorial debut. The film stars Ranjith and Devayani, with Rami Reddy, Riyaz Khan, Anu Mohan, Ilavarasu, Vasu Vikram, Sadiq and Baby Prahasitha pla ...

'' (2003) *'' Winner'' (2003) *''Vadakku Vaasal'' (2003) *'' Kadhal Kirukkan'' (2003) *''

Ennavo Pudichirukku ''Ennavo Pudichirukku'' () is a 2004 Tamil language romantic thriller film directed by Meenakshi Sundaram. The film stars ''Kaadhal Kondein'' fame Sudeep, newcomer Bharani and Sindhuri, with Karunas, Bhuvaneswari, Vittal Rao, S. Sriskandarajah, ...

'' (2004) *''Settai'' (2004) *''

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'' (2004) *''

Padhavi Paduthum Paadu ''Padhavi Paduthum Paadu'' () is a 2005 Tamil language political satire film directed by C. Ramalingam. The film stars Ranjith and Anamika, with Ravichandran, Pyramid Natarajan, Manivannan, Vasu Vikram, Rajesh, Raj Kapoor, T. P. Gajendran, Ale ...

'' (2005) *'' Varapogum Sooriyane'' (2005) *''Mudhal Aasai'' (2005) *'' Anbe Vaa'' (2005) *'' Aavani Thingal'' (2006) *''

Manikanda ''Manikanda'' is a 2007 Indian Tamil-language action film directed by Selva. Arjun plays a dual role, that of father and son. The film, which began production in 2002, went through more production, and was finally released in 2007, was promote ...

'' (2007) *'' Piragu'' (2007) *'' Kee Mu'' (2008) *''

Sirithal Rasipen ''Sirithal Rasipen'' () is a 2009 Tamil language comedy film directed, written and produced by V. Chandrasekaran. The film stars Sathya and Sunu Lakshmi, alongside an ensemble cast of M. S. Bhaskar, Lakshmy Ramakrishnan, Manobala, Kalpana, M ...

'' (2009) *'' Mambattiyan'' (2011) * '' Killadi'' (2015) ;Television *'' Kana Kaanum Kaalangal'' (2006-2009)

References

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