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who prominently plays supporting roles. Appearing in many Tamil films (Kollywood), he is also a host for '' Super 10'' on Sun TV in

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. He took part in Kalaignar TV's dance show, ''

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'', with Aarthi whom he married. They won 500,000 Indian Rupees as a 2nd prize.

Partial filmography

Films

;Child artist *'' En Thangai Kalyani'' (1988) *'' Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal'' (1989) *'' Siva'' (1989) *'' Neengalum Herothan'' (1990) *''Raktha Jwala'' (1990) (Telugu) *'' Nee Pathi Naan Pathi'' (1991) *'' Thaiyalkaran'' (1991) *'' Sundara Kandam'' (1992) *'' Moondravadhu Kann'' (1993) *'' Parvathi Ennai Paradi'' (1993) ;Comedian *'' Thottil Kuzhandhai'' (1995) *'' Avathara Purushan'' (1996) *'' Musthaffaa'' (1996) *'' Koodi Vazhnthal Kodi Nanmai'' (2000) *'' Kovil'' (2004) *'' Selvam'' (2005) *''

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'' (2007) *'' Nenjathai Killadhe'' (2008) *'' Tharagu'' (2008) *'' Nepali'' (2008) *'' Pandhayam'' (2008) *''

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'' (2008) *'' Padikkathavan'' (2009) *'' Pinju Manasu'' (2009) *'' Udhayan'' (2011) *'' Mambattiyan'' (2011) *'' Kazhugu'' (2012) *'' Karuppampatti'' (2013) *'' Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya'' (2013) *'' Arya Surya'' (2013) *'' Idhu Kathirvelan Kadhal'' (2014) *'' Aranmanai'' (2014) *'' Dhilluku Dhuddu'' (2016) *'' Hello Naan Pei Pesuren'' (2016) *'' Mohini'' (2018) *'' Chithiram Pesuthadi 2'' (2019) *''Call Taxi'' (2021) *'' Pei Mama'' (2021) *'' Otha Votu Muthaiya'' (2025) *'' Mrs & Mr'' (2025)

Television

* ''Meendum Meendum Sirippu'' * ''Super 10'' * ''Abhirami'' * ''Padavarisai 10'' * ''Undi Vil'' * ''Mariyadhai Raman kathaigal'' * ''Amma Inge Ganeshu Ange'' * ''

'' * '' Kasalavu Nesam'' * '' Sirippulogam'' * ''

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'' * ''

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'' *'' Anbe Vaa'' *'' Abhiyum Naanum''

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