Ganapathi credited as Ganeshkar is a
Tamil comedian
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actor
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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
Chennai
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.
He took part in
Kalaignar TV
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's dance show, ''
Maanada Mayilada
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'', with
Aarthi whom he married. They won 500,000 Indian Rupees as a 2nd prize.
Partial filmography
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Karimedu Karuvayan'' (1986)
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Manadhil Urudhi Vendum'' (1987)
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Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal'' (1989)
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Siva
Siva may refer to:
Film and television
* Siva (director), Indian cinematographer and director
* ''Siva'' (1989 Tamil film), a film starring Rajinikanth as the title character
* ''Siva'' (1989 Telugu film), an action film
Music and dance
* "Siv ...
'' (1989)
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En Thangai Kalyani'' (1989)
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Nee Pathi Naan Pathi'' (1991)
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Thaiyalkaran'' (1991)
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Sundara Kandam
''Sundara Kandam'' () is 1992 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film, written and directed by K. Bhagyaraj, and produced by his wife Poornima. The film stars Bhagyaraj, Bhanupriya and Sindhuja. It revolves around a student (Sindhuja) who l ...
'' (1992)
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Moondravadhu Kann'' (1993)
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Parvathi Ennai Paradi'' (1993)
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Thottil Kuzhandhai'' (1995)
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Avathara Purushan'' (1996)
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Musthaffaa'' (1996)
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Koodi Vazhnthal Kodi Nanmai'' (2000)
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Kovil'' (2004)
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Selvam'' (2005)
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Pori
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'' (2007)
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Pandhayam'' (2008)
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Nepali
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* Nepali people, citizens of Nepal
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'' (2008)
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Nenjathai Killadhe'' (2008)
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Padikkathavan'' (2009)
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Pinju Manasu'' (2009)
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Mambattiyan
''Mambattiyan'' () is a 2011 Indian Tamil-language vigilante film co-written, produced and directed by Thiagarajan, starring his son Prashanth as the title character. The film, also starring Meera Jasmine, Prakash Raj, Vadivelu and Mumaith Kh ...
'' (2011)
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Kazhugu'' (2012)
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Karuppampatti
''Karuppampatti'' is a 2013 Indian Tamil-language film directed by newcomer Tha. Prabhu Raja Cholan, a former associate of S. Shankar. It stars Ajmal Ameer and Aparnaa Bajpai in the lead roles, while M. S. Bhaskar, Jagan, Srinath, and Devada ...
'' (2013)
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Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya
''Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya'' () also known as KLTA, is an Indian 2013 Tamil-language romantic comedy film directed by KS Manikandan. It stars Santhanam, Srinivasan, newcomer Sethu and Vishakha Singh. The film marked Santhanam's venture i ...
'' (2013)
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Arya Surya
''Arya Surya'' is a 2013 Tamil comedy film directed by Rama Narayanan. The film stars Srinivasan and Vishnupriyan while Nakshatra, Kovai Sarala and Gangai Amaren play supportive roles.
Cast
*Srinivasan as Aryananda alias ''Arya''
*Vishnupriyan ...
'' (2013)
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Idhu Kathirvelan Kadhal
''Ithu Kathirvelan Kadhal'' () is a 2014 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy drama film written and directed by S. R. Prabhakaran starring Udhayanidhi Stalin and Nayanthara. Santhanam and Sunder Ramu play important roles in the film while Sa ...
'' (2014)
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Aranmanai'' (2014)
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Dhilluku Dhuddu
''Dhilluku Dhuddu'' () is a 2016 Indian Tamil-language comedy horror film directed by Rambala and produced by Sri Thenandal Films. The film features starring Santhanam and Anchal Singh in the leading roles, while Saurabh Shukla appears in a pivot ...
'' (2016)
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Hello Naan Pei Pesuren'' (2016)
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Mohini
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'' (2018)
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Chithiram Pesuthadi 2
''Chithiram Pesuthadi 2'' () is a 2019 Indian Tamil-language hyperlink drama film written and directed by Rajan Madhav. It features an ensemble cast including Vidharth, Ajmal Ameer, Ashok Kumar, Radhika Apte, Nivedhitha, Gayathrie, Nivas Adithan ...
'' (2019)
*''Call Taxi'' (2021)
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Pei Mama'' (2021)
Television
* ''Meendum Meendum Sirippu''
* ''Super 10''
* ''Padavarisai 10''
* ''
Maanada Mayilada
''Maanada Mayilada'' is an Indian dance competition show airing from 2007 till 2015 on Kalaignar TV. The show was conceived, produced and directed by noted choreographer Kala Master. She is also one of the judges and the only constant judge ...
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Kasalavu Nesam''
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Sirippulogam''
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Bommalattam''
* ''
Star Wars
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Anbe Vaa''
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Abhiyum Naanum''
References
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Living people
Tamil male actors
Tamil comedians
Tamil male television actors
Tamil television presenters
Television personalities from Tamil Nadu
Male actors from Chennai
Indian male comedians
Male actors in Tamil cinema
21st-century Tamil male actors
Tamil Reality dancing competition contestants
20th-century Indian male actors
Indian male film actors
Indian male television actors
1978 births
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