Ennatha Kannaiya
Biography
Ennatha Kannaiya was a Tamil film actor and comedian. He is known for frequently using the word "Ennatha" in his dialogue. Born on January 1, 1925, in Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, India, Kannaiya's stage name is என்னத்த கண்ணையா. He appeared in numerous Tamil-language films. Kannaiya's acting career spanned many years, with a total of 46 known credits. He passed away on August 7, 2012, at the age of 87.
Career overview
Ennatha Kannaiya was a Tamil film actor and comedian. He appeared in numerous Tamil-language films throughout his career. His stage name, என்னத்த கண்ணையா, is derived from his frequent use of the word "Ennatha" in his dialogue.
As a comedian, Ennatha Kannaiya was well known for his distinctive dialogue style. One of his notable lines is "Varuum... Aanaa Varaadhu...." His comedic performances in Tamil films earned him recognition and a dedicated following.
Ennatha Kannaiya's acting credits span a total of 46 films.
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Full filmography
- Nagaram (2010)
- Padikathavan (2009) as Kannaiya (Guest Appearance)
- Thottal Poo Malarum (2007) as Blind Cardriver
- Em Magan (2006) as Thirumalai's father-in-law
- Middle Class Madhavan (2001) as Kuzhandhaivelu's father
- Vasantham (2000)
- Thaali Pudhusu (1997)
- Mannava (1997)
- Jameen Kottai (1995) as Astrologer
- Thirumoorthy (1995)
- Mannan (1992) as Rajinikanth's co-worker
- Pudhu Manidhan (1991)
- Sonthakkaran (1989)
- Pudhiya Vaanam (1988)
- Jaathi Pookkal (1987)
- Enakku Naaney Needhibathi (1986)
- Navagraha Naayagi (1985) as Durvasar's disciple
- Padikkatha Pannayar (1985)
- Naan Mahaan Alla (1984) as L'Assistant de A. R. Chandran
- Thambikku Entha Ooru (1984)
- Niraparaadhi (1984)
- Manjal Nila (1982)
- Kanni Theevu (1981) as Rajarathnam
- Koyil Puraa (1981)
- Sattam Oru Iruttarai (1981)
- Madhuraiyai Meetta Sundharapandiyan (1978) as Salabu
- Vaazha Ninaithaal Vaazhalaam (1978)
- Ennai Pol Oruvan (1978) as Aasari Arulprakasam
- Navarathinam (1977) as Villager
- Panathukkaga (1974)
- Idhaya Veenai (1972)
- Rickshawkaran (1971) as Nadaswaram
- Arutperunjothi (1971)
- En Annan (1970) as Ponnaiya
- Sorgam (1970) as Harikrishnan
- Moondrezhuthu (1968)
- Kudiyirundha Koyil (1968)
- Naan (1967) as Uthandaraman
- Thaaye Unakkaga (1966) as Kannaiya
- Saraswathi Sabatham (1966)
- Nee! (1965) as Saamy
- Ratha Thilagam (1963) as Military Rajarathnam
- Arivaali (1963) as Kandhasami
- Ulagam Sirikirathu (1959)
- Thookku Thookki (1954) as Sepoy
- Ezhai Padum Paadu (1950)