Ponnambalam
Biography
Ponnambalam is an Indian film actor who has appeared in Tamil films, primarily taking on supporting roles. His known acting credits include one hundred thirty-three entries. His known professional work is recorded on The Movie Database, where he is also listed under the alternative name Ponnampalam. Biographical details regarding his birth date, place of birth, and personal life are not provided in the primary records, though separate historical records note an individual named Ponnambalam born in 1814 in Manipay, northern Ceylon, as the son of Arunachalam and Thangam.
Career overview
Ponnambalam is an Indian film actor who has appeared in Tamil films, primarily taking on supporting roles. According to biographical data on The Movie Database, his career is well-established with one hundred thirty-three known acting credits listed on the platform. He is also known by the alternative spelling Ponnampalam.
Separate historical records note an individual named Ponnambalam who was born in 1814 in Manipay in northern Ceylon as the son of Arunachalam and Thangam. Through his paternal line, this historical figure is believed to be a descendant of Mana Mudaliyar of Thondai Nadu, who was one of the pioneer settlers.
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Full Filmography
128 titles- Kaatteri (2022) as Ponnambalam
- Comali (2019) as Gajaa
- Chennai 2 Bangkok (2019)
- Pei Irukka Illaya (2018)
- Aghora (2018)
- Aadu 2 (2017) as Mayilvahanam
- Bigg Boss (2017) as Self - Contestant
- 12-12-1950 (2017)
- Madhavanum Malarvizhiyum (2014)
- Adhu Vera Idhu Vera (2014)
- Mattu Thaavani (2012)
- Maasi (2012) as Nandha
- Ullam (2012)
- Mudhal Idam (2011)
- Venghai (2011) as Anbu
- Ponnar Shankar (2011) as Thalapathi
- Nagaram (2010) as 'Thala Vetti' Thangarasu
- Bayam Ariyan (2010)
- Guru Sishyan (2010) as Police Officer
- Thamizh Padam (2010) as Nattamai
- Puzhal (2010)
- Madurai Sambavam (2009)
- Thee (2009) as Saleem
- Vaitheeswaran (2008)
- Bujjigaadu: Made in Chennai (2008)
- Thiru Ranga (2007)
- Malaikottai (2007) as Kukkala Bhaskar
- Aarya (2007) as Meesai Perumal
- Masti (2007)
- Oru Kadhalan Oru Kadhali (2006) as Lingesu
- Varalaru (2006) as Divya's brother
- Saravana (2006)
- Perarasu (2006)
- Prajapathi (2006) as Vanangamudi
- Suyetchai MLA (2006)
- Chinna (2005)
- Devathayai Kanden (2005) as Police Inspector
- Mannin Maindhan (2005) as Gajapathy
- Chudail Ka Badla (2005)
- Bose (2004) as Sivamani
- Shiva Shankar (2004)
- Ghilli (2004) as Arivazhagan
- Gudumba Shankar (2004)
- Kannadi Pookkal (2004)
- Jai (2004)
- Giri (2004)
- Super Da (2004)
- Military (2003)
- Ramachandra (2003) as Kabaali
- Saamy (2003) as Annachi's Henchman
- Anjaneya (2003) as Veerapan
- Thennavan (2003) as Inspector Arumugam
- Chokka Thangam (2003)
- Diwan (2003) as Kandhavel Second Brother
- Bagavathi (2002) as Vibuthi Ganesan
- Shakalaka Baby (2002)
- Chennakesava Reddy (2002)
- Vivaramana Aalu (2002)
- Sri Raja Rajeshwari (2001) as Sangkara
- Kalakalappu (2001)
- Azhagana Naatkal (2001) as Somasundaram's nephew
- Looty (2001)
- Nayak: The Real Hero (2001) as Ranga
- Thavasi (2001) as Kottai Perumal
- Simharasi (2001)
- Eduruleni Manishi (2001)
- En Purushan Kuzhanthai Mathiri (2001) as Santhamoorthy
- Nuvvu Vasthavani (2000)
- Thirunelveli (2000)
- Thai Porandaachu (2000)
- Sudhandhiram (2000) as Guna
- Vallarasu (2000) as Manikkam
- Maayi (2000) as Corrupt Police Inspector
- Mugavari (2000) as Muthupandi
- Ilaiyavan (2000)
- Kummi Paattu (1999)
- Amarkalam (1999) as Aasairaj
- Kannupada Poguthaiya (1999) as Kaduvetti Karuppusamy
- Azhagarsamy (1999)
- Chinnadurai (1999)
- Kanave Kalaiyadhe (1999)
- Dharma (1998) as Khan
- Simmarasi (1998)
- Pavitra Prema (1998) as Rayudu
- Veeram Vilanja Mannu (1998) as Police Inspector
- Arunachalam (1997) as Ponnambalam
- Aravindhan (1997)
- Janakiraman (1997)
- Hitler (1997)
- Dharma Chakkaram (1997) as K. singamuthu
- Mannava (1997) as Kabali
- Adimai Changili (1997)
- Vallal (1997) as Ponnambalam
- Ghatak (1996) as Ring Fighter
- Indian (1996) as 'Kada' Kumar
- Senathipathi (1996)
- Coolie (1995) as Old Union Leader
- Gandhi Pirantha Mann (1995)
- Muthu (1995) as Kaali
- Chandralekha (1995)
- Periya Kudumbam (1995)
- Maaman Magal (1995) as Govindhan
- Periya Marudhu (1994)
- Nattamai (1994) as Nattamai's paternal cousin
- Honest Raj (1994) as Pandian
- Walter Vetrivel (1993) as Kabali
- Maamiyar Veedu (1993)
- Naangal (1992)
- Senthamizh Paattu (1992)
- Ellaichami (1992) as Malayandi
- Kottai Vaasal (1992)
- Bharathan (1992) as Gangadharan Right Hand
- Gharana Mogudu (1992)
- Samundi (1992)
- Maanagara Kaaval (1991)
- Pudhu Manidhan (1991)
- Captain Prabhakaran (1991) as Sub-inspector
- Vetri Padigal (1991)
- Moondreluthil En Moochirukkum (1991)
- Raja Kaiya Vacha (1990) as Goon
- Michael Madana Kama Rajan (1990)
- Samrajyam (1990) as Krishna Das's Henchman
- Vetri Vizha (1989)
- Pudhiya Vaanam (1988)
- Moonnam Mura (1988) as Peter
- Sathya (1988) as Henchman
- Vangala Viriguda
- Iravu
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Ponnambalam best known for?
Ponnambalam is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Kaatteri (2022), The Memorandum of Kyoko Okitegami (2015), Miracle Workers (2019), Bose (2004).
How many credits does Ponnambalam have?
Ponnambalam has accumulated over 128 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1988 to 2022.
What is Ponnambalam's background in cinema and television?
Ponnambalam is an Indian film actor who has appeared in Tamil films, primarily taking on supporting roles. His known acting credits include one hundred thirty-three entries. His known professional work is recorded on The Movie Database, where he is also listed under the alternative name Ponnampalam. Biographical detail...
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