Nellai Siva
Nellai Siva | |
|---|---|
| நெல்லை சிவா | |
| Born | Sivanathan Shanmugavelan Ramamoorthy 16 January 1952 |
| Died | 11 May 2021 (aged 69) |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, comedian |
| Years active | 1985 – 2021 |
Sivanathan Shanmugavelan Ramamoorthy (16 January 1952 – 11 May 2021[1]),[2] better known by his stage name Nellai Siva, was an Indian comedian and actor, who predominantly worked in Tamil cinema.[3] He worked mostly in comedy scenes. His first film was Aan Paavam released in 1985.[4] He appeared in popular movies like Mahaprabhu, Vetri Kodi Kattu, Kannum Kannum. His way of speaking in the movies is completely of Nellai slang, which shows him unique to other supporting actors. He has acted in over 500 films in his career.[5]
Early life
[edit]Nellai Siva was born on 16 January 1952, in Veppilankulam, a small village in Nellai district. He was a fan of Sivaji Ganesan and came to Chennai to make a break in films. He met and became friends with Mansoor Ali Khan and Bonda Mani, who were also upcoming actors at the time. After struggling for over a decade, he met K. Bhagyaraj and participated in a few series on Chennai Television, gaining popularity, and whom he credits with "making him successful in cinema".[6] He also started his film career by acting alongside then-famous actor Nagesh, who admired his Tirunelveli slang on set and encouraged him to use it as a defining factor in his comedy.[7]
Film career
[edit]In 1985, he debuted in the movie Aan Paavam directed by Pandiarajan. Later, he acted in minor roles. In the late 1990s, he started his career as a supporting comedian. He starred in the film Vetri Kodi Kattu as a tea shop owner. After this movie, he slowly progressed by acting in big movies like Saamy, Anbe Sivam, Attagasam,Thirupaachi, Kireedam and much more. He also acted along with Vadivelu and Vivek in films during 2000s. He is notable for his comedian roles along with actor Vadivelu whose movies became very popular.[8][9][10] [11]
Television career
[edit]In 2018-2021, he acted in Tamil television serials in Vijay TV such as Pandiyan Stores. His role as 'Kumaresan Mama' in Pandian Stores was a notable one. He was also a part of Mama Mapillai. On the 11 May 2021, he died in Chennai due to a heart attack.[12]
Partial filmography
[edit] | This article needs additional citations for verification. (February 2024) |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Aan Paavam | Villager | |
| 1993 | Rajadhi Raja Raja Kulothunga Raja Marthanda Raja Gambeera Kathavaraya Krishna Kamarajan |
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| 1994 | En Aasai Machan | ||
| Seevalaperi Pandi | |||
| Ravanan | Punnakku | ||
| 1995 | Gandhi Pirantha Mann | ||
| Sindhu Bath | |||
| 1996 | Mahaprabhu | Local politician | |
| Aruva Velu | Police officer | ||
| Aavathum Pennale Azhivathum Pennale | Sandana Karuppan | ||
| Tata Birla | Police head constable | ||
| Vaazhga Jananayagam | |||
| 1998 | Kannathal | ||
| 1999 | Unnai Thedi | ||
| Suyamvaram | hostler | ||
| Unnaruge Naan Irundhal | |||
| Aasaiyil Oru Kaditham | |||
| 2000 | Kannan Varuvaan | ||
| Vetri Kodi Kattu | Tea shop owner | ||
| Unnai Kann Theduthey | |||
| 2001 | Rishi | Car cleaner | |
| 2002 | Red | Madurai resident | |
| 2002 | H2O | Chennoor villager | Kannada-Tamil bilingual film |
| Ivan | |||
| Run | Politician | ||
| 2003 | Anbe Sivam | ||
| Saamy | Perumal Pichai's supporter | ||
| Inidhu Inidhu Kadhal Inidhu | |||
| Winner | Astrologer | ||
| Anjaneya | |||
| Thirumalai | Thirumalai's friend | ||
| Sindhamal Sitharamal | |||
| 2004 | Madhurey | ||
| Attagasam | Samuthirakani Henchmen | ||
| 2005 | Thirupaachi | Villager | |
| Anbe Aaruyire | Traffic Police Officer | ||
| Oru Naal Oru Kanavu | |||
| Padhavi Paduthum Paadu | |||
| Vetrivel Sakthivel | |||
| 2006 | Parijatham | ||
| Imsai Arasan 23rd Pulikecei | Poet | ||
| Vattaram | |||
| Ilakkanam | House broker | ||
| 2007 | Manikanda | ||
| Thirutham | Head constable | ||
| Oram Po | Annachi | ||
| Ennai Paar Yogam Varum | Head constable | ||
| En Uyirinum Melana | |||
| Kireedam | Auto driver | ||
| Nam Naadu | Political member | ||
| 2008 | Vambu Sandai | ||
| Chakkara Viyugam | Police officer | ||
| Silandhi | |||
| Malarinum Melliya | |||
| Arai En 305-il Kadavul | Tea shop owner | ||
| Sutta Pazham | |||
| Thithikkum Ilamai | Paranthaman | ||
| Iyakkam | |||
| Kannum Kannum | Sudalai | ||
| Maanavan Ninaithal | Courier office manager | ||
| Azhaipithazh | |||
| Madurai Ponnu Chennai Paiyan | Maths teacher | ||
| Velvi | Police constable | ||
| 2009 | Padikkathavan | Kothandam | |
| Thoranai | |||
| Kudiyarasu | |||
| Madhavi | Man on bike | ||
| Pinju Manasu | Annachi | ||
| Aiymbulan | |||
| Kanthaswamy | Police constable | ||
| Madurai To Theni | |||
| Mathiya Chennai | |||
| Vedappan | Annachi | ||
| 2010 | Thamizh Padam | Minister | |
| Ambasamudram Ambani | Head Constable | ||
| Azhagaana Ponnuthan | |||
| Kattradhu Kalavu | |||
| Pa. Ra. Palanisamy | |||
| Pournami Nagam | |||
| Neeyum Naanum | Nellai | ||
| Mudhal Kadhal Mazhai | |||
| 2011 | Siruthai | Doctor | |
| Minsaram | Thooyavan | ||
| 2012 | Vachathi | ||
| Kazhugu | Police Officer | ||
| Saguni | Policeman | ||
| 2013 | Puthagam | Traffic police officer | |
| Thirumathi Thamizh | |||
| Pattathu Yaanai | Constable | ||
| Yaaruda Mahesh | |||
| Kolagalam | |||
| 2014 | Sooran | ||
| Aindhaam Thalaimurai Sidha Vaidhiya Sigamani | Police inspector | ||
| Azhagiya Pandipuram | |||
| 2015 | Nathikal Nanaivathillai | [13] | |
| Vindhai | |||
| Eli | |||
| Papanasam | |||
| Thunai Mudhalvar | |||
| Savaale Samaali | |||
| Sakalakala Vallavan | |||
| Viraivil Isai | |||
| Kalai Vendhan | |||
| Thiruttu VCD | Traffic Police Inspector | ||
| 2016 | Miruthan | Gurumoorthy's henchman | |
| Bathiladi | |||
| Anbanavan Asaradhavan Adangadhavan | |||
| Jithan 2 | Vijayakumar | ||
| Thagadu | Park officer | ||
| Ner Mugam | |||
| Yokkiyan Vaaran | |||
| 2017 | Unnai Thottu Kolla Vaa | ||
| Virudhachalam | |||
| Aarambame Attagasam | |||
| Karanam | |||
| Namma Kadha | |||
| 2018 | Solli Vidava | Traffic police officer | |
| Padithavudan Kilithu Vidavum | |||
| Seemathurai | Police officer | ||
| 2019 | Mudivilla Punnagai | ||
| Kazhugu 2 | Head Constable | ||
| Udhay | |||
| Impathu Roova | |||
| Manguni Pandiyargal | |||
| Peai Vaala Pudicha Kathai | |||
| Arandavanukku Irundathellam Pei | |||
| 2020 | En Sangathu Aala Adichavan Evanda | ||
| Pachai Vilakku | |||
| Sollunganne Sollunga | |||
| 2021 | Pei Irukka Bayamen | ||
| Pazhagiya Naatkal | |||
| Paramapadham Vilayattu | |||
| Naruvi | |||
| 2023 | Eppodhum Ava Nenaipu[14] | Posthumous release | |
| Uruchidhai[15] | Posthumous release | ||
| Peikku Kalyanam[16] | Posthumous release | ||
| 2025 | Madha Gaja Raja | Politician | Posthumous release |
References
[edit]- ^ Upadhyaya, Prakash (11 May 2021). "Tamil Actor Nellai Siva ; Celebs Mourn his". International Business Times.
- ^ "Popular comedian Nellai Siva passes away". The Times of India. 11 May 2021. Retrieved 12 May 2021.
- ^ "எலே... எனக்கு பொண்ணு தாரீயளா?". 27 July 2011.
- ^ "Kollywood Movie Actor Nellai Siva Biography, News, Photos, Videos". nettv4u. Retrieved 6 February 2020.
- ^ "Nellai Siva: Movies, Photos, Videos, News, Biography & Birthday | eTimes". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 6 February 2020.
- ^ "Muthu Kaalai & Nellai Siva Speech at audio launch". YouTube. 30 January 2015. Archived from the original on 5 December 2021.
- ^ "Nellai Siva Tell ABout His Career & How to Work With Vadivelu | ThiraiPayanam". YouTube. 2 March 2018. Archived from the original on 5 December 2021.
- ^ "Exclusive biography of #NellaiSiva and on his life". FilmiBeat. Retrieved 6 February 2020.
- ^ "Nellai Siva [Comedy & Character Actor]". Antru Kanda Mugam. 4 September 2019. Retrieved 6 February 2020.
- ^ "Nellai Siva". Spicyonion.com. Retrieved 6 February 2020.
- ^ "Tamil Cinema News - Nellai Siva as Kattabomman". www.behindwoods.com. Archived from the original on 8 December 2004. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
- ^ "Tamil actor Nellai Siva dies at 69". The Indian Express. 11 May 2021. Retrieved 11 May 2021.
- ^ "நதிகள் நனைவதில்லை". Dinamalar (in Tamil). 10 April 2015. Retrieved 12 April 2025.
- ^ "Eppodhum Ava Nenappu Movie Song | Karuvarayil Irukkum Video Song | Keeran | Jothisha | Rashmi". 7 September 2023 – via YouTube.
- ^ "'உருச்சிதை' திரைப்பட விமர்சனம்".
- ^ "Peaikku Kalyanam - Official Trailer | Suci Eswar | K.O. Baijju | Kishore Cine Art | Suci Creations". 1 December 2022 – via YouTube.
External links
[edit]- Nellai Siva at IMDb