Nellai Siva

Sivanathan Shanmugavelan Ramamoorthy (born 16 January 1952), better known by his stage name Nellai Siva, is a comedian and a supporting actor, who predominantly works in Tamil cinema (Kollywood). He works mostly in comedy scenes. One of the outstanding comedy scene with comedian Vadivelu is in the movie Kannum Kannum. He has worked in popular movies like Mahaprabhu, Vettri Kodi Kattu, Kannum Kannum. His way of speaking in the movies is completely of Nellai slang, which shows him unique from other supporting actors. He has acted more over 500 films in his career. His first film was Aan Paavam released in 1985.[1][2]

Nellai Siva
Born
Sivanathan Shanmugavelan Ramamoorthy

(1952-01-16) 16 January 1952
Veppilankulam, Panagudi
Radhapuram
Tirunelveli
NationalityIndian
OccupationFilm Actor, Television Actor
Years active1985-Present
Notable work
Vetri Kodi Kattu, Kannum Kannum
Home townTirunelveli
TelevisionPandiyan Stores, Mama Mapillai.

Early life

Nellai Siva was born on 16 January 1952 in Veppilankulam, a small village in Nellai district. He was an avid fan of Sivaji Ganesan and came to Chennai to make a break in films. He met and became good 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 for "making him successful in cinema".[3] 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.[4]

Film career

In 1985 He was debuted in the movie Aan Paavam directed by Pandiarajan. Later, he has acted 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 got progressed by acting in big movies like Saamy, Anbe Sivam, Thirupaachi, Kireedam and much more. And also he acted along with Vadivelu and Vivek films during 2000s. He is notable for his comedian roles along with actor Vadivelu movies were became very popular.[5][6][7]

Television career

In 2020, He is acting in Tamil television serials in Vijay TV such as Pandiyan Stores. He was also a part of Mama Mapillai.

Filmography

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Year Film Role Notes
1985 Aan Paavam Villager Debut
1993 Rajadhi Raja Raja Kulothunga Raja Marthanda Raja Gambeera Kathavaraya Krishna Kamarajan
1994 En Aasai Machan
1994 Seevalaperi Pandi
1994 Ravanan Punnakku
1995 Gandhi Pirantha Mann
1995 Sindhu Bath
1996 Mahaprabhu Local politician
1996 Aruva Velu Police officer
1996 Aavathum Pennale Azhivathum Pennale Sandana Karuppan
1996 Tata Birla Police head constable
1996 Vaazhga Jananayagam
1998 Kannathal
1999 Unnai Thedi
1999 Suyamvaram hostler
1999 Unnarugee Naan Irundhal
2000 Kannan Varuvaan
2000 Vetri Kodi Kattu Tea shop owner
2002 Ivan
2002 Run Politician
2003 Anbe Sivam
2003 Saamy Perumal Pichai's supporter
2003 Winner Astrologer
2003ThirumalaiThirumalai's friend
2003 Sindhamal Sitharamal
2005 Thirupaachi Villager
2005 Anbe Aaruyire Traffic Police Officer
2005 Oru Naal Oru Kanavu
2005 Padhavi Paduthum Paadu
2006 Imsai Arasan 23 M Pulikesi Poet
2006 Vattaram
2005 Ilakkanam House broker
2007 Manikanda
2007 Thirutham Head constable
2007 Ennai Paar Yogam Varum Head constable
2007 En Uyirinum Melana
2007 Kireedam Auto driver
2007 Androru Naal
2008 Silandhi
2008 Malarinum Melliya
2008 Arai En 305-il Kadavul Tea shop owner
2008 Sutta Pazham
2008 Thithikkum Ilamai Paranthaman
2008 Iyakkam
2008 Kannum Kannum Sudalai
2008 Maanavan Ninaithal Courier office manager
2008 Azhaipithazh
2008 Madurai Ponnu Chennai Paiyan Maths teacher
2008 Velvi Police contable
2009 Padikkathavan Kothandam
2009 Thoranai
2009 Kudiyarasu
2009 Madhavi Man on bike
2009 Pinju Manasu Annachi
2009 Aiymbulan
2009 Kanthaswamy Police constable
2009 Madurai To Theni
2009 Vedappan Annachi
2010 Ambasamudram Ambani Head Constable
2010 Kattradhu Kalavu
2010 Thamizh Padam Minister
2010 Pa. Ra. Palanisamy
2010 Azhagaana Ponnuthan
2010 Neeyum Naanum Nellai
2012 Vachathi
2012 Kazhugu Police Officer
2012 Saguni Policeman
2013 Thirumathi Thamizh
2013 Pattathu Yaanai Constable
2013 Yaaruda Mahesh
2014 Azhagiya Pandipuram
2014 Sooran
2015 Savaale Samaali
2015 Vindhai
2015 Eli
2015 Papanasam
2015 Thunai Mudhalvar
2015 Sakalakala Vallavan
2015 Viraivil Isai
2015 Kalai Vendhan
2016 Miruthan Gurumoorthy's henchman
2016 Bathiladi
2016 Anbanavan Asaradhavan Adangadhavan
2016 Jithan 2 Vijayakumar
2016 Nermugam
2016 Yokkiyan Vaaran
2017 Aarambame Attagasam
2017 Virudhachalam
2017 Unnai Thottu Kolla Vaa
2017 Namma Kadha
2018Solli VidavaTraffic police officer
2018 Padithavudan Kilithu Vidavum
2018SeemathuraiPolice officer
2019 Mudivilla Punnagai
2019 Kazhugu 2 Head Constable
2019 Udhay
2019 Impathu Roova
2019 Manguni Pandiyargal
2019 Peai Vaala Pudicha Kathai
2019 Arandavanukku Irundathellam Pei
2020 En Sangathu Aala Adichavan Evanda
2020 Pachai Vilakku
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References
  1. "Kollywood Movie Actor Nellai Siva Biography, News, Photos, Videos". nettv4u. Retrieved 2020-02-06.
  2. "Nellai Siva: Movies, Photos, Videos, News, Biography & Birthday | eTimes". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 2020-02-06.
  3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KRNwM066oc
  4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_FiV9sURVI
  5. "Exclusive biography of #NellaiSiva and on his life". FilmiBeat. Retrieved 2020-02-06.
  6. "Nellai Siva [Comedy & Character Actor]". Antru Kanda Mugam. 2019-09-04. Retrieved 2020-02-06.
  7. "Nellai Siva". Spicyonion.com. Retrieved 2020-02-06.
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