Narasimhan (c. 1936 - 12 March 2009), popularly known as Omakuchi, was an Indian stage and film actor. He acted in over 1,500 films in 14 Indian languages, predominantly in Tamil. He was credited as Juttu Narasimham in Telugu cinema.
Early life and career
Narasimhan was born in 1936 in Kumbakonam, a city in present-day Tamil Nadu. He made his debut in the 1953 movie Avvaiyar. On completion of his graduation, Narasimhan worked for the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) for some time before re-entering the Tamil movie industry with Gowri Kalyanam (1966).
However, following his debut, Narasimhan did not act in any immediate film in order to concentrate on studies. When he was acting in Thilairajan’s play, Naradarum Nangu Thirudargalum, he got the nickname "Omakuchi" from the character he played in the drama. After one of his performances on stage, actor Suruli Rajan brought him back to films. More opportunities came his way with actor-director Visu offering him roles one after another in his movies.
He had acted in over 1500 films in 14 languages including a Hollywood film Indian Summer. Omakuchi Narasimhan was one of the stars who just made people laugh with his appearances. Despite his hilarious performances, he didn’t make it big as a leading comedian. He starred in comedy films alongside Goundamani, Senthil, Vadivelu and Vivek. His most famous films were very successful in the 80s and 90s.
Omakuchi Narasimhan last acted in Sundar C starrer Thalainagaram (2006), and he appeared as an old gang leader for a comedy scene along with Vadivelu. But no one would have thought that it would be Omakuchi Narasimhan's last film as he passed away in 2009 due to throat cancer. However, he is still living in fans hearts through his comedy scenes.
Death
Narasimhan died on 12 March 2009 at the age of 73.
Partial filmography Tamil films YearFilmRoleNotes1953 Avvaiyar Uncredited1966Gowri Kalyanam1979Manthoppu Kiliye Homeopathy Doctor 1981 Meendum Kokila 1982 Pokkiri Raja1983Anal KaatruDowry KalyanamGundurao 1984 Thambikku Entha Ooru Naan Mahaan Alla Group Dancer Oorukku Upadesam Rich client at a Brothel RajathanthiramA person in the templeNaanayam Illatha NaanayamNarasimhan1985Aval SumangalithanA marriage brokerChidambara RahasiyamA van driverKetti MelamDr. Gundappa 1986 Samsaram Adhu Minsaram Matchmaker Sonnathu Neethaanaa Thazhuvatha Kaigal 1987 Kizhakku Africavil Sheela Mathaguru Thirumathi Oru Vegumathi Corrupt government employee Kavalan Avan Kovalan Aminjikarai Ammavasai Sattam Oru Vilaiyattu 1988 Makkal Aanaiyittal Oorai Therinjukiten Lunatic person 1990 Pudhu Vasantham Salem Vishnu 1991 Thalattu Ketkuthamma Manasara Vazhthungalen 1992 Rendu Pondatti Kaavalkaaran Suriyan Abhirami 1993 Gentleman PriestSabash Babu Cook 1994 Thendral Varum Theru Periya Marudhu Murai Mappillai 1996 Coimbatore Mappillai Man looking for rental apartment Meendum Savithri Indian Lorry Driver 1997 Aahaa Enna Porutham 1998 Kadhala Kadhala Kumbakonam Gopalu Previous Tenant1999 Mudhalvan Pudhu Kudithanam 2000 Nee Enthan Vaanam Unakkaga Mattum Budget Padmanabhan Vadakkan Veeragatha Mammatti Palayathu Amman Businessman seeking services of gemologist 2002 Gemini Bombay Dawood 2006 Kumaran Hotel Guest Partial reshot version Thalainagaram Uncredited
Telugu films YearFilmRole 1981 Guru Sishyulu 1985 Maa Pallelo Gopaludu 1986Mannemlo MonagaduPasuputhaduKashmoraArdharatri SwatantramMuddula Krishnayya1987Chinnari DevathaKrishna Leela Punya Dampathulu ChakravarthyAkshintaluDonga Kapuram1988Nyayaniki SikshaJeevana JyothiRaktha TilakamStation MasterYamudiki MoguduMurali KrishnuduDora Gari Intlo Dongodu1989 Muddula MavayyaButler GajakarnaSakshiBala GopaluduDead body1990Police BharyaIdem Pellam BaboiJustice Rudramadevi1991Ganga1992Dabbu Bhale Jabbu1993Aarambham1994Maa Voori MaarajuBrahmachari MoguduGharana AlluduM. Dharmaraju M. A.Ammayi Kapuram1995Maatho Pettukoku 1996 Neti Savithri PullaiahPavitra Bandham1997Mama Bagunnava 1999 Devi
Other language films YearFilmRoleLanguage Notes 2001 Nayak Viru Bhatia Hindi Remake of Mudhalvan
Television YearTitleRoleChannelLanguage Notes 1995 Lady Detective Doctor ETV Telugu Episode 4
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