Swaminathan, also known by his current stage name Java Sundaresan or his former stage name Chaams, is an Indian actor and comedian who has appeared in predominantly Tamil language films.
He has mainly appeared in supporting roles, notably in Crazy Mohan dramas and playing one of the several leads in Palaivana Solai (2009) and Onbadhule Guru (2013).
Career Since there was another actor by his birth name of Swaminathan, he briefly considered Chama as a stage name, which was what he was called by Crazy Mohan. He acted as Kushma Devi, a lady with a moustache in the play Meesai Aanalum Manaivi. He renamed himself as Chaams for the serial Chinna Papa Periya Papa. He initially acted with comedians like Vadivelu and supported their comedy roles and later bagged larger roles.
His breakthrough role came in the film Arai En 305-il Kadavul as Java Sundaresan, an aspiring software engineer who bags a job due to his knowledge of Java. He constantly climbs the social ladder due to his high paying job. In the year 2009, a film named Palaivana Solai was released which was a remake version of the same film released in 1981 where a love story of five friends woven around one simple girl received critics appreciation. Chaams played the lead role as one of the five friends.
Chaams garnered acclaim for his role in Payanam (2011) as a fan of "Shining Star" Chandrakanth (inspired by "Super Star" Rajinikanth). Rediff stated that a "special mention must be made of Chaams" as he provided "excellent comic relief". The Hindu stated that "Chaams as the doting fan whose blinkers fall off" is "a riot". Similarly in the year 2013, another film Onbadhule Guru was released, where he played the role of a disgruntled married man who wanted to go back to his bachelor days along with his other friends. The film needed all leading actors to do comedy as per the script. He played one of the leads in the film Thittam Poattu Thirudura Kootam (2019).
In 2021, Chaams played the lead role in the film Operation JuJuPi as a serious man. In 2025, he changed his stage name from Chaams to Java Sundaresan as many meme creators were using the latter name.
Filmography Year Title Role Notes 1998 Kaadhal Mannan Gurusaamy Uncredited role 2002 King Hollywood director's assistant Jjunction Konal Govindasamy 2003 Pavalakkodi Shyam Anbe Un Vasam College student 2004 Perazhagan Groom 2005 Sachein Ayyasamy's friend credited as Swaminathan Kundakka Mandakka Roopa's groom Aaru Rajamani 2006 Jerry Dhandapani Manathodu Mazhaikalam Employee Uncredited role E Ganeshan Veyil Meenakshi's brother Uncredited role 2007 Thaamirabharani Sombunakki Karuppusamy Kuththagaithaarar Gold shop owner's son Sivi Still photographer Deleted scene Azhagiya Tamil Magan Train passenger Vel Swathi's brother-in-law 2008 Arai En 305-il Kadavul Java Sundaresan Kathavarayan Vallamai Tharayo Office Manager Kanchivaram Translator Kadhalil Vizhunthen Meera's friend Silambattam Ammanji Abhiyum Naanum A man at the school admissions interview 2009 Newtonin Moondram Vidhi Rangaswamy Rajadhi Raja Doctor Suriyan Satta Kalloori Kethu Palaivana Solai Iniyan 2010 Rasikkum Seemane Uncredited role Irumbukkottai Murattu Singam Translator Maanja Velu Raavanan Wedding photographer Enthiran Barber Ambasamudram Ambani Bank cashier Virudhagiri Saamy 2011 Payanam Balaji Bilingual film Rajapattai Funny Actor Sankarankovil Uyarthiru 420 2012 Dhoni Subramaniam's coworker Manam Kothi Paravai Das 2013 Onbadhule Guru Guru Azhagan Azhagi Yamuna Punniyakkodi Desingu Raja Idhayakani's friend Muthu Nagaram 2014 Uyir Mozhi Gamma Bramman Chaams Nalanum Nandhiniyum Aindhaam Thalaimurai Sidha Vaidhiya Sigamani Sarvanana Bhavan supervisor 2015 Kanchana 2 Aravind Saamy Maanga Kalakkal 49-O Chaams Thoongaa Vanam BusboyBilingual filmUppu Karuvaadu Ilango Bhooloham Aalayam 2016 Unnodu Ka Deal matrimony owner Vellikizhamai 13am Thethi Saravanan's friend Ennama Katha Vudranunga Andaman Manal Kayiru 2 Santhakumar 2017 Singam 3 G. Sathyan Motta Shiva Ketta Shiva Chamu Chitrangada Airport passenger Telugu film; uncredited Oru Mugathirai Ulaganathan Aarambamey Attakasam Saravanan Irukka Bayamaen Rajadurai Bongu Car mechanic Kalavaadiya Pozhuthugal Enbathettu 2018 Adanga Maru Drunkard Keni Enga Kattula Mazhai Lakshmi Bus conductor Saamy Square Sundaram Kalavani Mappillai Stepni 2019 Charlie Chaplin 2 Homosexual man Goko Mako Pluto Also narrator Enakku Innum Kalyanam Aakale Sixer Homosexual man in restaurant Thittam Poattu Thirudura Kootam Padmanaban alias Buddy Market Raja MBBS Vardharajan Chennai 2 Bangkok Naan Avalai Sandhitha Pothu Moorthy's friend 2020 Sandimuni College Kumar Swami Bilingual film Indha Nilai Maarum Jack Irandam Kuththu Ram Kanni Raasi Ambur Ram Iyer 2021 Centha Paramapadham Vilayattu Kalingan's assistant Pei Mama Raajavamsam Rangan Naruvi Operation JuJuPi 2022 Yutha Satham Jack Sivi 2 Khalifa Diary Aasai Raja Rivet Project C (Chapter 2) Praveen Kadaisi Kadhal Kadhai 2023 Raakadhan Yokkiyan Dhillu Irundha Poradu Sri Sabari Ayyappan Tik Tok 2024 Local Sarakku Film actor Haraa Security Boat Lal Jolly O Gymkhana Manager's assistant Thiru.Manickam Narayanan 2025 Dinasari Broker Badava Bar custumer Leg Piece Konjam Kadhal Konjam Modhal Karthik's uncle School Assistant Principal Manmadhan Madras Matinee Pickle seller Desingu Raja 2 Pulipandi Flashback Only the Hindi dubbed version was released.Kambi Katna Kathai 2026 Sweety Naughty Crazy Astrologer Lucky the Superstar Dog Hunter credited as Chaams Mustafa Mustafa TN 2026 Film Director Theeyor Koodam Magudam Car driver Vishwanath & Sons Child Welfare Committee Member Meesaya Murukku 2Hotel Manager
Television +List of performances and appearances on television Year Program Role(s) Channel Notes 20032004 Chinna Papa Periya Papa Chidambaram Sun TV2004Vidathu Sirippu Evil scientistJaya TV2006-2008AnjaliGopalSun TV
Music video Lovendra Cassandra
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