Kullamani (1952–2013) was an Indian actor and comedian who appeared in Tamil-language films. He acted over 500 films. He is known for films like Karagattakaran, Apoorva Sagodharargal, Panakkaran, My Dear Marthandan, and many more.
Career Kullamani came to Chennai to become an actor and worked as cleaner at hotel. Producer Thooyavan who saw him took him to actor Jaishankar and acted with him in stage plays. He made his acting debut with Nawab Narkali (1972) portraying Nagesh's brother.
Partial filmography Tamil films Year TitleRole Notes 1972 Nawab Naarkali 1979 Agal Vilakku Mani 1982 Vasandhathil or Naal Poi Satchi Indru Poi Naalai Vaa 1983 Saranalayam 1984 Naan Mahaan Alla Group Dancer Vetri 1985 Idhu Engal Rajyam Muthal Mariyathai Arthamulla Aasaigal Naidu Naane Raja Naane Mandhiri Kulaiyan 1986 Amman Kovil Kizhakale Mannukkul Vairam 1987 Valayal Satham Chellakutti Uzhavan Magan 1988 Makkal Aanaiyittal 1989 Karagattakaran Apoorva Sagodharargal 1990 Panakkaran Inaindha Kaigal Henchman Guest role Aadi Velli Ulagam Pirandhadhu Enakkaga Ooru Vittu Ooru Vanthu Captain Tamilarasu's assistant My Dear Marthandan 1992 Villu Pattukaran 1993 Rajadhi Raja Raja Kulothunga Raja Marthanda Raja Gambeera Kathavaraya Krishna Kamarajan Thangakkili 1994 Periya Marudhu 1995 Thirumoorthy Peruchazhi 1996 Vasantha Vaasal Purushan Pondatti 1997 Vaimaye Vellum 1998 Vettu Onnu Thundu Rendu 1999 Maya 2001 Ullam Kollai Poguthae Illicit liquor smuggler 2002 Andipatti Arasampatti 2009 Naal Natchathiram Thoranai
Telugu films Year TitleRole Notes1984Mangammagari Manavadu1986Naga Devatha 1987 Rowdy Babai 1988Dora Gari Intlo Dongodu1990Papa Kosam Kottam 1991 Ganga 1997Mama Bagunnava
Death He died after a month-long hospitalization in the city on 25 December 2013. He was 61. He had been admitted to the Kilpauk Government Hospital because of kidney failure.
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