Thideer Kannaiah was an Indian film and stage actor. He has acted in more than 500 films. His debut film was Aval Oru Thodarkathai. He is notable for his comedian roles along with actors Goundamani and Vadivelu. While he was in the drama, he appeared mostly in the breakthrough scenes. Therefore, he was called as "Thideer" Kannaiah.
Early life Kanniah, who is native to Chennai, has worked in various drama troupes since childhood. he made his debut in the industry with the film aval oru thodarkathai (1974). While working at the chennai perambur railway coach factory, he started acting in films.
Film career Director K. Balachandar, he made his acting debut in the Tamil film industry. He acted as the bus conductor. He has acted in more than 500 films Apoorva Ragangal, Karotti Kannan, Priya, Vellai Roja, Yettikki Potti, Apoorva Sagodharargal, Enna Petha Rasa and Pokkiri.
Family Kannaya has a wife Rajeshwari, a son Ramesh and a daughter Chitra, Grand Son Sathish and Grand Daughter Preetha, Vanitha, Pooja
Death He died of heart attack on November 17, 2013 at the age of 77.
Filmography This is a partial filmography. You can expand it. +YearFilmRoleNotes1972Itho Enthan DeivamUncredited rolesAnnai AbiramiPoosari1974Aval Oru Thodar KathaiBus conductorThaai Piranthal1975Apoorva RaagangalMahendran's friendKarotti Kannan1977Nallathukku Kalamillai1978PriyaVasanthTamil-Kannada bilingual film1979Chakkalathi1980Thunaivi Thozhan1982Pattanathu Rajakkal1983Vellai RojaSamayapurathale Satchi1985KadivalamNeethiyin MarupakkamYaar?1986Iravu PookkalKoottu PuzhukkalManakanakku1987Yettikki Potti1988Oorai TherinjikittenNethiyadiKonnayan1989Apoorva SagodharargalEnna Petha RasaMananthal MahadevanManasukketha Maharasa1990Namma Ooru PoovathaPuthu Paatu1991Idhaya VaasalArchana IASPondatti Sonna KettukanumPolice constableThanthu Vitten EnnaiPedestrianVanakkam VathiyarePutham Pudhu PayanamVaidehi Kalyanam1992Periya Gounder PonnuEllaichamiPattathu RaaniSamundi1993Porandhalum Ambalaiya Porakka KoodaadhuMoondravadhu KannUlle VeliyePorantha Veeda Puguntha VeedaVeeraMadurai MeenakshiAmma PonnuNallathe NadakkumMaravan1994Sevatha PonnuAranmanai KaavalanNilaKilladi MappillaiThamaraiSubramaniya Swamy1995Naan Petha MaganeNairMannai Thottu KumbidanumMannarDear Son MaruthuEn Pondatti Nallava1996VaanmathiPurushan PondattiMappillai Manasu PoopolaVeettukulle ThiruvizhaMinor MappillaiVishwanathSumma Irunga MachanPriyamudan1997Nesam PudhusuVasukePudhalvan1998SanthoshamSenthooramKannathalGopal1999Jayam Kudumba Sangili 2000Ninaivellam Nee2001 Rishi Astrologer2002Game 2004 Arivumani Police Officer 2006 Kai Vandha Kalai 2007PokkiriReporterEnnai Paar Yogam VarumPiragu2008Ini Varum Kaalam2016Ilamai OonjalLast film
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