''Joker'' Thulasi (15 March 1950 – 10 May 2021) was an Indian actor, who worked in Tamil film and television industry. Thulasi made his acting debut in the Tamil film Ungalil Oruthi directed by Devaraj-Mohan released on 11 April 1976, and was a veteran stage actor and film actor for decades. He appeared in some well-known films such as Thamizhachi, Ilaignar Ani, Udan Pirappu, Avathara Purushan, and Mannai Thottu Kumbidanum. His performances in many films were lauded especially in Thirumathi Palanisamy which was one of the best films of the year 1992.
Early life He was born in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. In his early years, he became a stage actor. He was the first actor in the Kanmani theatre troupe in Chennai. Since then, he made his film debut in the Ungalil Oruthi movie.
Film career Thulasi made his lead actor debut in the Tamil film “Maruthu Pandi” along with Ramki and Seetha, directed by Manoj Kumar.
Television career Thulasi had supporting roles in Tamil television serials, including such notable serials as:
Kolangal Vani Rani Keladi Kanmani Megala Muthaaram Kasthuri Naanal Madhavi Azhagu Vannakkolangal (as File Pandi an in the episode File vangalayo file)
Filmography This is a partial filmography. You can expand it. +YearFilmRoleNotes1976Ungalil Oruthi 1976Manmadha Leelai 1982Pattanathu Rajakkal1986Thazhuvatha Kaigal1987Idhu Oru Thodar Kathai1988Oorai TherinjikittenLunatic person1989Samsara Sangeetham1990Namma Ooru Poovatha1990Maruthu Pandi1990Nangal Puthiyavargal1991Chithirai Pookkal1991Marikozhundhu1992Thirumathi Palanisamy1992Samundi1993Maravan1993Udan PirappuBeggar1993Ulle Veliye1994Ilaignar Ani1994Sevatha Ponnu1995Thamizhachi1995Chinna Mani1995Sindhu Bath1995Neela Kuyil1995Mannai Thottu Kumbidanum1996Katta Panchayathu1996Avathara Purushan1996Vaazhga Jananayagam1996Purushan Pondatti1997Kaalamellam Kaathiruppen1997Ratchagan1998Moovendhar1998Pudhumai Pithan1999Adutha Kattam2000Nee Enthan Vaanam2004Aai
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