Kottachi is an Indian actor and comedian who works in Tamil-language films. He made his directorial debut with Kazhu Maram (2024).
Career Kottachi and his mother were present at the sets of Seeman (1994) and he came to Chennai in search of the photo taken at that time and instead fulfilled his mother's wish of acting. He was introduced by director Ezhil in Pennin Manathai Thottu (2000). In a review of Kicha Vayasu 16 (2005), a critic wrote that "Kottachi and the gang are the film's only relieving aspect". He played a full-length comedy role in Chandhamama (2013) and one of the lead roles in Kadavulukku Nandri (2016).
He directed the short films Varanda Vizhigal (2020), which featured a voice over by M. S. Bhaskar and Vizhuthu (2021) co-starring his daughter. Both short films were released directly through his YouTube channel Maan Valai. In 2024, he directed the feature film Kazhu Maram, which also featured him in the lead role. Regarding his performance in the film, a critic wrote that "Kottachi, who plays the hero in the film, carries the whole story. He is scoring in acting as much as he can. But in many places, his performance is artificial". Another critic wrote that "Kottachi who is playing the hero in the film has given his full acting skills".
Personal life Kottachi married his niece Anjali. Their daughter Manasvi is also a child artist.
Filmography As actor
Pennin Manathai Thottu (2000) Friends (2001) Looty (2001) Ullam Kollai Poguthae (2001) Badri (2001) Citizen (2001) Alli Thandha Vaanam (2001) Thavasi (2001) Vivaramana Aalu (2002) Varushamellam Vasantham (2002) Raja (2002) Youth (2002) Bagavathi (2002) Kadhal Azhivathillai (2002) April Maadhathil (2002) Dhool (2003) Dum (2003) Arasu (2003) Anbe Un Vasam (2003) Virumaandi (2004) Vayasu Pasanga (2004) Gomathi Nayagam (2004) Aadhikkam (2005) Kicha Vayasu 16 (2005) Kaatrullavarai (2005) Unakkum Enakkum (2006) Vanjagan (2006) Vallavan (2006) Veyil (2006) Adaikalam (2006) Veerasamy (2007) Niram (2007) Ennai Paar Yogam Varum (2007) Satham Podathey (2007) Vaazhthugal (2008) Thangam (2008) Kuruvi (2008) Azhaipithazh (2008) Maanavan Ninaithal (2008) Naal Natchathiram (2009) Thunichal (2010) Thairiyam (2010) Bayam Ariyaan (2010) Sura (2010) Unakkaga Oru Kavithai (2010) Naane Ennul Illai (2010) Neethana Avan (2010) Pasakkara Nanbargal (2011) Marudhavelu (2011) Gurusamy (2011) Osthe (2011) Vilayada Vaa (2012) Kadhal Pisase (2012) Aathi Narayana (2012) Thiruthani (2012) Chandhamama (2013) Sandhithathum Sindhithathum (2013) Aindhaam Thalaimurai Sidha Vaidhiya Sigamani (2014) Pattaya Kelappanum Pandiya (2014) Vilaasam (2014) Kaaviya Thalaivan (2014) Palakkattu Madhavan (2015) Miss Pannidatheenga Appuram Varuthapaduveenga (2015) Tihar (2015) Kadavulukku Nandri (2016) Angali Pangali (2016) Jomonte Suvisheshangal (2017; Malayalam) Vayakattu Mappillai (2018) Unarvu (2019) Enemy (2021) Kazhu Maram (2024; also director) Rajakili (2024) Otha Votu Muthaiya (2025) Kadaisi Thotta (2025) Thirukkural (2025) Desingu Raja 2 (2025) Agni Paththu (2025)
As director Year Film Notes 2024 Kazhu Maram
Television Year Title Role Network Notes2019Vanakkam TamizhaGuestSun TVMorning Show; With Daughter Manasvi 2021- 2022 Super Daddy Contestant Star VijayReality Game Show; With Daughter Manasvi 2021 Jothi Sun TV 2024Mr. and Mrs. ChinnathiraiGuest/Contestant Star VijayGame Show; With wife Anjali
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