Kottachi
Indian actor
- Actor
- director
Kottachi is an Indian actor who works in Tamil-language films.[2][3] He made his directorial debut with Kazhu Maram (2024).[4]
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.[5] He was introduced by director Ezhil in Pennin Manathai Thottu (2000).[5] While acting in Thavasi (2001), he reportedly outperformed Vadivelu, who blocked the camera causing him to leave the film.[6] In a review of Kicha Vayasu 16 (2005), a critic wrote that "Kottachi and the gang are the film's only relieving aspect".[7] He played a full length comedy role in Chandhamama (2013) and one of the lead roles in Kadavulukku Nandri (2016).[5][8]
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.[9][10] In 2024, he directed the feature film Kazhu Maram, which also featured him in the lead role.[4] 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".[1] Another critic wrote that "Kottachi who is playing the hero in the film has given his full acting skills".[4]
Personal life
He married his elder sister's daughter Anjali.[5] While shooting for the film Vayakattu Mappillai (2018), he entered an auto and was robbed en route to Salem and tried to contact Benjamin for help.[11][12]
His daughter Manasvi is also an actor,[13] and she entered films after his manager saw her in one of his videos on Facebook.[5] While working on the unreleased film Kumki 2, she asked the film's director Prabhu Solomon to give him a role and subequently he received a negative role in that film.[5]
Filmography
- As actor
- Pennin Manathai Thottu (2000)
- Friends (2001)
- Ullam Kollai Poguthae (2001)
- Citizen (2001)
- Alli Thandha Vaanam (2001)
- Thavasi (2001)
- Vivaramana Aalu (2002)
- Raja (2002)
- Youth (2002)
- April Maadhathil (2002)
- Dhool (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
- Adaikalam (2006)
- Veerasamy (2007)
- Niram (2007)
- 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)
- 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)
- Vayakattu Mappillai (2018)[11]
- Unarvu (2019)
- Kazhu Maram (2024; also director)
- As director
| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Varanda Vizhigal | short film |
| Irai Magan | short film | |
| 2021 | Shiva Bhoomi | short film |
| Vizhuthu | short film | |
| 2024 | Kazhu Maram |
- Television
- Jothi (2021)
References
- ^ a b "கழுமரம்" [Kazhumaram]. Maalai Malar (in Tamil). 19 February 2024. Archived from the original on 27 March 2024. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
- ^ "Vivek's last audio message to actor Kottachi is emotional and shows his generous side". Pinkvilla. Archived from the original on 22 April 2021.
- ^ "கொட்டாச்சிக்கு கடைசியாக போன் செய்த விவேக்: ஆடியோவை கேட்டு ரசிகர்கள் கண்ணீர்" [Vivek's last phone call to Kottachi: Fans tear up after hearing the audio]. Samayam Tamil (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 2023-02-11. Retrieved 2023-02-11.
- ^ a b c "படம் இயக்கும் கிராமத்து இளைஞன்.. தடுக்க சதி செய்யும் தயாரிப்பாளர்! - "கழுமரம்" திரைவிமர்சனம்" [The village boy who is directing the film.. The producer is plotting to stop him! - Kazhumaram film review]. tamil.webdunia.com.
- ^ a b c d e f வைதேகி, ஆர். (5 June 2024). ""ஆசைப்பட்ட வாய்ப்புகள், அங்கீகாரம்… எல்லாமே மானுவாலதான் சாத்தியமாச்சு!" - மகளதிகாரம் - 4" [“The coveted opportunities, recognition… all manually made possible!” - Empowerment of women - 4]. Ananda Vikatan (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 20 May 2024.
- ^ "Comedian Kottachi Opens Up About Grievances with Vadivelu - News". IndiaGlitz.com. June 5, 2023.
- ^ "Kicha Vayasu 16 tamil Movie - Overview". www.moviecrow.com. Archived from the original on 2023-02-11. Retrieved 2023-02-11.
- ^ Jyothsna (27 June 2017). "COMEDIAN ROBBED; TROUBLED TO LODGE A POLICE COMPLAINT". Behindwoods. Archived from the original on 11 February 2023. Retrieved 11 February 2023.
- ^ Rajendran, Gopinath (10 August 2020). "Comedian Kottachi turns director". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 11 February 2023. Retrieved 11 February 2023.
- ^ "Kottachi's short film Vizhudhu wins critical acclaim". DT Next. 8 June 2021.
- ^ a b "Unidentified person dupes a cine actor". The Times of India. June 27, 2017.
- ^ "Tamil film actor robbed; assaulted in Salem". india.com. 26 June 2017.
- ^ சர்பனா, வினி (6 April 2024). ""லோன்லதான் மகளுக்கு கார் வாங்கிக் கொடுத்தேன்! ஆனாலும்..." - நடிகர் கொட்டாச்சி பேட்டி" ["I bought a car for my daughter on a loan! But..." - Actor Kottachi interview]. Ananda Vikatan (in Tamil).
External links
- Kottachi at IMDb
- Kottachi Annamahan at IMDb
