Ennatha Kannaiya
| Ennatha Kannaiya | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Kannaiya 1925 Dindigul - K.Ayyapatty |
| Died |
August 7, 2012 (aged 87)[1] Chennai, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1950–2012 |
| Spouse(s) | Rajam |
| Children |
Ashokan, Saiganesh, Amudha, Dhanalakshmi, Maheshwari, Shanmughapriya |
Ennatha Kannaiya was a Tamil film actor comedian who appeared in Tamil-language films. As he speaks dialogues, he frequently uses word Ennatha. That is the reason for the word sticking to his name. He is well known for his dialogue, Varuum... Aanaa Varaadhu....[1]
Film Career
After debuting in the Tamil film Ezhai Padum Padu in 1950, he acted in more than 250 films.[1] He predominantly was casted in supporting roles in films of M.G.Ramachandran like Nam Naadu, En Annan, Thedi Vandha Mapillai and others. Later starred in films including Rajinikanth's Thambikku Entha Ooru. The scenes in which he appeared as a mahout were popular in the 1980s.[2] Though he has made many films, he became famous for his dialogue in Thottal Poo Malarum (Varum, Aanaa Varaadhu...) with Vadivelu.
Partial filmography
| Year | Film | Language | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | Ezhai Padum Padu | Tamil | debut | |
| 1953 | Ponni | Tamil | ||
| 1957 | Mudhalali | Tamil | ||
| 1959 | Maragadham | Tamil | ||
| 1959 | Ulagam Sirikkiradhu | Tamil | ||
| 1963 | Arivaali | Tamil | Kandhasami | |
| 1963 | Ratha Thilagam | Tamil | ||
| 1969 | Nam Naadu | Tamil | Kannaiya the lame | |
| 1970 | Sorgam | Tamil | ||
| 1982 | Manjal Nila | Tamil | ||
| 1983 | Sivappu Sooriyan | Tamil | ||
| 1984 | Thambikku Entha Ooru | Tamil | ||
| 1985 | Padikkadha Pannaiyar | Tamil | ||
| 1986 | Aayiram Kannudayaal | Tamil | ||
| 1987 | Veerapandiyan | Tamil | ||
| 1988 | Puthiya Vaanam | Tamil | ||
| 1989 | Meenakshi Thiruvilayadal | Tamil | ||
| 1992 | Mannan | Tamil | ||
| 1993 | Karuppu Vellai | Tamil | ||
| 1994 | Indhu | Tamil | ||
| 1995 | Thirumoorthy | Tamil | ||
| 1996 | Mahaprabhu | Tamil | ||
| 2001 | Middle Class Madhavan | Tamil | Vadivelu's father | |
| 2006 | Em Magan | Tamil | Dying grandfather | |
| 2007 | Thottal Poo Malarum | Tamil | Blind Car driver | |
| 2007 | Thavam | Tamil | ||
| 2009 | Thoranai | Tamil | ||
| 2009 | Padikkadavan | Tamil | Guest Appearance |
Death
He died on 7 August 2012; his wife Rajam had died some time before. He is survived by 2 sons, Ashokan and Saiganesh, and 4 daughters, Amudha, Dhanalakshmi, Maheshwari and Shanmughapriya.[2]