Goundamani
Known for Acting · 224 credits
- Born
- 1935-05-25 (age 91)
- Place of birth
- Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
- Also known as
- கவுண்டமணி · Kaundamani · Koundamani · Gaundamani
Biography
Goundamani (born Subramani Karuppaiya) is an Indian film actor and comedian. He is better known for his comic duo partnership in Tamil films with fellow actor Senthil. His real name "Mani" got the "Counter" prefix for his ability to give counter on the spot and off the script on stage and during shooting which eventually evolved into Goundamani as per Bhagyaraj who was writing scripts and title credits for Bharathiraja in his early days during the movie 16 Vayathinile.
While performing roles of a solo comedian in films, he often co-starred with Senthil to form a comedy duo. The pair was described as "Tamil cinema's Laurel and Hardy" and have performed slapstick humour in several Tamil films since the mid-1980s until the early 2000s. After recuperating from diabetes and respiratory illnesses during the late 2000s, he is about to feature in Vaaimai and also play the lead role in 49-O, which began productions in 2013. It is being directed by debutant Arokiadoss, a former assistant of Gautham Vasudev Menon.
The Film 49-O was released on 17 September 2015 and most of the critics gave positive reviews.
He had a successful career that spanned over three decade thanks to his timing and ability to reinvent himself from comedian to character artiste to villain to second hero to comedic duo.
Known For
Movies (224)
Mr. Madras
1995
as Govindsamy
Kadhalar Dhinam
1999
as Romeo
Jaggubhai
2010
as Mani
Neengalum Herothan
1990
as Paavada Samy / Paavada Kanth
Thayamma
1991
as Sisubalan
Villu Pattukaran
1992
as Appakannu
Maha Prabhu
1996
Anandha Ragam
1982
Idhaya Kovil
1985
Therku Theru Machan
1992
Baba
2002
as Annamalai
Kizhakke Pogum Rail
1978
as Brother-in-Law
Idhaya Vasal
1991
Periya Marudhu
1994
Unakkaga Ellam Unakkaga
1999
as Kundalakesi
Payanangal Mudivathillai
1982
as house owner
Thirumathi Palanisamy
1992
as Dhandapani
Mannukkul Vairam
1986
Chinna Pasanga Naanga
1992
as Govind
Indian
1996
as Subbaiyaa
Suriya Paarvai
1999
December Pookal
1986
as Mayilsamy
Singaravelan
1992
as Drums Mani
Kanni Raasi
1985
as Gopi Krishna
Samuthiram
2001
as Ramanathan
Mr. Bharath
1986
as Sanjeevi
Japanil Kalyanaraman
1985
Aval Varuvala
1998
as Dhandabani
Vietnam Colony
1994
as Joseph
Kottai Vaasal
1992
Gentleman
1993
as Mani
Andha 7 Naatkal
1981
Nattamai
1994
Thanga Manasukkaran
1992
as Guitarist
Walter Vetrivel
1993
as Royal Ramasamy
Vaidehi Kathirunthal
1984
as All in All Azhaguraja
Vaaimai
2016
as Benny Quick
Chinna Vathiyar
1995
as Josiyar
Dhuruva Natchathiram
1993
Ninaivu Chinnam
1989
as Kundalakesi
Cheran Pandiyan
1991
as Mechanic Maanikkam (motor mechanic)
Oor Mariyadhai
1992
Suyetchai MLA
2006
as Visky
Senthamizh Paattu
1992
Malabar Police
1999
as Govindrajan
Pagal Nilavu
1985
as George Kutty
Maaman Magal
1995
as Maams
Suvarilladha Chiththirangal
1979
as Kaliyannan
Amma Ponnu
1993
16 Vayathinile
1977
as Koothu
Enna Petha Raasa
1989
Chinna Gounder
1992
Rajakumaran
1994
Thai Maaman
1994
Vazhkai Chakkaram
1990
Sadhu
1994
Karagattakaran
1989
as Thavil
Coimbatore Mappillai
1996
as Gopal
Nesam
1997
Rettai Jadai Vayasu
1997
as Vijay´s Uncle
Aagaaya Gangai
1982
Varavu Ettana Selavu Pathana
1994
as Anja Singam Maruthupandi
Naan Paadum Paadal
1984
Ragasiya Police
1995
Nadodi Mannan
1995
Onna Irukka Kathukanom
1992
Yejaman
1993
as Vellaiyangiri
Coolie
1995
Maharasan
1993
as Govindan
Salem Vishnu
1990
as Kathavarayan
Chinna Thambi
1991
Manmadhan
2004
as 'Puncture' Pandian
Azhagana Naatkal
2001
as Ranjith
Vandicholai Chinraasu
1994
as Kittu
Vallal
1997
as Thangarasu
Karnaa
1995
as Khalnayak
Pen Puthi Mun Puthi
1988
Vedham
2001
Eetti
1985
Periya Kudumbam
1995
Pudhayal
1997
Per Sollum Pillai
1987
Vazhndhu Kattuvom
1990
Malaiyoor Mambattiyan
1983
as Landlord Chinna Pannai
Anbin Mugavari
1985
Mannan
1992
as Muthu
Uzhaippali
1993
as Lawyer's P.A
Kunguma Pottu Gounder
2001
as Chinnasamy
Janakiraman
1997
Ulagam Pirandhadhu Enakkaga
1990
as Sutti Josiyar
Chakravarthy
1995
as Chinnappa
Naane Raja Naane Manthiri
1985
as Kupusamy
Parambarai
1996
Kannan Varuvaan
2000
as Thanneermalai / Aadiyapaatham / Ezhumalai
Saranam Ayyappa
1980
Enakku Veru Engum Kilaigal Kidayathu
2016
as Caravan Krishnan
En Uyir Nee Thaane
1998
Udan Pirappu
1993
as Vellasamy
Chinna Jameen
1993
as Thalayari Mama
Idhu Oru Thodarkathai
1987
Villadhi Villain
1995
as Mani
Porantha Veeda Puguntha Veeda
1993
as Ravi's Father
Murai Maaman
1995
as Perusu
Muthu Kaalai
1995
Chokka Thangam
2003
as Muthu’s Uncle
Vaathiyaar Veettu Pillai
1989
Enga Ooru Maappilai
1989
Ullathai Allitha
1996
as Vasu
Sishya
1997
as Aravind friend
Netrikan
1981
as Singaram (Chakravarthy's driver)
Samasthanam
2002
Suriyan
1992
as Panikutti Ramasamy
Parasuram
2003
as Sub Inspector Thangaraj
Pondatti Sonna Kettukanum
1991
as Dharmalingam
Azhagarsamy
1999
Gramatthu Minnal
1987
Sethupathi I.P.S
1994
as Muthaiya
Raja Enga Raja
1995
as Raja
Sigappu Rojakkal
1978
as Manager
Paattukku Naan Adimai
1990
About Goundamani
Goundamani (born Subramani Karuppaiya) is an Indian film actor and comedian. He is better known for his comic duo partnership in Tamil films with fellow actor Senthil. His real name "Mani" got the "Counter" prefix for his ability to give counter on the spot and off the script on stage and during shooting which eventually evolved into Goundamani as per Bhagyaraj who was writing scripts and title credits for Bharathiraja in his early days during the movie 16 Vayathinile. While performing roles of a solo comedian in films, he often co-starred wit… With 224 credits spanning from 1970 to 2025, Goundamani has appeared in 224 films and 0 TV shows.
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Most Popular Goundamani Movies
- Mr. Madras (1995) — as Govindsamy
- Kadhalar Dhinam (1999) — as Romeo
- Jaggubhai (2010) — as Mani
- Neengalum Herothan (1990) — as Paavada Samy / Paavada Kanth
- Thayamma (1991) — as Sisubalan
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