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{{Short description|Indian actor}}
{{Use Indian English|date=February 2016}}
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{{Infobox person
|name = Chinni Jayanth
|image = Kalaimamani Dr. Chinni Jayanth.JPG
|caption =
|birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1960|7|26}}
|birth_place = [[Chennai]], India
|death_date =
|death_place =
|spouse = Jayashree
|birthname = Krishnamurthy Narayanan
|othername = Chinni Jayanth
}}
'''Chinni Jayanth''' (born '''Krishnamurthy Narayanan''' on 26 July 1960) is an Indian [[film director]], [[Film producer|producer]], [[comedian]], [[actor]] and [[Impersonator|mimicry artist]] who has appeared in many main, character and supporting roles in [[Tamil films]]. He is also a popular television personality having hosted hit shows like ''Sagalai Vs Ragalai'', ''Kalakka Povathu Yaar'' and ''[[Asathapovathu Yaaru]]'' on [[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]] in [[Chennai]]. He is also a recipient of the [[Kalaimamani|Kalaimamani award]] given by the [[Government of Tamil Nadu]] for excellence in the field of cinema. He received this award from the [[Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu]] at a glittering function at [[Valluvar Kottam]].<ref>{{cite web|publisher=IndiaGlitz|access-date=2013-05-18|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/39945.html|title=Vaiyapuri - The reel music director|date=2008-07-14|archive-date=8 October 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081008012628/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/39945.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

As an acknowledgement of his efforts in the field of cinema, mimicry, stage performances and social service activities, Chinni Jayanth was presented with a doctorate by The Open International University of Alternate Medicine on 29 December 2013.

==Early life==
Chinni Jayanth is an alumnus of [https://rkmshome.org Ramakrishna Mission Students Home], Chennai. He went on to study at New College, [[Royapettah]]. He then completed his acting course (Diploma in Film Technology, DFTech) from the [[Film and Television Institute of Tamil Nadu]] in [[Taramani]].

==Cinema career==

Jayanth began his acting career in 1984, playing the supporting role to the eccentric villain in director [[Mahendran (filmmaker)|Mahendran]]'s film ''[[Kai Kodukkum Kai]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rajinikanth.com/songs/kaikodukkumkais.htm|title=Rajinikanth Songs From Kai Kodukkum Kai|website=Rajinikanth.com|date=2011-05-08|access-date=2013-05-18|archive-date=28 October 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081028110517/http://www.rajinikanth.com/songs/kaikodukkumkais.htm|url-status=live}}</ref>

He carved a niche for himself with his unique style of comedy which included the creation of some unique words like gilfans, silfans, etc. which became a rage among the youth. His supporting roles in movies like ''[[Kizhakku Vasal]]'', ''[[Idhayam (film)|Idhayam]]'', ''[[Kannedhirey Thondrinal]]'' and ''[[Chinna Pulla]]'', are audience favourites.

Jayanth's performance in ''[[Chinna Pulla]]'' (1994) along with [[Revathi]] was well received. In the movie, Jayanth portrayed a mentally challenged person. This movie was also the first production of his company Ashtalakshmi Creators.

His directorial debut was in the film ''[[Unakkaga Mattum]]''.<ref name=hinduarticle>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/fr/2006/07/07/stories/2006070700160400.htm|title=Friday Review Chennai / On Location: Crime and punishment|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=2006-07-07|access-date=2013-05-18|archive-date=3 November 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081103202950/http://www.hindu.com/fr/2006/07/07/stories/2006070700160400.htm|url-status=dead}}</ref> The second film he directed was ''Kaanal Neer'', which introduced J.K. Rithesh and Manisha Chatterjee in lead roles.<ref name=hinduarticle/>

His last direction was the movie ''Neeye Yen Kaadhali'' (2010),<ref name=nyk>{{cite web|url=http://www.nyk-themovie.com/|title=Neeye Yen Kaadhali (NYK) - Official Website|publisher=NYK|access-date=2013-05-18|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130615160201/http://nyk-themovie.com/|archive-date=15 June 2013|df=dmy-all}}</ref> and played a vital role in the screen play.<ref name=nyk/> The film was graded by experts Suresh Menon and Brian Jennings at HD Studios, Sushma Multimedia, Chennai.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.sushmamm.com/ |title=Archived copy |access-date=8 August 2020 |archive-date=23 June 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190623080347/http://www.sushmamm.com/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

==Filmography==
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*''Kaanal Neer''
*''[[Iyarkai]]''
*''[[Pongalo Pongal]]''
*''[[Rakshana]]''
*''[[Gokulam]]''
*''[[Kizhakku Vaasal]]''
*''[[Kadhalar Dhinam]]''
*''[[Kai Kodukkum Kai]]''
*''[[Chinna Pulla]]''
*''[[Manathile Oru Paattu]]''
*''[[January 1 (1984 film)|January 1]]''
*''Itho Varugiren''
*''Matravai Neril''
*''Mannin Manithargal''
*''Kathain Marupakkam''
*''[[Ullathai Killathe]]''
*''Santhikum Idangal''
*''[[24 Mani Neram]]''
*''[[Santhosha Kanavukal]]''
*''[[Idaya Kovil]]''
*''[[Pondatti Sonna Kettukanum]]''
*''[[Paattu Padava]]''
*''Idhaya Deepam''
*''[[Uyire Unakkaga]]''
*''[[Unnudan]]''
*''[[Aayiram Pookkal Malarattum]]''
*''Valarpirai Kanavugal''
*''[[Muthal Vasantham]]''
*''[[Pillai Nila]]''
*''Paaru Paaru Patanam Paaru''
*''Siragu Atika Asai''
*''China China Paravaigal''
*''[[Chinna Poove Mella Pesu]]''
*''Kaalamellam Un Madiyil''
*''[[Kattradhu Kalavu]]''
*''[[Puthir]]''
*''[[Idhayam (film)|Idhayam]]''
*''[[Endrum Anbudan]]''
*''[[Ooty (film)|Ooty]]''
*''Valayal Satham''
*''[[Nangal Puthiyavargal]]''
*''Idhaya Deepam''
*''[[Annanagar Mudhal Theru]]''
*''[[Nallavan (1988 film)|Nallavan]]''
*''Manidhan Marivittan''
*''Dharmam Vellum''
*''[[Maanagara Kaaval]]''
*''[[Ennarukil Nee Irunthal]]''
*''Rasigan Oru Rasigai''
*''[[Vidinja Kalyanam]]''
*''[[Nadigan]]''
*''[[Mallu Vetti Minor]]''
*''Thambikku Oru Pattu''
*''Karum Kuyil Kondrum''
*''[[Anbu Sangili]]''
*''[[Seevalaperi Pandi]]''
*''[[Velicham]]''
*''[[Idhaya Thamarai]]''
*''[[Pudhiya Raagam]]''
*''[[Kizhakku Vasal]]''
*''[[Kathirukka Neramillai]]''
*''[[Harichandra (1998 film)|Harichandra]]''
*''[[Sandhitha Velai]]''
*''[[Anand (1987 film)|Anand]]''
*''[[Adhisaya Manithan]]''
*''[[Vetri Vizha]]''
*''[[My Dear Marthandan]]''
*''Vetri Mel Vetri''
*''[[Ayul Kaithi]]''
*''[[Chinna Vathiyar]]''
*''[[Athisaya Piravi]]''
*''[[Raja Chinna Roja]]''
*''Dilly Babu''
*''[[Vaigasi Poranthachu]]''
*''[[Enga Thambi]]''
*''[[Aanazhagan]]''
*''[[Krishna (1996 Tamil film)|Krishna]]''
*''[[Kannedhirey Thondrinal]]''
*''[[Pooparika Varugirom]]''
*''[[Kanave Kalaiyadhe]]''
*''[[Maanbumigu Maanavan]]''
*''[[Ratchagan]]''
*''[[Star (2001 film)|Star]]''
*''[[Dumm Dumm Dumm]]''
*''[[Ennamma Kannu]]''
*''[[Meera (1992 film)|Meera]]''
*''[[Samurai (2002 film)|Samurai]]''
*''[[Vanjagan]]''
*''[[Sivaji (film)|Sivaji]]''
*''[[Eeramana Rojave]]''
*''[[Enga Raasi Nalla Raasi]]''
*''[[Kuselan]]''
* ''[[Kathanayakudu (2008 film)|Kathanayakudu]]'' (Telugu)
*''[[Dhanam (1991 film)|Dhanam]]''
*''Neeye En Kadhali''
*''Oruvar Meethu Iruvar Sandhippu''
*''[[Thodari]]''
*''[[Kaththi Sandai]]''
*''[[Muthuramalingam]]''
*''[[7 Naatkal]]''
*''[[Rubaai (film)|Rubaai]]''
*''[[Petta (film)|Petta]]''
*''[[Oviyavai Vitta Yaru]]''
*''[[Aghavan]]''
*''[[Kalavu (2019 film)|Kalavu]]''
*''[[Yaadhum Oore Yaavarum Kelir]]''
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==References==
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==External links==
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*{{IMDb name|1232849}}
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20110707234548/http://rental.bigflix.com/bigflix/ShowMovie/Tamil/1994/Chinna_Pulla BigFlix]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20080810111711/http://www.ssmusic.tv/movie_gallery.php?Opt=&movId=8010500008 SS Music]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20051106051419/http://www.hindu.com/fr/2005/11/04/stories/2005110402470800.htm Fielding on a comic track] – The Hindu
*[http://www.thehindu.com/2001/07/06/stories/0906022q.htm The ones who made a mark]{{dead link|date=April 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}} – The Hindu
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20080519145558/http://sushmamm.com/ Sushma Multimedia]

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