https://indianpedia.org/index.php?action=history&feed=atom&title=Dhamu Dhamu - Revision history 2026-07-30T16:07:18Z Revision history for this page on the wiki MediaWiki 1.45.4 https://indianpedia.org/index.php?title=Dhamu&diff=198964&oldid=prev 2409:4072:6E93:9296:0:0:A0C8:2100 at 12:52, 8 September 2021 2021-09-08T12:52:36Z <p></p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>{{Short description|Indian actor}}<br /> {{about|the actor|the drum|Damau}}<br /> {{EngvarB|date=August 2014}}<br /> {{Use dmy dates|date=August 2014}}<br /> {{Infobox person<br /> | name = Dhamu<br /> | image = <br /> | alt = <br /> | caption = <br /> | birth_name = A.V. Dhamodaran<br /> | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1965|08|31|df=y}}<br /> | birth_place = [[Madras]], [[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]]<br /> | nationality = Indian<br /> | occupation = Actor, Comedian<br /> | spouse = Suganthi<br /> | children = Saroja, Suseela (Twins)<br /> | parents = Father : A.V. Viswanathan&lt;br/&gt;Mother : V.Saroja<br /> | website = <br /> | imagesize = <br /> | othername = <br /> | yearsactive = 1992–2011<br /> }}<br /> <br /> &#039;&#039;&#039;Dhamu&#039;&#039;&#039; is a retired Indian actor and comedian who mainly acts in Tamil films. He is known for his role as Otteri Nari in &#039;&#039;[[Ghilli]]&#039;&#039; (2004).&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web|url=https://cinema.vikatan.com/tamil-cinema/155357-actor-dhamu-shares-ghilli-movie-experience|title= &#039; `ஒக்கடு’வில் இல்லாத `ஓட்டேரி நரி’ `கில்லி’யில் எப்படி வந்தது?’’ `கில்லி’ கதை சொல்லும் தாமு &#039; [&#039;&#039;Although the character is not in&#039;&#039; Okkadu, &#039;&#039;how did Otteri Nari appear in&#039;&#039; Ghilli] #15YearsOfGhilli|language=ta|website=Vikatan}}&lt;/ref&gt; He was a part of Gaana Galata Group, a popular touring and acting comedy troupe. Since then, he has appeared in several films. He has quit mainstream acting and has opened an agency to represent comedy shows known as &#039;Tamarai Bharani Comedy Agency&#039;. He once hosted a program &quot;Kalakkal Comedy&quot; on Sun TV. He worked as assistant to the former Indian President [[A. P. J. Abdul Kalam]] for seven years.&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web|url=https://cinema.vikatan.com/tamil-cinema/124418-actor-dhamu-in-appo-ippo-series-9|title=&quot;அப்போ நடிகர்... இனி நடிக்கவே மாட்டேன்!&quot; - &#039;அப்போ இப்போ&#039; நடிகர் தாமு : பகுதி 9 [Actor then, I won&#039;t act anymore! - Before and after with actor Dhamu: Page 9]|website=Vikatan}}&lt;/ref&gt; He was also a children&#039;s education advocate.<br /> <br /> ==Filmography==<br /> ;actor<br /> {{columns-list|colwidth=22em|<br /> * &#039;&#039;[[Vaaname Ellai]]&#039;&#039; (1992)<br /> * &#039;&#039;[[Naalaiya Theerpu]]&#039;&#039; (1992)<br /> * &#039;&#039;[[Jaathi Malli]]&#039;&#039; (1993)<br /> * &#039;&#039;[[Kadhalan]]&#039;&#039; (1994)<br /> * &#039;&#039;[[Mani Rathnam (film)|Mani Rathnam]]&#039;&#039; (1994)<br /> * &#039;&#039;[[Pudhiya Mannargal]]&#039;&#039; (1994)<br /> * &#039;&#039;[[Sindhu Nathi Poo]]&#039;&#039; (1994)<br /> * &#039;&#039;[[Aanazhagan]]&#039;&#039; (1995)<br /> * &#039;&#039;[[Baashha]]&#039;&#039; (1995)<br /> * &#039;&#039;[[Aasai]]&#039;&#039; (1995)<br /> * &#039;&#039;[[Vaanmathi]]&#039;&#039; (1996)<br /> * &#039;&#039;[[Avathara Purushan]]&#039;&#039; (1996)<br /> * &#039;&#039;[[Vetri Mugam]]&#039;&#039; (1996)<br /> * &#039;&#039;[[Love Today (1997 film)|Love Today]]&#039;&#039; (1997)<br /> * &#039;&#039;[[Nerrukku Ner]]&#039;&#039; (1997)<br /> * &#039;&#039;[[Aahaa..! (1997 film)|Aahaa..!]]&#039;&#039; (1997)<br /> * &#039;&#039;[[Ullaasam]]&#039;&#039; (1997)<br /> * &#039;&#039;[[Kadhalukku Mariyadhai]]&#039;&#039; (1997)<br /> * &#039;&#039;[[Pagaivan]]&#039;&#039; (1997)<br /> * &#039;&#039;[[Kaadhal Mannan]]&#039;&#039; (1998)<br /> * &#039;&#039;[[Sollamale]]&#039;&#039; (1998)<br /> * &#039;&#039;[[Thulli Thirintha Kaalam]]&#039;&#039; (1998)<br /> * &#039;&#039;[[Golmaal (1998 film)|Golmaal]]&#039;&#039; (1998)<br /> * &#039;&#039;[[Aval Varuvala]]&#039;&#039; (1998)<br /> * &#039;&#039;[[Mugam (1999 film)|Mugam]]&#039;&#039; (1999)<br /> * &#039;&#039;[[Thulladha Manamum Thullum]]&#039;&#039; (1999)<br /> * &#039;&#039;[[Ninaivirukkum Varai]]&#039;&#039; (1999)<br /> * &#039;&#039;[[Endrendrum Kadhal]]&#039;&#039; (1999)<br /> * &#039;&#039;[[Poovellam Kettuppar]]&#039;&#039; (1999)<br /> * &#039;&#039;[[Kanave Kalaiyadhe]]&#039;&#039; (1999)<br /> * &#039;&#039;[[Chinna Raja]]&#039;&#039; (1999)<br /> * &#039;&#039;[[Amarkalam]]&#039;&#039; (1999)<br /> * &#039;&#039;[[Jodi (1999 film)|Jodi]]&#039;&#039; (1999)<br /> * &#039;&#039;[[Time (1999 film)|Time]]&#039;&#039; (1999)<br /> * &#039;&#039;[[Suyamvaram]]&#039;&#039; (1999)<br /> * &#039;&#039;[[Manam Virumbuthe Unnai]]&#039;&#039; (1999)<br /> * &#039;&#039;[[Aasaiyil Oru Kaditham]]&#039;&#039; (1999)<br /> * &#039;&#039;[[Vetri Kodi Kattu]]&#039;&#039; (2000)<br /> * &#039;&#039;[[Karisakattu Poove]]&#039;&#039; (2000)<br /> * &#039;&#039;[[Kannukkul Nilavu]]&#039;&#039; (2000)&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/tp-others/film-reviewkannukkul-nilavu/article27998115.ece|title=Film Review:&#039;&#039;Kannukkul Nilavu&#039;&#039;|date=21 January 2000|work=The Hindu}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * &#039;&#039;[[Appu (2000 film)|Appu]]&#039;&#039; (2000)<br /> * &#039;&#039;[[Unnai Kodu Ennai Tharuven]]&#039;&#039; (2000)<br /> * &#039;&#039;[[Parthen Rasithen]]&#039;&#039; (2000)&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/tp-others/film-review-parthaen-rasithaen/article28038656.ece|title=Film Review: Parthaen Rasithaen|date=18 August 2000|work=The Hindu}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * &#039;&#039;[[Anbudan]]&#039;&#039; (2000)<br /> * &#039;&#039;[[Ullam Kollai Poguthae]]&#039;&#039; (2001)<br /> * &#039;&#039;[[Piriyadha Varam Vendum]]&#039;&#039; (2001)<br /> * &#039;&#039;[[Sonnal Thaan Kaadhala]]&#039;&#039; (2001)<br /> * &#039;&#039;[[Love Channel]]&#039;&#039; (2001)<br /> * &#039;&#039;[[Badri (2001 film)|Badri]]&#039;&#039; (2001)<br /> * &#039;&#039;[[Pennin Manathai Thottu]]&#039;&#039; (2001)&lt;ref&gt;{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/tp-others/film-review-pennin-manadhai-thottu/article28032308.ece|title=Film Review: &#039;&#039;Pennin Manadhai Thottu&#039;&#039;|date=14 July 2000|work=The Hindu}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> * &#039;&#039;[[Chocolate (2001 film)|Chocklet]]&#039;&#039; (2001)<br /> * &#039;&#039;[[Paarthale Paravasam]]&#039;&#039; (2001)<br /> * &#039;&#039;[[Alli Arjuna]]&#039;&#039; (2002)<br /> * &#039;&#039;[[Dhaya (film)|Dhaya]]&#039;&#039; (2002)<br /> * &#039;&#039;[[Punnagai Desam]]&#039;&#039; (2002)<br /> * &#039;&#039;[[Gemini (2002 Tamil film)|Gemini]]&#039;&#039; (2002)<br /> * &#039;&#039;[[Enge Enadhu Kavithai]]&#039;&#039; (2002)<br /> * &#039;&#039;[[Arputham]]&#039;&#039; (2002)<br /> * &#039;&#039;[[Anbu (2003 film)|Anbu]]&#039;&#039; (2003)<br /> * &#039;&#039;[[Aahaa Ethanai Azhagu]]&#039;&#039; (2003)<br /> * &#039;&#039;[[Alaudin]]&#039;&#039; (2003)<br /> * &#039;&#039;[[Military (film)|Military]]&#039;&#039; (2003)<br /> * &#039;&#039;[[Jay Jay]]&#039;&#039; (2003)<br /> * &#039;&#039;[[Sound Party]]&#039;&#039; (2004)<br /> * &#039;&#039;[[Jai (2004 Tamil film)|Jai]]&#039;&#039; (2004)<br /> * &#039;&#039;[[Ghilli]]&#039;&#039; (2004)<br /> * &#039;&#039;[[Maanasthan]]&#039;&#039; (2004)<br /> * &#039;&#039;[[Arasatchi]]&#039;&#039; (2004)<br /> * &#039;&#039;[[Gurudeva (film)|Gurudeva]]&#039;&#039; (2005)<br /> * &#039;&#039;Amudhey&#039;&#039; (2005)<br /> * &#039;&#039;[[Aathi]]&#039;&#039; (2006)<br /> * &#039;&#039;Thodamaley&#039;&#039; (2006)<br /> * &#039;&#039;[[Pokkiri]]&#039;&#039; (2007)<br /> * &#039;&#039;[[Sivaji (film)|Sivaji: The Boss]]&#039;&#039; (2007)<br /> * &#039;&#039;[[Thotta]]&#039;&#039; (2008)<br /> * &#039;&#039;[[Pattaya Kelappu]]&#039;&#039; (2008)<br /> * &#039;&#039;[[Villu (film)|Villu]]&#039;&#039; (2009)<br /> * &#039;&#039;[[Rasikkum Seemane]]&#039;&#039; (2010)<br /> * &#039;&#039;En Ullam Unnai Theduthe&#039;&#039; (2011)<br /> }}<br /> ;dubbing artist<br /> * Vagai Chandrasekhar - &#039;&#039;Rasamagan&#039;&#039;<br /> <br /> == References ==<br /> {{reflist}}<br /> <br /> ==External links==<br /> * [https://www.webcitation.org/query?url=http://www.geocities.com/bbreviews/2002/aarjuna.html&amp;date=2009-10-25+13:19:30 Review of &#039;&#039;Alli Arjuna&#039;&#039;], in which he appeared<br /> * [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1750758/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 Dhamu] on [[IMDb]]<br /> <br /> {{Authority control}}<br /> <br /> [[Category:Tamil male actors]]<br /> [[Category:Indian male comedians]]<br /> [[Category:Living people]]<br /> [[Category:Tamil comedians]]<br /> [[Category:Male actors in Tamil cinema]]<br /> [[Category:20th-century Indian male actors]]<br /> [[Category:1965 births]]</div> 2409:4072:6E93:9296:0:0:A0C8:2100