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{{Short description|Indian actor (1950–2021)}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2021}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Joker Thulasi
| birth_name = Thulas
| birth_place = [[Chennai]], [[Tamil Nadu]], India
| birth_date = {{birth date|1950|03|15|df=y}}
| death_date = {{death date and age|2021|5|10|1950|3|15|df=y}}
| death_place = [[Chennai]], [[Tamil Nadu]], India
| occupation = Actor
| years_active = 1976–2021
| notable_works = {{Ubl | ''[[Maruthu Pandi]]'' | ''[[Udan Pirappu]]'' | ''[[Thamizhachi]]'' | ''[[Ilaignar Ani]]'' | ''[[Avathara Purushan]]''}}
| television = {{Ubl | ''[[Kolangal (TV series)|Kolangal]]'' | ''[[Vani Rani (TV series)|Vani Rani]]'' | ''[[Keladi Kanmani]]''}}
}}

'''<nowiki>''Joker''</nowiki> Thulasi''' (15 March 1950 – 10 May 2021<ref>{{cite web | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/veteran-actor-joker-thulasi-passes-away/articleshow/82515086.cms?from=mdr | title=Veteran actor Joker Thulasi passes away | work=[[The Times of India]] | date=10 May 2021 | accessdate=17 May 2021 | archive-date=17 May 2021 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210517220912/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/veteran-actor-joker-thulasi-passes-away/articleshow/82515086.cms?from=mdr | url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.kalakkalcinema.com/joker-thulasi-passes-away/154878/ |script-title=ta:கொரானாவால் பழம்பெரும் நடிகர் ஜோக்கர் துளசி காலமானார் – வெளியான அதிர்ச்சித் தகவல் |language=ta |trans-title=Legendary actor Joker Tulsi dies at Korana - Shocking news released |date=10 May 2021 |website=kalakkalcinema.com |access-date=10 May 2021 |archive-date=10 May 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210510081228/https://www.kalakkalcinema.com/joker-thulasi-passes-away/154878/ |url-status=live }}</ref>) was an Indian actor, who worked in Tamil film and television industry. Thulasi made his acting debut in the Tamil film ''Ungalil Oruthi'' directed by [[Devaraj–Mohan|Devaraj-Mohan]] released on 11 April 1976, and was a veteran stage actor and film actor for decades. He appeared in some well-known films such as ''[[Thamizhachi]]'', ''[[Ilaignar Ani]]'', ''[[Udan Pirappu]]'', ''[[Avathara Purushan]]'', and ''[[Mannai Thottu Kumbidanum]]''. His performances in many films were lauded especially in ''[[Thirumathi Palanisamy]]'' which was one of the best films of the year 1992.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.onenov.in/joker-thulasi-actor/|title=Joker Thulasi|date=2018-07-06|website=Onenov|language=en-US|access-date=2020-02-04|archive-date=4 February 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200204024837/https://www.onenov.in/joker-thulasi-actor/|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://nettv4u.com/celebrity/telugu/tv-actor/joker-thulasi|title=Telugu Tv Actor Joker Thulasi Biography, News, Photos, Videos|website=nettv4u|language=en|access-date=2020-02-04|archive-date=4 February 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200204024839/https://nettv4u.com/celebrity/telugu/tv-actor/joker-thulasi|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/veteran-tamil-actor-joker-thulasi-passes-away-chennai-due-covid-19-148632 | title=Veteran Tamil actor 'Joker' Thulasi passes away in Chennai due to COVID-19 | publisher=The NewsMinute | date=11 May 2021 | accessdate=17 May 2021 | archive-date=17 May 2021 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210517221135/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/veteran-tamil-actor-joker-thulasi-passes-away-chennai-due-covid-19-148632 | url-status=live }}</ref>

== Early life ==
He was born in [[Chennai]], [[Tamil Nadu]]. In his early years, he became a stage actor. He was the first actor in the Kanmani theatre troupe in Chennai. Since then, he made his film debut in the Ungalil Oruthi movie.

== Film career ==
Thulasi made his lead actor debut in the Tamil film “[[Maruthu Pandi]]” along with [[Ramki]] and [[Seetha (actress)|Seetha]], directed by Manoj Kumar.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://antrukandamugam.wordpress.com/2017/06/11/joker-thulasi/|title=Joker Thulasi [Comedian]|last=kalyani|date=2017-06-11|website=Antru Kanda Mugam|language=en|access-date=2020-02-04|archive-date=4 February 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200204024835/https://antrukandamugam.wordpress.com/2017/06/11/joker-thulasi/|url-status=live}}</ref>

== Television career ==
Thulasi had supporting roles in Tamil television serials, including such notable serials as:

* [[Kolangal (TV series)|Kolangal]]
* [[Vani Rani (TV series)|Vani Rani]]
* [[Keladi Kanmani (TV series)|Keladi Kanmani]]
* [[Megala (TV series)|Megala]]
* [[Muthaaram (TV series)|Muthaaram]]
* [[Kasthuri (TV series)|Kasthuri]]
* [[Naanal (TV series)|Naanal]]
* [[Madhavi (TV series)|Madhavi]]
* [[Azhagu (TV series)|Azhagu]]
* Vannakkolangal (as File Pandi an in the episode File vangalayo file)

== Filmography ==
''This is a partial filmography. You can expand it.''
{| class="wikitable"
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!Year
!Film
!Role
!Notes
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|1976
|Ungalil Oruthi
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|1976
|[[Manmadha Leelai (1976 film)|Manmadha Leelai]]
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|1982
|[[Pattanathu Rajakkal]]
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|1986
|[[Thazhuvatha Kaigal]]
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|1987
|[[Idhu Oru Thodar Kathai]]
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|-
|1988
|[[Oorai Therinjikitten (film)|Oorai Therinjikitten]]
|Lunatic person
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|-
|1990
|[[Namma Ooru Poovatha]]
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|-
|1990
|[[Maruthu Pandi]]
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|1990
|[[Nangal Puthiyavargal]]
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|-
|1991
|[[Chithirai Pookkal]]
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|-
|1991
|[[Marikozhundhu]]
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|-
|1992
|[[Thirumathi Palanisamy]]
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|-
|1992
|[[Samundi]]
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|1993
|[[Maravan]]
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|-
|1993
|[[Udan Pirappu]]
|Beggar
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|-
|1993
|[[Ulle Veliye]]
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|-
|1994
|[[Ilaignar Ani]]
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|-
|1994
|[[Sevatha Ponnu]]
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|-
|1995
|[[Thamizhachi]]
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|1995
|[[Chinna Mani]]
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|1995
|[[Sindhu Bath]]
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|1995
|[[Neela Kuyil]]
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|1995
|[[Mannai Thottu Kumbidanum]]
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|-
|1996
|[[Katta Panchayathu]]
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|-
|1996
|[[Avathara Purushan]]
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|-
|1996
|[[Vaazhga Jananayagam]]
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|-
|1996
|[[Purushan Pondatti]]
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|1997
|[[Kaalamellam Kaathiruppen]]
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|1997
|[[Ratchagan]]
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|1998
|[[Moovendhar]]
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|1998
|[[Pudhumai Pithan (1998 film)|Pudhumai Pithan]]
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|1999
|[[Adutha Kattam]]
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|2000
|[[Nee Enthan Vaanam]]
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|2004
|[[Aai (film)|Aai]]
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|}

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{IMDb name|8909681}}

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[[Category:1950 births]]
[[Category:2021 deaths]]
[[Category:Indian male film actors]]
[[Category:Tamil male actors]]
[[Category:Male actors from Chennai]]
[[Category:Deaths from the COVID-19 pandemic in India]]

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