Kottachi is an Indian actor and comedian who works in Tamil-language films.[1][2] He made his directorial debut with Kazhu Maram (2024).[3]
Career
Kottachi and his mother were present at the sets of Seeman (1994) and he came to Chennai in search of the photo taken at that time and instead fulfilled his mother's wish of acting.[4] He was introduced by director Ezhil in Pennin Manathai Thottu (2000).[4] In a review of Kicha Vayasu 16 (2005), a critic wrote that "Kottachi and the gang are the film's only relieving aspect".[5] He played a full-length comedy role in Chandhamama (2013) and one of the lead roles in Kadavulukku Nandri (2016).[4]
He directed the short films Varanda Vizhigal (2020), which featured a voice over by M. S. Bhaskar and Vizhuthu (2021) co-starring his daughter. Both short films were released directly through his YouTube channel Maan Valai.[6][7] In 2024, he directed the feature film Kazhu Maram, which also featured him in the lead role.[3] Regarding his performance in the film, a critic wrote that "Kottachi, who plays the hero in the film, carries the whole story. He is scoring in acting as much as he can. But in many places, his performance is artificial".[8] Another critic wrote that "Kottachi who is playing the hero in the film has given his full acting skills".[3]
Personal life
Kottachi married his niece Anjali.[4] Their daughter Manasvi is also a child artist.[9]
Filmography
As actor
- Pennin Manathai Thottu (2000)
- Friends (2001)
- Ullam Kollai Poguthae (2001)
- Badri (2001)
- Citizen (2001)
- Alli Thandha Vaanam (2001)
- Thavasi (2001)
- Vivaramana Aalu (2002)
- Varushamellam Vasantham (2002)
- Raja (2002)
- Youth (2002)
- Bagavathi (2002)
- Kadhal Azhivathillai (2002)
- April Maadhathil (2002)
- Dhool (2003)
- Dum (2003)
- Arasu (2003)
- Anbe Un Vasam (2003)
- Virumaandi (2004)
- Vayasu Pasanga (2004)
- Gomathi Nayagam (2004)
- Aadhikkam (2005)
- Kicha Vayasu 16 (2005)
- Kaatrullavarai (2005)
- Unakkum Enakkum (2006)
- Vanjagan (2006)
- Vallavan (2006)
- Veyil (2006)
- Adaikalam (2006)
- Veerasamy (2007)
- Niram (2007)
- Ennai Paar Yogam Varum (2007)
- Satham Podathey (2007)
- Thangam (2008)
- Kuruvi (2008)
- Azhaipithazh (2008)
- Maanavan Ninaithal (2008)
- Naal Natchathiram (2009)
- Thunichal (2010)
- Thairiyam (2010)
- Bayam Ariyaan (2010)
- Sura (2010)
- Unakkaga Oru Kavithai (2010)
- Naane Ennul Illai (2010)
- Neethana Avan (2010)
- Pasakkara Nanbargal (2011)
- Marudhavelu (2011)
- Gurusamy (2011)
- Osthe (2011)
- Vilayada Vaa (2012)
- Kadhal Pisase (2012)
- Aathi Narayana (2012)
- Thiruthani (2012)
- Chandhamama (2013)
- Sandhithathum Sindhithathum (2013)
- Aindhaam Thalaimurai Sidha Vaidhiya Sigamani (2014)
- Pattaya Kelappanum Pandiya (2014)
- Vilaasam (2014)
- Kaaviya Thalaivan (2014)
- Palakkattu Madhavan (2015)
- Miss Pannidatheenga Appuram Varuthapaduveenga (2015)
- Tihar (2015)
- Kadavulukku Nandri (2016)
- Angali Pangali (2016)
- Jomonte Suvisheshangal (2017; Malayalam)
- Vayakattu Mappillai (2018)[10][11]
- Unarvu (2019)
- Enemy (2021)
- Kazhu Maram (2024; also director)
- Rajakili (2024)
- Otha Votu Muthaiya (2025)
- Kadaisi Thotta (2025)
- Thirukkural (2025)
- Desingu Raja 2 (2025)
- Agni Paththu (2025)
As director
| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Kazhu Maram |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Vanakkam Tamizha | Guest | Sun TV | Morning Show; With Daughter Manasvi |
| 2021- 2022 | Super Daddy | Contestant | Star Vijay | Reality Game Show; With Daughter Manasvi |
| 2021 | Jothi | Sun TV | ||
| 2024 | Mr. and Mrs. Chinnathirai | Guest/Contestant | Star Vijay | Game Show; With wife Anjali |
References
- ↑ Vivek's last audio message to actor Kottachi is emotional and shows his generous side.
- ↑ கொட்டாச்சிக்கு கடைசியாக போன் செய்த விவேக்: ஆடியோவை கேட்டு ரசிகர்கள் கண்ணீர். Samayam Tamil. Retrieved 2023-02-11.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 படம் இயக்கும் கிராமத்து இளைஞன்.. தடுக்க சதி செய்யும் தயாரிப்பாளர்! - "கழுமரம்" திரைவிமர்சனம். tamil.webdunia.com. Retrieved 2024-06-04.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 "ஆசைப்பட்ட வாய்ப்புகள், அங்கீகாரம்… எல்லாமே மானுவாலதான் சாத்தியமாச்சு!" - மகளதிகாரம் - 4, வைதேகி, ஆர்.(5 June 2024).
- ↑ Kicha Vayasu 16 tamil Movie - Overview. www.moviecrow.com. Retrieved 2023-02-11.
- ↑ Comedian Kottachi turns director, Rajendran, Gopinath(10 August 2020). Retrieved 11 February 2023.
- ↑ Kottachi's short film Vizhudhu wins critical acclaim. DT Next(8 June 2021). Retrieved 4 June 2024.
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
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- ↑ Unidentified person dupes a cine actor(June 27, 2017). Retrieved June 4, 2024.
- ↑ Tamil film actor robbed; assaulted in Salem(26 June 2017). Retrieved 4 June 2024.