Gundu Kalyanam
Gundu Kalyanam is an Indian actor and director in Tamil film industry and active and hardcore member at AIADMK party.[1][2] He entered cine field in the year 1967 and his first movie was Mazhalai Pattalam in 1979. He also had his hands on direction with the movie Nanga Pudusa and Nalla Nalla Pillaigalai Nambi.[3] He also penned a patriotic song for the movie Nalla Nalla Pillaigalai Nambi and made a special screening of the song was held for former president Abdul Kalam.[4] He is best known for his roles in Rajinikanth featuring movies. He has acted more than 750 movies in various languages.[5]
Gundu Kalyanam | |
|---|---|
| Born | Lakshmi Narayanan |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, politician |
| Years active | 1980–2011 |
| Notable work | Thillu Mullu Pokiri Raja Sivappu Malli Mella Thirandhathu Kadhavu |
| Political party | AIADMK |
Early life Edit
Gundu Kalyanam birth name is Lakshmi Narayanan.[6] His father 'Gundu' Karuppaiah was an actor in the 1950s–1970s. He was an ardent supporter of AIADMK in the M.G.R period and also member of the party.[7] Gundu Kalyanam, who received the nickname "Gundu" from his father. At the age of six, he was start to act in dramas. He has acted in several plays with his father Gundu Karuppaiah.
Film career Edit
He made his debut in the film 'Mazhalai Pattalam (1980) directed by actress Lakshmi under the supervision of K. Balachandar. He has played comedy roles in over 750 different language films such as Thillu Mullu, Pokiri Raja, Sivappu Malli, Mella Thirandhathu Kadhavu, Thoongathe Thambi Thoongathe, Kaavalan Avan Kovalan.[8]
Political career Edit
During Jayalalithaa's tenure as General Secretary of the AIADMK, actor Gundu Kalyanam was the star spokesman for the party. During the election, he actively collected votes for candidates. In that case, the party split during Jayalalithaa's death. By then, he was on the T. T. V. Dhinakaran team. later he quit from T.T.V Dhinakaran team. At present he has joined O. Panneerselvam and Edappadi Palanisamy. After he joined the AIADMK, he was given the role of star talker. The AIADMK has officially declared this.[9][10][11]
Filmography Edit
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| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Mazhalai Pattalam | ||
| 1980 | Avan Aval Adhu | ||
| 1981 | Thillu Mullu | ||
| 1981 | Sivappu Malli | ||
| 1981 | Pattam Parakkattum | ||
| 1982 | Pokkiri Raja | Liquor shop owner | |
| 1982 | Simla Special | ||
| 1983 | Mella Pesungal | ||
| 1983 | Oru Kai Parpom | ||
| 1983 | Dowry Kalyanam | Kalyanam | |
| 1983 | Thanga Magan | ||
| 1984 | Sirai | ||
| 1985 | Padikkadavan | ||
| 1986 | Mella Thirandhathu Kadhavu | ||
| 1988 | Kavalan Avan Kovalan | ||
| 1988 | Puthiya Vaanam | ||
| 1990 | Jagathalaprathapan | ||
| 1990 | Nalla Kaalam Porandaachu | ||
| 1991 | Pudhiya Raagam | ||
| 1991 | Vanakkam Vathiyare | ||
| 1991 | Archana IAS | ||
| 1991 | Idhayam | ||
| 1992 | Rickshaw Mama | Passenger | |
| 1992 | Solaiyamma | ||
| 1992 | David Uncle | ||
| 1993 | Maravan | ||
| 1993 | Rajadhi Raja Raja Kulothunga Raja Marthanda Raja Gambeera Kathavaraya Krishna Kamarajan | ||
| 1995 | Murai Mappillai | ||
| 1996 | Vetri Vinayagar | ||
| 1997 | Ratchagan | ||
| 2000 | Manasu | ||
| 2001 | Seerivarum Kaalai | ||
| 2010 | Nanga Pudusa | Director also | |
| 2011 | Nalla Nalla Pillaigalai Nambi |
- Television
- Naam Iruvar Namakku Iruvar (2022; guest)[12]
References Edit
- ^ "பல வருடங்களுக்கு பிறகு திரையில் குண்டு கல்யாணம்". 25 January 2022.
- ^ "'நிறைவேறிய வேண்டுகோள்; சின்னத்திரையில் மீண்டும் நடிக்கும் வாய்ப்பு' - நெகிழும் குண்டு கல்யாணம்!".
- ^ Dinamalar (1 May 2010). "விறுவிறு சூட்டிங்கில் நல்ல நல்ல பிள்ளைகளை நம்பி! | Actor Gundu kalyanam busy with nalla nalla pillagalai nambi movie". தினமலர் – சினிமா (in Tamil). Retrieved 8 February 2020.
- ^ "It's time to welcome this comedian's daughter". www.behindwoods.com. 18 May 2010. Retrieved 26 July 2020.
- ^ "Exclusive biography of #GunduKalyanam and on his life". FilmiBeat. Retrieved 8 February 2020.
- ^ "குண்டு கல்யாணமும் மிஸ்டர் மெட்ராஸும்". Kalki (in Tamil). 2 August 1981. pp. 55–58. Retrieved 9 April 2023.
- ^ "Gundu Karuppaiah". Antru Kanda Mugam. 3 August 2013. Retrieved 8 February 2020.
- ^ "Gundu Kalyanam (Lakshmi Narayanan)". Antru Kanda Mugam. 1 December 2013. Retrieved 8 February 2020.
- ^ "டி.டி.வி.தினகரன் அணியிலிருந்து விலகி அ.தி.மு.க-வில் இணைந்த நடிகர்!". vikatan (in Tamil). Retrieved 8 February 2020.
- ^ "நடிகர் குண்டு கல்யாணம் மீண்டும் அ.தி.மு.க.வில் சேர்ப்பு: எடப்பாடி பழனிசாமி-ஓ.பி.எஸ். அறிவிப்பு || Actor Gundu Kalyanam again join ADMK". Maalaimalar. 1 June 2018. Retrieved 8 February 2020.
- ^ "அ.தி.மு.க.,வில் மீண்டும் நடிகர் குண்டு கல்யாணம்". Dinamalar. 2 June 2018. Retrieved 8 February 2020.
- ^ "Gundu Kalyanam Returns to Screens with Popular Show Naam Iruvar Namakku Iruvar". 25 January 2022.