Summary
Senthil (born 23 March 1951) is an Indian comedy actor who works in Tamil cinema.[3][4] He is famous for his comedian roles along with fellow actor Goundamani. The pair dominated the Tamil industry as comedians in the 1980s and 90s.[5][6][7][8][9][10][11]
Senthil | |
|---|---|
 Senthil at a function in 2014 | |
| Born | 23 March 1951[1][2] Ilanjambore, Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | comedian, actor |
| Years active | 1979–present |
| Spouse |
Kalaiselvi (m. 1984) |
| Children | 2 |
Personal life edit
Senthil was born on 23 March 1951 in a small village called Ilanjambore near Mudukulathur in Ramanathapuram District in Tamil Nadu. He married Kalaiselvi on 14 May 1984.[12] He has two sons, Dr Manikanda Prabhu and Hemachandra Prabhu. His two grand daughters were born in 2008 and 2014.
Career edit
As actor edit
He ran away from his village at the age of 13 due to his father's scoldings.[13] He first worked in an oil mart, then in a private wine shop as a waiter and then ended up in drama where he started developing his skills.[14]
He made his debut with Oru Koyil Iru Dheepangal (1979) though officially his first film was Ithikkara Pakki, which was released in 1980.[15][16] He slowly entered the Tamil film industry in small characters and finally landed a good role in the film Malaiyoor Mambattiyan. He has acted in many popular films with several of the leading actors and comedians in the south Indian cine industry. He usually appears in films with Goundamani in a slapstick double act. Together they have formed a comic pair in many Tamil films and were known as the Laurel and Hardy of Tamil Cinema.[17][5]
In 2019, Senthil has started acting in Tamil tele-serials making his debut with Sun TV's Rasathi.[18]
Politics edit
Initially campaigning for AIADMK, Senthil is currently campaigning for AMMK party.[19][20] Former minister Gokula Indira was replaced in the post of organising secretary by Senthil, appointed by T. T. V. Dhinakaran in AIADMK in 2017.[21] Later, he joined TTV Dinakaran's Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam political party. In September 2019, Senthil, Kathirkamu, Raja Manickam, Devadas and Henry Thomas were announced as the five organisation secretaries of AMMK party.[22] He joined Bharatiya Janata Party, just before the 2021 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.
Filmography edit
Tamil films edit
1970s and 1980s edit
1990s edit
2000s edit
Other language films edit
| Year | Title | Role | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Ithikkara Pakki | Malayalam | |
| 1986 | Driver Babu | Stage Drama Artiste | Telugu |
| 1991 | Phool Bane Angaray | Muthu Swamy | Hindi |
| 1993 | Insaniyat Ke Devta | Muthuswamy | Hindi |
| Tholi Muddhu | Swamiji | Telugu | |
| 2008 | Salute | Paneerselvam | |
| 2011 | Money Money, More Money | Dr. Sabhapathi |
Television edit
| Year | Title | Role | Channel | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Thiravam | ZEE5 | ||
| 2019-2020 | Rasaathi | Alagar Swamy | Sun TV | [18][27] |
References edit
- ^ Ians (7 May 2016). "I'm perfectly fine, says actor Senthil after death rumours". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 25 June 2017. Retrieved 21 March 2018 – via www.thehindu.com.
- ^ "எதிர்ப்புகளை எதிர்கொள் – நடிகர் செந்தில் சொல்லாமல் சொல்லும் பாடம் #HBDSenthil". vikatan.com. 23 March 2016. Archived from the original on 16 May 2017. Retrieved 21 March 2018.
- ^ "The Hindu : From scratch to success". www.hinduonnet.com. Archived from the original on 6 June 2011. Retrieved 21 March 2018.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ "My journey as a comedian has been long and lovely". The Indian Express. Archived from the original on 21 September 2019.
- ^ a b "Goundamani will always be my favourite comedian: Senthil". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 21 June 2019.
- ^ "Actor Senthil joins AIADMK". The Hindu. 2 February 2006. Retrieved 21 March 2018 – via www.thehindu.com.
- ^ "Senthil to play lead role". The Hindu. 3 December 2007. Retrieved 21 March 2018 – via www.thehindu.com.
- ^ "Andipatti witnesses 'star wars'". The Hindu. 5 May 2006. Archived from the original on 11 October 2020. Retrieved 21 March 2018 – via www.thehindu.com.
- ^ "Shot in the old world charm". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
- ^ Goundamani presides Senthil's son marriage! Archived 7 July 2012 at archive.today
- ^ "Tamil Cinema News – Tamil Movie Reviews – Tamil Movie Trailers – IndiaGlitz Tamil". indiaglitz.com. Archived from the original on 23 March 2017. Retrieved 21 March 2018.
- ^ "Namma Veetu Kalyanam 10/25/14". Vijay TV. sec. 467. Archived from the original on 20 July 2015. Retrieved 30 October 2014.
- ^ "அண்ண்ணே.... கவுண்டமணி அண்ண்ணே...! – உருகும் செந்தில்". vikatan.com. 30 November 2016. Archived from the original on 30 June 2017. Retrieved 21 March 2018.
- ^ Ramanujam, Srinivasa (24 January 2019). "Comedy is God's gift to me: Senthil". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 18 October 2019.
- ^ "From scratch to success". The Hindu. 8 June 2001. Archived from the original on 11 October 2020. Retrieved 21 March 2018.
- ^ a b "In 2016, who's still watching Senthil, Goundamani comedy on Youtube most". The News Minute. 19 October 2016. Archived from the original on 21 September 2019.
- ^ Sangeetha, P. "'Koundamani and I may pair up again'". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 20 May 2018. Retrieved 21 March 2018.
- ^ a b "Sun TV's new serial titled as Rasathi". The Indian Express. Archived from the original on 21 September 2019. Retrieved 20 September 2019.
- ^ "Former Tamil actor to campaign for AIADMK". India TV. 31 March 2012. Archived from the original on 3 July 2018.
- ^ "மக்கள் விரோத ஆட்சி நடத்தும் ஓபிஎஸ், ஈபிஎஸ்க்கு வாக்களிக்காதீர்கள் – நடிகர் செந்தில்!". Times of India Samayam. Archived from the original on 11 October 2020.
- ^ "Comedian Senthil is TTV Dhinakaran party's organising secretary". Deccan Chronicle. Archived from the original on 16 September 2017.
- ^ "ACTOR SENTHIL GETS A NEW POLITICAL ROLE!". India Glitz. 13 September 2019. Archived from the original on 21 September 2019.
- ^ "Celebrating 30 Years of Karagattakaran". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 20 August 2019.
- ^ Nallathey Nadu Ketkum | M.G.R Super hit Tamil movie | Jeppiaar,Bathma Priya,Gouthami,Rekha, retrieved 2 July 2022
- ^ "KALLAPPADAM MOVIE REVIEW". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 11 October 2020.
- ^ "Senthil Has A 'Crucial' Role in Thaana Serntha Koottam". 28 November 2016. Archived from the original on 21 September 2019.
- ^ "Actor-politician Senthil to make his TV debut with 'Rasathi'". The Times of India. 23 September 2019. Archived from the original on 17 October 2019.
External links edit
- Senthil at IMDb