Ponnambalam (actor)
| Ponnambalam | |
|---|---|
| Born | 11 November 1963[1] |
| Residence | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Occupation | Film actor, politician, stunt performer |
| Years active | 1988–present |
| Height | 183 cm (6 ft 0 in) |
Ponnambalam is an Tamil film actor who started his career as an extra fighter. he has appeared in Tamil films in predominantly supporting roles.[2] He often played lead roles or a supporting antagonist and appeared in several films throughout the 1990s.[3]
Early life
Ponnambalam was a sportsman who was active in gymnastics and other sporting activities. He became a national high-jump champion in 1984. He had six sisters to support, so he entered in cinema field.
Cinema career
He made his debut in cinema as a stuntman and got injured many times. He got his first break into films with the blockbuster Walter Vetrivel in which he played the role of the villain Kabali.
Political career
Ponnambalam joined the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam in February 2011, beginning a career in politics.[4]
Filmography
Actor
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Kaliyugam | Prisoner | Tamil | |
| Moonnam Mura | Peter | Malayalam | ||
| 1989 | Apoorva Sagodharargal | Tamil | ||
| 1990 | Michael Madana Kama Rajan | Tamil | ||
| 1991 | Vetri Padigal | Tamil | ||
| Pudhu Manithan | Tamil | |||
| 1992 | Gharana Mogudu | Veeraiyah | Telugu | |
| Bharathan | Tamil | |||
| Samundi | Tamil | |||
| Kottai Vaasal | Tamil | |||
| Thangarasu | Tamil | |||
| Naangal | Tamil | |||
| Naalaya Seidhi | Tamil | |||
| Ellaichami | Balayandi | Tamil | ||
| 1993 | Airport | Tamil | ||
| Sendhoorapandi | Ponnambalam | Tamil | ||
| Kizhakke Varum Paattu | Ponnambalam | Tamil | ||
| Allari Priyudu | Telugu | |||
| 1994 | Honest Raj | Tamil | ||
| Indhu | Tamil | |||
| Walter Vetrivel | Kabali | Tamil | ||
| Thai Maaman | Tamil | |||
| Nattamai | Ponnambalam | Tamil | ||
| Nila | Ponnambalam | Tamil | ||
| Periya Marudhu | Senkodan | Tamil | ||
| Kambolam | Koppara | Malayalam | ||
| Chinna | Kannada | |||
| 1995 | Chandralekha | Mustafa | Tamil | |
| Coolie | Tamil | |||
| Muthu | Kaali | Tamil | ||
| Periya Kudumbam | Tamil | |||
| Marumagan | Tamil | |||
| Gandhi Pirantha Mann | Tamil | |||
| 1996 | Senathipathi | Tamil | ||
| Indian | Tamil | |||
| 1997 | Aravindhan | Tamil | ||
| Adimai Changili | Tamil | |||
| Arunachalam | Ponnambalam | Tamil | ||
| Dharma Chakkaram | Tamil | |||
| Hitler | Telugu | |||
| Janakiraman | Tamil | |||
| Vallal | Tamil | |||
| Dharma Chakkaram | Tamil | |||
| Mannava | Kabali | Tamil | ||
| 1998 | Dharma | Khan | Tamil | |
| Pavitra Prema | Telugu | |||
| Simmarasi | Tamil | |||
| Urimai Por | Marthandan | Tamil | ||
| Thulladha Manamum Thullum | Tamil | |||
| Dharma | Khan | Tamil | ||
| Veeram Vilanja Mannu | Tamil | |||
| 1999 | Amarkalam | Aasairaj | Tamil | |
| Kannupada Poguthaiya | Tamil | |||
| Azhagarsamy | Tamil | |||
| Kanave Kalaiyadhe | Tamil | |||
| Simmarasi | Tamil | |||
| Rajasthan | Tamil/Telugu | |||
| 2000 | Thirunelveli | Tamil | ||
| Sudhandhiram | Tamil | |||
| Thai Poranthachu | Dharma | Tamil | ||
| Mugavaree | Tamil | |||
| Vallarasu | Tamil | |||
| Pennin Manathai Thottu | Tamil | |||
| Maayi | Tamil | |||
| Nuvvu Vastavani | Telugu | |||
| Choosoddaam Randi | Tiger Dharma | Telugu | ||
| 2001 | Azhagana Naatkal | Tamil | ||
| Looty | Tamil | |||
| Sri Raja Rajeshwari | Tamil | |||
| Thavasi | Kottai Perumal | Tamil | ||
| En Purushan Kuzhandhai Maadhiri | Santhamoorthy | Tamil | ||
| Krodh | Hindi | |||
| Nayak | Hindi | |||
| Eduruleni Manishi | Telugu | |||
| 2002 | Bagavathi | Vibuthi Ganesan | Tamil | |
| Gummalam | Tamil | |||
| Jaya | Tamil | |||
| Thamizh | Tamil | |||
| Vivaramana Aalu | Subramani / Thotta | Tamil | ||
| 2003 | Anjaneya | Veerapan | Tamil | |
| Ramachandra | Kabaali | Tamil | ||
| Diwan | Tamil | |||
| Thennavan | Tamil | |||
| Saamy | Tamil | |||
| Palnati Brahmanayudu | Telugu | |||
| 2004 | Jai | Karuppu | Tamil | |
| Arul | Tamil | |||
| Jana | Tamil | |||
| Ghilli | Tamil | |||
| Bose | Sivamani | Tamil | ||
| Aai | Tamil | |||
| Giri | Tamil | |||
| Arasatchi | Tamil | |||
| Pedababu | Rudra Raju | Tamil | ||
| 2005 | Devathayai Kanden | Tamil | ||
| Chinna | Tamil | |||
| Mannin Maindhan | Gajapathy | Tamil | ||
| Kannadi Pookal | Tamil | |||
| 2006 | Saravana | Tamil | ||
| Perarasu | Tamil | |||
| Varalaru | Tamil | |||
| Suyetchai MLA | Tamil | |||
| Veerabhadra | Telugu | |||
| 2007 | Andaala Amitabh Bachchan | Telugu | ||
| Malaikottai | Tamil | |||
| Arya | Tamil | |||
| Ninaithu Ninaithu Parthen | Tamil | |||
| 2009 | Madurai Sambavam | Tamil | ||
| Thee | Saleem | Tamil | ||
| 2010 | Thamizh Padam | Nattamai | Tamil | |
| Mattuthavani | Tamil | |||
| Nagaram | Tamil | |||
| 2011 | Bhavani IPS | Tamil | ||
| Ponnar Shankar | Thalapathi | Tamil | ||
| Venghai | Anburaja | Tamil | ||
| Mudhal Idam | Aattu Bhaskar | Tamil | ||
| 2012 | Maasi | Nandha | Tamil | |
| Mattuthavani | Tamil | |||
| 2013 | Keeripulla | Tamil | ||
| 2014 | Madhavanum MalarVizhium | Tamil |
As director
- Pattayakilappu Machi
Extra Fighter
| Year | Film | Language |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Shankar Guru | Tamil |
| Vairakkiyam | Tamil | |
| 1988 | Sathya | Tamil |
| En Thangai Kalyani | Tamil | |
| Puthiya Vaanam | Tamil | |
| Soora Samhaaram | Tamil | |
| Thaimel Aanai | Tamil | |
| Poovizhi Raja | Tamil | |
| Pattikaatu Thambi | Tamil | |
| Dhayam Onnu | Tamil | |
| Katha Nayagan | Tamil | |
| Kaliyugam | Tamil | |
| 1989 | Apoorva Sagodharargal | Tamil |
| Padicha Pulla | Tamil | |
| Annanukku Jai | Tamil | |
| Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu | Tamil | |
| En Thangai | Tamil | |
| Vetri Mel Vetri | Tamil | |
| 1990 | Avasara Police 100 | Tamil |
| Sathriyan | Tamil | |
| Urudhi Mozhi | Tamil | |
| Raja Kaiya Vacha | Tamil | |
| 1991 | Captain Prabhakaran | Tamil |
| Maanagara Kaaval | Tamil |
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