Charle is a South Indian actor who has acted in more than 550 movies. He started his career as a Staff Artist - Actor in Song & Drama Division of Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and moved on to perform more than 10000 drama shows in Six years. He was named as Charle and introduced in the film "Poikal Kuthirai" in the year 1982 by the eminent director Padma Sri Dr.k.Balachandar. He has proved as a versatile actor in comedy as well as character roles in Tamil and Telugu films. He has more than 550 films to his credit and has played a vital role in many films, including films produced by National Film Development Corporation Of India. He is highly talented in miming, mono acting and anchoring in stage shows and he has performed in various countries.

He completed his undergraduate degree from G.V.N. College at Kovilpatti, Tamil Nadu. Even during those days when he was at college, he was known for his histrionics, and had the uncanny ability to imitate Tamil actors like Sivaji Ganeshan, Muthuraman, and Nagesh. He was an avid entertainer, and a popular stage artist, while at this college.

He holds a Master of Arts degree from Madurai Kamaraj University and Master of Philosophy degree from Karaikudi Alagappa University.

He submitted his dissertation for M.Phil in the title, "CONTRIBUTIONS OF COMEDIANS IN THE GROWTH OF TAMIL CINEMA - 1937 to 1967".

Awards

Tamil Nadu State Government Award

• KALAIVANAR AWARD- 1996

Film Fans Association,Chennai

• Best Comedian Award - 1994- 2 times
• Best Character Artiste Award - 1996

Bharath Social & Cultural Academy, Chennai

• Best Comedian Award - 1998, 1999, 2000 & 2001- 4 times

Kalaimamani Award

• KALAIMAMANI-2004

Partial Filmography

• Poikaal Kuthirai
• Uthamapurushan
• Idhayathamarai
• Azhagan
  Azhagan
  Azhagan is a 1991 Indian Tamil language film directed by Kailasam Balachander, starring Mammootty, Bhanupriya, Geetha, Babloo Prithviraj and Madhoo. -Audio Tracks:...
  
  
• Singaravelan
• Vellithirai
• Ananda Tandavam
  Ananda Tandavam
  Ananda Tandavam is a 2009 Tamil-language film adaptation of the Sujatha Rangarajan serialized novel Pirivom Santhippom, directed by A.R. Gandhi Krishna and produced by Oscar V...
  
  
• Venghai
• Naalai Namadhe
• Madhya Chennai
• Kovil
• Friends
  Friends (2001 film)
  Friends is a 2001 Tamil movie starring Vijay, Surya, Ramesh Khanna, Devayani, Abhinyashree, Vijayalakshmi, Sriman and Vadivelu. The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja...
  
  
• Ennavale
  Ennavale
  Ennavale is a 2000 Tamil romantic film directed by J. Suresh which features Madhavan and Sneha in the lead roles. The film also featured Manivannan, Thalaivasal Vijay and Charle in pivotal roles, while music was composed by S. A. Rajkumar...
  
  
• Pudhuvasantham
• Ezhumalai
  Ezhumalai
  Ezhumalai is a South Indian Tamil film released in 2002. The Film is the remake of Telugu Blockbuster "Narasimha Naidu" starring Balakrishna, Mukesh Rishi. This movie was later dubbed in Telugu again as "Simhabaludu".-Plot:...
  
  
• Unnai Ninaithu
  Unnai Ninaithu
  Unnai Ninaithu is a film starring Surya, Sneha and Laila.-Plot:The basic story of the movie involves Laila and Suriya falling in love. A 3rd character gets entangled in the plot and Laila is compelled by her family to marry him. Heart-broken Suriya leaves her alone, but only to find out that the...
  
  
• Anniyan
  Anniyan
  Anniyan is a 2005 Tamil psychological thriller film directed by S. Shankar. The film stars Vikram, Sadha, Prakash Raj, and Vivek, while featuring background score and soundtrack composed by Harris Jayaraj. The film was released worldwide on 10 June 2005....
  
  
• Sakthivel
• Ramakrishna
• Jananam
• Sangamam
  Sangamam
  Sangamam is a Tamil musical romance film directed by Suresh Krishna. Actor Rahman, the co-brother of A.R. Rahman was the hero of the film. Vindhya made her debut playing the daughter of the rich classical father played by Vijayakumar. The film's music was composed by A. R. Rahman...
  
  
• Vetri Kodi Kattu
  Vetri Kodi Kattu
  Vetri Kodu Kattu is a Tamil film directed by Cheran starring Murali, Parthiban, Meena, Manorama andMalavika-Plot:Sekhar and Muthuraman live in two different villages...
  
  
• Sadhu Miranda
  Sadhu Miranda
  Sadhu Miranda is a 2008 Tamil suspense comedy film directed by Siddique, starring Prasanna, Kavya Madhavan and Abbas in the lead roles. The story is about a normal man turned gangster. The film is loosely based on 1995 Malayalam film Mannar Mathai Speaking which was co-directed by Siddique...
  
  
• Nanba Nanba
• Amarkalam
  Amarkalam
  Amarkalam is a 1999 Tamil action film directed by Saran and produced by Venkateswaralayam. The film featured Ajith Kumar and Shalini in the lead roles with Raghuvaran, Raadhika and Nassar in other pivotal roles...
  
  
• Parthen Rasithen
  Parthen Rasithen
  Parthen Rasithen is a Tamil movie starring Prashanth, Simran, Lawrence Raghavendra, Laila and Dhamu and music composed by Bharadwaj. The film is directed by Saran.-Background:...
  
  
• Chocklet
• Veettoda Maappillai
• Thenkasi Pattanam
  Thenkasi Pattanam
  Thenkasi Pattanam is an Indian Tamil film released in 2002. It is the remake of the Malayalam film Thenkasipattanam .-Synopsis:Kannan and Dass are two famous roudies in their village. Dass has a sister called Uma with whom Manikkampillai is in love but she is not interested in him...
  
  
• Thamizh
  Thamizh
  Thamizh is a 2002 released Tamil film. The movie stars Prashanth, Simran Bagga and Nassar. The film is directed by Hari. The film is produced by Amutha Durairaj. The music is by Bharadwaj.This is the first movie directed by Hari who later became an household name for commercial cinema...
  
  
• Raja Kaiya Vechaa
• Poove Unakkaga
  Poove Unakkaga
  Poove Unakkaga is a Tamil romance movie starring Joseph Vijay.-Plot:Nagesh and Nambiar have been best friends since college and so have their children, Jaiganesh and Vasudevan. Jaiganesh's family members are Christians while Malaysia Vasudevan's are Hindu. Jaiganesh's son is Lawrence and Malaysia...
  
  
• Alli Arjuna
  Alli Arjuna
  Alli Arjuna is 2001 released Tamil film directed by Saran. The film featured Manoj Bharathiraja, Richa Pallod, Dhamu, Charle, Karan and Preetha Vijayakumar in major roles. Music was by A. R. Rahman.-Plot:...
  
  
• Aanazhagan
• Jay Jay
  Jay Jay
  Jay Jay is a 2003 Tamil romance film directed by Saran. It's a story about lucky love and how love stays strong. The movie stars R. Madhavan, Pooja, Amoga, Kalabhavan Mani, Charle, Dhamu, Giridhar, Adithya, Reema Sen, Malavika Avinash and Gemini Balaji. The title is formed from the first alphabets...
  
  
• Alaudin
  Alaudin
  -Plot:Alaudin is a slum guy with a golden-heart, an orphan who fights against the injustice faced by his fellow slum dwellers. The people of Alli Kuppam bring him up. To fulfill the day to day needs of the poor, Alaudin decides to steal from rich people.His main enemy is the scheming, powerful...
  
  
• Banda Paramasivam
  Banda Paramasivam
  -Plot:Cheran and Pandiyan are stepbrotherswho are constantly at loggerheads and their daughters Manjuand Anju continue their enmity. They're always trying to prove to each other that one is better than the other and arealways bickering...
  
  
• Sena
• Kaadhaludan
• En Mana Vaanil
• Naina
• Junior Senior
  Junior Senior
  Junior Senior was a pop musical duo from Denmark. The duo consisted of Jesper "Junior" Mortensen and Jeppe "Senior" Laursen ....
  
  
• Sabtham
• Unnai Kodu Ennai Tharuven
  Unnai Kodu Ennai Tharuven
  Unnai Kodu Ennai Tharuven is a Tamil film produced by R. B. Choudary and directed by Kavee Kalidas. It features Ajith Kumar and Simran in the lead roles with Parthiban in a guest appearance...
  
  
• Thenali
  Thenali
  Thenali is a 2000 Tamil feature film directed and produced by K. S. Ravikumar and written by Crazy Mohan. The film featured Kamal Haasan playing the title role, and also starred Jayaram, Devayani and Jyothika. The film's music was composed by A. R. Rahman, whilst cinematography was handled by Priyan...
  
  
• Pandavar Bhoomi
  Pandavar Bhoomi
  Pandavar Bhoomi is a Tamil feature film, directed by Cheran.- Plot :This deals with the entry of a well educated Engineer/Architect still well versed in traditions helping a family struggling with its past & honour build a house....
  
  
• Enakkul Oruvan
• Achamillai Achamillai
  Achamillai Achamillai
  Achamillai Achamillai is a 1984 Indian Tamil language drama film directed by K. Balachander starring Delhi Ganesh, Rajesh and Saritha.- Soundtrack :...
  
  
• Kalyana Agathigal
• Vannakanavugal (1987)
• Ondru Engal Jathiye (1987)
• Thangachi (1987)
• Thulasi (1987)
• Ivaloru Pournami (1987)
• Arul Tharum Ayyappan (1987)
• Aangalai Nambadhe (1987)
• Ayiram Pookkal Malarattum (1986)
• Cinema Cinema (1986)
• Dharma Pathini (1986)
• Mella Thirandhadhu Kadhavu (1986)
• Natpu (1986)
• Punnagai Mannan
  Punnagai Mannan
  Punnagai Mannan is a 1986 Tamil language film starring Kamal Haasan in the lead role of the protagonist. The film was directed by K. Balachander.-Cast:Kamal Haasan Sethu/Chaplin ChellapaRevathi Malini...
  
   (1986)
• Sivappu Malargal (1986)
• Thazhuvadha Kaikal (1986)
• Uyire Unakkaka (1986)
• Yaro Ezhudhia Kavithai (1986)
• Vidinja Kalyanam (1986)
• Dharmathin Thalaivan
• Pudhiya Poovidhu (1986)
• Odangal (1986)
• Thiramai (1985)
• Naam Iruvar (1985)
• Janani (1985)
• Ilam Kandru (1985)
• Ananda Aradhanai (1987)
• Jallikattu (1987)
• Maicheal Raj (1987)
• Manathil Urudhi Vendum (1987)
• Megam Karuthirukku (1987)
• Solluvadhellam Unmai (1987)
• Unnal Mudiyum Thambi
  Unnal Mudiyum Thambi
  Unnal Mudiyum Thambi is a Tamil language film starring Kamal Haasan in the lead role. The movie was released on 9th August, 1988, which is a Tamil version made after the release of its original Rudraveena in telugu on March 4, 1988.-Plot:...
  
  
• Yogam Raja Yogam (1989)
• Valadhu Kalai Vaithu Vaa (1989)
• Thai Paasam (1988)
• Uzhaithu Vazha Vendum (1988)
• Ullathil Nalla Ullam (1988)
• Thambi Thanga Kambi (1988)
• Senthoorapoove (1988)
• Nallavan (1988)
• Naan Sonnadhe Sattam (1988)
• Kainattu (1988)
• Siva (1989)
• Manidhan Marivittan (1989)
• Nyaya Tharasu (1989)
• Thangamani Rangamani (1989)
• Sondhakaran (1989)
• Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal (1989)
• Annanukku Jay (1989)
• Idhaya Dheepam (1989)
• En Thangai (1989)
• Dharma Devan (1989)
• Varusham 16 (1989)
• Inaindha Kaigal (1990)
• 60 Naal 60 Nimidam (1990)
• Amma Pillai (1990)
• Anjali
  Anjali (film)
  Anjali is a 1990 Tamil-language Indian feature film directed by Mani Ratnam, starring Raghuvaran, Revathi, Prabhu, Tarun, Shruthi and Shamili. The musical film's score and soundtrack is composed by Ilaiyaraaja, being his 500th movie. Anjali is about a dying mentally disabled child, and the...
  
   (1990)
• Pengal Veettin Kangal (1990)
• Manaivi Oru Manickam (1990)
• Mounam Sammadham (1990)
• Vaigasi Porandhachu (1990)
• Pudu Pudu Ragangal (1990)
• Jagadala Prathapan (1990)
• Enga Ooru Aattukkaran (1990)
• Unnai Solli Kutramillai (1990)
• Oru Veedu Iru Vaasal (1990)
• Keladi Kanmani (1990)
• Sakthi Parasakthi (1990)
• Pattanathil Petti (1990)
• Pursha Lakshhanam (1993)
• Amaravathi (1993)
• Jadhi Malli (1993)
• Uyiril Oru Raagam (1992)
• Oor Panchayathu (1992)
• Kaval Geetham (1992)
• Kasu Thangakasu (1992)
• Onna Irukka Kathukanum (1992)
• Endrum Anbudan (1992)
• Chinna Pasanga Naanga (1992)
• Vaaname Ellai
  Vaaname Ellai
  Vaaname Ellai is a 1992 Indian Tamil language Drama film directed by K. Balachander starring Anand Babu, Bhanupriya, Ramya Krishnan, Madhoo, Vishali Kannadasan, Rajesh and Babloo Prithviraj....
  
   (1992)
• Mudhal Kural (1992)
• Brahmachari (1992)
• Nadodi Pattukkaran (1992)
• Devar Veettu Ponnu (1992)
• Sigaram (1991)
• Gopuravasalile (1991)
• M.G.R. Nagaril (1991)
• Ponnukku Sethi Vanthachu (1991)
• Pondatti Sonna Kettukkanum (1991)
• Chithirai Pookkal (1991)
• Gnana Paravai (1991)
• Subramania Swamy (1994)
• Sendhamizh Chelvan (1994)
• Duet (1994)
• Thendral Varum Theru (1994)
• Priyanga (1994)
• Pudhusa Pootha Rosa (1994)
• Vaa Magale Vaa (1994)
• Veeramani (1994)
• Veera (1994)
• Ulavaali (1994)
• Parvathi Ennai Paradi (1993)
• Karpagam Vandhachu (1993)
• En Idhaya Rani (1993)
• Kilipetchu Ketka Vaa (1993)
• Thangakili (1993)
• Maamiyar Veedu (1993)
• Pudhiya Thendral (1993)
• Chinna Kannamma (1993)
• Dasarathan (1993)
• Karuppu Vellai (1993)
• Airport (1993)
• Pudhupiravi (1993)
• Mutrugai (1993)
• Adhibathi (1997)
• Oncemore (1997)
• Ettupatti Raasaa (1997)
• Raman Abdulla (1997)
• Kaalamellam Kathirupen (1997)
• Kathirundha Kadhal (1997)
• Pagaivan
  Pagaivan
  Pagaivan is a 1997 Tamil film starring Sathyaraj, Ajith Kumar and Anjala Zhaveri in the leading roles. The film revolves around a kidnapping undertaken by Ajith and the actions that the victim's father take to save his daughter. The film also featured Ranjitha, Nagesh, K. S. Ravikumar and Vivek...
  
   (1997)
• Pathini (1997)
• Pongalo Pongal (1997)
• Pudhu Nilavu (1996)
• Namma Ooru Rasa (1996)
• Andhanaal (1996)
• Kizhakku Mugam (1996)
• Gopala Gopala (1996)
• Chumma Irunga Machan (1996)
• Rani Maharani (1995)
• Varaar Chandiyar (1995)
• Valli Varappora (1995)
• Oru Oorla Oru Rajakumari (1995)
• Anbu Magan (1995)
• Aakaya Pookkal (1995)
• Seevalapperi Pandi (1994)
• Sundari Neeyum Sundaran Naanum (1999)
• Kanave Kalayadhe (1999)
• Kannupada Poguthaiya
  Kannupada Poguthaiya
  Kannupada Poguthaiya is a 1999 Tamil film starring Vijayakanth, Simran, Karan, Sivakumar, Lakshmi, Charle, Radha Ravi, Anandaraj, Jaiganesh, Ponnambalam, Satyapriya, Radhika Chowdry and directed by Barathi Ganesh. The score and soundtrack was composed by S. A. Rajkumar...
  
   (1999)
• Suryodayam (1999)
• Velai
  Velai
  Velai is a 1998 Indian Tamil film, directed by Suresh and written by Balakumaran, starring Vignesh, Indaraja, Nassar in lead roles. The film, produced by J...
  
   (1998)
• Pudhumai Pithan
  Pudhumai Pithan
  Pudhumai Pithan is a Tamil language film starring M. G. Ramachandran in the lead role. The film was released in the 1957.-Cast:-Crew:*Producer: T. R. Ramanna & T. R. Rajakumari*Production Company: RR Pictures*Director: T. R. Ramanna*Music: G. Ramanathan...
  
   (1998)
• Nilave Vaa (1998)
• Ninaithen Vandhai
  Ninaithen Vandhai
  The film score and the soundtrack were composed by film composer Deva.-Reviews:The film generally received positive reviews with most critics describing the film as an "entertainer"...
  
   (1998)
• Thayinmanikkodi (1998)
• Thanga Magal (1998)
• Pooveli
  Pooveli
  Pooveli is a Tamil film directed by Selva. The film stars Karthik, Abbas, Kausalya and Heera Rajgopal in the lead roles. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by Bharadwaj....
  
   (1998)
• Unnudan (1998)
• Ponmanam (1998)
• Ellame En Pondattidhan (1998)
• Kadhal Kavithai (1998)
• Friends (2001)
• Gemini
  Gemini (2002 film)
  Gemini is a Tamil language film which was released in 2002. It was directed by successful director, Saran and it was produced by the AVM company headed by M. S. Guhan and M. Saravanan. The film starred Vikram and Kiran Rathod in the lead roles with Kalabhavan Mani in a villain role. Kiran Rathod...
  
  (2002)