Delhi Ganeshborn in Tirunelveli

Tirunelveli

Tirunelveli , also known as Nellai , and historically as Tinnevelly, is a city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is the headquarters of the Tirunelveli District and the sixth biggest city in Tamil Nadu...

 as a veteran Tamil

Tamil language

Tamil is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by Tamil people of the Indian subcontinent. It has official status in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and in the Indian union territory of Pondicherry. Tamil is also an official language of Sri Lanka and Singapore...

 film

Film

A film, also called a movie or motion picture, is a series of still or moving images. It is produced by recording photographic images with cameras, or by creating images using animation techniques or visual effects...

 actor

Actor

An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...

, who mostly acts in supporting roles and is perhaps best known for his role in Kamal Hassan comedies and films like Nayagan

Nayagan

Nayagan is a Indian film, written, directed, and co-produced by Mani Ratnam which released on 21 October 1987 coinciding with Diwali. Upon release, the film got rave reviews across India. Kamal Hassan's performance as Velu Naiker earned him a National Film Award for Best Actor. The film also...

 and Michael Madana Kama Rajan. He has acted in more than 400 films from 1980 to present. He was a member of the 'Delhi' drama troupe in Nanganalloor, Madras, along with another popular actor Delhi Kumar

Delhi Kumar

Delhi Kumar is a Tamil stage, television and film actor who is known for performing supporting roles in teleserials like Metti Oli and Engey Brahmanan. He has also acted in a few Tamil films, such as Kannathil Muthamittal and Enthiran . He is the father of Tamil film actor Arvind Swamy....

 (Who acted as Madhavan's father in the tamil film Dum Dum Dum). Ganesh worked in the INDIAN AIR FORCE (defence) from 1976 to 1982- before quitting in favour of films.

His most popular roles have been as a supporting actor or a comedian but he has done villainous roles in films like Apoorva Sagodharargal (As Francis).

His first film was Raja Thirai in 1979. His most notable films are Sindhu Bhairavi

Sindhu Bhairavi

Sindhu Bhairavi is a 1985 Indian Tamil language drama film directed and produced by K. Balachander starring Sivakumar, Suhasini, Sulakshana, Delhi Ganesh and Janagaraj. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by Ilaiyaraaja. The songs in the film were sung by K. J. Yesudas and K. S. Chithra...

, Nayagan

Nayagan

Nayagan is a Indian film, written, directed, and co-produced by Mani Ratnam which released on 21 October 1987 coinciding with Diwali. Upon release, the film got rave reviews across India. Kamal Hassan's performance as Velu Naiker earned him a National Film Award for Best Actor. The film also...

, Michael Madana Kama Rajan, Ahaa and 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...

.

He is also a prominent Tamil teleserial

Serial (radio and television)

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 actor who has acted in more than 8 major serials and is recently acting in fatherly roles in serials like Vasantham and Kasthuri in Sun TV

Sun TV (India)

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.

Filmography

• Solli Adippen
• Karuvarai
• Kadhalar Kathai
• Aayiram Vilakku
  Aayiram Vilakku
  Aayiram Vilakku is a 2011 Indian Tamil action film directed by S.P.Hosimin, in his second venture, starring Sathyaraj and Shanthnoo in the lead roles, whilst, Sana Khan and Suman play pivotal roles. The film, produced by HMI Pictures and scored by Srikanth Deva, was released on 23 September, 2011...
  
  
• Sabash Sariyana Potti
• Ponnar Sankar
  Ponnar Shankar (film)
  Ponnar Shankar is a 2011 Indian epic film directed by Thiagarajan. It is a fictionalised account of the Ponnar Shankar epic, adapted from M. Karunanidhis novel of the same name. It features Thiagarajan's son Prashanth in lead dual roles as warrior princes, portraying the titular characters, with...
  
  
• Bhavani IPS
  Bhavani IPS
  Bhavani IPS is a 2011 bilingual, Tamil- and Telugu-language action film starring Sneha in the titular role as the police officer. The film also has Kota Srinivasa Rao, Sampath and Manoj K. Jayan. Among others in cast are Ilavarasu, Manobala, Rajkapur and Vivek. It is the remake of Vyjayanthi IPS...
  
  
• Ilaignan
  Ilaignan
  Ilaignan is a 2011 Tamil-language film directed by Suresh Krishna, who directs his 50th film, and written by DMK Chief M. Karunanidhi based on the Russian novel, The Mother, by Maxim Gorky.- Plot :...
  
  
• Kaavalan
• Unakkaga En Kadhal
• Dhurhogum Nadanthathu Yenna
• Pokkiri Raja
  Pokkiri Raja (2010 film)
  Pokkiri Raja is a 2010 Malayalam masala film starring Mammootty in the title role, along with Prithviraj and Shriya Saran in the main roles. The film is written by the duo Udayakrishna-Siby K. Thomas, directed by debutante Vyshakh, and the music is composed by Jassie Gift. The film was released on...
  
   (Malayalam)
• Maasilamani
  Maasilamani
  Maasilamani is a Tamil film released in 2009, distributed by Sun Pictures. It stars Nakul, Sunaina, Pavan, Santhanam, Srinath, Karunas, M. S. Baskar, Delhi Ganesh, and others...
  
  
• Tamil Padam
• Vettaikaran
• Moondru Mugam
  Moondru Mugam
  Moondru Mugam is Tamil feature film starring Rajinikanth doing a triple role.-Plot:Arun comes back from America after 10 years as a saint. His father does not want his son to be like that so he gets press reporter to change him back to a normal person like everyone else...
  
  
• Poi Solla Porom
  Poi Solla Porom
  Poi Solla Porom is a Tamil comedy film starring Nedumudi Venu, Karthik Kumar and Piaa Bajpai released in 2008. The film is a remake of the Bollywood cult film, Khosla Ka Ghosla.-Plot:...
  
  
• Kutti Pisasu
  Kutti Pisasu
  Kutti Pisasu is a 2010 Indian Tamil-language fantasy film written and directed by Rama Narayanan, in his 121st venture. The film stars Baby Keerthika, Sangeetha, Ramya Krishnan, Ramji and Nassar in lead roles.- Cast :* Keerthika as Priya* Ramji...
  
  
• Pournami Naagam
• Ambasamudram Ambani
  Ambasamudram Ambani
  -Plot:The movie was produced by Karunaaas and co-producer Singapore Rama Saravana. The story line goes like Dandapani coming from a poor background nurtures his ambition to become a owner of businesses like Reliance, Vasant & Co, Saravana Stores etc...
  
  
• Dus (hindi)
• Aanai
  Aanai
  Aanai is a 2005 Tamil language film released in India. It stars actorsArjun Sarja, Namitha Kapoor, Vadivelu, Sanghavi and Manoj K. Jayan. It is a loose remake of the 2004 Hollywood film Man on Fire starring Denzel Washington....
  
  
• Thenavattu
  Thenavattu
  Thenavattu is an Indian Tamil action film directed by V. V. Kathir, starring Jeeva and Poonam Bajwa in the lead roles, whilst, Ganja Karuppu played a pivotal role. The film, upon release, was criticized by critics for being "silly and ridiculous"...
  
  
• 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...
  
  
• Thenkasipattanam
  Thenkasipattanam
  Thenkasipattanam is a 2000 Malayalam comedy musical film written and directed by Rafi Mecartin, produced by Lal, and starring Suresh Gopi and Lal. Others in the cast include Dileep, Samyuktha Varma, Geethu Mohandas, Kavya Madhavan, Salim Kumar, and Spadikam George.-Synopsis:Kannan and Dasappan...
  
  
• Dhum
• Aahaa
  Aahaa
  Aahaa is a Tamil film starring Rajiv Krishna in the lead role. The film was a decent hit.-Plot:Shriram is the son of 'Pepsi' Parasuram and the younger brother of Raghu . Raghu is married to Bhanupriya and has a son. While Raghu is a model son, Shriram is considered a wastrel...
  
  
• 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...
  
  
• Pasi
• Pattinapravesam
• Rajathirai
• Kola Kolaya Mundhirika
  Kola Kolaya Mundhirika
  Kola Kolaya Mundhirika is a 2010 Tamil comedy film written by Crazy Mohan and directed by Madhumitha. The film stars Karthik Kumar and Shikha in lead roles along with numerous popular Tamil comedy artists including Jayaram, M. S. Bhaskar, Pandiarajan, Anandaraj, Vasu Vikram and Vaiyapuri essaying...
  
  
• Nala Damayanthi
  Nala Damayanthi
  Nala Damayanthi is a 2003 Tamil film directed by Mouli and written and produced by Kamal Hassan. The film stars Madhavan in the lead role, with Geetu Mohandas and Shrutika playing supporting roles...
  
  
• Saamy
  Saamy
  Saamy is a 2003 Tamil film directed by Hari starring Vikram and Trisha. The film's music was composed by Harris Jayaraj. This film was a blockbuster of the year and was a musical hit too...
  
  
• Arasu
• London
  London (2005 film)
  London is a 2006 romantic drama film centering on a Manhattan party. The movie is directed and written by Hunter Richards, his first. It stars Jessica Biel, Chris Evans, Jason Statham, Joy Bryant, and Lina Esco.-Plot:...
  
  
• Maa Madurai
• Manam Virumbuthe Unnai
• Avvai Shanmughi
• Ayan
  Ayan
  Ayan is a rural locality and the administrative center of Ayano-Maysky District of Khabarovsk Krai, Russia, located on the shore of a well-protected bay of the Sea of Okhotsk, from Khabarovsk and by sea from Nikolayevsk-on-Amur...
  
  
• Aethiree
  Aethiree
  Aethiree is a 2004 Indian Tamil comedy film, directed by popular director K. S. Ravikumar. The film, starring Madhavan, Sadha, Vivek, Kanika, Rahman and Delhi Ganesh in pivotal roles, has musical score by Yuvan Shankar Raja. It was released in May 2004...
  
  
• Thamizhan
  Thamizhan
  Thamizhan is a 2002 Tamil film directed by Majeed and produced by G. Venkateswaran. The film stars Vijay in the lead role with Priyanka Chopra, the winner of the beauty pageant Miss World 2000, making her debut as a lead actress. Revathi, Nassar, Ashish Vidyarthi and Vivek also play pivotal roles...
  
  
• Sindhu Bhairavi
  Sindhu Bhairavi
  Sindhu Bhairavi is a 1985 Indian Tamil language drama film directed and produced by K. Balachander starring Sivakumar, Suhasini, Sulakshana, Delhi Ganesh and Janagaraj. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by Ilaiyaraaja. The songs in the film were sung by K. J. Yesudas and K. S. Chithra...
  
  
• Sri Raghavendra
  Sri Raghavendra
  Sri Raghavendra is a 1985 Tamil film is directed by SP. Muthuraman. The film was Rajinikanth's 100th film. He plays the role of the Hindu saint Raghavendra in this movie. It was produced by Kavithalaya Productions.-Plot:...
  
  
• Nayagan
  Nayagan
  Nayagan is a Indian film, written, directed, and co-produced by Mani Ratnam which released on 21 October 1987 coinciding with Diwali. Upon release, the film got rave reviews across India. Kamal Hassan's performance as Velu Naiker earned him a National Film Award for Best Actor. The film also...
  
  
• Baba
  Baba (2002 film)
  Baba is a 2002 Tamil fantasy-action film starring and written by Rajinikanth and directed by Suresh Krishna. The film's cast included Manisha Koirala, Vijayakumar, M. N. Nambiar, Goundamani, Sujatha, Karunas, Ashish Vidyarthi, Amrish Puri, Sayaji Shinde and Riyaz Khan...
  
  
• Middle Class Madhavan
• 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...
  
  
• Apoorva Sagodharargal
• Michael Madhana Kamarajan
  Michael Madhana Kamarajan
  Michael Madhana Kama Rajan is a 1990 Tamil comedy film directed by Singeetam Srinivasa Rao, written, produced by, and starring Kamal Haasan. With Crazy Mohan penning the dialogues. The film tells a story of quadruplets, Michael, Madhanagopal, Kameshwaran, and Raju, all played by Kamal Haasan...
  
  
• Kadhala Kadhala
  Kadhala Kadhala
  Kaathala Kaathala is a Tamil language film directed by Singeetham Srinivasa Rao and produced by P. L. Thenappan. The film stars Kamal Haasan, Prabhu Deva, Soundarya and Rambha in the lead roles with an ensemble cast in supporting roles...
  
  
• Kalapani
  Kalapani
  Kalapani or Kala Pani may refer to:* Kala pani , a taboo of the sea in Indian culture...
  
  
• Thalainagaram
• Manithan
  Manithan
  Manithan is a 1987 Indian Tamil language film directed by SP. Muthuraman, starring Rajinikanth, Rubini, Raghuvaran, Senthil, Delhi Ganesh, Srividya -Plot:...
  
  
• Poovellam Kettuppar
  Poovellam Kettuppar
  Poovellam Kettuppar is a 1999 Tamil film written and directed by Vasanth, which stars Surya Sivakumar and Jyothika in leading roles. The film, starring Vijayakumar, Nassar, Vadivelu, Ambika, Manorama in pivotal roles, was released on 6 August 1999...
  
  
• Manthiran
• Mr. Romeo
  Mr. Romeo
  Mr. Romeo is a Tamil language film directed by noted director, Ravi who directed En Swasa Kaatre. The film had music by A. R. Rahman. The film starred Prabhu Deva in a double role and his love interests are portrayed by top bollywood actresses Shilpa Shetty and Madhoo with Vadivelu in key role.-...
  
  
• Aravindhan
  Aravindhan
  Aravindhan is a 1997 Indian Tamil film written and directed by newcomer T. Nagarajan, starring Sarath Kumar, Parthiban, Nagma, Oorvasi, Prakash Raj and Visu in lead and pivotal roles. The film marks the debut of noted music composer Yuvan Shankar Raja, musician Ilaiyaraaja's youngest son, and the...
  
  
• Muni
  Muni
  "Muni" is a common abbreviation for "municipal" or a city-related service or organization:*The Muny, an outdoor musical theatre in St. Louis, Missouri*Municipal bond*San Francisco Municipal Railway, the public transit agency for San Francisco, California...
  
  
• Simla Special
• Priyamaanavale
• Aalukkoru Aasai
  Aalukkoru Aasai
  Aalukkoru Aasai is a Tamil language movie directed by V.Sekhar.This is a comedy and a family subject movie. This movie is starring Sathyaraj, Meena, Vadivelu, Senthil and a few artists...
  
  
• Sabari
  Sabari
  Sabari is a Kollywood film directed by A. R. Suresh. It stars Vijayakanth in the lead role and Malavika, Jyorthirmayi, Pradeep Rawat & more in supporting roles. Shooting for the film was done at various locations in India including Chennai, Pondicherry and Remeshwarm. Songs for the film were shot...
  
  
• 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:...
  
  
• Mercury Pookkal
  Mercury Pookkal
  Mercury Pookkal is a Tamil movie, directed by Stanley, starring Srikanth, Meera Jasmine. The music is by Karthik Raja.Srikanth, is from a middle class family and is doing his MCA final year. He is an outstanding student with high ambitions. He works part time in a courier company and takes care...
  
  
• Kovai Brothers
  Kovai Brothers
  Kovai Brothers is a 2006 Tamil language comedy film released in India. The film stars Tamil comedians Sathyaraj, Sibiraj, Vadivelu, Uma, Kovai Sarala and Namitha.-Plot:...
  
  
• Sivappu Suriyan (1983)
• Surappuli (1983)
• Analkaatru (1983)
• Enkeyo Ketta Kural (1982)
• Pudhukkavithai (1982)
• Nijangal (1982)
• Nadodi Raja (1982)
• Iniyavale Vaa (1982)
• Raja Paarvai
  Raja Paarvai
  Raja Paarvai is a Tamil language feature film directed by Telugu film director Singeetham Srinivasa Rao. The story was written by Kamal Haasan, for whom the film was also his 100th starrer and first production. The score and soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja...
  
   (1981)
• Pattam Padhavi (1981)
• Andru Muthal Indru Varai (1981)
• Anbulla Athan (1981)
• Rajangam (1981)
• Aadu Pambe (1979)
• Velli Ratham (1979)
• Oru Veedu Oru Ulagam (1978)
• Mariamman Thiruvizha (1978)
• 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)
• Samsaram Adhu Minsaram (1986)
• Pudhir (1986)
• Manidhanin Marupakkam (1986)
• December Pookkal (1986)
• Paadum Vananbadi (1985)
• Kettimelam (1985)
• Kalyana Agathigal (1985)
• Annee (1985)
• Samayapurathale Satchi (1985)
• Yaar (1985)
• Ilam Kandru (1985)
• Kadivalam (1985)
• Chidambara Rahasiyam
  Chidambara Rahasiyam (film)
  Chidambara Rahasiyam is a 1986 Tamil language film starring Visu, S. Ve. Shekher, Delhi Ganesh, Arun Pandian, Ilavarasi and Manorama.The film revolves around the story of a simpleton who is framed for murder. Here enters Visu who teams up with the local police and Arun Pandian to find the real...
  
   (1985)
• Thenkoodu (1984)
• Achamillai Achamillai (1984)
• Chatriyan
• Thangaikku Oru Thalattu (1990)
• Edhir Kaatru (1990)
• Arangetravelai (1990)
• Sagalakala Sammandhi (1989)
• Thaaya Thaarama (1989)
• Padicha Pulla (1989)
• Aboorva Sagodharigal (1989)
• Meenatchi Thiruvilayadal (1989)
• Dharmam Vellum (1989)
• Chinnappadas (1989)
• Ore Oru Gramathile (1989)
• Rasathi Kalyanam (1989)
• Neruppunila (1988)
• Thai Paasam (1988)
• Ratha Dhanam (1988)
• Pasaparavaigal (1988)
• Mappilai Sir (1988)
• Ithuthan Arambam (1988)
• Kalicharan (1988)
• Aadhityan (1993)
• Peria Goundar Ponnu (1992)
• Amma Vanthachu (1992)
• Oor Mariyathai (1992)
• Kalikalam (1992)
• Yermunai (1992)
• Sivanda Malar (1992)
• Chinna Marumagal (1992)
• Mappillai Vandhachu (1992)
• Pattathu Rani (1992)
• Pangali (1992)
• Thirumathi Pazhanisami (1992)
• Sigaram (1991)
• Idhaya Oonjal (1991)
• Idhaya Vaasal (1991)
• En Pottukku Sonthakaran (1991)
• Archana I.A.S (1991)
• Annan Kattiya Vazhi (1991)
• Vigneshwar (1991)
• Vaidehi Kalyanam (1991)
• Rudhra (1991)
• Mookuthi Poomelay (1991)
• Nee Pathi Naan Pathi
  Nee Pathi Naan Pathi
  Nee Pathi Naan Pathi is a 1991 Tamil romantic drama film directed by Vasanth and produced by Kavithalayaa Productions. The film stars Rahman, Gouthami and Heera in the lead roles and marks the Tamil film debut for composer M. M...
  
   (1991)
• Kizhakku Mugam (1996)
• Mudhal Udhayam (1995)
• Witness (1995)
• Veluchamy (1995)
• Kizhakku Malai (1995)
• Kolangal (1995)
• Chinna Vathiyar
  Chinna Vathiyar
  Chinna Vathiyar is a 1995 Tamil film, directed by Singeetam Srinivasa Rao. The film stars Prabhu Ganesan in a dual role, Kushboo, Ranjitha, Goundamani, Senthil and Nizhalgal Ravi. Music is by Ilaiyaraaja-Plot:...
  
   (1995)
• Dear Son Marudu (1995)
• Avadharam (1995)
• Aval Pottakolam (1995)
• Aanazhagan (1995)
• Nammavar
  Nammavar
  Nammavar is a 1994 Tamil language film K. S. Sethumadhavan and starring Kamal Haasan and Gouthami in lead roles.Kamal Hassan plays a revolutionary lecturer/vice principal of a college. The movie is about how he tries to reform the downtrodden college by his initiatives and its consequences. The...
  
   (1994)
• Pattukottai Periappa (1994)
• Pudhiya Mannargal
  Pudhiya Mannargal
  Pudhiya Mannargal is a 1994 Tamil film directed by Vikraman and music by A. R. Rahman. The film features Vikram and Mohini in the lead roles.,It was a super hit among the audiences and the main highlight was the message delivered in the movie. The movie now is more known for its soundtrack as they...
  
   (1994)
• Muthal Payanam (1994)
• Vandicholai Chinnarasu (1994)
• Vachman Vadivelu (1994)
• Vaa Magale Vaa (1994)
• Aranmanai Kavalan (1994)
• Ungal Anbu Thangachi (1994)
• En Idhaya Rani (1993)
• Muthu Pandi (1993)
• Jadhi Malli (1993)
• Thodarum
  Thodarum
  Thodarum is a Tamil film directed by Ramesh Khanna featuring Ajith Kumar, Devayani and Heera in the leading roles. The supporting cast of Manivannan, Vadivelu and Gemini Ganesan also play pivotal roles in the film...
  
  
• Nilave Mugam Kaattu
• Ponmanam
• Kaalamellam Kathiruppen
• Moovendhar
• Julie Ganapathy (2003)
• Ramachandra (2003)
• Maaran (2002)
• Naina (2002)
• Pesadha Kannum Pesume (2002)
• Junior Senior
  Junior Senior
  Junior Senior was a pop musical duo from Denmark. The duo consisted of Jesper "Junior" Mortensen and Jeppe "Senior" Laursen ....
  
   (2002)
• Kamarasu (2002)
• Azhagana Natkal (2001)
• Thavasi
  Thavasi
  Thavasi is a 2001 Tamil action film directed by Udaya Shankar and produced by Jayaprakash. The film features Vijayakanth in dual lead roles as father and son, with Soundarya, Jayasudha and Pratyksha in other pivotal roles...
  
   (2001)
• Mitta Mirasu (2001)
• Krishna Krishna (2001)
• Anandham (2001)
• Sri Raja Rajeswari (2001)
• Anbulla Kadhalukku (1999)
• Iraniyan (1999)

Notable Teleserials

• Marma Desam
• Kasturi
• Porantha Veeda Pugantha Veeda
• Pallankuzhi
• Vasantham
• Manaivi
• Enge Brahmanan
• Chellamae
• Ippadikku Thendral
• Thirupaavai
• Manithargal
• Dinesh Ganesh
• Veettuku Veedu Lootty

External links

• The Hindu article