Full list of nominees (In chronological order)
1. Rangarao-Karpagam2. Major Sundhararajan-Ethirneechal3. Srikanth-Vietnam Veedu4. Baalaiya-Kadhalikka Neramillai5. Thengai Sreenivasan-Thillu Mullu6. Chaaruhaasan-Uthiripookal7. S.Ve.Shekar-Payanangal Mudivathillai8. Rajesh-Andha ezhu naatkal9. Chandrashekar-Palaivana Rojakkal10. Delhi Ganesh-Sindhu Bhairavi11. V.K.Ramasamy-Arangetra Velai12. Janagaraj-Nayagan13. Manivannan-Amaidhippadai14. Ramesh Kanna-Friends15. Karan-Kathal Kottai16. Sriman-Sethu17. Daniel Balaji-Kaaka Kaaka18. Suman Shetty-7G19. Saravanan-Paruthiveeran20. Karunaas-Katradhu Tamizh P.S-People like Prakashraj (Iruvar/Kannathil Muthamittal), Prabhu (Chandramukhi), Goundamani (Gentleman), Sarathbabu (Mullum malarum/Netrikann) etc. were ruled out of the list to make sure that predominant supporting role actors alone feature in the list.
If I had to pick ten out of these twenty extraordinary performers who weren't the protagonist or the antagonist of the movie, I would chose the following ten. These characters have established themselves as signature roles and have performed roles of the 'supporting character' cadre. These roles have been the cause of turning points, have given the hero a backup or a hurdle as the movie gets cooled down or heated up. They are inevitable. This post is dedicated to Late.Shri Poornam Vishwanathan, a veteran supporting actor who has donned superb roles to perfection in Varumayin Niram Sivappu, Ninaithaale Inikkum, Mahanadhi, Aasai and many other movies.
10. Karan-Kathal KottaiLast in the list but not least, Karan is a oft-quoted sidekick. Each of his role in Kannedhire thonrinal, Love Today and Kadhal Mannan are unique and are treated with ease and elegance by Karan. The handsome unemployed in Kadhal Kottai speaks of youthful philosophies in this movie, which are interesting only because he played it.
9. V.K.Ramasaamy-Arangetra VelaiThe old house owner who runs a drama troupe gets into trouble when Tom and Jerry rent his house. Several non-scripted plays get staged in his theatre and VKR makes a joke out of even a wrong number to his office. Such a witty, restless and immensely talented actor plays an astounding role such as in Aanpaavam,Velaikkaran and Bharatha Vilas.
8. Major Sundhararajan-EthirneechalThe man who acted Major when he was a minor! A KB product with signs of a legend in every role. As the mentor and guardian of Madhu in Ethirneechal he plays an inspirational dad of great virues. He has also played major roles in many KB movies apart from Iruvar, Andha Oru Nimidam and Billa.
7. Sriman-Sethu'Cheeyan'-The word became so popular, thanks to Sriman. His natural act in Sethu deserved an award. As a friend and guide, he displays various emotions when he assists Vikram - in love, during local disputes and the final tragedy. One of the finest actors of the current scene, Sriman has also had good characters in Panchathanthiram, Nala Dhamayanthi, Dheena and Friends.
6. Thengai Seenivaasan-Thillu MulluThe very name makes you laugh, doesn’t it? "Suppi-yaathu Kappi-yavathu...get out I say!" can only be bowled in style by none other than our Thengai Seenivaasan. His funny nuances and facial expressions will always be in our memories. He plays the manger who is fooled over and over by Rajnikanth only to make us laugh till we cry. By the way, he has delivered good performances in several other movies like Billa, Kazhugu,Tik tik tik and so on.
5. Saravanan-ParuthiveeranSevvazhai is one hell of a character. A guy who was a mere dupe to an actor coming all the way back to prove himself shows the world that he was not a mere puppet. With a funny moustache all over his face reducing Kanja Karuppu as a comedian and playing Sithappu to a veeran, looked great only because of Saravanan.
4. Baalaiya-Kadhalikka NeramillaiThe way he says 'Asokaru' is enough. He is an estate owner who's rich and is a dad of two beautiful lasses.The scene where Nagesh narrates a story to Baalaiya is a classic performance by two legends. His peculiar dialogue delivery make him a mimicry artiste's favourite. Humour sense clubbed with tremendous output of skill in drama makes Baalaiya, who has given valuable performances in Thiruvilayaadal and Thillana Mohanambal, one of the best ever sideroles.
3. Manivannan-AmaidhippadaiManivannan is how he is called in the movie. His trademark laugh, nakkal and Coimbatore dialect gives enough room for Manivannan to play it to perfection. He is a politician who becomes a ladder to grooming politician Sathyaraj and in the process gets kicked. A subtle villainy, dark humour and the natural koyambuthoor kusumbu makes Manivannan's act a well deserved #3 position.
2. Chaaruhaasan-UthiripookalJust his eyes speak. He never uttered a strong or a loud syllable. Profound and clear, playing a father-in law of a rugged villain, Chaaruhaasan gives a textbook performance of acting. A performance of a lifetime.
1. Janagaraj-NayaganA benchmark for sidekick roles. Sethu was the perfect right hand of Velu Naicker, and anyone will remember good old Janagaraj for his grin, flawless dialogue delivery and a vein of violence. He has given valuable performances as a comedian in many movies but Nayagan will stay as a zenith for such a stellar performance.
By, Venkatesh Kumarvel (Manipal)
1. Rangarao-Karpagam2. Major Sundhararajan-Ethirneechal3. Srikanth-Vietnam Veedu4. Baalaiya-Kadhalikka Neramillai5. Thengai Sreenivasan-Thillu Mullu6. Chaaruhaasan-Uthiripookal7. S.Ve.Shekar-Payanangal Mudivathillai8. Rajesh-Andha ezhu naatkal9. Chandrashekar-Palaivana Rojakkal10. Delhi Ganesh-Sindhu Bhairavi11. V.K.Ramasamy-Arangetra Velai12. Janagaraj-Nayagan13. Manivannan-Amaidhippadai14. Ramesh Kanna-Friends15. Karan-Kathal Kottai16. Sriman-Sethu17. Daniel Balaji-Kaaka Kaaka18. Suman Shetty-7G19. Saravanan-Paruthiveeran20. Karunaas-Katradhu Tamizh P.S-People like Prakashraj (Iruvar/Kannathil Muthamittal), Prabhu (Chandramukhi), Goundamani (Gentleman), Sarathbabu (Mullum malarum/Netrikann) etc. were ruled out of the list to make sure that predominant supporting role actors alone feature in the list.
If I had to pick ten out of these twenty extraordinary performers who weren't the protagonist or the antagonist of the movie, I would chose the following ten. These characters have established themselves as signature roles and have performed roles of the 'supporting character' cadre. These roles have been the cause of turning points, have given the hero a backup or a hurdle as the movie gets cooled down or heated up. They are inevitable. This post is dedicated to Late.Shri Poornam Vishwanathan, a veteran supporting actor who has donned superb roles to perfection in Varumayin Niram Sivappu, Ninaithaale Inikkum, Mahanadhi, Aasai and many other movies.
10. Karan-Kathal KottaiLast in the list but not least, Karan is a oft-quoted sidekick. Each of his role in Kannedhire thonrinal, Love Today and Kadhal Mannan are unique and are treated with ease and elegance by Karan. The handsome unemployed in Kadhal Kottai speaks of youthful philosophies in this movie, which are interesting only because he played it.
9. V.K.Ramasaamy-Arangetra VelaiThe old house owner who runs a drama troupe gets into trouble when Tom and Jerry rent his house. Several non-scripted plays get staged in his theatre and VKR makes a joke out of even a wrong number to his office. Such a witty, restless and immensely talented actor plays an astounding role such as in Aanpaavam,Velaikkaran and Bharatha Vilas.
8. Major Sundhararajan-EthirneechalThe man who acted Major when he was a minor! A KB product with signs of a legend in every role. As the mentor and guardian of Madhu in Ethirneechal he plays an inspirational dad of great virues. He has also played major roles in many KB movies apart from Iruvar, Andha Oru Nimidam and Billa.
7. Sriman-Sethu'Cheeyan'-The word became so popular, thanks to Sriman. His natural act in Sethu deserved an award. As a friend and guide, he displays various emotions when he assists Vikram - in love, during local disputes and the final tragedy. One of the finest actors of the current scene, Sriman has also had good characters in Panchathanthiram, Nala Dhamayanthi, Dheena and Friends.
6. Thengai Seenivaasan-Thillu MulluThe very name makes you laugh, doesn’t it? "Suppi-yaathu Kappi-yavathu...get out I say!" can only be bowled in style by none other than our Thengai Seenivaasan. His funny nuances and facial expressions will always be in our memories. He plays the manger who is fooled over and over by Rajnikanth only to make us laugh till we cry. By the way, he has delivered good performances in several other movies like Billa, Kazhugu,Tik tik tik and so on.
5. Saravanan-ParuthiveeranSevvazhai is one hell of a character. A guy who was a mere dupe to an actor coming all the way back to prove himself shows the world that he was not a mere puppet. With a funny moustache all over his face reducing Kanja Karuppu as a comedian and playing Sithappu to a veeran, looked great only because of Saravanan.
4. Baalaiya-Kadhalikka NeramillaiThe way he says 'Asokaru' is enough. He is an estate owner who's rich and is a dad of two beautiful lasses.The scene where Nagesh narrates a story to Baalaiya is a classic performance by two legends. His peculiar dialogue delivery make him a mimicry artiste's favourite. Humour sense clubbed with tremendous output of skill in drama makes Baalaiya, who has given valuable performances in Thiruvilayaadal and Thillana Mohanambal, one of the best ever sideroles.
3. Manivannan-AmaidhippadaiManivannan is how he is called in the movie. His trademark laugh, nakkal and Coimbatore dialect gives enough room for Manivannan to play it to perfection. He is a politician who becomes a ladder to grooming politician Sathyaraj and in the process gets kicked. A subtle villainy, dark humour and the natural koyambuthoor kusumbu makes Manivannan's act a well deserved #3 position.
2. Chaaruhaasan-UthiripookalJust his eyes speak. He never uttered a strong or a loud syllable. Profound and clear, playing a father-in law of a rugged villain, Chaaruhaasan gives a textbook performance of acting. A performance of a lifetime.
1. Janagaraj-NayaganA benchmark for sidekick roles. Sethu was the perfect right hand of Velu Naicker, and anyone will remember good old Janagaraj for his grin, flawless dialogue delivery and a vein of violence. He has given valuable performances as a comedian in many movies but Nayagan will stay as a zenith for such a stellar performance.
By, Venkatesh Kumarvel (Manipal)
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