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Goundamani

Goundamani

Actor · Born May 25, 1935 (91) · Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India

Goundamani (born Subramani Karuppaiya) is an Indian film actor and comedian. He is better known for his comic duo partnership in Tamil films with fellow actor Senthil. His real name "Mani" got the "Counter" prefix for his ability to give counter on the spot and off the script on stage and during shooting which eventually evolved into Goundamani as per Bhagyaraj who was writing scripts and title credits for Bharathiraja in his early days during the movie 16 Vayathinile. While performing roles of a solo comedian in films, he often co-starred with Senthil to form a comedy duo. The pair was described as "Tamil cinema's Laurel and Hardy" and have performed slapstick humour in several Tamil films since the mid-1980s until the early 2000s. After recuperating from diabetes and respiratory illnesses during the late 2000s, he is about to feature in Vaaimai and also play the lead role in 49-O, which began productions in 2013. It is being directed by debutant Arokiadoss, a former assistant of Gautham Vasudev Menon. The Film 49-O was released on 17 September 2015 and most of the critics gave positive reviews. He had a successful career that spanned over three decade thanks to his timing and ability to reinvent himself from comedian to character artiste to villain to second hero to comedic duo.

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Born
May 25, 1935 (91)
From
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
Works as
Actor
Titles
13 on MovieCove · 260 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 37 days to Oct 26Down 33% in 30 days

What are Goundamani's films like?

Across their 12 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Morality.

Genres

Action5 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 54th percentile
: browse their Action movies
Drama4 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 78th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies
Comedy2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 65th percentile
: browse their Comedy movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
52%
Morality
20%
Self
10%
Power
10%
Society
8%
Family bonds7 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love6 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice3 titles, browse their movies with this themeClass2 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity2 titles, browse their movies with this themeDeception2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 12 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 7 · Serious 3 · Dark 2

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

A split, not a type: Grounded 7 · Stylized 5 · Heightened 0

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 1 · Charged 8 · Intense 3

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 4 · Shifting 7 · Whiplash 1

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 1 · Some laughs 7 · Funny 4

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 3 · Even-paced 9 · Relentless 0

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 8 · Engaged 4 · Full focus 0

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 11 · Open-ended 1 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

7 analyzed roles

Usually the Ally: 4 of 7 analyzed roles.

Ally
4 of 7
Trickster
3 of 7
Show the 7 roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
4
Joyful
5
Warm
4
Bittersweet
4
Melancholic
3
Other
12

How their films linger

Feel-good5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 1 with a twist

  • Happy6
  • Bittersweet5
  • Ambiguous1

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Goundamani's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 10 of their 13 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Goundamani's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

260 credits, 13 with a MovieCove page.

  • Otha Votu Muthaiya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    Actor

  • Vaaimai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    as Benny Quick

  • Enakku Veru Engum Kilaigal Kidayathu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    as Caravan Krishnan

  • 49-O (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    as Savuri

  • Pollachi Mappiley (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Chellapatta

  • Jaggubhai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Mani

  • Thangam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Kaalai

  • Suyetchai MLA (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Visky

  • Manmadhan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as 'Puncture' Pandian

  • Parasuram(2003)

    as Sub Inspector Thangaraj

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Yes Madam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Actor

  • Chokka Thangam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Muthu’s Uncle

  • Samasthanam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Actor

  • Baba(2002)

    as Annamalai

    Midcredits score: 40th percentile of all films

  • Azhagana Naatkal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Ranjith

  • Samuthiram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Ramanathan

  • Vedham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Actor

  • Kunguma Pottu Gounder (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Chinnasamy

  • Kannaal Pesavaa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Actor

  • Kannan Varuvaan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Thanneermalai / Aadiyapaatham / Ezhumalai

  • Veeranadai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Ulagavaayan

  • Azhagarsamy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Actor

  • Unakkaga Ellam Unakkaga (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Kundalakesi

  • Malabar Police (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Govindrajan

  • Kadhalar Dhinam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Romeo

  • Ethirum Pudhirum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Auto Driver

  • Ponnu Veetukkaran (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Ekambharam

  • Suriya Paarvai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Actor

  • En Uyir Nee Thaane (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Actor

  • Thaayin Manikodi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Actor

  • Aval Varuvala (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Dhandabani

  • Rettai Jadai Vayasu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Vijay´s Uncle

  • Janakiraman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Actor

  • Thedinen Vandhadhu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Tamizhmani / 'Pollachi' Ponnusamy

  • Themmangu Paattukaaran (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Actor

  • Aahaa Enna Porutham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Actor

  • Periya Idathu Mappillai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Kaali

  • Sishya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Aravind friend

  • Vallal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Thangarasu

  • Mannava (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Raghupathy

  • Pudhayal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Actor

  • Nesam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Actor

  • Periya Thambi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Azhagu Sundaram

  • Gnanapazham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Aarthi's brother

  • Senathipathi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Kathavarayan

  • Tata Birla (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Ranjith

  • Metukudi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Actor

  • Poovarasan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Actor

  • Ullathai Allitha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Vasu

  • Katta Panchayathu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Actor

  • Indian(1996)

    as Subbaiyaa

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all films

  • Musthaffaa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Actor

  • Nattupura Pattu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Kattamuthu

  • Maha Prabhu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Actor

  • Parambarai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Actor

  • Coimbatore Mappillai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Gopal

  • Murai Mappillai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Ramesh

  • Maaman Magal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Maams

  • Ayudha Poojai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Kandhasamy

  • Ragasiya Police (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Actor

  • Mr. Madras (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Govindsamy

  • Periya Kudumbam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Actor

  • Nadodi Mannan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Actor

  • Chakravarthy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Chinnappa

  • Villadhi Villain (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Mani

  • Murai Maaman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Perusu

  • Chinna Vathiyar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Josiyar

  • Coolie (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Actor

  • Karnaa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Khalnayak

  • Lucky Man (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Actor

  • Muthu Kulikka Vaarieyala (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Actor

  • Raja Enga Raja (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Raja

  • Muthu Kaalai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Actor

  • Naan Petha Magane (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as K. D. Varadarajan

  • Veluchami (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Kathavarayan

  • Nila (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Actor

  • Nattamai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Actor

  • Periya Marudhu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Actor

  • Thai Maaman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Actor

  • Sathyavan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Kiruba

  • Sadhu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Actor

  • Mettupatti Mirasu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Gounder

  • Vietnam Colony (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Joseph

  • Jai Hind (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Kottaisamy

  • Seeman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Actor

  • Vandicholai Chinraasu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Kittu

  • Varavu Ettana Selavu Pathana (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Anja Singam Maruthupandi

  • Aranmanai Kaavalan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Thangamani

  • Rajakumaran (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Actor

  • Sethupathi I.P.S (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Muthaiya

  • Chinna Jameen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Thalayari Mama

  • Kattabomman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Subramani

  • Dhuruva Natchathiram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Actor

  • I Love India (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Diwakar's uncle

  • Thalattu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Goundar

  • Udan Pirappu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Vellasamy

  • Ponnumani (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Nachi

  • Gentleman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Mani

  • Dharma Seelan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Aarusamy

  • Band Master (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Actor

  • Uzhaippali (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Lawyer's P.A

  • Porantha Veeda Puguntha Veeda (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Ravi's Father

  • Uthama Raasa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Ondipuli

  • Amma Ponnu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Actor

  • Maharasan(1993)

    as Govindan

    Midcredits score: 34th percentile of all films

  • Manikuyil (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Actor

  • Yejaman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Vellaiyangiri

  • Rakkayi Koyil (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Actor

  • Koyil Kaalai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Ramasamy

  • Walter Vetrivel (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Royal Ramasamy

  • Kadalora Kadhal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Actor

  • Villu Pattukaran (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Appakannu

  • Onna Irukka Kathukanom (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Actor

  • Chinna Pasanga Naanga (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Govind

  • Senthamizh Paattu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Actor

  • Thirumathi Palanisamy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Dhandapani

  • Samundi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Actor

  • Pangali (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Kuyilkunju

  • Mappillai Vanthachu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Actor

  • Kottai Vaasal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Actor

  • Muthal Seethanam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Actor

  • Magudam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Thanisami

  • Suriyan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Panikutti Ramasamy

  • Ponnuketha Purushan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Actor

  • Aavarampoo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Aasari

  • Idhuthanda Sattam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Karuppan

  • Oor Mariyadhai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Actor

  • Chinnavar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Actor

  • Singaravelan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Drums Mani

  • Therku Theru Machan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Actor

  • Thanga Manasukkaran (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Guitarist

  • Chinna Thayee (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Actor

  • Ilavarasan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Actor

  • Pandithurai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Mayilsamy

  • Rickshaw Mama (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Govindasamy

  • Chinna Gounder(1991)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all films

  • Mannan(1992)

    as Muthu

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all films

  • Thayamma (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Sisubalan

  • Pondatti Sonna Kettukanum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Dharmalingam

  • Bramma (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Valayapalayam Chinnasamy

  • Nenjamundu Nermaiyundu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Sattaiyadi Kazhuli Mangan

  • Thalattu Ketkuthamma (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Actor

  • Kizhakku Karai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Actor

  • Vasanthakala Paravai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Actor

  • Oorellaam Un Paattu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Actor

  • Cheran Pandiyan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Mechanic Maanikkam (motor mechanic)

  • Idhaya Vasal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Actor

  • En Rasavin Manasile (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Pannaiyar

  • Chinna Thambi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Cook Kandhasamy

  • Pudhu Manidhan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Actor

  • Naan Pudicha Mappillai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Thandavarayan

  • Vazhndhu Kattuvom (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Actor

  • Nadigan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Actor

  • Amman Kovil Thiruvizha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Actor

  • Puthu Paatu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Palanisamy

  • My Dear Marthandan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as 'Idea' Mani

  • Velai Kidaichuruchu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Actor

  • Ooru Vittu Ooru Vanthu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Actor

  • Madurai Veeran Enga Saami (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Balloon Kandasamy

  • Periya Idathu Pillai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Actor

  • Neengalum Herothan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Paavada Samy / Paavada Kanth

  • Thangathin Thangam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Actor

  • Ulagam Pirandhadhu Enakkaga (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Sutti Josiyar

  • Paattukku Naan Adimai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Actor

  • Salem Vishnu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Kathavarayan

  • Vazhkai Chakkaram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Actor

  • Pattanathil Petti (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Actor

  • Thiruppu Munai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Actor

  • Anbu Kattalai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Actor

  • Vaathiyaar Veettu Pillai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Actor

  • Thangamaana Raasa(1989)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 34th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Ponmana Selvan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Hong Kong Annamalai

  • Raaja Raajathan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Gounder

  • Thedi Vandha Raasa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Albert Kothandam

  • Karagattakaran (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Thavil

  • Ninaivu Chinnam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Kundalakesi

  • Enga Ooru Maappilai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Actor

  • Enna Petha Raasa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Actor

  • Manamagale Vaa(1988)

    as Gounder

    Midcredits score: 25th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Poo Pootha Nandhavanam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Actor

  • Pen Puthi Mun Puthi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Actor

  • Mena Mama (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Actor

  • Sakkarai Panthal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Actor

  • Thaaippasam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Actor

  • Gramatthu Minnal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Actor

  • Ninaivey Oru Sangeedham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Actor

  • Jaathi Pookkal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Actor

  • Per Sollum Pillai(1987)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 54th percentile of all films

  • Idhu Oru Thodarkathai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Actor

  • Mannukkul Vairam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Actor

  • Aayiram Pookkal Malarattum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Actor

  • Isai Paadum Thendral (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Actor

  • Dharma Pathini (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as 'Pothuppani' Ponnuchamy

  • Maragatha Veenai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as School headmaster

  • Rasigan Oru Rasigai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Actor

  • December Pookkal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Mayilsamy

  • Karimedu Karuvayan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Actor

  • Mr. Bharath(1986)

    as Sanjeevi

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all films

  • Jappanil Kalyanaraman(1985)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 46th percentile of all films

  • Naan Ungal Rasigan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Actor

  • Idhaya Kovil (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Actor

  • Eetti (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Actor

  • Hello Yaar Pesurathu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Actor

  • Anthasthu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Devdas

  • Naane Raja Naane Manthiri (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Kupusamy

  • Pagal Nilavu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as George Kutty

  • Meendum Parasakthi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Actor

  • Anbin Mugavari (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Actor

  • Udhaya Geetham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Actor

  • Idhu Engal Rajyam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Actor

  • Raman Sriraman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Actor

  • Vellai Manasu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Actor

  • Aagaya Thamaraigal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Actor

  • Kanni Raasi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Gopi Krishna

  • Raja Yuvaraja (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Actor

  • Alai Osai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Actor

  • Raja Gopuram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Actor

  • Rajathi Rojakili (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Soora Thevar

  • Annai Bhoomi 3D (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Actor

  • Marudhani (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Actor

  • Unnai Naan Santhithen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Pandiya

  • Vaidehi Kathirunthal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as All in All Azhaguraja

  • Naalai Unathu Naal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Varadhan

  • Komberi Mookan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Actor

  • Nilavu Suduvathillai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Actor

  • Naan Paadum Paadal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Actor

  • Priyamudan Prabhu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Actor

  • Aanandha Kummi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Actor

  • Thoongadhey Thambi Thoongadhey (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Actor

  • Inimai Idho Idho (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Panchayat head

  • Imaigal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Actor

  • Uyirullavarai Usha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Actor

  • Jothi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Actor

  • Naan Soottiya Malar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Actor

  • Malaiyoor Mambattiyan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Landlord Chinna Pannai

  • Oppandham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Actor

  • Thambathigal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Actor

  • Aagaaya Gangai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Actor

  • Valibamey Vaa Vaa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Actor

  • Pakkathu Veetu Roja (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Actor

  • Kadhal Oviyam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Nayanam

  • Payanangal Mudivathillai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as House owner

  • Anandha Ragam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Actor

  • Ilanjodigal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Actor

  • Kudumbam Oru Kadambam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Chettiar

  • Andha 7 Naatkal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Actor

  • Aaradhanai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Actor

  • Nenjile Thunivirunthal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Actor

  • Netrikan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Singaram (Chakravarthy's driver)

  • Saranam Ayyappa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Actor

  • Kallukul Eeram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Velu

  • Suvarilladha Chiththirangal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Kaliyannan

  • Puthiya Vaarpugal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Amavasai

  • Sigappu Rojakkal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as Manager

  • Kizhakke Pogum Rail (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as Ramaiah

  • Pathinaru Vayathinile(1977)

    as Koothu

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all films

  • Chakravathi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Actor

  • Thenum Paalum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    as Subramani

  • Raman Ethanai Ramanadi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    as Car Driver

  • Server Sundaram(1964)

    as Car Driver

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all films

Career shape

Star power in the 62nd percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 259 titles from 1970 to 2025; peak year 2002.

Biggest box office

Baba (2002)

$38K worldwide

Highest rated

Pathinaru Vayathinile (1977)

Midcredits 97th

Most popular right now

Thangamaana Raasa (1989)

Film career

19702025

Peak 2002 · steadily prominent in film for years. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting259 of 259: 259 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score50th

By decade

1970s8 · acting1980s84 · acting1990s146 · acting2000s15 · acting2010s5 · acting2020s1 · acting

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored.

How do Goundamani's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 54th percentile, the median of all 13; across their 12 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 57th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

57thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 12

Approval · how many liked their films

71stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 12

Reach · how many have seen their films

32ndpercentile
Typical film, the median of 12

Midcredits score across 13 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up5
  • 50th to 74th2
  • 25th to 49th5
  • Below 25th1

Shape of the crowd

6 of their 13 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Loved2
  • Cult Classic1
  • Crowd Pleaser4
  • Mixed6

Most divisive · actor

Baba (2002)

89th percentile spread · 33% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Pathinaru Vayathinile (1977)

Midcredits 97th · 88% liked

Reviewers score the acting 81/100 in their films, across 6 reviewed titles; fans 85, detractors 30. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Goundamani work with?

People who share at least 2 of Goundamani's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Ilaiyaraaja shares the most, 9.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers, cinematographers and editors

Producers

Mixed roles