Ennathe Kannaiah

Ennathe Kannaiah was a comedian who appeared in Tamil-language films. In the Ravichandran-Jayalalita starrer Naan, as he spoke his dialogues, he frequently used the word Ennathe: that is the reason for the word sticking to his name. Decades later, he became even better known for his dialogue, Varuum... Aanaa Varaadhu....[2]

Ennathe Kannaiah
Born
K. S. Kannaiah[1]

1925
Dindigul - Ayyapatty
Died7 August 2012(2012-08-07) (aged 87)[2]
Chennai, India
NationalityIndian
OccupationActor
Years active1949–2012
Spouse(s)Rajam
ChildrenAshokan, Saiganesh, Amudha,
Dhanalakshmi, Maheshwari,
Shanmughapriya

Film career

After debuting in the Tamil film Ezhai Padum Padu in 1950, he acted in more than 250 films.[2] He predominantly was cast in supporting roles in films of M.G.Ramachandran like Nam Naadu (1969), En Annan (1970), Thedi Vandha Mapillai (1970) and others. He later starred in films including Rajinikanth's Thambikku Entha Ooru (1984). The scenes in which he appeared as a mahout were popular in the 1980s.[3] Though he has made many films, he became famous for his dialogue in Thottal Poo Malarum (2007) (Varum, Aanaa Varaadhu...) with Vadivelu.

Partial filmography
Year Film Language Role Notes
1949RatnakumarTamiluncredited role (stands behind minister)
1950Ezhai Padum PaduTamildebut
1953PonniTamilMuniyan
1957MudhalaliTamil
1959MaragathamTamil
1959Ulagam SirikkirathuTamilas lunatic, excellent acting but not recognized by film historians
1963ArivaaliTamilKandhasami
1963Ratha ThilagamTamil
1967NaanTamilThis is the film after which he got his moniker Ennatha
1967 Kaavalkaaran Tamil Doctor
1967 Raja Veetu Pillai Tamil Chettiyar
1968 Kudiyirundha Koyil Tamil
1968 Kannan En Kadhalan Tamil
1969Nam NaaduTamilKannaiya the lame
1970SorgamTamil
1971Veettukku Oru PillaiTamildrunkard, keeps saying "Konjam Miss ayiduchu". With knife in hand tries to stalk Jai & UshaN in the song "Indru Mudhal Selvam Idhu"
1972 Idhaya Veenai Tamil Snake charmer
1973Thirumalai DeivamTamilAnumanthu
1974 Netru Indru Naalai Tamil Drama artist
1974 Panathukkaga Tamil
1975 Idhayakkani Tamil Tour guide
1976 Neethikku Thalaivanangu Tamil The collector of rent Tamil remake of Neramu Siksha
1977 Navarathinam Tamil Villager
1982KrodhamTamilVandu
Manjal NilaTamil
1983Sivappu SooriyanTamil
1984Thambikku Entha OoruTamil
1985Padikkadha PannaiyarTamil
1986Aayiram KannudayaalTamil
1986MarumagalTamil
1987Jaathi PookkalTamil
1987VeerapandiyanTamilKannaiya
1988Puthiya VaanamTamil
1989Meenakshi ThiruvilayadalTamil
1992MannanTamil
1993Karuppu VellaiTamil
1994IndhuTamilServant
1994Sevatha PonnuTamil
1995DevaTamilVillagerThe film had a theatrical run of 100 days and was commercially successful at the box office.
1995ThirumoorthyTamil
1996MahaprabhuTamil
2001Middle Class MadhavanTamilKuzhandhaivelu's father
2006Em MaganTamilDying grandfather
2007Thottal Poo MalarumTamilBlind Car driver
2007ThavamTamil
2009ThoranaiTamil
2009PadikkadavanTamilGuest Appearance

Death

He died on 7 August 2012; his wife Rajam had died sometime before. He is survived by 2 sons: Ashokan and Saiganesh; and 4 daughters: Amudha, Dhanalakshmi, Maheshwari and Shanmughapriya.[3]

References
  1. "Ennathe Kannaiah". Antru Kanda Mugam. 2 September 2013. Retrieved 7 February 2020.
  2. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Kannaiya-passes-away/articleshow/15402870.cms
  3. http://www.tamilstar.com/news-id-popular-comedy-actor-ennatha-kannaiah-passes-away-tamil-movie-tamil-cinema-news-08-08-122868.htm
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