Ponnambalam (actor)

Ponnambalam (born 11 November 1963) is an Indian film actor who has predominantly appeared in Tamil language films. He is best known for playing antagonistic roles in Indian films during the 1990s, notably appearing in films such as Nattamai (1994), Muthu (1995) and Amarkalam (1999).[2] Later in his career, Ponnambalam also appeared in a few leading roles, while also taking up the mantle of director and producer.[3]

Ponnambalam
Born (1963-11-11) 11 November 1963[1]
OccupationFilm actor, stunt performer, film director
Years active1987–present

Career

Ponnambalam made his debut in cinema as a stuntman, and often appeared as an extra fighter in films, starring in minor roles in films including Apoorva Sagodharargal (1989) and Michael Madana Kama Rajan (1990). As a result of his proficiency as a stuntman, he later received the nickname "Spare Parts" Ponnambalam as no part of his body was ever injured or fractured.[4] He made a breakthrough as an actor following the success of P. Vasu's Walter Vetrivel (1993), and subsequently starred in several prominent Tamil films in the 1990s in villainous roles. Notable characters her portrayed including his work in Nattamai (1994), Muthu (1995) and Amarkalam (1999). Ponnambalam also played the lead roles in film including the action drama Muthal Echarikkai (1999) and Ammaiyappa (2002), where he featured alongside actress Roshini. Reviewing the film, a critic noted "the movie does little other than prove conclusively that Ponnambalam is not cut out to be a hero", and that "though he picks a role that suits his build, emotes surprisingly well and fights aggressively, his looks make it difficult for us to accept him as a conventional leading man".[5]

Ponnambalam turned director and producer through the film, Pattaya Kelappu, starring Sriman in the lead role. Despite beginning in 2004, the film had a delayed release, while another directorial venture titled Thethi 32 was subsequently dropped.[6] Ponnambalam began a project titled Idiyudan Koodiya Mazhai during 2010, starring newcomers in the lead roles. Despite beginning production, the film was shelved and eventually did not have a theatrical release.[7] His acting commitments thereafter also decreased, with notable appearances in the period including roles as a village chief in Thamizh Padam (2010) and characters in Venghai (2011) and the historical drama, Ponnar Shankar (2011).

In 2018, Ponnambalam took part in the second season of the reality show Bigg Boss Tamil hosted by Kamal Haasan. His stay in the house was controversial, as he was accused of making misogynistic comments against the female housemates, particularly against Yashika Aanand, Aishwarya Dutta, Mamathi Chari and Mumtaj and was nominated each week for the eviction from the second week of the show onwards.[8] He was evicted during the eighth week of the show during mid-August 2018.[9]

Ponnambalam will next be seen in 'Sulthan', directed by Bakkiyaraj Kannan and co-starring Karthi, Rashmika Mandanna, Yogi Babu, Lal, Hareesh Peradi.[10]

Personal life

Ponnambalam joined the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) in February 2011, beginning a career in politics.[11] He campaigned for the AIADMK party in the Indian general election of 2014.[12] In June 2017, he left the AIADMK and joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the presence of the Union Minister of State for Finance and Shipping, Pon Radhakrishnan. On joining the party, Ponnambalam stated that no other party seemed "concerned about the welfare of people" and hence, he decided to join the BJP.[13][14]

Filmography

Actor

YearFilmRoleLanguageNotes
1988KaliyugamPrisonerTamil
Moonnam MuraPeterMalayalam
OrkkapurathuMalayalam
1989Apoorva SagodharargalTamil
Vetri VizhaTamil
1990Michael Madana Kama RajanAssassin 1Tamil
1991Vetri PadigalTamil
Pudhu ManithanTamil
Maanagara Kaaval Tamil
Moondrezhuthil En MoochirukkumRogueTamil
1992NaangalTamil
Gharana MoguduVeeraiyahTelugu
ThangarasuTamil
BharathanGangadharan's right handTamil
Naalaya SeidhiTamil
Kottai VaasalTamil
Senthamizh Paattu Tamil
EllaichamiBalayandiTamil
SamundiTamil
1993Walter VetrivelKabaliTamil
Maamiyar VeeduTamil
Allari PriyuduTelugu
Pettredutha PillaiTamil
VedanTamil
Mechanic AlluduTelugu
AirportTamil
Kizhakke Varum PaattuKanmani's brotherTamil
SendhoorapandiPonnambalamTamil
1994Mugguru MonagalluTelugu
Honest RajPandianTamil
IndhuVeeraiyanTamil
KambolamKopparaMalayalam
ChinnaKannada
Thai MaamanTamil
Periya MarudhuSenkodanTamil
NattamaiPonnambalamTamil
Nila
1995CoolieOld Union LeaderTamil
MarumaganTamil
Gandhi Pirantha MannTamil
Periya KudumbamSundarapandi's first brotherTamil
MuthuKaaliTamil
ChandralekhaMustafaTamil
Maaman MagalGovindhanTamil
1996Ghatak: LethalFighter in the RingHindiSpecial Appearance
RakshakDaniyaalHindi
IndianTamil
Namma Ooru RaasaTamil
SenathipathiTamil
1997HitlerRudraraju's brotherTelugu
Dharma ChakkaramK. SingamuthuTamil
MannavaKabaliTamil
AravindhanTamil
ArunachalamPonnambalamTamil
VallalUncle of AnnamTamil
Adimai ChangiliTamil
JanakiramanTamil
Lady CommissionerKannada
1998Pavitra PremaM.L.A. RayuduTelugu
DharmaKhanTamil
SimmarasiPolice inspectorTamil
Urimai PorMarthandanTamil
Veeram Vilanja MannuPolice inspectorTamil
Vettu Onnu Thundu RenduTamil
1999Thulladha Manamum ThullumTamil
Chinna DuraiTamil
Ullathai KillatheTamil
RajasthanTamil
Kummi PaattuTamil
Kanave KalaiyadheTamil
AmarkalamAasairajTamil
Kannupada PoguthaiyaTamil
Kanmani UnakkagaTamil
AzhagarsamyTamil
Mudhal EtcharikkaiPonnambalamTamil
2000ThirunelveliTamil
MugavareeTamil
Thai PoranthachuDharmaTamil
SudhandhiramTamil
VallarasuManikkamTamil
Pennin Manathai ThottuTamil
MaayiTamil
KrodhHindi
Nuvvu VastavaniTelugu
Choosoddaam RandiTiger DharmaTelugu
The WarrantMalayalam
2001LootyTamil
En Purushan Kuzhandhai MaadhiriSanthamoorthyTamil
Eduruleni ManishiTelugu
Sri Raja RajeshwariTamil
NayakRungaaHindi
ThavasiKottai PerumalTamil
Azhagana NaatkalTamil
KalakalappuTamil
Poove Pen PooveTamil
2002Vivaramana AaluSubramani / ThottaTamil
RaajjiyamTamil
ThamizhTamil
BagavathiVibuthi GanesanTamil
GummalamTamil
JayaTamil
AmmaiyappaAmmaiyappanTamil
Chennakesava ReddyTelugu
2003RamachandraKabaliTamil
SaamyCorrupt Police OfficerTamil
ThennavanTamil
DiwanTamil
Chokka ThangamTamil
AnjaneyaVeerapanTamil
Palnati BrahmanayuduTelugu
KicchaKannada
2004JaiKaruppuTamil
GhilliArivazhaganTamil
ArulTamil
JanaTamil
ArasatchiTamil
GiriTamil
BoseSivamaniTamil
AaiTamil
ArumugasamyTamil
Super DaTamil
PedababuRudra RajuTelugu
Gudumba ShankarTelugu
KodukuTelugu
SuryamTelugu
Gomathi NayagamSevanthi's fatherTamil
2005Devathaiyai KandenTamil
ChinnaChinna`s friendTamil
Mannin MaindhanGajapathyTamil
Kannadi PookalTamil
AnnavaramTelugu
SevvelTamil
GunnaKannada
2006SaravanaTamil
VeerabhadraTelugu
Suyetchai MLATamil
KalingaTamil
PrajapathiMalayalam
PerarasuTamil
VaralaruDivya's brotherTamil
2007Ninaithu Ninaithu ParthenTamil
AaryaMeesai PerumalTamil
MalaikottaiTamil
Ennai Paar Yogam VarumTamil
Kaanal NeerTamil
Thiru Ranga / JulayiTamil/Telugu
Andaala Amitabh BachchanTelugu
MastiKannada
Police Story 2Kannada
2008Pattaya KelappuAnandakrishnanTamilAlso director
VaitheeswaranTamil
Aayudham SeivomTamil
EzhuthiyatharadiPandiTamil
TheeyavanTamil
ChannaKannada
BujjigaduTelugu
2009TheeSaleemTamil
Madurai SambavamTamil
Oru Kadhalan Oru KadhaliLingesuTamil
2010Thamizh PadamNattamaiTamil
ThairiyamTamil
Innisai KavalanTamil
Bayam AriyaanTamil
Guru SishyanTamil
Androru NaalTamil
PuzhalTamil
AarvamTamil
Nagaram Marupakkam'Thala Vetti' ThangarasuTamil
Athisaya Manal MathaTamil
2011BhavaniTamil
Ponnar ShankarThalapathiTamil
VenghaiAnburajaTamil
Mudhal IdamTamil
2012MaasiNandhaTamil
MattuthavaniTamil
UllamTamil
ArakkonamTamil
Virudhunagar SandhippuTamil
2013KeeripullaTamil
2014Madhavanum MalarvizhiyumTamil
Adhu Vera Idhu VeraPolice InspectorTamil
2016Enakku Innoru Per IrukkuCameo appearanceTamil
Parandhu Sella VaaPonnambalamTamil
201712-12-1950Police InspectorTamil
Aadu 2MayilvahanamMalayalam
2018Pei Irukka IllayaTamil
ThulamTamil
2019ComaliGaajaTamil
Chennai 2 BangkokTamil
2021KaatteriTamilFilming

Stuntman

YearFilmLanguage
1987Shankar GuruTamil
Per Sollum PillaiTamil
VairakkiyamTamil
1988SathyaTamil
En Thangai KalyaniTamil
Puthiya VaanamTamil
Soora SamhaaramTamil
Thaimel AanaiTamil
Poovizhi RajaTamil
Pattikaatu ThambiTamil
Dhayam OnnuTamil
Katha NayaganTamil
KaliyugamTamil
1989Apoorva SagodharargalTamil
Padicha PullaTamil
Annanukku JaiTamil
Vettaiyaadu VilaiyaaduTamil
En ThangaiTamil
Vetri Mel VetriTamil
1990Avasara Police 100Tamil
SathriyanTamil
Urudhi MozhiTamil
Raja Kaiya VachaTamil
My Dear MarthandanTamil
1991Captain PrabhakaranTamil
Maanagara KaavalTamil
Moondrezhuthil En MoochirukkumTamil

Television

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