Thideer Kannaiah

''Thideer'' Kannaiah was an Indian Tamil film and stage comedy actor. He has acted in more than 500 films. His debut film was Aval Oru Thodarkathai. He is notable for his comedian roles along with actors Goundamani and Vadivelu. While he was in the drama, he appeared mostly in the breakthrough scenes. Therefore, he was called as "Thideer" Kannaiah.[1]

Thideer Kannaiah
Born
Kannaiah

1936
Died17 November 2013 (77)
NationalityIndian
OccupationActor, Stage Actor
Years active1972-2008
Spouse(s)Rajeshwari
Children2

Early life

Kanniah, who is native to Chennai, has worked in various drama troupes since childhood. he made his debut in the industry with the film aval oru thodarkathai (1974). While working at the chennai perambur railway coach factory, he started acting in films.

Film career

Director K. Balachandar, he made his acting debut in the Tamil film industry. He acted as the bus conductor. He has acted in more than 500 films Apoorva Ragangal, Karotti Kannan, Priya, Vellai Roja,Yettikki Potti, Apoorva Sagodharargal, Enna Petha Rasa and Pokkiri.[2]

Family

Kannaya has a wife Rajeshwari, a son Ramesh and a daughter Chitra, Grand Son Sathish and Grand Daughter Preetha, Vanitha [3]

Death

He died of heart attack on November 17, 2013 at the age of 77.

Filmography

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1970s

Year Film Role Notes
1972 Itho Enthan Deivam Uncredited
1972 Annai Abirami Poosari Uncredited
1974 Aval Oru Thodarkathai Bus conductor Debut movie
1974 Thaai Piranthal
1975 Apoorva Ragangal Mahendran's friend
1975 Karotti Kannan
1976 Anthuleni Katha Telugu
1978 Priya Vasanth
1977 Nallathukku Kalamillai
1979 Chakkalathi

1980s

Year Film Role Notes
1980 Thunaivi Thozhan
1982 Pattanathu Rajakkal
1983 Vellai Roja
1983 Samayapurathale Satchi
1985 Kadivalam
1985 Neethiyin Marupakkam
1985 Yaar?
1986 Iravu Pookkal
1986 Kootu Puzhukkal
1986 Manakanakku
1987 Yettikki Potti
1988 Oorai Therinjikitten
1988 Nethiyadi Konnayan
1989 Apoorva Sagodharargal
1989 Enna Petha Rasa
1989 Mananthal Mahadevan
1989 Manasukketha Maharasa

1990s

Year Film Role Notes
1990 Namma Ooru Poovatha
1990 Puthu Paatu
1991 Idhaya Vaasal
1991 Archana IAS
1991 Pondatti Sonna Kettukanum Police constable
1991 Thanthu Vitten Ennai
1991 Vanakkam Vathiyare
1991 Putham Pudhu Payanam
1991 Vaidehi Kalyanam
1992 Periya Gounder Ponnu
1992 Ellaichami
1992 Pattathu Raani
1993 Porandhalum Ambalaiya Porakka Koodaadhu
1993 Moondravadhu Kann
1993 Ulle Veliye
1993 Porantha Veeda Puguntha Veeda Veera
1993 Aranmanai Kaavalan
1993 Madurai Meenakshi
1993 Amma Ponnu
1993 Nallathe Nadakkum
1993 Maravan
1993 Killadi Mappillai
1993 Samundi
1994 Sevatha Ponnu
1994 Nila
1994 Thamarai
1994 Subramaniya Swamy
1995 Naan Petha Magane Nair
1995 Mannai Thottu Kumbidanum Mannar
1995 Dear Son Maruthu
1995 En Pondatti Nallava
1996 Vaanmathi
1996 Purushan Pondatti
1996 Mappillai Manasu Poopola
1996 Veettukulle Thiruvizha
1996 Minor Mappillai
1996 Vishwanath
1996 Summa Irunga Machan
1996 Priyamudan
1997 Nesam Pudhusu
1997 Vasuki
1997 Pudhalvan
1998 Santhosham
1998 Senthooram
1998 Kannathal Gopal
1999 Jayam

2000s

Year Film Role Notes
2000 Ninaivellam Nee
2002 Game
2007 Pokkiri Reporter
2007 Ennai Paar Yogam Varum
2007 Piragu
2008 Ini Varum Kaalam Last film

References

  1. "நடிகர் திடீர் கண்ணையா மரணம்!". Vikatan (in Tamil). Retrieved 2020-01-31.
  2. Dinamalar (2013-11-17). "நடிகர் திடீர் கன்னையா காலமானார்...! | Actor Thideer Kannaiah Passes away". தினமலர் - சினிமா (in Tamil). Retrieved 2020-01-31.
  3. "Thideer Kannaiah". Antru Kanda Mugam. 2013-08-11. Retrieved 2020-01-31.
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