Ganja Karuppu, born Karuppu Raja, is an Indian film actor who plays comedy roles

Comedian

A comedian or comic is a person who seeks to entertain an audience, primarily by making them laugh. This might be through jokes or amusing situations, or acting a fool, as in slapstick, or employing prop comedy...

 in Tamil cinema

Tamil cinema

Tamil cinema is the film industry based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, dedicated to the production of films in the Tamil language. It is based in Chennai's Kodambakkam district, where several South Indian film production companies are headquartered...

. He has appeared in many well-known Tamil films like Raam

Raam (film)

The music was scored by Yuvan Shankar Raja, joining with director Ameer Sultan. The soundtrack, released on 12 January 2005, features 7 tracks, including one instrumental. The lyrics were written by Snehan...

 (2005), Paruthiveeran

Paruthiveeran

Paruthiveeran is a 2007 Indian Tamil film written and directed by Ameer Sultan. The film stars Karthi in his feature film debut as the titular character, with Priyamani as the female lead and Ponvannan, Saravanan and Ganja Karuppu and Sujatha essaying supporting roles...

 (2007), Subramaniyapuram (2008), and Naadodigal

Naadodigal

Naadodigal is a 2009 Indian drama film written and directed by Samuthirakani. The film stars Sasikumar along with Chennai 600028 fame Vijay Vasanth and Kallori fame Bharani in lead roles, with newcomers Ananya, Abhinaya and Malaysia-based Shanthini Deva enacting the lead female roles and Ganja...

 (2009). He is also a regular guest judge on Asathapovathu Yaaru

Asathapovathu Yaaru

Asathapovathu Yaaru? is a Tamil stand-up comedy reality television show which airs on Sun TV in India and for some time aired on TVI in Canada. The show is produced by Sun Network and was initiated to introduce new comedians in Tamil entertainment. The show's main hosts are Madhan Bob and Chitti...

 on Sun TV

Sun TV (India)

Sun TV is a regional Indian cable television station. It is the flagship channel of the Chennai-based Sun Network. It was founded and currently owned by Kalanidhi Maran. It was the first fully privately owned television channel in India when it emerged in 1992...

 in Chennai

Chennai

Chennai , formerly known as Madras or Madarasapatinam , is the capital city of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, located on the Coromandel Coast off the Bay of Bengal. Chennai is the fourth most populous metropolitan area and the sixth most populous city in India...

.

Career

Ganja Karuppu made his film debut in a small supporting role in Bala's

Bala (director)

Bala is an Indian film director, screenwriter, and producer, working in Tamil cinema. Bala is frequently credited with having "revolutionized Tamil cinema", through his realistic, dark and disturbing films that have garnered high critical acclaim...

 Pithamagan

Pithamagan

Pithamagan is a 2003 Tamil feature drama film directed by Bala. The film stars Vikram, Surya, Laila, Sangeetha, and Simran. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by Ilayaraaja....

 in 2003. He received critical acclaim for his performance as Vazhavandhaan in the 2005 thriller film Raam

Raam (film)

The music was scored by Yuvan Shankar Raja, joining with director Ameer Sultan. The soundtrack, released on 12 January 2005, features 7 tracks, including one instrumental. The lyrics were written by Snehan...

 directed by Ameer Sultan

Ameer Sultan

Ameer Sultan ; born 5 December 1966) is an Indian film director, producer and actor, working in the Tamil film industry. He has directed three films and has gained notable critical praise for two of them, the mystery thriller Raam and the drama Paruthiveeran...

. Subsequently, he was signed up in a number of Tamil films to provide comic relief

Comic relief

Comic relief is the inclusion of a humorous character, scene or witty dialogue in an otherwise serious work, often to relieve tension.-Definition:...

, the most notable being Thaamirabharani, Paruthiveeran

Paruthiveeran

Paruthiveeran is a 2007 Indian Tamil film written and directed by Ameer Sultan. The film stars Karthi in his feature film debut as the titular character, with Priyamani as the female lead and Ponvannan, Saravanan and Ganja Karuppu and Sujatha essaying supporting roles...

, Subramaniapuram

Subramaniapuram

Subramaniapuram is a 2008 Tamil film produced, written, and directed by M. Sasikumar. The low budget film received critical acclaim for its original script, expert direction, screenplay, editing, accurate sets and costumes to resurrect Madurai from the 1980s. Sasikumar cast then relatively new...

, Naadodigal

Naadodigal

Naadodigal is a 2009 Indian drama film written and directed by Samuthirakani. The film stars Sasikumar along with Chennai 600028 fame Vijay Vasanth and Kallori fame Bharani in lead roles, with newcomers Ananya, Abhinaya and Malaysia-based Shanthini Deva enacting the lead female roles and Ganja...

 and Kalavani

Kalavani

Kalavani , is a 2010 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film written and directed by newcomer A. Sargunam. It stars Vimal of Pasanga fame in the lead role along with debutante Oviya, Saranya Ponvannan, Ganja Karuppu and Ilavarasu, who enact pivotal roles...

. He also played a lead role, along with Santhanam, in the 2008 comedy film Arai En 305-il Kadavul

Arai En 305-il Kadavul

Arai Enn 305-il Kadavul is a Tamil film directed by Chimbu deven. The film stars comedian Santhanam, Ganja Karuppu, Prakash Raj, Jyothirmayi, and Madhumitha...

 by Chimbudevan. He is going to play solo hero in a film called Mannar Valaiguda. He has been signed by Rajinikanth to provide comic relief

Comic relief

Comic relief is the inclusion of a humorous character, scene or witty dialogue in an otherwise serious work, often to relieve tension.-Definition:...

 in his forthcoming film Rana

Rana (film)

Rana is an upcoming historical action film co-written and directed by K. S. Ravikumar starring Rajinikanth, whose story the film will be based upon. Deepika Padukone has been signed on as the female lead. The film will be jointly produced by Ocher Picture Productions and Eros International. The...

.

Filmography

Year	Film	Role	Notes
2003	Pithamagan Pithamagan Pithamagan is a 2003 Tamil feature drama film directed by Bala. The film stars Vikram, Surya, Laila, Sangeetha, and Simran. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by Ilayaraaja....	Ganja Kuduki
2005	Raam Raam (film) The music was scored by Yuvan Shankar Raja, joining with director Ameer Sultan. The soundtrack, released on 12 January 2005, features 7 tracks, including one instrumental. The lyrics were written by Snehan...	Vazhavandhaan
2005	Sivakasi Sivakasi (film) Sivakasi is a Tamil action-masala film directed by Perarasu, starring Vijay, Asin and Prakash Raj in lead roles. Nayantara perform in an item number. The film's music is composed by Srikanth Deva. The film released during Diwali 2005 and was declared a "blockbuster". It was leter remade into...
2005	Chidambarathil Oru Appasamy Chidambarathil Oru Appasamy -Box office:*The film grossed $1 million at the box office.*The film's satellite television rights were sold to Jaya TV and was telecast by 7th week while the film was still playing in screens.*This film was shot in the chidambaram suburban area....
2005	Sandakozhi Sandakozhi Sandakozhi is a 2005 Indian Tamil action film written and directed by N. Linguswamy and produced by Vikram Krishna under the banner of GK Film Corporation. The film stars Vishal, Meera Jasmine, Rajkiran and Lal in lead roles, whilst Suman Setty, Raja, Shanmugarajan and Ganja Karuppu essay...
2005	Thirudiya Ithayathai
2006	Kalvanin Kadhali Kalvanin Kadhali Kalvanin Kaadhali is a 2006 Indian Tamil film written and directed by newcomer Thamilvaanan, who had worked as assistant to director Ezhil. The film stars S. J. Suryaah and Nayanthara in lead roles with Pyramid Natarajan, Vivek and Ganja Karuppu essaying supporting roles. It is notably, Suryah's...
2006	Thirupathi Thirupathi Thirupathi is a 2006 Tamil action film written and directed by Perarasu and produced by AVM Productions. The film features Ajith Kumar and Sadha in the lead roles, with Riyaz Khan and Arun Pandian appearing in other pivotal roles...
2006	Kodambakkam
2006	Something Something ... Unnakum Ennakum Something Something ... Unnakum Ennakum Something Something... Unakkum Enakkum is a 2006 Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by M. Raja. It stars Jayam Ravi and Trisha Krishnan in the lead roles and a huge star-cast, including Richa Pallod, veterans Prabhu, Bhagyaraj, Geetha and comedians Santhanam and Ganja Karuppu in...	Karuppiah
2006	Aran Aran (film) Aran is a 2006 Tamil language feature film dubbed from Malayalam. The Malayalam original was titled Keerthichakra. The film stars Mohanlal, Jeeva, Gopika, and Prakash Raj in lead roles. The film was produced by Jeeva's father, R. B. Choudhry of Super Good Films Ltd...
2006	Sivappathigaram Sivappathigaram Sivappathigaram is a Tamil film directed by Karu Pazhaniappan. The film stars Vishal, Mamta Mohandas, Manivannan, Rajan P. Dev, Upendra Limaye, Ganja Karuppu and Raghuvaran. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by Vidyasagar. Mamta Mohandas made her debut in Tamil with this film...
2006	Kizhakku Kadarkarai Salai
2006	Aacharya Aacharya -References:* "." at IndiaGlitz...
2007	Thaamirabharani	Muthu
2007	Paruthiveeran Paruthiveeran Paruthiveeran is a 2007 Indian Tamil film written and directed by Ameer Sultan. The film stars Karthi in his feature film debut as the titular character, with Priyamani as the female lead and Ponvannan, Saravanan and Ganja Karuppu and Sujatha essaying supporting roles...	Douglas
2007	Pirappu
2007	Adavadi
2007	Madurai Veeran Madurai Veeran Madurai Veeran is a Tamil folk deity popular in southern Tamil Nadu, India. His name was derived as a result of his association with the Soputher City of Madurai as a Protector of the City. The deity is also popular amongst certain segments of the Tamil diaspora in Réunion and the French overseas...
2007	Thirumagan Thirumagan Thirumagan is a Tamil film directed by Ratnakumar. The film stars S.J. Suryah, Meera Jasmine, Malavika, Karthika and Prreethi Varma in the lead roles. The film was shot completely in Tirunelveli. The film is a village story based on the relationships between a father and son.-Cast:-External links:**... '
2007	Pasupathi c/o Rasakkapalayam Pasupathi c/o Rasakkapalayam Pasupathi c/o Rasakkapalayam is a Tamil language film released on 5 October 2007. It starred Ranjith, Sindhu Tolani, Vivek and Ganja Karuppu in the title roles.-Plot:...
2007	Azhagiya Thamizh Magan Azhagiya Thamizh Magan The soundtrack was composed by A. R. Rahman and was cited as "an excellent effort".The track Pon Magal, the remix in the album was done by Krishna Chetan.-Controversy:...
2007	Mirugam Mirugam Mirugam is a Tamil movie starring debutant Adhi and Padmapriya, directed by Samy.-Plot:The story is set in a village near Ramnad. The protagonist Ayyanar is a care free villager who uses his muscle than his brains for any situation and behaves more or less like an animal. He is a terror to the...	Idi Thangi
2007	Nenjirukkum Varai Nenjirukkum Varai Nenjirukkum Varai is a 2006 Tamil film directed by S. A. Chandrasekhar. The film stars Narain and newcomer Deepa, with Mahadevan, Nassar, Livingston and Thalaivasal Vijay in supporting roles. The music was composed by Srikanth Deva.-Plot:...
2007	Palaniappa Kalloori
2008	Pirivom Santhippom Pirivom Santhippom Pirivom Santhippom is a 2008 Tamil movie starring Sneha and Cheran in the lead roles and it is about the life of a young couple in a joint family with the Nattukottai Nagarathar Chettiar community located in Karaikudi, TN. This was another grape wine for Sneha as this was completely a heroine...	Karuppu
2008	Pidichirukku Pidichirukku Pidichirukku is a 2008 Tamil romantic drama film, directed by Kanagu, starring Ashok, Vishakha Singh, Sampath Raj, Ganja Karuppu and Saranya Ponvannan. The cinematography is by Tha. V. Rameswaran and Manu Ramesan scored the music. 'Pidichirukku' was the title which N. Linguswamy was about to use...	Esakki
2008	Vilaiyattu
2008	Arai En 305-il Kadavul Arai En 305-il Kadavul Arai Enn 305-il Kadavul is a Tamil film directed by Chimbu deven. The film stars comedian Santhanam, Ganja Karuppu, Prakash Raj, Jyothirmayi, and Madhumitha...	Mokkai Swami
2008	Inba Inba (film) Inba is a Tamil drama film starring Shaam and Sneha, released in 2008.-Cast:*Shaam - Inba*Sneha - Priya*Aravind Akash -*Arun Pandiyan - Priya's Brother*Rekha - Priya's Sister in law*Poornitha - Jyothi*Ganja Karuppu - Inba's Uncle-Story:...
2008	Pandi Pandi (film) Pandi is a Tamil language film set to be released in 2008. It stars Raghava Lawrence and Sneha in the lead roles. The film released on 23 May 2008. This movie was much talked because of Sneha's glamour and it was a moderate success.-Plot:...
2008	Subramaniapuram Subramaniapuram Subramaniapuram is a 2008 Tamil film produced, written, and directed by M. Sasikumar. The low budget film received critical acclaim for its original script, expert direction, screenplay, editing, accurate sets and costumes to resurrect Madurai from the 1980s. Sasikumar cast then relatively new...	Kaasi
2008	Uliyin Osai	Soodamani
2008	Thenavattu Thenavattu Thenavattu is an Indian Tamil action film directed by V. V. Kathir, starring Jeeva and Poonam Bajwa in the lead roles, whilst, Ganja Karuppu played a pivotal role. The film, upon release, was criticized by critics for being "silly and ridiculous"...	Vellaiyan
2008	Panchamirtham Panchamirtham Panchamirtham is a Tamil Indian comedy film by Raju Eswaran, it stars Jayaram, Prakash Raj and Raju Eswaran in the lead roles, while Aravind Akash, Nassar, Samiksha and Saranya Mohan play other prominent roles...	Muthu
2009	A Aa E Ee
2009	Kadhalna Summa Illai Kadhalna Summa Illai Kadhalna Summa Illai is a 2009 Tamil film directed by Ilankannan. The film stars Ravikrishna, Sharwanand, and Kamalinee Mukherjee in prominent roles...
2009	Naadodigal Naadodigal Naadodigal is a 2009 Indian drama film written and directed by Samuthirakani. The film stars Sasikumar along with Chennai 600028 fame Vijay Vasanth and Kallori fame Bharani in lead roles, with newcomers Ananya, Abhinaya and Malaysia-based Shanthini Deva enacting the lead female roles and Ganja...	Maariyappan	Nominated, Vijay Award for Best Comedian Vijay Award for Best Comedian The Vijay for Best Comedian is given by STAR Vijay as part of its annual Vijay Awards ceremony for Tamil films.-The list:Here is a list of the award winners and the films for which they won.-Nominations:...
2009	Vaigai
2009	Malai Malai Malai Malai Malai Malai is a 2009 Tamil language film, starring Arun Vijay and Vedhika in the lead roles. Prabhu and Prakash Raj also have significant roles in the film...	Karuppu
2009	Malayan Malayan (film) Malayan is a Tamil language film released in 2009. It stars Karan and Shammu in the lead roles.-Plot:The tale of betrayal, that too, from the one we trust most isn’t new to Tamil cinema. And Malayan too, is one such tale of unbelievable devotion to the boss, played by Sarath Babu, by his employee...
2009	Aarupadai
2009	Aarumaname
2009	Suryan Satta Kalloori
2009	Yogi Yogi (2009 film) Yogi is a 2009 Indian Tamil action-drama film directed by Subramaniya Shiva, who earlier directed films like Thiruda Thirudi and Pori. Starring director-turned-actor Ameer Sultan, Madhumitha, Swathi, Ponvannan, lyricist Snehan, making his acting debut, and Ganja Karuppu in lead roles, the film is...	'Stills' Mani
2009	Mathiya Chennai
2009	Balam	Altap Arumugam
2010	Maanja Velu Maanja Velu Maanja Velu is a 2010 Tamil language action film directed by A. Venkatesh. It stars Arun Vijay, Karthik Muthuraman and Dhansika in the lead, with Prabhu Ganesan, Vijayakumar and Riyaz Khan playing supporting roles and Santhanam and Ganja Karuppu providing comical relief...	bhooshan
2010	Kathai
2010	Aval Peyar Thamizharasi Aval Peyar Thamizharasi Aval Peyar Thamizharasi is a 2010 Tamil language movie directed and written by Meera Kathiravan and starring Jai, Nandhagi, Dhiyana, S. Theodore Baskaran and Ganja Karuppu in lead roles.-Plot:...	Othappuli
2010	Kutti Pisasu Kutti Pisasu Kutti Pisasu is a 2010 Indian Tamil-language fantasy film written and directed by Rama Narayanan, in his 121st venture. The film stars Baby Keerthika, Sangeetha, Ramya Krishnan, Ramji and Nassar in lead roles.- Cast :* Keerthika as Priya* Ramji...	Karuppu
2010	Kattradhu Kalavu Kattradhu Kalavu Kattradhu Kalavu is a 2010 Indian Tamil action film written and directed by Balaji Devi Prasad, an erstwhile advertisement filmmaker. It stars Krishna Sekhar of Ali Baba fame and Vijayalakshmi Agathiyan in lead and choreographer Kalyan, Cochin Hanifa and Ganja Karuppu in supporting roles, whilst...
2010	Pen Singam Pen Singam Pen Singam is a 2010 Tamil film directed by Bali Srirangam. The film, based on M. Karunanidhi's novel Surulimalai, stars Meera Jasmine and Telugu actor Uday Kiran in lead roles, whilst Richard, Vivek, Rohini and Radha Ravi amongst others play supporting roles; Rambha, and J. K. Rithesh...
2010	Kalavani Kalavani Kalavani , is a 2010 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film written and directed by newcomer A. Sargunam. It stars Vimal of Pasanga fame in the lead role along with debutante Oviya, Saranya Ponvannan, Ganja Karuppu and Ilavarasu, who enact pivotal roles...	Panchayathu
2010	Virundhali
2010	Vamsam	Sombhu Mani
2010	Sindhu Samaveli Sindhu Samaveli Sindhu Samaveli is a 2010 Tamil drama film directed by Samy. The film featured debutants Anaka , Harish and Ghajini in the lead roles. The story revolves around an illicit relationship between a girl and her father-in-law. The film became Samy's third controversial film in succession, achieving an...	Church Father
2010	Irandu Mugam Irandu Mugam Irandu Mugam is a 2010 Tamil action film directed by Arvind Raj. The film featured Sathyaraj and Karan in the lead roles. The film released to poor reviews and poor collections on September 3, 2010.-Plot:...
2010	Ochayee
2010	Aarvam
2010	Vallakottai Vallakottai (film) Vallakottai is a 2010 Tamil action film directed by A. Venkatesh. A remake of the successful 2007 Malayalam Mammootty-starrer Mayavi, the film features Arjun in the lead role, and released on November 5, 2010.-Plot:...	Veera Sangili
2010	Magizchi	Rasappan
2010	Siddu	Monnaiyan
2011	Thambikottai Thambikottai Thambikottai is a 2011 Indian Tamil-language action-masala film directed by R. Ammu Ramesh. It stars Narain and Poonam Bajwa in the lead roles, with Prabhu, Meena, Sangeetha, Rajendran and Santhanam among others playing supporting roles...
2011	Sankarankoil
2011	Venghai	Ganesan
2011	Puli Vesham Puli Vesham Puli Vesham is a 2011 Tamil-language action film written and directed by P. Vasu, starring Karthik, R. K., Sadha and newcomer Divya Vishwanath in lead roles.. Puli Vesham released on the 26th of August, 2011 to moderate reviews.-Plot:...
2011	Aayiram Vilakku Aayiram Vilakku Aayiram Vilakku is a 2011 Indian Tamil action film directed by S.P.Hosimin, in his second venture, starring Sathyaraj and Shanthnoo in the lead roles, whilst, Sana Khan and Suman play pivotal roles. The film, produced by HMI Pictures and scored by Srikanth Deva, was released on 23 September, 2011...	Tyson
2011	Keezhatheru Kichaa
2011	Thambi Vettothi Sundaram Thambi Vettothi Sundaram Thambi Vettothi Sundaram is a Tamil film directed by Vadivudaiyan. It stars Karan and Anjali in the lead.-Production:The movie is produced by Senthil Kumar and is directed under the captaincy of Vadivudaiyan. As earlier reported, the movie is about the lives of three people in KanyaKumari district...
2011	Konjam Sirippu Konjam Kobam

Upcoming films

Year	Film	Role	Notes
2011	Thiruthani Thiruthani (film) Thiruthani is an upcoming Indian Tamil-language action film directed by Perarasu, starring Bharath in dual roles and Sunaina as the female lead, whilst Rajkiran, Pandiarajan and Ashish Vidyarthi also play pivotal roles. The film is expected to release in 2011.-Cast:* Bharath* Sunaina* Rajkiran*...		filming
2011	Kathirvel Kathirvel Kathirvel is an upcoming Indian Tamil film directed by debutante Venkat that stars Ajmal Ameer, Sunaina, Ganja Karuppu and Ponvannan in lead roles. The film is currently in its production stage and expected to release in June 2012.- Cast :...		Filming
2011	Oo La La La		completed
2011	Poraali Poraali Poraali is an Indian Tamil film written and directed by Samuthirakani, starring M. Sasikumar in the lead role. The film, also featuring Telugu actors Allari Naresh and Swati Reddy, Vasundhara and Ganja Karuppu in pivotal roles, released on December 1st, 2011. The Telugu dubbed version of this...		completed
2011	Krishnaleelai		Delayed
2011	Mayanginen Thayanginen		Filming
2011	Thaandavakone		completed
2011	Kalavadiya Pozhudugal Kalavadiya Pozhudugal Kalavaadiya Pozhuthugal is an upcoming Tamil-language romance film written and directed by Thangar Bachan. It stars Prabhu Deva and Bhumika Chawla in the lead roles, while Prakash Raj, Inbanila, who acted in Thangar Bachan's earlier venture Onbadhu Roobai Nottu and Ganja Karuppu play supporting...		completed
2011	Mannar Valaiguda		filming
2011	Eesal		filming
2011	Uchakattam		filming
2011	Valluvarkottam		filming
2012	Soozhnilai		filming
2012	Maiyam Konden		filming
2012	Oru nadigaiyin vaakkumoolam		filming
2012	Rana Rana (film) Rana is an upcoming historical action film co-written and directed by K. S. Ravikumar starring Rajinikanth, whose story the film will be based upon. Deepika Padukone has been signed on as the female lead. The film will be jointly produced by Ocher Picture Productions and Eros International. The...		Filming

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