Benjamin is an Indian actor and comedian who has appeared in Tamil language films in supporting roles.

Career

Benjamin made his acting debut through Cheran's ''

Vetri Kodi Kattu ''Vetri Kodi Kattu'' () is a 2000 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by Cheran. The film stars starring Murali, Parthiban, Meena, and Malavika, while Vadivelu, Manorama, Anandaraj, Vijayakumar, and Charle play supporting ...

'' (2000), where he played the foul-mouthed brother of

Vadivelu Kumaravadivel Natarajan (born 12 September 1960), known professionally as Vadivelu, is an Indian actor, comedian and playback singer, having acted in supporting and lead roles in Tamil cinema. He gained widespread acclaim in Kollywood in the 2 ...

's character. Benjamin had a career breakthrough with Cheran's ''

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'' (2004) where he played the childhood friend of the lead character who assists him in his search for his former lovers. The success of the film led to his first lead comedy role in ''

Thirupaachi ''Thirupaachi'' is a 2005 Indian Tamil-language action film written and directed by Perarasu. The film stars Vijay, Trisha and Mallika, with Livingston, Pasupathy, Benjamin, Kota Srinivasa Rao, Vaiyapuri and Manoj K. Jayan in other roles. Ch ...

'' (2005), as the friend of Vijay's character. In 2020, Benjamin suffered a heart attack and made a public appeal for financial donations from his film industry colleagues.

Selected filmography

;Films ;Television *'' Marmadesam - Vidathu Karuppu'' *''

Ramany vs Ramany ''Ramany vs Ramany'' (also known as ''Ramani Vs Ramani'') is a Tamil-language sitcom, directed by Naga and produced by K. Balachander under the banner Min Bimbangal. It is the first ever Tamil comedy play in the "sitcom" format. The sitcom follo ...

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Benjamin Living people Male actors in Tamil cinema 21st-century Indian male actors Indian male film actors Tamil male actors Tamil comedians Indian male comedians 1965 births