Chelladurai (1941 - 7 February 2015) was an Indian comedian who worked in Tamil-language films. He acted in over 350 films.

Career

Chelladurai made his film debut with ''

Thooral Ninnu Pochchu ''Thooral Ninnu Pochu'' () is a 1982 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film written, directed by and starring K. Bhagyaraj. The film also stars Sulakshana and M. N. Nambiar. The music and background score were composed by Ilaiyaraaja. The f ...

'' (1982). He is known for his comic sequences with actor

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 ...

. He became famous for his role in '' Shree'' (2002) as the owner of a wine shop named Prabha. In the scene, Marimuthu (

) calls the owner and asks when the shop will open. The owner tells him that the store closed. Vadivelu drinks alcohol and repeatedly disturbs the shop owner during the night.

Death

Chelladurai was admitted to Keezhpakkam Government Hospital in

Chennai Chennai (, ), formerly known as Madras ( the official name until 1996), is the capital city of Tamil Nadu, the southernmost Indian state. The largest city of the state in area and population, Chennai is located on the Coromandel Coast of th ...

due to kidney issues on 8 February after having problems for several months. He died on 7 February 2015 due to high blood pressure.

Filmography

; Films *''

'' (1982) *''

Chinna Pasanga Naanga ''Chinna Pasanga Naanga'' () is a 1992 Indian Tamil language drama film directed by Raj Kapoor. The film stars Murali, Revathi and Saradha Preetha. The film, produced by A.G. Subramaniam, had musical score by Ilaiyaraaja and was released on 1 ...

'' (1992) *''

Amma Vanthachu ''Amma Vandhachu'' () is a 1992 Indian Tamil-language comedy drama film written and directed by P. Vasu, and produced by Poornima Bhagyaraj. The film stars K. Bhagyaraj, Khushbu and Baby Sridevi, with Delhi Ganesh, Vennira Aadai Moorthy, Ch ...

'' (1992) *'' Onna Irukka Kathukanum'' (1992) *'' Rajakumaran'' (1994) *'' Thozhar Pandian'' (1994) *''

Sathyavan ''Sathyavan'' () is a 1994 Tamil language comedy film directed by Raj Kapoor. The film stars Murali and Gautami, with Goundamani, Senthil, R. Sundarrajan, Uday Prakash, Vennira Aadai Moorthy and Vadivukkarasi playing supporting roles. The f ...

'' (1994) *'' Thirumoorthy'' (1995) *''

Gandhi Pirantha Mann ''Gandhi Pirantha Mann'' () is a 1995 Indian Tamil-language action drama film directed by R. Sundarrajan. The film stars Vijayakanth, Revathi, and Ravali. The film, produced by Tamil Fathima, had musical score by Deva and was released on 21 ...

'' (1995) *''

Seethanam ''Seethanam'' () is a 1995 Tamil language crime film directed by R. Sundarrajan. The film stars Prabhu, Sangita and Ranjitha in lead roles. The film, produced by T. Siva, had musical score by Deva and was released on 24 November 1995. Plot ...

'' (1995) *''

Pudhu Nilavu ''Pudhu Nilavu'' () is a 1996 Indian Tamil-language film, written, directed and produced by Visnhuhasan. The film stars Jayaram, Vineetha, Ramesh Aravind and Sanghavi. The film had musical score by Deva. Plot Madan breaks his friendship with An ...

'' (1996) *'' Katta Panchayathu'' (1996) *'' Avathara Purushan'' (1996) *'' Sakthi'' (1997) *''

Vaimaye Vellum ''Vaimaye Vellum'' () is a 1997 Indian Tamil-language crime film directed by P. Vasu. The film stars Parthiban and Rachana Banerjee. The film, produced by S. R. Balajee, had musical score by Deva and was released on 14 February 1997. Plot Pe ...

'' (1997) *''

Thaali Pudhusu ''Thaali Pudhusu'' () is a 1997 Indian Tamil-language drama film, directed by K. R., starring Ramki, Suresh and Khushbu. The film, with a musical score by Vidyasagar and Raj, and was released on 10 April 1997. The film is a remake of the Telugu ...

'' (1997) *'' Pongalo Pongal'' (1997) *''

Thadayam ''Thadayam'' () is a 1997 Tamil language action film directed by Ramesh Balakrishnan. The film stars Vijayashanti, Ramki and Indraja. The film, produced by Jothi Prasad Srinivasan, had musical score by Deva and was released on 28 November 1997. ...

'' (1997) *''

Moovendhar ''Moovendhar'' () is a 1998 Tamil language comedy film directed by Suraj (credited as C. G. Suraaj). The film stars Sarath Kumar and Devayani. The film, produced by N. Vishnuram, had musical score by Sirpy and was released on 12 January 199 ...

'' (1998) *'' Annan'' (1999) *'' Nesam Pudhusu'' (1999) *'' Sundari Neeyum Sundaran Naanum'' (1999) *''

Kannan Varuvaan ''Kannan Varuvaan'' () is a 2000 Indian Tamil-language film written and directed by Sundar C. The film stars Karthik, Manthra and Divya Unni, while Goundamani, Senthil, Manorama, Ranjith and Radha Ravi play supporting roles. The music was co ...

'' (2000) *''

Simmasanam ''Simmasanam'' () is a 2000 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Eswaran. The film stars Vijayakanth in a triple role as the father and his two sons. The film also starred Khushbu Sundar, Manthra, Radhika Chaudhari, Ambika and Viji. The ...

'' (2000) *''

Ullam Kollai Poguthae ''Ullam Kollai Poguthae'' is a 2001 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by Sundar C. This film stars Prabhu Deva and Anjala Zaveri, with Karthik in a main guest appearance. Deepa Venkat and Vivek play other supporting roles. ...

'' (2001) *''

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'' (2001) *'' Shree'' (2002) *'' Naina'' (2002) *''

Chokka Thangam ''Chokka Thangam'' () is a 2003 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by K. Bhagyaraj and produced by G. Venkateswaran under the banner GV Films. It stars Vijayakanth, Soundarya, and Uma with Goundamani, Senthil, Prakash Raj, a ...

'' (2003) *''

Saamy ''Saamy'' ( God) is a 2003 Indian Tamil-language action masala film written and directed by Hari. The film was presented by K. Balachander and produced by Pushpa Kandasamy under banner Kavithalayaa Productions. The film stars Vikram and Tris ...

'' (2003) *'' Bheeshmar'' (2003) *''

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'' (2003) *''Vadakku Vaasal'' (2003) *''

Kadhal Kirukkan ''Kadhal Kirukkan'' () is a 2003 Indian Tamil-language romantic thriller film, written and directed by Sakthi Chidambaram, starring Parthiban, Richa Pallod, Vineeth and Vadivelu. The film, produced by A. Ahamed, had a musical score by Deva and ...

'' (2003) *'' Ennavo Pudichirukku'' (2004) *''Settai'' (2004) *'' Jore'' (2004) *'' Padhavi Paduthum Paadu'' (2005) *'' Varapogum Sooriyane'' (2005) *''Mudhal Aasai'' (2005) *''

Anbe Vaa ''Anbe Vaa'' () is a 1966 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film written and directed by A. C. Tirulokchandar. The film stars M. G. Ramachandran and B. Saroja Devi, with S. A. Ashokan, Nagesh, T. R. Ramachandran, P. D. Sambandam, Manora ...

'' (2005) *'' Aavani Thingal'' (2006) *''

Manikanda ''Manikanda'' is a 2007 Indian Tamil-language action film directed by Selva. Arjun plays a dual role, that of father and son. The film, which began production in 2002, went through more production, and was finally released in 2007, was promoted ...

'' (2007) *''

Piragu ''Piragu'' () is a 2007 Indian Tamil-language crime drama film directed by N. Jeeva. The film stars Hamsavardhan, Keerthi Chawla and Sunitha Varma, with Vadivelu, Dhandapani, Malaysia Vasudevan, Sabitha Anand, Emey, and Karate Raja playing sup ...

'' (2007) *''

Kee Mu ''Kee Mu'' () is a 2008 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama tragedy film directed by Majith. The film stars newcomer Hassan and newcomer Sarika, with Vadivelu, Charan Raj, Soori, Karthik Sabesh, Marks and Majith playing supporting roles. The f ...

'' (2008) *''

Sirithal Rasipen ''Sirithal Rasipen'' () is a 2009 Tamil language comedy film directed, written and produced by V. Chandrasekaran. The film stars Sathya and Sunu Lakshmi, alongside an ensemble cast of M. S. Bhaskar, Lakshmy Ramakrishnan, Manobala, Kalpana, ...

'' (2009) *''

Mambattiyan ''Mambattiyan'' () is a 2011 Indian Tamil-language vigilante film co-written, produced and directed by Thiagarajan, starring his son Prashanth as the title character. The film, also starring Meera Jasmine, Prakash Raj, Vadivelu and Mumaith Khan ...

'' (2011) * ''

Killadi ''Killadi'' () is a 2015 Indian Tamil-language action comedy film directed by A. Venkatesh, and produced by Salem Chandrasekharan. It stars Bharath and Nila, while Vivek and Roja play pivotal roles. The music was composed by Srikanth Deva. ...

'' (2015) ;Television *''

Kana Kaanum Kaalangal ''Kana Kaanum Kaalangal'' () is a Tamil drama soap opera that aired on weekdays on Star Vijay. It was the first soap in Tamil television that focused on school life. Due to the success of the show, a sequel called ''Kana Kaanum Kaalangal Kallo ...

'' (2006-2009)

References

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