Kottachi is an Indian actor who works in Tamil-language films. He made his directorial debut with ''Kazhu Maram'' (2024).

Career

Kottachi and his mother were present at the sets of '' Seeman'' (1994) and he came to Chennai in search of the photo taken at that time and instead fulfilled his mother's wish of acting. He was introduced by director

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in ''

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'' (2000). While acting in ''

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'' (2001), he reportedly outperformed

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, who blocked the camera causing him to leave the film. In a review of ''

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'' (2005), a critic wrote that "Kottachi and the gang are the film's only relieving aspect". He played a full length comedy role in ''

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'' (2013) and one of the lead roles in ''Kadavulukku Nandri'' (2016). He directed the short films ''Varanda Vizhigal'' (2020), which featured a voice over by

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and ''Vizhuthu'' (2021) co-starring his daughter. Both short films were released directly through his YouTube channel Maan Valai. In 2024, he directed the feature film ''Kazhu Maram'', which also featured him in the lead role. Regarding his performance in the film, a critic wrote that "Kottachi, who plays the hero in the film, carries the whole story. He is scoring in acting as much as he can. But in many places, his performance is artificial". Another critic wrote that "Kottachi who is playing the hero in the film has given his full acting skills".

Personal life

Kottachi married his elder sister's daughter Anjali. Their daughter Manasvi is also a child artist.

Filmography

;As actor *''

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Dhool ''Dhool'' () is a 2003 Indian Tamil-language masala film written and directed by Dharani. The film stars Vikram, Jyothika and Reema Sen. Vivek, Sayaji Shinde, Telangana Shakuntala, and Pasupathy, among others, play important roles. Produced by ...

'' (2003) *'' Arasu'' (2003) *''

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'' (2014) *'' Kaaviya Thalaivan'' (2014) *''

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'' (2015) *''Miss Pannidatheenga Appuram Varuthapaduveenga'' (2015) *'' Tihar'' (2015) *''Kadavulukku Nandri'' (2016) *''

Angali Pangali ''Angali Pangali'' is a 2016 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film directed by S. Balamurugan. The film stars Vishnu Priyan, Sanyathara and Soori, and was released on 17 June 2016. Plot Cast * Vishnu Priyan * Sanyathara * Soori * ...

'' (2016) *''Vayakattu Mappillai'' (2018) *'' Unarvu'' (2019) * ''Kazhu Maram'' (2024; also director) ;As director ;Television *'' Jothi'' (2021)

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