''Thideer'' Kannaiah was an Indian film and stage 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.
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
''Vellai Roja'' () is a 1983 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by A. Jagannathan and written and A. L. Narayanan. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Ambika, Prabhu and Radha. It is a remake of the Malayalam film ''Post Mortem''. ''Vellai Roja'' ...
, Yettikki Potti,
Apoorva Sagodharargal,
Enna Petha Rasa and
Pokkiri.
Family
Kannaya has a wife Rajeshwari, a son Ramesh and a daughter Chitra, Grand Son Sathish and Grand Daughter Preetha, Vanitha, Pooja
Death
He died of heart attack on November 17, 2013 at the age of 77.
Filmography
''This is a partial filmography. You can expand it.''
1970s
1980s
1990s
2000s
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Game
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Piragu
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Ini Varum Kaalam
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References
1936 births
2013 deaths