| Birth name | A.V. Dhamodaran |
|---|---|
| Birth date | 31 August 1965 (age 61) |
| Birth place | Madras, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Occupation | Actor, Comedian, mimicry artist |
| Spouse | Suganthi |
| Years active | 1992–2014 |
Dhamu (born A. V. Dhamodaran) on August 31, 1965 is a former Indian actor, comedian and mimicry artist who mainly acted in Tamil films. He is known for his role as Otteri Nari in Ghilli (2004).[1]
Career
Dhamu was a part of Gaana Galata Group, a popular touring and acting comedy troupe. Since then, he has appeared in several films. He has quit mainstream acting and has opened an agency to represent comedy shows known as 'Tamarai Bharani Comedy Agency'. He once hosted a program "Kalakkal Comedy" on Sun TV. He worked as assistant to the former Indian President A. P. J. Abdul Kalam for seven years.[2] He was also a children's education advocate.[3]
Filmography
- Actor
- Dubbing artist
- Vagai Chandrasekhar - Rasamagan
- Singer
- "Stella Maris Laara" - Badri
References
- ^ "' 'ஒக்கடு'வில் இல்லாத 'ஓட்டேரி நரி' 'கில்லி'யில் எப்படி வந்தது?'''கில்லி' கதை சொல்லும் தாமு ' #15YearsOfGhilli" [Although the character is not in Okkadu, how did Otteri Nari appear in Ghilli #15YearsOfGhilli] (in Tamil). Vikatan. Archived 5 June 2020 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
- ^ ""அப்போ நடிகர்... இனி நடிக்கவே மாட்டேன்!" - 'அப்போ இப்போ' நடிகர் தாமு : பகுதி 9 [Actor then, I won't act anymore! - Before and after with actor Dhamu: Page 9]". Vikatan. Archived 5 June 2020 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
- ^ "#UnforgettableOnes: Comedy actor Dhamu". The Times of India. Archived 18 April 2022 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 18 April 2022.
- ^ "Film Review:Kannukkul Nilavu". The Hindu. 21 January 2000. Archived 12 January 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
- ^ "Film Review: Parthaen Rasithaen". The Hindu. 18 August 2000. Archived 5 June 2020 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
- ^ "Film Review: Pennin Manadhai Thottu". The Hindu. 14 July 2000. Archived 5 June 2020 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
External links
- Review of Alli Arjuna, in which he appeared
- Dhamu on IMDb