Thambi Ramaiah biography
Thambi Ramaiah is an Indian actor, born on 19 June 1956 in Pudukkottai district.
Thambi Ramaiah's screen career began in 1999 with Malabar Police, playing Perumal.
Thambi Ramaiah has appeared in 164 films and 1 television or streaming title in Tamil cinema.
The most recent films are Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimaiyil (2026), TN 2026 (2026), Sweety Naughty Crazy (2026).
Honours include National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor.
Coming up next: Nooru Kodi Vaanavil (2026).
- Born
- 19 June 1956 (age 70)
- Birthplace
- Pudukkottai district
- Work
- Film director, Actor, Screenwriter
- Film industries
- Tamil cinema
- Years active
- 1998 to present
- Awards
- National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor
Thambi Ramaiah filmography
165 films and 1 television or streaming title, newest first.
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Nooru Kodi Vaanavil | ZEE5 | Upcoming | |
| 2026 | Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimaiyil | Mani | ||
| 2026 | TN 2026 | Sivalinga Mandradiyar | Also story writer | |
| 2026 | Sweety Naughty Crazy | Anitha's father | ||
| 2026 | Magudam | Thambi Durai | ||
| 2026 | Lucky the Superstar | Ramu | Voice role | |
| 2026 | Hot Spot 2 Much | Sharmitha's father | Anthology film; segment: Black & White | |
| 2026 | G.D.N | Ramaswamy Mama | ||
| 2026 | Con City | Varadharaj | ||
| 2026 | Chinna Chinna Aasai | Malayalam film | ||
| 2025 | Yaadhum Ariyaan | |||
| 2025 | Muthal Pakkam | Inspector Ramaiah | ||
| 2025 | Galatta Family | Sambasiva | ||
| 2024 | Indian 2 | Thangavel | ||
| 2024 | Thiru.Manickam | Gurumoorthy | ||
| 2024 | Rajakili | Murugappa Sendrayar | Also story writer and composer | |
| 2024 | Inga Naan Thaan Kingu | Jaameen | ||
| 2023 | Thalainagaram 2 | Malik | ||
| 2023 | Kick | Michael Jackson "MJ" | ||
| 2022 | The Legend | Thulasi's father | ||
| 2022 | Sembi | Anbu | ||
| 2022 | Maha | Constable Alex Pandian | ||
| 2022 | Lilly Rani | Moorthy | ||
| 2021 | Vinodhaya Sitham | Parasuram | Released on ZEE5 | |
| 2021 | Velan | Ananda Kuttan |
Show all 165 films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Thanne Vandi | Sadhasivam | ||
| 2021 | Thalaivii | Madhavan | Bilingual film (Tamil and Hindi) | |
| 2021 | Rudra Thandavam | Police Constable Joseph Murray | ||
| 2021 | Raajavamsam | Kalyanasundaram | ||
| 2021 | Michaelpatty Raja | Magician | ||
| 2021 | Enemy | 'Risk' Ramalingam | ||
| 2021 | Devadas Brothers | |||
| 2021 | Bhoomi | Velusaamy | Released on Disney+ Hotstar | |
| 2019 | Viswasam | Rosamani | ||
| 2019 | Vilambaram | Gem Ad Agency owner | ||
| 2019 | Thiruttu Kalyanam | |||
| 2019 | Thirumanam | Kumaraguru | ||
| 2019 | Pottu | Arjun's father | ||
| 2019 | Mr. Local | Lakshman | ||
| 2019 | Aghavan | |||
| 2019 | Adutha Saattai | Singaperumal | ||
| 2019 | 100% Kadhal | Ramasamy | ||
| 2018 | Thaana Serndha Kootam | Tamil | ||
| 2018 | Thaanaa Serndha Koottam | Iniyan's father | ||
| 2018 | Maniyaar Kudumbam | Narthanga Saamy | also director and composer | |
| 2018 | Billa Pandi | |||
| 2017 | Enakku Vaaitha Adimaigal | Muthu Vinayagam | ||
| 2017 | Vizhithiru | |||
| 2017 | Velaikkaran | Stella Bruce | ||
| 2017 | Vanamagan | Pandian | ||
| 2017 | Thondan | Income tax officer | ||
| 2017 | Sangili Bungili Kadhava Thorae | Jambulingam | ||
| 2017 | Palli Paruvathile | |||
| 2017 | Mupparimanam | Santhosh | ||
| 2017 | Motta Shiva Ketta Shiva | Home Minister | ||
| 2017 | Kuttram 23 | Thirupathi | ||
| 2017 | Koditta Idangalai Nirappuga | |||
| 2017 | Dora | Vairam | ||
| 2017 | Bairavaa | Narayanan | ||
| 2017 | 12-12-1950 | Vanangamudi | ||
| 2016 | Iru Mugan | Muthaiah | ||
| 2016 | Peigal Jaakkirathai | Pazhaivel Annachi | ||
| 2016 | Virumandikkum Sivanandikkum | Ganduchamy | ||
| 2016 | Vetrivel | Othasai | ||
| 2016 | Thodari | Chandrakanth | ||
| 2016 | Tamilselvanum Thaniyar Anjalum | Manikandan | ||
| 2016 | Saagasam | ACP Seetharaman | ||
| 2016 | Azhagu Kutti Chellam | Orphanage owner | ||
| 2016 | Appa | Singaperumal | ||
| 2015 | Puli | Kodangi | ||
| 2015 | Vedhalam | Tamil | ||
| 2015 | Thani Oruvan | Sengalvarayan | SIIMA Award for Best Comedian | |
| 2015 | Yatchan | Sotta Mani | ||
| 2015 | Vedalam | Thamizh's father | ||
| 2015 | Vajram | Ramaiah | ||
| 2015 | Thiraipada Nagaram | |||
| 2015 | Strawberry | Arnold's friend | ||
| 2015 | Sivappu | |||
| 2015 | Serndhu Polama | Kumaran | ||
| 2015 | Sandamarutham | Nirukalathan | ||
| 2015 | Maanga | |||
| 2015 | Komban | Rajakili | ||
| 2015 | Kangaroo | Thakapan Swami Nadar | ||
| 2015 | Isai | Church priest | ||
| 2015 | Inimey Ippadithan | Ulaganathan | ||
| 2015 | En Vazhi Thani Vazhi | |||
| 2015 | Adhibar | Siva's uncle | ||
| 2014 | Yaan | Chinna | ||
| 2014 | Vu | Ganesh | ||
| 2014 | Nimirndhu Nil | Head constable | ||
| 2014 | Veeram | Savarimuthu | ||
| 2014 | Vanavarayan Vallavarayan | Vanavarayan & Vallavarayan's father | ||
| 2014 | Un Samayal Arayil | Krishna | ||
| 2014 | Rettai Vaalu | Ramasamy Padayatchi | ||
| 2014 | Pulivaal | Valliappan | ||
| 2014 | Oru Oorla Rendu Raja | Good Samaritan | ||
| 2014 | Nerungi Vaa Muthamidathe | Rajagopalan | ||
| 2014 | Nedunchaalai | Master | ||
| 2014 | Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam | Seenu | ||
| 2014 | Kaaviya Thalaivan | Koduvaai | ||
| 2014 | Kaadu | Chettiar | ||
| 2014 | Jilla | Shivan's aide | ||
| 2014 | Gnana Kirukkan | Selvamani | ||
| 2014 | Ennamo Nadakkudhu | Burma's friend | ||
| 2014 | Athithi | Ondipuli | ||
| 2014 | Amara Kaaviyam | Gnanam | ||
| 2014 | Aindhaam Thalaimurai Sidha Vaidhiya Sigamani | Silambu Chinnadurai | ||
| 2013 | Lokpal | SI Ramdas | Malayalam film | |
| 2013 | Summa Nachunu Irukku | Chinniah | ||
| 2013 | Neram | Saravanar | ||
| 2013 | Moondru Per Moondru Kadhal | Thiruvengadam | ||
| 2013 | Mathil Mel Poonai | |||
| 2013 | Keeripulla | Bus conductor | ||
| 2013 | Apple Penne | Aarumugam | ||
| 2012 | Kazhugu | Shanmugam (Chittappa) | ||
| 2012 | Vettai | Constable | ||
| 2012 | Thaandavam | Thappachae Mama | ||
| 2012 | Saattai | Singaperumal | ||
| 2012 | Pechiyakka Marumagan | |||
| 2012 | Pandi Oliperukki Nilayam | Muthiah | ||
| 2012 | Neerparavai | Joseph Bharathi | ||
| 2012 | Mannaru | Also writer | ||
| 2012 | Kumki | Kothali | ||
| 2012 | Ambuli | Vethagiri | ||
| 2011 | Vaagai Sooda Vaa | Twonaalettu (2×4=8) | ||
| 2011 | Rajapattai | Shanmugham | ||
| 2011 | Osthe | Masana Moorthy | ||
| 2011 | Nanjupuram | Village President | ||
| 2011 | Aayiram Vilakku | |||
| 2010 | Vaada | |||
| 2010 | Mynaa | Ramaiah | ||
| 2010 | Mandhira Punnagai | Manmadhan Naidu | ||
| 2010 | Magane En Marumagane | Singaram's sidekick | ||
| 2010 | Kaadhal Solla Vandhen | College Principal | ||
| 2009 | Odipolama | Visu's uncle | ||
| 2009 | Malai Malai | |||
| 2009 | Guru En Aalu | Lawyer | ||
| 2008 | Indiralohathil Na Azhagappan | Chithraguptan | Also director | |
| 2008 | Theekuchi | Kurangu Ramasamy | ||
| 2008 | Kee Mu | |||
| 2008 | Arjunan Kadhali | Unreleased | ||
| 2007 | Thottal Poo Malarum | Kabaaleeswaran's friend | ||
| 2007 | Piragu | |||
| 2007 | Oram Po | Rani's father | ||
| 2007 | Maa Madurai | Osamma's husband | ||
| 2006 | Vathiyar | Flower seller | ||
| 2006 | Thalaimagan | Inspector Veeraraj | ||
| 2006 | Thagapansamy | |||
| 2006 | Sillunu Oru Kadhal | Vellaichaamy's assistant | ||
| 2006 | Nenjil | |||
| 2006 | Nee Venunda Chellam | |||
| 2006 | Kovai Brothers | Astrologer | ||
| 2006 | Imsai Arasan 23m Pulikesi | priest | ||
| 2006 | Idhaya Thirudan | Police constable | Uncredited role | |
| 2005 | Vetrivel Sakthivel | Selvi's father-in-law | ||
| 2005 | Kodambakkam | Dhanam's father | ||
| 2005 | Bambara Kannaley | Uncredited role | ||
| 2005 | Aaru | Subbu | ||
| 2005 | Aanai | RTO officer | ||
| 2004 | Jore | |||
| 2004 | Arul | Sethupathy's assistant | ||
| 2003 | Kovilpatti Veeralakshmi | Tea shop owner | ||
| 2001 | Manu Needhi | Broker Dharmalingam | ||
| 2000 | Manu Needhi | |||
| 1999 | Malabar Police | Perumal | Credited as Ramaiah |
Television and streaming
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Victim | Kandan, Sikkandar | SonyLIV |