Do You Recognise This Popular Tamil Comedian Who Had An Uncredited Role In 1964 Film Server Sundaram?

Tamil cinema has witnessed many notable comedians but Goundamani holds a special place as one of the most revered and influential figures in the film industry. He has been a part of some of the most popular films and enjoys a massive fan following in South India. The actor has acted in more than 300 films throughout his career, and his onscreen camaraderie with Senthil has been quite famous. Now, it has been found that even before that, the popular comedian acted in a supporting role in the 1960s.

Goundamani played a very small role in the 1964 superhit film Server Sundaram. According to reports, the legendary comedian had just started his career. In the film, he played the role of a car driver. It was reported that the role was uncredited. Server Sundaram is a Tamil-language comedy drama film directed by Krishnan–Panju and produced by AV Meiyappan. The film starred Nagesh as the lead character. Muthuraman and KR Vijaya play the other lead roles, while Major Sundarrajan, SN Lakshmi and Manorama play supporting roles. The film was adapted from a 1963 play of the same name written by K. Balachander, with the play also featuring Nagesh himself in the lead role. The film was a huge hit upon its release and received a great response from the audience.

Talking about Goundamani, his on-screen chemistry was not limited to just his equation with Senthil. He had an extraordinary rapport with every co-star he shared the screen with, whether it was a leading superstar like Rajinikanth or a young actor. His collaborations with actors such as Sathyaraj, Karthik, Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan have given rise to unforgettable comedy sequences that turned out to be laughter riots for the masses.

Apart from that, he also showcased his versatility by portraying various negative characters as well. Goundamani was last seen in the 2016 film Vaaimai. The film was directed by A Senthil Kumar and starred Shanthanu Bhagyaraj and Muktha Bhanu in the lead roles. Recently, it was reported that the actor is all set to make a comeback to films with Oththa Votu Muthaiya.