Chinni Jayanth

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Chinni Jayanth
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Chinni Jayanth in a show
Born (1960-07-26) 26 July 1960 (age 64)
Chennai, India
Years active1984-present
SpouseJayashree
Children2

Chinni Jayanth is an Indian film director, producer, comedian, actor and mimicry artist who has appeared in many main, character and supporting roles in Tamil films. He is also a popular television personality having hosted hit shows like Sagalai Vs Ragalai, Kalakka Povathu Yaar and Asathapovathu Yaaru on Sun TV in Chennai. He is also a recipient of the Kalaimamani award given by the Government of Tamil Nadu for excellence in the field of cinema. He received this award from the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu at a glittering function at Valluvar Kottam. [1]

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As an acknowledgement of his efforts in the field of cinema, mimicry, stage performances and social service activities, Chinni Jayanth was presented with a doctorate by The Open International University of Alternate Medicine on 29 December 2013.

Early life

Chinni Jayanth is an alumnus of Ramakrishna Mission Students Home, Chennai. He went on to study at New College, Royapettah. He then completed his acting course (Diploma in Film Technology, DFTech) from the Film and Television Institute of Tamil Nadu in Taramani.

Cinema career

Jayanth began his acting career in 1984, playing the supporting role to the eccentric villain in director Mahendran's film Kai Kodukkum Kai . [2]

He carved a niche for himself with his unique style of comedy which included the creation of some unique words like "gilfans", "silfans", etc. which became a rage among the youth.[ citation needed ] His supporting roles in movies like Kizhakku Vasal , Idhayam , Kannedhirey Thondrinal and Chinna Pulla , are audience favourites.[ citation needed ]

Jayanth's performance in Chinna Pulla (1994) along with Revathi was well received. In the movie, Jayanth portrayed a mentally challenged person. This movie was also the first production of his company Ashtalakshmi Creators.[ citation needed ]

His directorial debut was in the film Unakkaga Mattum . [3] The second film he directed was Kaanal Neer , which introduced J.K. Rithesh and Manisha Chatterjee in lead roles. [3]

His last direction was the movie Neeye Yen Kaadhali (2010), [4] and played a vital role in the screen play. [4] The film was graded by experts Suresh Menon and Brian Jennings at HD Studios, Sushma Multimedia, Chennai. [5]

Filmography

Actor

Tamil films

YearTitleRoleNotes
1984 Kai Kodukkum Kai
24 Mani Neram Seenu
January 1
1985 Santhosha Kanavukal
Pillai Nila Sekar
Idaya Kovil Suresh's friend
1986 Uyire Unakkaga Balu's friend
Muthal Vasantham
Rasigan Oru Rasigai
Puthir Vijay's cousin
Paaru Paaru Pattanam Paaru
Vidinja Kalyanam
Aayiram Pookkal Malarattum
Kaalamellam Un Madiyil
Lakshmi Vandhachu Gilbert
1987 Velicham
Valayal Satham
Chinna Poove Mella Pesu Arokiyam
Anand
1988 Annanagar Mudhal Theru
Raja Chinna Roja Raja's friend
Nallavan
1989Dilli Babu
Manidhan Marivittan
Idhaya Deepam
Vetri Vizha Chinni
Dharmam Vellum Subbaraj
Vetri Mel Vetri
1990 Idhaya Thamarai Vijay's friend
Athisaya Piravi Periyasaamy
Ayul Kaithi Chandrasekhar's friend
Adhisaya Manithan Majunu
Kizhakku Vaasal Maakaan
Nangal Puthiyavargal Chandramohan
Keladi Kannmanii Adaikkalam's friend
My Dear Marthandan
Mallu Vetti Minor
Vaigasi Poranthachu Headmaster
Vaigasi Poranthachu Chinni
1991 Eeramana Rojave Maari
Pudhiya Raagam Vivek
Ennarukil Nee Irunthal
Maanagara Kaaval Seenu
Thambikku Oru Pattu
Anbu Sangili Antony
Idhayam Chinni
Pondatti Sonna Kettukanum
1992 Endrum Anbudan Ashok
Meera Comic Inspector's assistant
1993 Enga Thambi Double Seven
Pudhiya Mugam Michael
Gokulam Chellappa's friend
Kalaignan Indrajith's assistant
Kathirukka Neramillai Raju's friend
1994 Paasamalargal
Seevalaperi Pandi
Chinna Pulla Vadivelu
1995 Paattu Padava Romeo
Manathile Oru Paattu Chinni
Chinna Vathiyar
Aanazhagan Raghava
1996 Love Birds Arun's friend
Maanbumigu Maanavan Kumar
Krishna Daves
Kadhal Desam Shiva
1997 Pongalo Pongal Ponrasu
Ratchagan Police constable
1998 Harichandra Sundaram
Kannedhirey Thondrinal Boopalan
Unnudan Madhesh
1999 En Swasa Kaatre
Ullathai Killathe
Kadhalar Dhinam Mandi
Kanave Kalayadhe Pavadarayan
Kannodu Kanbathellam Akash's friend
Pooparika Varugirom Dhandapani
Ooty Vivek
2000 Sandhitha Velai Jeeva
Unnai Kodu Ennai Tharuven James
Ennamma Kannu
Unakkaga Mattum Raja
2001 Dumm Dumm Dumm
Star Software Sagalmass
Vedham
2002 Charlie Chaplin Thirupathiraj
Samurai Varadarajan
2003 Iyarkai "Hawala" Arumugam
2005 Dancer
Sorry Enaku Kalyanamayidichu Raghu
2007 Vanjagan Police constable
Sivaji Cameo appearance
Kaanal Neer Pari
2008 Kuselan Pasimani
Dhanam
2009 Enga Raasi Nalla Raasi Bala's father
2010Neeye En KadhaliAlso director
Kattradhu Kalavu
2011 Oruvar Meethu Iruvar Sainthu
2016 Thodari Jack
Kaththi Sandai Psychology professor
2017 Muthuramalingam Doctor
Rubaai Kunkumarajan
2019 Petta Cameo appearance
Oviyavai Vitta Yaru
Aghavan
Kalavu Watchman
2022 Trigger Perumal
Super Senior Heroes Ashok
2023 Yaadhum Oore Yaavarum Kelir
Veeran Kalimuthu
2024 Singapore Saloon Barber
Boat Narayanan [6]

Telugu films

YearTitleRole
1991 Chaitanya Smuggler
Nirnayam
1993 Rakshana
1994 Money Money Peon
2008 Kathanayakudu Tribal

Kannada film

YearTitleRole
1988 December 31

Director

Dubbing artist

Aandavan (2000) - Rajinikanth

Web series

YearTitleRoleNetwork
2022 Paper Rocket Devarajan ZEE5

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