Java Sundaresan | |
|---|---|
| Born | Swaminathan 30 November 1972 |
| Other names | Chaams [1] |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, comedian |
| Years active | 1998–present |
Java Sundaresan, also known by his former stage name Chaams, [2] is an Indian actor and comedian who has appeared in predominantly Tamil language films.
He has mainly appeared in supporting roles, [3] notably in Crazy Mohan dramas and playing one of the several leads in Palaivana Solai (2009) and Onbadhule Guru (2013).
Since there was another actor by his birth name of Swaminathan, he briefly considered Chama as a stage name, which was what he was called by Crazy Mohan. He renamed himself as Chaams for the serial Chinna Papa Periya Papa . [4] He initially acted with comedians like Vadivelu and supported their comedy roles and later bagged larger roles.
His breakthrough role came in the film Arai En 305-il Kadavul as Java Sundaresan, an aspiring software engineer who bags a job due to his knowledge of Java. He constantly climbs the social ladder due to his high paying job. [2] In the year 2009, a film named Palaivana Solai was released which was a remake version of the same film released in 1981 where a love story of five friends woven around one simple girl received critics appreciation. Chaams played the lead role as one of the five friends.
Chaams garnered acclaim for his role in Payanam (2011) as a fan of "Shining Star" Chandrakanth (inspired by "Super Star" Rajinikanth). Rediff stated that a "special mention must be made of Chaams" as he provided "excellent comic relief". [5] The Hindu stated that "Chaams as the doting fan whose blinkers fall off" is "a riot". [6] Similarly in the year 2013, another film Onbadhule Guru was released, where he played the role of a disgruntled married man who wanted to go back to his bachelor days along with his other friends. The film needed all leading actors to do comedy as per the script. He played one of the leads in the film Thittam Poattu Thirudura Kootam (2019). [7]
In 2021, Chaams played the lead role in the film Operation JuJuPi as a serious man. [8] In 2025, he changed his stage name from Chaams to Java Sundaresan as many meme creators were using the latter name. [2]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Kaadhal Mannan | Gurusaamy | Uncredited role |
| 2002 | King | Hollywood director's assistant | Uncredited role |
| Jjunction | Konal Govindasamy | Uncredited role | |
| 2003 | Pavalakkodi | Shyam | Uncredited role |
| Anbe Un Vasam | College student | Uncredited role | |
| 2004 | Perazhagan | Groom | Uncredited role |
| 2005 | Sachein | Ayyasamy's friend | credited as Swaminathan |
| Kundakka Mandakka | Roopa's groom | ||
| Aaru | Rajamani | ||
| 2006 | Jerry | Dhandapani | |
| Manathodu Mazhaikalam | Employee | Uncredited role | |
| E | Ganeshan | ||
| Veyil | Meenakshi's brother | Uncredited role | |
| 2007 | Thaamirabharani | Sombunakki | |
| Karuppusamy Kuththagaithaarar | Gold shop owner's son | ||
| Sivi | Still photographer | Deleted scene [9] | |
| Azhagiya Tamil Magan | Train passenger | ||
| Vel | Swathi's brother-in-law | ||
| 2008 | Arai En 305-il Kadavul | Java Sundaresan | |
| Kathavarayan | |||
| Vallamai Tharayo | Office Manager | ||
| Kanchivaram | Translator | ||
| Kadhalil Vizhunthen | Meera's friend | ||
| Silambattam | Ammanji | ||
| Abhiyum Naanum | A man at the school admissions interview | ||
| 2009 | Newtonin Moondram Vidhi | Rangaswamy | |
| Rajadhi Raja | Doctor | ||
| Suriyan Satta Kalloori | Kethu | ||
| Palaivana Solai | Iniyan | ||
| 2010 | Rasikkum Seemane | Uncredited role | |
| Irumbukkottai Murattu Singam | Translator | ||
| Maanja Velu | |||
| Raavanan | Wedding photographer | ||
| Enthiran | Barber | ||
| Ambasamudram Ambani | Bank cashier | ||
| Virudhagiri | Saamy | ||
| 2011 | Payanam | Balaji | Bilingual film |
| Rajapattai | Funny Actor | ||
| Sankarankovil | |||
| Uyarthiru 420 | |||
| 2012 | Dhoni | Subramaniam's coworker | |
| Manam Kothi Paravai | Das | ||
| 2013 | Onbadhule Guru | Guru | |
| Azhagan Azhagi | |||
| Yamuna | Punniyakkodi | ||
| Desingu Raja | Idhayakani's friend | ||
| Muthu Nagaram | |||
| 2014 | Uyir Mozhi | Gamma | |
| Bramman | Chaams | ||
| Nalanum Nandhiniyum | |||
| Aindhaam Thalaimurai Sidha Vaidhiya Sigamani | Sarvanana Bhavan supervisor | ||
| 2015 | Kanchana 2 | Aravind Saamy | |
| Maanga | Kalakkal | ||
| 49-O | Chaams | ||
| Thoongaa Vanam | Cook | Bilingual film | |
| Uppu Karuvaadu | Ilango | ||
| Bhooloham | Aalayam | ||
| 2016 | Unnodu Ka | Deal matrimony owner | |
| Vellikizhamai 13am Thethi | Saravanan's friend | ||
| Ennama Katha Vudranunga | |||
| Andaman | |||
| Manal Kayiru 2 | Santhakumar | ||
| 2017 | Singam 3 | G. Sathyan | |
| Motta Shiva Ketta Shiva | Chamu | ||
| Oru Mugathirai | Ulaganathan | ||
| Aarambamey Attakasam | |||
| Saravanan Irukka Bayamaen | Rajadurai | ||
| Bongu | Car mechanic | ||
| Kalavaadiya Pozhuthugal | |||
| Enbathettu | |||
| 2018 | Adanga Maru | Drunkard | |
| Keni | |||
| Enga Kattula Mazhai | |||
| Lakshmi | Bus conductor | ||
| Saamy Square | Sundaram | ||
| Kalavani Mappillai | Stepni | ||
| 2019 | Charlie Chaplin 2 | Homosexual man | |
| Goko Mako | Pluto | Also narrator | |
| Enakku Innum Kalyanam Aakale | |||
| Sixer | Homosexual man in restaurant | ||
| Thittam Poattu Thirudura Kootam | Padmanaban alias Buddy | ||
| Market Raja MBBS | Vardharajan | ||
| Chennai 2 Bangkok | |||
| Naan Avalai Sandhitha Pothu | Moorthy's friend | ||
| 2020 | Sandimuni | ||
| College Kumar | Swami | Bilingual film | |
| Indha Nilai Maarum | Jack | ||
| Irandam Kuththu | Ram | ||
| Kanni Raasi | Ambur Ram Iyer | ||
| 2021 | Centha | ||
| Paramapadham Vilayattu | Kalingan's assistant | ||
| Pei Mama | |||
| Raajavamsam | Rangan | ||
| Naruvi | |||
| Operation JuJuPi | |||
| 2022 | Yutha Satham | Jack | |
| Sivi 2 | Khalifa | ||
| Diary | Aasai Raja | ||
| Rivet | |||
| Project C (Chapter 2) | Praveen | ||
| Kadaisi Kadhal Kadhai | |||
| 2023 | Raakadhan | ||
| Yokkiyan | |||
| Dhillu Irundha Poradu | |||
| Sri Sabari Ayyappan | |||
| Tik Tok | |||
| 2024 | Local Sarakku | Film actor | |
| Haraa | Security | [10] | |
| Boat | Lal | [11] | |
| Jolly O Gymkhana | Manager's assistant | ||
| Thiru.Manickam | Narayanan | ||
| 2025 | Dinasari | Broker | |
| Badava | Bar custumer | ||
| Leg Piece | |||
| Konjam Kadhal Konjam Modhal | Karthik's uncle | ||
| School | Assistant Principal Manmadhan | ||
| Madras Matinee | Pickle seller | ||
| Desingu Raja 2 | Pulipandi | ||
| Flashback | Only the Hindi dubbed version was released. [12] | ||
| Kambi Katna Kathai | |||
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Gaganam | Subba Rao | Bilingual films |
| 2015 | Cheekati Rajyam | Cook | |
| 2017 | Chitrangada | Airport Passenger | Uncredited |
| 2020 | College Kumar | Swami | Bilingual film |
| Year | Program | Role(s) | Channel | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003–2004 | Chinna Papa Periya Papa | Chidambaram | Sun TV | [4] | |
| 2004 | Vidathu Sirippu | Evil scientist | Jaya TV | [13] | |
| 2006-2008 | Anjali | Gopal | Sun TV | [14] | |
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