Karuppu Subbiah

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Karuppu Subbiah
Born
M. Subbiah

Died2013 [1]
Nationality Indian
Other namesSubbiah, Mottai Subbiah
Occupation Actor
Years active1961-1997

Karuppu Subbiah was an Indian actor who had acted over 300 Tamil language films in comedy roles and minor roles. He also has another name 'Mottai' Subbiah. [2] He is notable for his comedian roles along with actor Goundamani. And also he acted along with most of Sivaji Ganesan's films during the 1960s and 1970s in cameo and minor roles. And, He has acted in several films in comedy roles in the 1980s and 1990s. His debut film was Indira En Selvam in 1962. He is well known for his character Jambalakidi Pamba in Jallikattu Kaalai . [3] [4]

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Filmography

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1960s

YearFilmRoleNotes
1961 Kumudham PeriyasamyDebut Movie / Credited as Subbiah
1962 Indira En Selvam
1964 Pachai Vilakku Karim
1965 Pazhani
1965 Anbu Karangal
1966 Mahakavi Kalidas Poet
1969 Anbalippu

1970s

YearFilmRoleNotes
1970 Vietnam Veedu HousekeeperCredited as Subbiah
1970 Anadhai Anandhan
1970 Raman Ethanai Ramanadi
1970 Sorgam
1970 Engal Thangam
1971 Mohammed Bin Tughlaq
1972Itho Enthan Deivam
1972 Jakkamma NattamaiCredited as 'Mottai' Subbiah
1973Sontham
1974Avaḷukku Nikar Avaḷe
1974 Dheerga Sumangali
1974Thaai
1976 Satyam
1976Etharkum ThuninthavanCredited as 'Mottai' Subbiah
1979 Rosappu Ravikkaikari
1979 Chakkalathi

1980s

YearFilmRoleNotes
1980 Vandichakkaram
1980 Ilamai Kolam
1980 Doorathu Idi Muzhakkam
1982 Ayiram Muthangal
1983 Imaigal Credited as 'Mottai' Subbiah
1983 Saranalayam
1985 Aagaya Thamaraigal Credited as 'Karuppu' Subbiah
1985 Geethanjali Horse Owner
1986 Kanna Thorakkanum Saami
1986Karimedu KaruvayanConstable
1986 Oru Iniya Udayam
1986 Rasigan Oru Rasigai
1986 Maragatha Veenai
1987 Ninaive Oru Sangeetham
1987 Kudumbam Oru Koyil
1987 Uzhavan Magan
1987 Mannukkul Vairam
1988 Senthoora Poove
1988 Nethiyadi Karuppu
1989 Enne Petha Raasa
1989 Poruthathu Pothum
1989 Thangamana Raasa

1990s

YearFilmRoleNotes
1990 Puthu Paatu
1990 Namma Ooru Poovatha
1990 Salem Vishnu
1991 Naadu Adhai Naadu
1991Oorellam Un Paattu
1991 Marikozhundhu
1992 Pattathu Raani Rickshaw Driver
1992 Abhirami
1992 Solaiyamma Marimuthu
1992 Periya Gounder Ponnu
1992 Magudam Alagumani's Uncle
1992 Natchathira Nayagan
1992 Villu Pattukaran
1993 Moondravadhu Kann
1993 Rakkayi Koyil
1993 Rajadurai
1993 Maravan
1993 Ulle Veliye
1993 Kattabomman
1994 Varavu Ettana Selavu Pathana
1994 Pudhiya Mannargal
1994 Vaanga Partner Vaanga
1994 Sindhu Nathi Poo
1994 Mani Rathnam
1994 Jallikattu Kaalai Jambalakidi Pamba
1994 Periya Marudhu
1995 Neela Kuyil
1995 En Pondatti Nallava
1995 Raja Enga Raja
1995 Thamizhachi
1995 Varraar Sandiyar
1995 Murai Mappillai
1996 Aruva Velu
1996 Coimbatore Mappillai
1996 Ullathai Allitha
1996 Katta Panchayathu
1996 Vishwanath
1996 Pudhu Nilavu
1996 Avathara Purushan
1996 Thirumbi Paar
1997 Thaali Pudhusu
1997 Samrat
1997 Themmangu Paattukaaran

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