Karuppu Subbiah Explained

Karuppu Subbiah
Other Names:Subbiah, Mottai Subbiah
Birth Name:M. Subbiah
Birth Place:Tirumangalam
Madurai
Tamil Nadu
Death Date:2013 [1]
Nationality:Indian
Occupation:Actor
Years Active:1961-1997

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 dialogue, Jambalakidi Pamba.[3]

Filmography

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1960s

!Year!Film!Role!Notes
1961KumudhamPeriyasamyDebut Movie / Credited as Subbiah
1962Indira En Selvam
1964Pachai VilakkuKarim
1965Pazhani
1965Anbu Karangal
1966Mahakavi KalidasPoet
1969Anbalippu

1970s

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

1980s

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

1990s

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

References

  1. Web site: Karuppu Subbiah Interview. behindtalkies. Tamil. 9 July 2019.
  2. Web site: Black Subbiah [M.Subbiah]]. Rajendran. Venkatesh. 2014-09-19. Antru Kanda Mugam. en. 2020-01-20.
  3. Web site: கருப்பு சுப்பையா என்ன ஆனார் தெரியுமா ? விவரம் உள்ளே. Ajju. 2019-07-29. Tamil Behind Talkies. en-US. 2020-01-20.