| Thideer Kannaiah | |
| Birth Name: | Kannaiah |
| Birth Date: | 1936 |
| Death Date: | 17 November 2013 (77) |
| Nationality: | Indian |
| Occupation: | Actor, Stage Actor |
| Years Active: | 1972–2008 |
| Spouse: | Rajeshwari |
| Children: | 2 |
Thideer Kannaiah was an Indian film and stage actor. He has acted in more than 500 films. His debut film was Aval Oru Thodarkathai. He is notable for his comedian roles along with actors Goundamani and Vadivelu. While he was in the drama, he appeared mostly in the breakthrough scenes. Therefore, he was called as "Thideer" Kannaiah.[1]
Kanniah, who is native to Chennai, has worked in various drama troupes since childhood. he made his debut in the industry with the film aval oru thodarkathai (1974). While working at the chennai perambur railway coach factory, he started acting in films.
Director K. Balachandar, he made his acting debut in the Tamil film industry. He acted as the bus conductor. He has acted in more than 500 films Apoorva Ragangal, Karotti Kannan, Priya, Vellai Roja, Yettikki Potti, Apoorva Sagodharargal, Enna Petha Rasa and Pokkiri.[2]
Kannaya has a wife Rajeshwari, a son Ramesh and a daughter Chitra, Grand Son Sathish and Grand Daughter Preetha, Vanitha, Pooja [3]
He died of heart attack on November 17, 2013 at the age of 77.
This is a partial filmography. You can expand it.
| 1972 | Itho Enthan Deivam | Uncredited | |
| 1972 | Annai Abirami | Poosari | Uncredited |
| 1974 | Aval Oru Thodarkathai | Bus conductor | Debut movie |
| 1974 | Thaai Piranthal | ||
| 1975 | Apoorva Ragangal | Mahendran's friend | |
| 1975 | Karotti Kannan | ||
| 1978 | Priya | Vasanth | |
| 1977 | Nallathukku Kalamillai | ||
| 1979 | Chakkalathi | ||
| 1980 | Thunaivi Thozhan | ||
| 1982 | Pattanathu Rajakkal | ||
| 1983 | Vellai Roja | ||
| 1983 | Samayapurathale Satchi | ||
| 1985 | Kadivalam | ||
| 1985 | Neethiyin Marupakkam | ||
| 1985 | Yaar? | ||
| 1986 | Iravu Pookkal | ||
| 1986 | Koottu Puzhukkal | ||
| 1986 | Manakanakku | ||
| 1987 | Yettikki Potti | ||
| 1988 | Oorai Therinjikitten | ||
| 1988 | Nethiyadi | Konnayan | |
| 1989 | Apoorva Sagodharargal | ||
| 1989 | Enna Petha Rasa | ||
| 1989 | Mananthal Mahadevan | ||
| 1989 | Manasukketha Maharasa | ||
| 1990 | Namma Ooru Poovatha | ||
| 1990 | Puthu Paatu | ||
| 1991 | Idhaya Vaasal | ||
| 1991 | Archana IAS | ||
| 1991 | Pondatti Sonna Kettukanum | Police constable | |
| 1991 | Thanthu Vitten Ennai | ||
| 1991 | Vanakkam Vathiyare | ||
| 1991 | Putham Pudhu Payanam | ||
| 1991 | Vaidehi Kalyanam | ||
| 1992 | Periya Gounder Ponnu | ||
| 1992 | Ellaichami | ||
| 1992 | Pattathu Raani | ||
| 1993 | Porandhalum Ambalaiya Porakka Koodaadhu | ||
| 1993 | Moondravadhu Kann | ||
| 1993 | Ulle Veliye | ||
| 1993 | Porantha Veeda Puguntha Veeda | Veera | |
| 1993 | Aranmanai Kaavalan | ||
| 1993 | Madurai Meenakshi | ||
| 1993 | Amma Ponnu | ||
| 1993 | Nallathe Nadakkum | ||
| 1993 | Maravan | ||
| 1993 | Killadi Mappillai | ||
| 1993 | Samundi | ||
| 1994 | Sevatha Ponnu | ||
| 1994 | Nila | ||
| 1994 | Thamarai | ||
| 1994 | Subramaniya Swamy | ||
| 1995 | Naan Petha Magane | Nair | |
| 1995 | Mannai Thottu Kumbidanum | Mannar | |
| 1995 | Dear Son Maruthu | ||
| 1995 | En Pondatti Nallava | ||
| 1996 | Vaanmathi | ||
| 1996 | Purushan Pondatti | ||
| 1996 | Mappillai Manasu Poopola | ||
| 1996 | Veettukulle Thiruvizha | ||
| 1996 | Minor Mappillai | ||
| 1996 | Vishwanath | ||
| 1996 | Summa Irunga Machan | ||
| 1996 | Priyamudan | ||
| 1997 | Nesam Pudhusu | ||
| 1997 | Pudhalvan | ||
| 1998 | Santhosham | ||
| 1998 | Senthooram | ||
| 1998 | Kannathal | Gopal | |
| 1999 | Jayam | ||
| 2000 | Ninaivellam Nee | |||
| 2002 | Game | |||
| 2004 | Police Officer | |||
| 2007 | Pokkiri | Reporter | ||
| 2007 | Ennai Paar Yogam Varum | |||
| 2007 | Piragu | |||
| 2008 | Ini Varum Kaalam | Last film |