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Thavakalai Chittibabu
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"Thavakalai" Chittibabu (1975 – 2017) or also known as Diamond babu was an Indian actor and comedian who appeared in predominately Tamil-language films. He has acted in over 500 films in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Hindi and Sinhala.[1]
Key Information
Early life
[edit]His mother tongue is Tamil. His hometown is Tamil Nadu, Chennai district. His mother's name is Subbulakshmi and his father's name is Vijayakumar. He was also an actor. He has acted in about 20 films in Group Dance in Tamil and Telugu before coming to act mundhanai mudichu.
Film career
[edit]His father was the co-star agent of poi satchi film, he went to Arunachalam Studios one day with his father while filming. It was then that actor Kullamani introduced him to actor Bhagyaraj. Director K. bhagyaraj remembers thavakalai he had always seen in Chennai and chose the film 'Mundhanai mudichu'. Took him to AVM. He took him to the Gopichettipalayam. After the release of the film, the boy became very busy. He participated in the inaugural, introductory and complimentary ceremonies. He became a big fan of many stage shows in one year. He also acted in a few Telugu films such as Nenu Maavite Sampangala (1981) before he started acting in Tamil films.
Television career
[edit]He also acted many in Tamil television serials. He has acted in Maya Machhindra serial on Vijay television and My Dear Bootham on Sun TV.
Death
[edit]He lived in Vadapalani, Chennai. He had a heart attack and died on 26 February 2017 at his home.[2][3][4]
Filmography
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| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Nenu Maa Avida | Telugu film | |
| 1982 | Payanangal Mudivathillai | ||
| 1983 | Mundhanai Mudichu | Thavakkalai | |
| Moodu Mullu | Telugu film credited as Vichitra Kumar | ||
| Naalu Perukku Nandri | |||
| 1984 | Aathora Aatha | ||
| Neram Nalla Neram | |||
| Osai | Thavakkalai | ||
| Ponnu Pudichirukku | |||
| Thangamadi Thangam | |||
| Neengal Kettavai | |||
| 1985 | Kaakki Sattai | ||
| Aan Paavam | |||
| 1986 | Naga Devatha | Telugu film | |
| 1988 | Thaimel Aanai | ||
| Naan Sonnathey Sattam | |||
| 1989 | Manandhal Mahadevan | ||
| Zoo Laka Taka | Telugu film | ||
| En Rathathin Rathame | |||
| 1990 | Paattali Magan | ||
| 1992 | Thangarassu | ||
| 1993 | Rajadhi Raja Raja Kulothunga Raja Marthanda Raja Gambeera Kathavaraya Krishna Kamarajan | ||
| 1995 | Paattu Vaathiyar | Ice Cream Seller | |
| 1997 | Super Heroes | Telugu film | |
| 1998 | Cheran Chozhan Pandian | ||
| 1999 | Poo Vaasam | ||
| 2017 | Gandhinagaril Unniyarcha | Malayalam film[5] |
References
[edit]- ^ "காமெடி நடிகர் தவக்களை மரணம்". Dinamalar. 26 February 2017. Retrieved 1 February 2020.
- ^ Sasikala. "முந்தானை முடிச்சு படத்தின் மூலம் அறிமுகமான நடிகர் தவக்களை மாரடைப்பால் மரணம்!". tamil.webdunia.com (in Tamil). Retrieved 1 February 2020.
- ^ "நடிகர் தவக்களை மரணம்..." Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd (in Tamil). Retrieved 1 February 2020.
- ^ "thavakalai chitti babu: 'Thavakalai' Chitti Babu passes away". The Times of India. 27 February 2017. Archived from the original on 30 September 2019. Retrieved 1 February 2020.
- ^ "തെന്നിന്ത്യൻ ഹാസ്യതാരം തവക്കള അന്തരിച്ചു".
Thavakalai Chittibabu
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Early life
Family background
Thavakalai Chittibabu was born c. 1975 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.[1] He was raised in a middle-class household in Chennai, where Tamil was the mother tongue.Entry into entertainment
Chittibabu's entry into the entertainment industry started with stage plays, providing him the foundation to transition into cinema as a child artist in the early 1980s.[1] At the age of eight, he made his film debut in the 1983 Tamil comedy Mundhanai Mudichu, directed by K. Bhagyaraj, portraying a naughty supporting child character that brought him early recognition in the industry. A person with dwarfism, this role highlighted his playful energy.[1][2][3] This breakthrough role opened doors to numerous child roles in Tamil films during the 1980s, where he frequently appeared in comedy and family dramas.[2]Career
Film roles
Thavakalai Chittibabu began his cinematic journey as a child actor, with an early appearance as a dancing boy in the romantic drama Payanangal Mudivathillai (1982), directed by R. Sundarrajan, contributing to the film's light-hearted song sequences.[4] He gained prominence at around age eight in the Tamil romantic comedy Munthanai Mudichu (1983), directed by K. Bhagyaraj, playing a supporting role alongside lead actors Bhagyaraj and Urvashi.[5] Transitioning to adult roles in the mid-1980s, Chittibabu focused on supporting comedy parts, often leveraging his distinctive physical presence as a dwarf actor to deliver humorous interludes. His early multilingual work included the Telugu comedy Moodu Mullu (1983), directed by Jandhyala, alongside Chandramohan and Geetha.[6] During the peak of his career in the 1980s and 1990s, Chittibabu appeared in approximately 50 films across Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi languages, frequently in sidekick roles that complemented lead stars.[1] He performed alongside prominent actors including Rajinikanth, adding to the films' comedic elements through exaggerated mannerisms and physical comedy. Examples of his later works include the Tamil drama Rajadhi Raja Raja Kulothunga Raja Marthanda Raja Gambeera Kathavaraya Krishna Kamarajan (1993) and Poo Vaasam (1999), demonstrating his sustained presence in supporting capacities.[7] By the late 1990s, opportunities in prominent film roles diminished due to industry changes and typecasting in comedic stereotypes, prompting a shift to television.Television appearances
Serial roles
Thavakalai Chittibabu appeared in Tamil television serials, including My Dear Bootham on Sun TV, where he portrayed the comedic character Kullan during its run from 2004 to 2007.[9] He also played Aatkondesan, a Siddha, in Velan on Sun TV in 2002.[10] The format of television serials allowed him to showcase his comedic timing in supporting roles.Later years and death
Health struggles
Despite these setbacks, Chittibabu relied on medication and implemented lifestyle changes to manage his condition, allowing him to take on sporadic television commitments. He resided in Vadapalani, Chennai, living modestly after his financial difficulties while prioritizing his health.[1]Death and tributes
Thavakalai Chittibabu suffered a sudden cardiac arrest at his home in Vadapalani, Chennai, on 26 February 2017, at the age of 42.[1] This event was the culmination of long-term health issues. His family discovered him in distress and rushed him to a nearby hospital, where he was declared dead on arrival. The funeral rites were conducted the following day at a crematorium in Vadapalani, attended by personalities from the Tamil film and television industries. The South Indian Artistes' Association (Nadigar Sangam) issued an official condolence statement mourning his loss.[1] Colleagues and fans expressed condolences, highlighting his contributions to comedy. At the time of his death, Chittibabu had completed acting in the Malayalam film Gandhinagaril Unniyarcha, which was released later in 2017.[1]Filmography and works
Selected films
Thavakalai Chittibabu acted in approximately 50 films across Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi cinema, often portraying comic relief characters that highlighted his energetic and humorous style.[1] His career began with child roles in the early 1980s, transitioning to supporting comic parts in collaborations with directors like K. Bhagyaraj, before multilingual ventures and a posthumous appearance in 2017. Below is a chronological selection of notable films representing his diverse roles, drawn from his body of work.[1]| Year | Title | Language | Role Description | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Payanangal Mudivathillai | Tamil | Supporting role | Appearance in R. Sundarrajan's romantic drama, including a dance sequence. |
| 1983 | Mundhanai Mudichu | Tamil | Breakthrough child role (as Thavakkalai) | Directed by K. Bhagyaraj; marked his prominent debut in Tamil films at age eight.[1][5] |
| 1983 | Moodu Mullu | Telugu | Lead comic role (credited as Vichitra Kumar) | Multilingual comedy showcasing his humorous timing.[6] |
| 1983 | Naalu Perukku Nandri | Tamil | Supporting comic | Early collaboration in ensemble comedy. |
| 1984 | Aathora Aatha | Tamil | Comic relief | Continued child comedian archetype. |
| 1985 | Kaakki Sattai | Tamil | Comic sidekick | Supporting humor in action film starring Kamal Haasan. |
| 1985 | Aan Paavam | Tamil | Comic role | Worked under Pandiarajan's direction in romantic comedy. |
| 1989 | En Rathathin Rathame | Tamil | Supporting | Family drama with comic elements. |
| 1990 | Paattali Magan | Tamil | Comic sidekick | Role in rural-themed film. |
| 1992 | Thangarassu | Tamil | Supporting comic | Emphasized his signature comedy relief. |
| 1993 | Rajadhi Raja Raja Kulothunga Raja Marthanda Raja Gambeera Kathavaraya Krishna Kamarajan Ramakrishnan | Tamil | Comic role | Ensemble historical comedy. |
| 1999 | Poo Vaasam | Tamil | Supporting | Later career appearance in drama.[11] |
| 2017 | Gandhinagaril Unniyarcha | Malayalam | Minor role | Posthumous release in family comedy-drama. |
Television credits
Thavakalai Chittibabu appeared in several Tamil-language television serials, primarily on channels like Sun TV and Vijay TV, from the mid-2000s onward. His roles often highlighted his comedic timing and physical humor, extending the style he developed in films to the small screen. Key credits include:- My Dear Bootham (Sun TV, 2004–2007, role: Kullan in supernatural comedy serial).
- Maya Machindra (Vijay TV, serial role in fantasy drama).
References
- https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/[chennai](/page/Chennai)/thavakalai-chitti-babu-passes-away/articleshow/57366938.cms