Kottachi is an Indian actor who works in Tamil-language films.[2][3] He made his directorial debut with Kazhu Maram (2024).[4]

Kottachi
Born
Kottachi Annamagan[1]
Occupations
  • Actor
  • director
Years active2000-present
SpouseAnjali
ChildrenManasvi

Career

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Kottachi and his mother were present at the sets of Seeman (1994) and he came to Chennai in search of the photo taken at that time and instead fulfilled his mother's wish of acting.[5] He was introduced by director Ezhil in Pennin Manathai Thottu (2000).[5] While acting in Thavasi (2001), he reportedly outperformed Vadivelu, who blocked the camera causing him to leave the film.[6] In a review of Kicha Vayasu 16 (2005), a critic wrote that "Kottachi and the gang are the film's only relieving aspect".[7] He played a full length comedy role in Chandhamama (2013) and one of the lead roles in Kadavulukku Nandri (2016).[5][8]

He directed the short films Varanda Vizhigal (2020), which featured a voice over by M. S. Bhaskar and Vizhuthu (2021) co-starring his daughter. Both short films were released directly through his YouTube channel Maan Valai.[9][10] In 2024, he directed the feature film Kazhu Maram, which also featured him in the lead role.[4] Regarding his performance in the film, a critic wrote that "Kottachi, who plays the hero in the film, carries the whole story. He is scoring in acting as much as he can. But in many places, his performance is artificial".[1] Another critic wrote that "Kottachi who is playing the hero in the film has given his full acting skills".[4]

Personal life

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He married his elder sister's daughter Anjali. His daughter Manasvi is also a child artist

Filmography

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As actor
As director
Year Film Notes
2024 Kazhu Maram
Television

References

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  1. ^ a b "கழுமரம்" [Kazhumaram]. Maalai Malar (in Tamil). 19 February 2024. Archived from the original on 27 March 2024. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
  2. ^ "Vivek's last audio message to actor Kottachi is emotional and shows his generous side". Pinkvilla. Archived from the original on 22 April 2021.
  3. ^ "கொட்டாச்சிக்கு கடைசியாக போன் செய்த விவேக்: ஆடியோவை கேட்டு ரசிகர்கள் கண்ணீர்" [Vivek's last phone call to Kottachi: Fans tear up after hearing the audio]. Samayam Tamil (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 2023-02-11. Retrieved 2023-02-11.
  4. ^ a b c "படம் இயக்கும் கிராமத்து இளைஞன்.. தடுக்க சதி செய்யும் தயாரிப்பாளர்! - "கழுமரம்" திரைவிமர்சனம்" [The village boy who is directing the film.. The producer is plotting to stop him! - Kazhumaram film review]. tamil.webdunia.com.
  5. ^ a b c Cite error: The named reference V was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  6. ^ "Comedian Kottachi Opens Up About Grievances with Vadivelu - News". IndiaGlitz.com. June 5, 2023.
  7. ^ "Kicha Vayasu 16 tamil Movie - Overview". www.moviecrow.com. Archived from the original on 2023-02-11. Retrieved 2023-02-11.
  8. ^ Jyothsna (27 June 2017). "COMEDIAN ROBBED; TROUBLED TO LODGE A POLICE COMPLAINT". Behindwoods. Archived from the original on 11 February 2023. Retrieved 11 February 2023.
  9. ^ Rajendran, Gopinath (10 August 2020). "Comedian Kottachi turns director". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 11 February 2023. Retrieved 11 February 2023.
  10. ^ "Kottachi's short film Vizhudhu wins critical acclaim". DT Next. 8 June 2021.
  11. ^ "Unidentified person dupes a cine actor". The Times of India. June 27, 2017.
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