Kottachi | |
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| Born | Kottachi Annamagan[1] |
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| Years active | 2000-present |
| Spouse | Anjali |
| Children | Manasvi |
Kottachi is an Indian actor and comedian who works in Tamil-language films.[2][3] He made his directorial debut withKazhu Maram (2024).[4]
Kottachi and his mother were present at the sets ofSeeman (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 directorEzhil inPennin Manathai Thottu (2000).[5] In a review ofKicha Vayasu 16 (2005), a critic wrote that "Kottachi and the gang are the film's only relieving aspect".[6] He played a full length comedy role inChandhamama (2013) and one of the lead roles inKadavulukku Nandri (2016).[5]
He directed the short filmsVaranda Vizhigal (2020), which featured a voice over byM. S. Bhaskar andVizhuthu (2021) co-starring his daughter. Both short films were released directly through his YouTube channel Maan Valai.[7][8] In 2024, he directed the feature filmKazhu 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]
Kottachi married his niece Anjali.[5] Their daughterManasvi is also a child artist.[9]
| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Kazhu Maram |
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Vanakkam Tamizha | Guest | Sun TV | Morning Show; With Daughter Manasvi |
| 2021- 2022 | Super Daddy | Contestant | Star Vijay | Reality Game Show; With Daughter Manasvi |
| 2021 | Jothi | Sun TV | ||
| 2024 | Mr. and Mrs. Chinnathirai | Guest/Contestant | Star Vijay | Game Show; With wife Anjali |