Chinni Jayanth

Chinni Jayanth
Chinni Jayanth

Chinni Jayanth - Very Popular Comedian in Tamil Films
Born Krishnamurthy Narayanan
July 26, 1960 (1960-07-26) (age 51)
Chennai, India
Other names Chinni Jayanth
Spouse Jayashri
Website
http://www.chinnijayanth.com/

Chinni Jayanth (born Krishnamurthy Narayanan on 26 July 1960) is a Tamil director, producer, comedian, actor, and mimicry artist, who has appeared in many supporting roles in Tamil films, he is also a regular guest judge on Asathapovathu Yaaru on Sun TV in Chennai.He is also the recipient of the prestigious 'KALAIMAMANI AWARD 'given by the Government of Tamil Nadu for excellence in the field of Cinema . He received this award from the Hon'ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu at a glittering function at Valluvar Kottam recently [1]

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Unique Style of Acting

He carved a niche for himself with his unique style of comedy which included the creation of some unique words like gilfans, silfans etc. which became a rage among the youth. His supporting roles in movies like Kizhaku vasal, Idhayam, Kan ethire thondrinal, and Chinna pulla, have been widely appreciated by the audience.

Early life

Chinni Jayanth is an alumnus of Wesley High School, Chennai. He went on to study at New College, Royapettah. He then completed his acting course (Diploma in Film Technology, DFTech) from the Film and Television Institute of Tamil Nadu in Taramani.

Debut

Jayanth began his acting career in 1984, playing the eccentric villain in director Mahendran's film Kai Koduum Kai, starring alongside veteran Indian actor Rajnikanth.[2]

Mimicry

Chinni Jayanth is also a world famous mimic. He has the ability to mimic not just great personalities but can mimic the actions and gestures of many animals and real life characters like the vendors also. He has performed all over the world. Chinni Jayanth has just returned from a successful trip of the US where he performed for prestigious organisation like ATMA (American Tamil Medical Association ) and GATS ( Greater Atlanta Tamil Sangam ).

Direction and production

Jayanth's performance in Chinna Pulla (1994) along with Revathy was well received. In the movie, Jayanth portrayed a mentally challenged person. This movie was also the first production of his company Ashtalakshmi Creators.

His first directional venture was the film Unakaga Mattum.[3] The second film he directed was Kaanal Neer, which introduced J.K. Rithesh and Manisha Chatterjee in lead roles.[3]

He has directed the recent movie Neeye Yen Kaadhali (2010).[4] and played a vital role in the screen play.[4] The film was graded by experts Suresh Menon and Brian Jennings at HD Studios, Sushma Multimedia, Chennai. http://www.sushmamm.com

Television

Chinni Jayanth has also anchored many hit shows in different channels, such as like Sagalai vs Ragalai and Kalakka povathu yaar on Vijay TV.[5]

Awards

  • He received the 'KALAIMAMANI' Award from the Tamil Nadu Government recently
  • He won the Film Fans Association- Commendation award for 'Unakkaga Mattum' in 2000.
  • Has won the Indian Movies-Singapore Award for Best Comedy Actor
  • Has got Felicitation from The Mayor of Toronto for his performance .
  • Has won the Special Award from Variety for ‘Kaanal Neer’
  • Has received the title of 'MIMICRY SUPERSTAR' from the prestigious Lions Club
  • Won innumerable other awards for his roles in movies like Idhayam, Kizhaku Vaasal, Chinna Pulla, Kna Ethire Thondrinal, Unakaga Mattum and Kaanal Neer.

Some landmark films

Kai Koddukum Kai, Chinna Poove Mella Pesu, Raja Chinna Roja, Gookulam, Idhayam, Kizhku Vasal, Chinna Pulla, Kan Ethire Thondrinal, Dum Dum Dum, Iyarkai, Kaanal Neer, Sivaji

Filmography

  • Kai Kodukkum Kai
  • Itho Varugiren
  • Matravai Neril
  • Mannin Manithargal
  • Kathain Marupakkam
  • Santhikum Idangal
  • 24 mani Neram
  • Santhosa Knavugal
  • Idhaya Kovil
  • Idhya Deepam
  • Uyire Unakkaga
  • Dumm Dumm Dumm
  • Aayiram Pookal Malaratum
  • Valarpirai Kanavugal
  • Muthal Vasantham
  • Pillai Nila
  • Paaru Paaru Patanam Paaru
  • Siragu Atika Asai
  • China China Paravaigal
  • China Poove Mella Pesu
  • Kalam Ellam Un Madiyil
  • Katradhu Kalavu
  • Puthir
  • Idhayam
  • Endrum Anbudan
  • Ooty
  • Valayal Satham
  • Nangal Puthiyavargal
  • Idhaya Deepam
  • Nallavan
  • Dharmam Vellum
  • Managara Kaval
  • Anna Nagar Muthal Theru
  • Rasigan Oru Rasigai
  • Vedinja Kalyanam
  • Nadigan
  • Mr. Naradar
  • Vallu Vetti Minor
  • January 1
  • Karum Kuyil Kondrum
  • Seevalaperi Paandi
  • Velicham
  • Idhaya Thamarai
  • Kizhakku Vaasal
  • Kathalikka Neram Illai
  • Harichandra
  • Santhitha Velai
  • Anand
  • Vetri Vizha
  • My Dear Marthandan
  • Vetri Mell Vetri
  • Ayul Kaithi
  • Chinna Vathiyar
  • Athisaya Piravi
  • Raja Chinna Roja
  • Vaikasi Poranthachi
  • Enga Thambi
  • Aanazhagan
  • Kannethire Thondrinal
  • Kanave Kalayathe
  • Star
  • Ennamma Kannu
  • Meera
  • Samurai
  • Shivaji
  • Katrathu Kalavu
  • Enga Raasi Nalla Raasi
  • Kuselan
  • Dhanam
  • Neeye En Kadhali (2010)

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