Kallapetti Singaram


Kallapetti Singaram was an tamil film actor who has acted over 100 Tamil language films in comedy roles during the year of 1966-1990. He has played major roles in films directed by K. Bhagyaraj. He is notable movies like Suvarilladha Chiththirangal, Oru Kai Osai, Antha Ezhu Naatkal, Mouna Geethangal, Indru Poi Naalai Vaa, Enga Ooru Pattukaran.

Early life

Kallapetti Singaram owned a drama troupe and staged many plays. When Director Bhagyaraj stay with him, in his early days, he got impressed by his ways of expressions, his acting style and body language. Later when Bhagyaraj established himself as a director, he constantly exploited Singaram's infinite talants and gave many opportunities in his films.

Film career

A successful screenwriter of tamil cinema, Bhagyaraj first introduced the Kallapetti Singaram in the movie suvarillatha chithirangal. But, he already act did minor role in Motor Sundaram Pillai movie in 1966. Bhagyaraj, even though a minor role in many of his films. The only director who took fully used him very well in his movies.

Death

He died on 15th April 1990. His last film was Kizhakku Vasal. He died during the film in the making.

Filmography

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YearFilmRoleNote
1966Motor Sundaram PillaiVendor
1967KaavalkaaranPatient
1969Athai Magal
1970Sorgam
1973Maru Piravi
1975Eduppar Kaipillai
1976Kumara Vijayam
1979Suvarilladha ChiththirangalGoundar
1980Oru Kai OsaiTea Shop owner
1980Bhama Rukmani
1981Sattam Oru Iruttarai
1981Mouna Geethangal
1981Palaivana Solai
1981Indru Poi Naalai
1981Antha Ezhu Naatkal
1981Karaiyellam Shenbagapoo
1981Oruthi Mattam Karaiyinile
1982Auto Raja
1982Ayiram Muthangal
1982Darling, Darling, Darling
1983Veetula Raman Veliyila Krishnan
1983Manaivi Solle Manthiram
1984Poovilangu
1984Nilavu Suduvathillai
1984Simma Soppanam
1984Osai
1984My Dear Kuttichathan
1984Kudumbam
1985Tharaasu
1985Kaakki Sattai
1985Udaya Geetham
1985Karaiyai Thodatha Alaigal
1985Saavi
1985Engal Kural
1986Marumagal
1987Raja Mariyadhai
1987Makkal En Pakkam
1987Enga Ooru PattukaranPanchayat leader
1987Veerapandiyan
1987Aval Mella Sirithal
1988Katha NayaganKonar
1988Shenbagamae Shenbagamae
1989Raasave Unnai Nambi
1990Periya Veettu PanakkaranPosthumously released
1990Kizhakku VaasalPosthumously released