Thambi Ramaiah Height, Age, Wife, Children, Family, Biography & More

Bio/Wiki
Full name	Thambi Ramaiah
Profession(s)	• Actor • Director • Comedian • Lyricist • Writer • Singer
Famous role(s)	• As "Broker Dharmalingam" in Manu Needhi (2001) • As "Chithraguptan" in Indiralohathil Na Azhagappan (2008) • As "Ramaiah" in Mynaa (2010) • As "Narthanga Saamy" in Maniyaar Kudumbam (2018)
Physical Stats & More
Height (approx.)	in centimeters- 173 cm in meters- 1.73 m in feet & inches- 5’ 8”
Weight (approx.)	in kilograms- 80 kg in pounds- 176 lbs
Eye Colour	Dark Brown
Hair Colour	Salt and Pepper; Dyed Black
Career
Debut	Film (As Director): Manu Needhi (2000) Film (As An Actor) (Cameo Role): Malabar Police (1999) Web Series: Victim – Who is Next? (2022) aired on SonyLIV
Awards, Honours, Achievements	• National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor, Mynaa (2010) • Vijay Award for Best Supporting Actor, Mynaa (2010) • Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Comedian, Mynaa (2010) • Norway Tamil Film Festival Award for Best Villain, Saattai (2012) • SIIMA Award for Best Comedian, Kumki (2012) • Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Tamil, Kumki (2012) • Vijay Award for Best Comedian, Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam (2014) • Ananda Vikatan Cinema Award for Best Comedian, Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam (2014) • SIIMA Award for Best Comedian, Thani Oruvan (2015)
Personal Life
Date of Birth	19 June 1956 (Tuesday)
Age (as of 2023)	67 Years
Birthplace	Rarapuram village in Pudukkottai, Tamil Nadu
Zodiac sign	Cancer
Nationality	Indian
Hometown	Rarapuram village in Pudukkottai, Tamil Nadu
Relationships & More
Marital Status	Married
Family
Wife/Spouse	Shanthy Ramaiah
Children	Son- Umapathy Ramaiah (actor) Daughter- Viveka Ramaiah
Parents	Father- Jagannathapillai (poet and fiction writer) Mother- Pappammal (homemaker)

Some Lesser Known Facts About Thambi Ramaiah

• At first, his aspiration was to pursue a career as a screenwriter, and he entered the world of cinema with the ambition of achieving that goal.

• Throughout his adolescence, he received instruction in playing a variety of musical instruments such as the harmonium and guitar.

• At the age of 20, he relocated to Chennai with the intention of pursuing his dream of entering the film industry. However, due to a lack of connections, he faced difficulties in securing an opportunity. As a result, he was unable to fulfil his aspiration and instead decided to work for a private company for a period of nine years. ^[1]Silver Screen India

• Thambi Ramaiah holds the position of the eldest child in his family.

• At the age of 74, his mother passed away unexpectedly due to a sudden illness. ^[2]Indiaglitz

• Thambi Ramaiah’s son, Umapathy Ramaiah, pursues an acting career in the Tamil film industry. Umapathy made his first appearance in the movie “Adhagappattathu Magajanangalay” in 2016. Additionally, Thambi Ramaiah’s daughter, Viveka Ramaiah, is happily married to Rahulji.

• Despite Thambi Ramaiah’s initial aspiration of becoming a screenwriter, he also held an interest in lyric writing. During his teenage years, he dedicated himself to learning the harmonium and guitar, which further fueled his passion for writing parodies of popular songs. His talents as a lyricist led to his involvement in creating the songs “Nongala Enakku” (2010) and “Pappa Poranthathu” (2010).

• In the year 1994, Thambi Ramaiah received his initial opportunity to work as a dialogue writer for a television serial on Sun TV. Additionally, he took on multiple roles as an assistant director, lyricist, and scriptwriter. He regards P. Vasu as his mentor in the art of screenplay writing. Thambi Ramaiah has also contributed his comedic writing skills to numerous films, crafting several humorous tracks.

• During his tenure as a dialogue writer for a Sun TV serial in 1994, Thambi Ramaiah seized the chance to explore the role of an assistant director. This initial experience paved the way for several subsequent opportunities as an assistant director. He was fortunate enough to work under the guidance of esteemed directors such as T. Rajender and P. Vasu, assisting them on various film projects.

• Thambi Ramaiah took on the role of director in 2008 for the Tamil fantasy comedy film “Indiralohathil Na Azhagappan.” Furthermore, in 2018, he directed the film “Maniyaar Kudumbam.”

• Thambi Ramaiah has taken on numerous supporting roles in various films throughout his career. However, it was his portrayal of a friendly police officer in the Tamil romantic drama film “Mynaa” in 2010 that brought him tremendous fame and recognition. His exceptional performance in the movie was widely acclaimed, and he was honored with the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the film.

• Thambi Ramaiah’s performances in the films “Saattai” (2012), “Kumki” (2012), and “Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam” (2014) received high praise and positive reviews from both audiences and critics alike. His acting skills and contributions to these films were widely recognized and appreciated.

• During the years 2013 and 2014, Thambi Ramaiah experienced the peak of his career, appearing in a multitude of films. Some of the notable films he acted in during this period include “Lokpal” (2013), “Moondru Per Moondru Kadhal” (2013), “Summa Nachunu Irukku” (2013), “Apple Penne” (2013), “Pulivaal” (2014), “Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam” (2014), “Nimirndhu Nil” (2014), “Un Samayal Arayil” (2014), “Aindhaam Thalaimurai Sidha Vaidhiya Sigamani” (2014), “Vanavarayan Vallavarayan” (2014), “Nerungi Vaa Muthamidathe” (2014), “Oru Oorla Rendu Raja” (2014), “Kaaviya Thalaivan” (2014), “Sandamarutham” (2015), “Vajram” (2015), “Serndhu Polama” (2015), “Kangaroo” (2015), “Thani Oruvan” (2015), “Strawberry” (2015), “Vedalam” (2015), “Azhagu Kutti Chellam” (2016), “Peigal Jaakkirathai” (2016), “Tamilselvanum Thaniyar Anjalum” (2016), “Virumandikum Sivanandikum” (2016), “Enakku Vaaitha Adimaigal” (2017), “Motta Shiva Ketta Shiva” (2017), “Sangili Bungili Kadhava Thorae” (2017), “Vanamagan” (2017), “Maniyaar Kudumbam” (2018), “Viswasam” (2019), “Thirumanam” (2019), “Adutha Saattai” (2019), “Rudra Thandavam” (2021), and many more. Thambi Ramaiah’s presence was notable in the industry during this period, as he appeared in numerous films across different genres.

• In 2021, Thambi Ramaiah portrayed the character of Parasuram in the Tamil comedy fantasy film “Vinodhaya Sitham.” His performance in the film garnered critical acclaim and appreciation from the audience.

• In a 2021 interview, Thambi Ramaiah shared the story of how his career path shifted from being a director to becoming an actor. He said,

Right from my directorial days, I had the confidence that there was an actor in me. My producers and actors too felt I had an expressive style of narrating my scripts. My body language, my expressions, and my verbal style would change with each of my roles. But yes, it was Prabhu Solomon who first believed in my potential to carry a full-fledged role. Acting comes from a place of love for the people. I love people. I observe them. Also, I take characters from books I read and the people I meet. Taking characters from society helps make them relatable. It is important to understand the power of our craft. The effort to secure a place in the audience’s heart should be there till the end. I am blessed with the opportunity of regaling so many people, and I need to make the best use of it.

• Thambi Ramaiah has showcased his singing talent by lending his voice to several songs, including “Pappa Poranthathu” (2010), “Nongala Enakku” (2010), “Oru Padi Mela” (2013), and “Polladhavaa” (2015).

• During an interview, Thambi Ramaiah shared an incident from his school days, revealing that he used to write love letters for his classmates in order to earn pocket money. He would receive a payment of 50 paise per letter, which was sufficient for him to buy ice mittai. ^[3]Silver Screen India

• During the peak of his career in 2013-2014, Thambi Ramaiah was known for his remarkable work ethic. He would work on up to four films in a single day. What’s more, he took on multiple roles beyond acting, serving as his own manager, makeup artist, and costume designer in those films. He said,

I don’t have a make-up man, manager or costume-designer. Everything is scheduled by me. If a role is destined for me, it will arrive somehow.”

• Thambi Ramaiah, apart from his talents in the film industry, is also a music lover. He has a skill for playing musical instruments such as the harmonium and guitar. ^[4]Silver Screen India

• In a 2014 interview, Thambi Ramaiah shared that his favourite pastime was rewriting parody lyrics for popular songs. He had been engaged in this activity for the past 14 years, finding enjoyment in creating humorous and satirical versions of well-known songs.

• Thambi Ramaiah’s son is reportedly 6 feet tall, and according to Thambi, this is attributed to his son’s choice of marrying a tall woman. Thambi mentioned that his wife is taller than him, suggesting that the height of their son may have been influenced by the genetic factors associated with his wife’s height. ^[5]Silver Screen India

• According to Thambi Ramaiah, using humour as a tool is an effective way to overcome anger. He believes in the power of laughter to diffuse tense situations. Despite not having many friends in the industry, he claims to be the life of every film set, bringing a lively and cheerful atmosphere to the work environment. ^[6]Silver Screen India

• To find inspiration for his comedy scenes, Thambi Ramaiah often takes breaks from shooting and ventures out to random streets. He engages in face reading, observing people’s expressions and reactions. By interacting with individuals and studying their behaviours, he gathers insights that help him in his comedic performances. This habit allows him to incorporate real-life observations and nuances into his acting.

• Thambi Ramaiah shared an incident from his film career where he experienced changes in the promises made during the initial stages of certain movies. Specifically, he mentioned the films Jilla (2014) and Amara Kaaviyam (2014), in which a significant number of his scenes were edited out or removed during the post-production phase. He expressed his disappointment with the situation, highlighting that eight scenes were cut from Jilla and twelve scenes were removed from Amara Kaaviyam. ^[7]Silver Screen India

• Thambi Ramaiah holds a special attachment to the film Mynaa (2010) as it played a significant role in his rise to fame. He considers Mynaa to be one of his top films because the director, Rabhu Solomon, granted him the freedom to write his own comedy scenes, just as he does for other actors. This level of creative involvement and trust from the director made the film a memorable and cherished experience for Thambi Ramaiah.

• Following the release of the Tamil film Vinodhaya Sitham in 2021, Thambi Ramaiah expressed his admiration and affection for the director, Samuthirakani. Thambi mentioned that he used to view Samuthirakani as a younger brother, but after working together on the film, his perception of Samuthirakani transformed into that of a father figure. This suggests a deep bond and respect that developed between the two during the course of their collaboration. He said,

I saw a younger brother in Samuthirakani earlier. Now, after this film, I see him as a father figure. As a fan of cinema, I am awed by how he has understood my strengths in acting and extracted such a performance from me. In fact, he is surprised that he made such a film, and I am surprised that I acted like I did. It is divine intervention. In an industry that has seen the likes of MGR, Sivaji Ganesan, Rajinikanth, and Kamal Haasan having the top billing in a film, now, I have been given a similar experience. I don’t even know how I can repay Samuthirakani.”

• According to Thambi Ramaiah, while working on the film Viswasam in 2019, he felt a sense of professional growth and considered it a promotion as an actor.

• During his leisure time, Thambi Ramaiah enjoys reading books. It serves as a hobby and a way for him to relax and engage in intellectual stimulation.