Imman Annachi
{{short description|Indian actor}}
{{Use Indian English|date=August 2016}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2016}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Imman Annachi
| image = Imman Annachi at the Saamy Square Audio Launch.jpg
| image_size =
| caption = Annachi at Saamy Square
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1967|05|13}}
| birth_place = Thiruvaluthinadar Vilai, Eral, Thoothukudi District, Tamil Nadu, India
| years_active = 2006 – present
| website =
| occupation = Actor, television presenter, politician, comedian
}}
Imman Annachi (born 13th May 1967) is an Indian actor, television presenter, politician and comedian who has appeared in character roles in various Tamil films.{{Cite web|date=2016-02-20|title=Popular Kollywood comedian becomes a DMK member - News|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/comedy-actor-imman-annachi-joins-dmk-in-front-of-mkarunanidhi--news-153112|access-date=2021-03-25|website=IndiaGlitz.com|archive-date=22 December 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231222155936/https://www.indiaglitz.com/comedy-actor-imman-annachi-joins-dmk-in-front-of-mkarunanidhi--news-153112|url-status=live}}
Career
Imman Annachi made his debut hosting a show named Konjam Arattai Konjam Settai telecasted in Makkal TV. Imman Annachi made his breakthrough in Solluganne Sollunga on Adithya TV before moving on to work on the children's TV show Kutty Chutties on Sun TV.{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/tv-host-imman-annachis-house-robbed-files-police-complaint/articleshow/69023464.cms|title=TV host Imman Annachi's house robbed; files police complaint|website=The Times of India|date=24 April 2019|language=en|access-date=2020-04-01|archive-date=4 June 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190604234927/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/tv-host-imman-annachis-house-robbed-files-police-complaint/articleshow/69023464.cms|url-status=live}}
He has done small roles in several films, some of which include Neerparavai (2012), Maryan (2013), Naiyaandi (2013), Goli Soda (2014), Madras (2014) and Kayal (2014). Some of his best-known works are Jilla (2014), Poojai (2014), Kakki Sattai (2015) and Puli (2015).{{Cite web|title=Kollywood Comedian Imman Annachi Biography, News, Photos, Videos|url=https://nettv4u.com/celebrity/tamil/comedian/imman-annachi|access-date=2021-03-25|website=nettv4u|language=en|archive-date=12 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210412023829/https://nettv4u.com/celebrity/tamil/comedian/imman-annachi|url-status=live}}
He got popularity in 2021 as he participated in Bigg Boss(Tamil season 5) as an original contestant and was praised for his humour sense in that show. But he also received hatred for his male chauvinistic attitude towards all the woman in the house especially Isaivani. He was one of the most stayed old contestant after Cheran, Vaiyapuri and Dhadi Balaji. He was eliminated on Day 70 from the house despite having many fans.
Politics
Filmography
=Films=
| class="wikitable sortable" style="background:#f5f5f5;" | |||
| style="background:#B0C4DE;"
! Year ! Film ! Role !class=unsortable| Notes | |||
| rowspan="1"|2006 | Chennai Kadhal | Black Ticket Seller | |
| 2007 | Vel | Karadimuthu | |
| rowspan="2"|2009 | Mariyadhai | Marthandam's supporter | Uncredited role |
| Vettaikaaran | |||
| rowspan="2"|2010 | Angadi Theru | Store Worker | |
| Baana Kaathadi | Police Constable | ||
| rowspan="1"|2011 | Ko | Aalavandhan's Sidekick | |
| rowspan="3"|2012 | Mirattal | Police Officer | |
| Paagan | Restaurant owner | ||
| Neerparavai | Annachi | ||
| rowspan="3"|2013 | Maryan | Kuttyandi | |
| Naiyaandi | Tea Shop Owner | ||
| Ingu Kadhal Katrutharapadum | |||
| rowspan="14"|2014 | Jilla | Exam Supervisor | |
| Goli Soda | Manthiravadhi | ||
| Vidiyum Varai Pesu | |||
| Oru Modhal Oru Kadhal | |||
| Pongadi Neengalum Unga Kadhalum | Police Officer | ||
| Adhu Vera Idhu Vera | Constable Kandasamy | ||
| Enna Satham Indha Neram | Zoo keeper | ||
| Aindhaam Thalaimurai Sidha Vaidhiya Sigamani | Sivakarthikeyan | ||
| Puthiyathor Ulagai Seivom | |||
| Pattaya Kelappanum Pandiya | Anil Kundey | ||
| Kadhalai Thavira Verondrum Illai | Lawrence | ||
| Madras | |||
| Poojai | Guru | ||
| Kayal | |||
| rowspan="6" |2015 | Sandamarutham | Murugan | |
| Kakki Sattai | Samarasam | ||
| Kaaval | Police | ||
| Palakkattu Madhavan | Samuthirapandian | ||
| Puli | Peter (Beta) | ||
| Thiruttu Rail | Das | ||
| rowspan="7"| 2016 | Kathakali | Amudhavel's uncle | |
| Kathiravanin Kodai Mazhai | |||
| Anjala | Jogging Chellapa | ||
| Pandiyoda Galatta Thaangala | Mansion owner | ||
| Kotigobba 2 | Bus passenger | Kannada film | |
| Mudinja Ivana Pudi | Mani Annachi | ||
| Thodari | Stephen | ||
| rowspan="4"| 2017 | Singam 3 | Pushparaj | |
| Maaya Mohini | |||
| Theru Naaigal | Krishnan | ||
| Guru Uchaththula Irukkaru | |||
| rowspan="3"|2018 | Nimir | Annachi | |
| Saamy Square | SI Thangavelu | ||
| Itly | Cop | ||
| rowspan="3"|2019 | Kalavani 2 | Nallathambi | |
| Jackpot | Police Constable | ||
| Butler Balu | Nellai Muthu | ||
| rowspan="2"|2020 | Pachai Vilakku | Vijay | |
| Utraan | |||
| rowspan="4"|2021 | Kamali From Nadukkaveri | Subramani | |
| Chasing | Police constable | ||
| Pei Mama | Pasupathy | ||
| Naruvi | |||
| rowspan="4" | 2022 | Theal | Manickam Annachi | |
| Pattampoochi | Fernandez | ||
| Yaanai | Mukkaiya | ||
| My Dear Bootham | Shop Owner | ||
| rowspan="4" | 2023 | Naan Kadavul Illai | ||
| Theerkadarishi | |||
| Yaadhum Oore Yaavarum Kelir | |||
| Pudhu Vedham | |||
| rowspan="8"|2024 | Singapore Saloon | Asirvadham Ayya | |
| Local Sarakku | |||
| Operation Laila | Security | ||
| Arimapatti Sakthivel | |||
| Uyir Thamizhukku | |||
| Indian 2 | Harish's uncle | ||
| Kavundampalayam | |||
| Dhil Raja | |||
| rowspan="3"|2025 | Ambi | ||
| Jinn - The Pet | |||
| Rajaputhiran |
=Short films=
=Television=
| class="wikitable sortable"
|+List of performances and appearances on television !Year !Program ! class="unsortable" |Role ! class="unsortable" |Channel ! class="unsortable" |Notes |
| 2007-2008
|Anwar | rowspan="6" |SunTV | |
| 2007–2012
|Annachi | |
| 2014–2017
|Kutti Chutties | rowspan="5" |Host | |
| 2014–2018
|Sollunganne Sollunga | |
| 2017–2018
|Asathal Chutties | |
| rowspan="2" |2019
|Senior Chutties | |
| Gallapetti |
| 2020
|Kalakka Povathu Yaaru Season 9 |Judge |Judge in place of Ramya Pandian |
| rowspan="3" |2021
|Azhagu Kutty Chellam | rowspan="2" |Host | rowspan="2" |Kalaingar TV | |
| Chella Kutties
| |
| Bigg Boss Tamil - Season 5
|Contestant | rowspan="2" |Vijay TV |Evicted day 70 |
| 2022
|Raju Vootla Party |Appa | |
| 2024
| Manthiravadhi | |
References
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External links
- {{IMDb name|5180541}}
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Category:21st-century Indian male actors
Category:Male actors in Tamil cinema