Maran (actor)
{{Short description|Indian actor and singer (1972–2021)}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2021}}
{{Use Indian English|date=May 2021}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Maran
| image =
| native_name_lang = Tamil
| birth_name = Manimaran
| nickname = Ghilli Maran, Chengalpattu Maran
| birth_date = {{birth date|1972|6|4|df=yes}}
| birth_place = Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu, India
| death_date = {{death date and age|2021|5|12|1972|6|4|df=yes}}
| death_place = Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu, India
| years_active = 2001{{endash}}2021
| nationality = Indian
| occupation = actor
| known_for = Ghilli
}}
Maran also known as Ghilli Maran (4 June 1972 – 12 May 2021) was an Indian actor and singer who primarily featured as a comedian in films.
Personal life
He was born in Naththam, Chengalpet district. He was married to Clara Manimaran and the couple have a daughter.
Career
He made his big-screen debut in the 2001 film Rishi, playing a minor role. He then played the role of a kabaddi player in Dharani's directorial Ghilli (2004) which became a box office success. He is known for playing the role of Vijay's friend in the sports drama film.{{Cite news|author=The Hindu Net Desk|date=2021-05-12|title='Ghilli' actor Maran dies of COVID-19|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/ghilli-actor-maran-dies-of-covid-19/article34540766.ece|access-date=2021-05-12|issn=0971-751X|archive-date=12 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210512133726/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/ghilli-actor-maran-dies-of-covid-19/article34540766.ece|url-status=live}} Maran's performance as a henchman in Thalainagaram was also lauded by audience where he featured alongside veteran comedian Vadivelu. He was seen posthumously in film Sarpatta Parambarai and Anti Indian.{{Cite web|date=2021-05-12|title=Tamil actor Maran dies of Covid-19 at 48|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tamil-cinema/tamil-actor-maran-dies-of-covid-19-at-48-101620815936067.html|access-date=2021-05-12|website=Hindustan Times|language=en|archive-date=13 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210513145419/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tamil-cinema/tamil-actor-maran-dies-of-covid-19-at-48-101620815936067.html|url-status=live}}
In addition, he had also performed gaana songs at concerts at his home town.{{Cite magazine|author=Janani K.|date=May 12, 2021|title=Ghilli actor Maran dies of Covid-19 at 48 in Chengalpet|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/ghilli-actor-maran-dies-of-covid-19-at-48-in-chengalpet-1801584-2021-05-12|access-date=2021-05-12|magazine=India Today|language=en|archive-date=13 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210513152214/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/ghilli-actor-maran-dies-of-covid-19-at-48-in-chengalpet-1801584-2021-05-12|url-status=live}}
Filmography
- All films are in Tamil, unless otherwise noted.
| class="wikitable sortable" | |||
| Year | Film | Role | class="unsortable"|Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Rishi | Uncredited role | |
| 2002 | Ezhumalai | Anandaraj's henchman | |
| 2004 | Ghilli | Saravanavelu's teammate | |
| rowspan="2"|2006 | Dishyum | Maran | |
| Thalainagaram | Henchman who argues with Naai Sekar | ||
| rowspan="3"|2007 | Thee Nagar | Henchman | |
| Deepavali | Fisherman | ||
| Marudhamalai | Henchman | ||
| rowspan="2"| 2008 | Kuruvi | ||
| Pathu Pathu | Pickpocket | ||
| 2009 | Vettaikaran | Ravi's friend | |
| rowspan="2"|2010 | Maanja Velu | Henchman | |
| Boss Engira Bhaskaran | |||
| rowspan="2"|2011 | Mappillai | Ravi | |
| Vandhaan Vendraan
| | | |||
| rowspan="2"|2013 | Chandhamama | ||
| Pattathu Yaanai | |||
| 2015 | Kaththukkutti | Arivazhagan's friend | |
| 2016
|Velainu Vandhutta Vellaikaaran | | | |||
| 2017
| | | |||
| 2018 | KGF: Chapter 1 | Kannada film | |
| 2019 | Sangathamizhan | Raghu | |
| rowspan="2"|2021 | Sarpatta Parambarai | Maanja Kannan | Posthumous Release |
| Anti Indian | Posthumous Release |
Death
Maran died on 12 May 2021 at the age of 48 due to COVID-19. He underwent treatment at the Chengalpet Government Hospital where he was hospitalized two days prior to his death.{{Cite web|title=Tamil actor Maran passes away from COVID-19 complications|url=https://www.zoomtventertainment.com/tamil-cinema/article/tamil-actor-maran-passes-away-from-covid-19-complications/755947|access-date=2021-05-12|website=www.zoomtventertainment.com|date=12 May 2021|language=en|archive-date=12 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210512150310/https://www.zoomtventertainment.com/tamil-cinema/article/tamil-actor-maran-passes-away-from-covid-19-complications/755947|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|date=2021-05-12|title=Tamil actor Maran passes away due to Covid-19 complications|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/tamil-actor-maran-passes-away-due-to-covid-19-complications-7312144/|access-date=2021-05-12|website=The Indian Express|language=en|archive-date=12 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210512132727/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/tamil-actor-maran-passes-away-due-to-covid-19-complications-7312144/|url-status=live}}