Appukutty

Sivabalan (Popularly called Appukutty) is an actor and comedian in Tamil cinema. He became a well known actor since his role in the movie Vennila Kabaddi Kuzhu. His role in Azhagarsamiyin Kudhirai won him National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor.[1]

Career

He was born in a village named Nathan Kinaru in Thoothukudi district of Tamil Nadu. He worked as a cleaner in hotels in Chennai. He was given small roles by movie personalities. He wanted to become a comedian.[2][3] He was recognised by the Tamil cinema in the movie Vennila Kabaddi Kuzhu of director Suseenthiran. The director gave a role for Appukutty in the movie Azhagarsamiyin Kudhirai. The movie won him the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor.[1] in 2011. The movie also won National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment.[4] His roles in the movies Sundarapandian and Veeram are also notable ones.

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Appu Kutty once again dons the lead role (2011-09-21)Pluzmedia.com. Retrieved 2012-06-11.
  2. I always wanted to be a comedian: Appukutty  (2011-03-07)The Times of India. Retrieved 2012-06-11.
  3. K. R. Manigandan. Arts / Cinema : Shot Cuts: Blessing in disguise (2012-03-08)The Hindu. Retrieved 2012-06-11.
  4. Tamil Cinema Scores At The National Film Awards — National Film Awards — Tamil Cinema  (2012-03-07)Behindwoods. Retrieved 2012-06-11.