Karuppu Subbiah

Indian actor

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Karuppu Subbiah

Born|

M. Subbiah

Tirumangalam
Madurai
Tamil Nadu

Died| 2013 [1]
Nationality| Indian
Other names| Subbiah, Mottai Subbiah
Occupation| Actor
Years active| 1961-1997

Karuppu Subbiah was an Indian actor who had acted over 300 Tamil language films in comedy roles and minor roles. He also has another name 'Mottai' Subbiah.[2] He is notable for his comedian roles along with actor Goundamani. And also he acted along with most of Sivaji Ganesan's films during the 1960s and 1970s in cameo and minor roles. And, He has acted in several films in comedy roles in the 1980s and 1990s. His debut film was Indira En Selvam in 1962. He is well known for his character Jambalakidi Pamba in Jallikattu Kaalai.[3][4]

## Filmography

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### 1960s

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Year  | Film  | Role  | Notes

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1961  | Kumudham | Periyasamy  | Debut Movie / Credited as Subbiah
1962  | Indira En Selvam |  |
1964  | Pachai Vilakku | Karim  |
1965  | Pazhani |  |
1965  | Anbu Karangal |  |
1966  | Mahakavi Kalidas | Poet  |
1969  | Anbalippu |  |

### 1970s

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Year  | Film  | Role  | Notes

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1970  | Vietnam Veedu | Housekeeper  | Credited as Subbiah
1970  | Anadhai Anandhan |  |
1970  | Raman Ethanai Ramanadi |  |
1970  | Sorgam |  |
1970  | Engal Thangam |  |
1971  | Mohammed Bin Tughlaq |  |
1972  | Itho Enthan Deivam  |  |
1972  | Jakkamma | Nattamai  | Credited as 'Mottai' Subbiah
1973  | Sontham  |  |
1974  | Avaḷukku Nikar Avaḷe  |  |
1974  | Dheerga Sumangali |  |
1974  | Thaai  |  |
1976  | Satyam |  |
1976  | Etharkum Thuninthavan  |  | Credited as 'Mottai' Subbiah
1979  | Rosappu Ravikkaikari |  |
1979  | Chakkalathi |  |

### 1980s

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Year  | Film  | Role  | Notes

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1980  | Vandichakkaram |  |
1980  | Ilamai Kolam |  |
1980  | Doorathu Idi Muzhakkam |  |
1982  | Ayiram Muthangal |  |
1983  | Imaigal |  | Credited as 'Mottai' Subbiah
1983  | Saranalayam |  |
1985  | Aagaya Thamaraigal |  | Credited as 'Karuppu' Subbiah
1985  | Geethanjali | Horse Owner  |
1986  | Kanna Thorakkanum Saami |  |
1986  | Karimedu Karuvayan  | Constable  |
1986  | Oru Iniya Udayam |  |
1986  | Rasigan Oru Rasigai |  |
1986  | Maragatha Veenai |  |
1987  | Ninaive Oru Sangeetham |  |
1987  | Kudumbam Oru Koyil |  |
1987  | Uzhavan Magan |  |
1987  | Mannukkul Vairam |  |
1988  | Senthoora Poove |  |
1988  | Nethiyadi | Karuppu  |
1989  | Enne Petha Raasa |  |
1989  | Poruthathu Pothum |  |
1989  | Thangamana Raasa |  |

### 1990s

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Year  | Film  | Role  | Notes

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1990  | Puthu Paatu |  |
1990  | Namma Ooru Poovatha |  |
1990  | Salem Vishnu |  |
1991  | Naadu Adhai Naadu |  |
1991  | Oorellam Un Paattu  |  |
1991  | Marikozhundhu |  |
1992  | Pattathu Raani | Rickshaw Driver  |
1992  | Abhirami |  |
1992  | Solaiyamma | Marimuthu  |
1992  | Periya Gounder Ponnu |  |
1992  | Magudam | Alagumani's Uncle  |
1992  | Natchathira Nayagan |  |
1992  | Villu Pattukaran |  |
1993  | Moondravadhu Kann |  |
1993  | Rakkayi Koyil |  |
1993  | Rajadurai |  |
1993  | Maravan |  |
1993  | Ulle Veliye |  |
1993  | Kattabomman |  |
1994  | Varavu Ettana Selavu Pathana |  |
1994  | Pudhiya Mannargal |  |
1994  | Vaanga Partner Vaanga |  |
1994  | Sindhu Nathi Poo |  |
1994  | Mani Rathnam |  |
1994  | Jallikattu Kaalai | Jambalakidi Pamba  |
1994  | Periya Marudhu |  |
1995  | Neela Kuyil |  |
1995  | En Pondatti Nallava |  |
1995  | Raja Enga Raja |  |
1995  | Thamizhachi |  |
1995  | Varraar Sandiyar |  |
1995  | Murai Mappillai |  |
1996  | Aruva Velu |  |
1996  | Coimbatore Mappillai |  |
1996  | Ullathai Allitha |  |
1996  | Katta Panchayathu |  |
1996  | Vishwanath |  |
1996  | Pudhu Nilavu |  |
1996  | Avathara Purushan |  |
1996  | Thirumbi Paar |  |
1997  | Thaali Pudhusu |  |
1997  | Samrat |  |
1997  | Themmangu Paattukaaran |  |

## References

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1. ^ "Karuppu Subbiah Interview". behindtalkies (in Tamil). Retrieved 9 July 2019.
2. ^ Rajendran, Venkatesh (19 September 2014). "Black Subbiah [M.Subbiah]". Antru Kanda Mugam. Retrieved 20 January 2020.
3. ^ Ajju (29 July 2019). "கருப்பு சுப்பையா என்ன ஆனார் தெரியுமா ? விவரம் உள்ளே". Tamil Behind Talkies. Retrieved 20 January 2020.
4. ^ "பெயிண்ட் அடித்து உயிரை விட்ட கருப்பு சுப்பையா? - மனோ பாலா தகவல்". 8 April 2023.

## External links

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