Birthday special: 12 rare photos of Tamil comedian Goundamani

Actor and comedian Goundamani celebrates his 80th birthday on Saturday. The veteran actor was known for his comic lines which were quick and bold. Here is a series of pictures from the express archive showing him in his hay days.

Actor and veteran comedian Subbaramaniyan alias Goundamani was born as on 25 May 1939 in Udumalaiper, Coimbatore. He earned the name Goundamani because of his ability to come up with witty lines in the sets. Goundamani is known for his bold counters and  

Goundamani's chemistry with actor Senthil was well very popular among the audience and their partnership continued for years. (Photo | EPS)

Actor Goundamani arrives to cast his vote in the South Indian Film Actors and Artistes Association Election. (Photo | EPS)

Actor Goundamani is seen here with ultimate star Ajith Kumar (L) and actor Senthil (R). (Photo | EPS)

Actor Goundamani seen here with actress Kushboo and hero Sathyaraj (R) from the 'Malabar Police' movie. The combination of Sathyaraj and Goundamani (L) was celebrated by the audience as the duo had a good comic timing. (Photo | EPS)

The picture was taken during the shooting of 'Azhagana Natkal' which was directed by Sundar C (L) who gave many notable comedy films with Goundamani (R). (Photo | EPS)

Actors Chinni Jayanth (R) and Goundamani (L) in 'Kadhalar Dhinam' movie which became known for the memorable comedy scenes. (Photo | EPS)

Dravidar Kazhagam President K Veeramani (C) and actor Goundamani meet DMK President MK Stalin (R) to enquire about the health of DMK President M Karunanidhi who is recovering after hospitalisation at Kauvery hospital in Chennai. (Photo | EPS)

Actors Goundamani (L), Kovai Sarala (C) and Ramarajan (R) in 'Karagaattakkaran' movie which became famous for the 'banana' comedy scene. (Photo | EPS)

Actors Goundamani (L) and Karthik (R) in 'Poovarasan'. (Photo | EPS)

Actors Murali, Goundamani, Sarath Kumar and Manoj in 'Samudram'. (Photo | EPS)

Actors Parthiban (L) and Goundamani (R) in 'Tata Birla' movie. (Photo | EPS)