Imman Annachi (born 30 January 1967) is an Indian actor, television presenter, politician and comedian who has appeared in character roles in various Tamil films.[1]

Imman Annachi
Annachi at Saamy Square
Born (1967-01-30) 30 January 1967 (age 57)
Thiruvaluthinadar Vilai, Eral, Thoothukudi District, Tamil Nadu, India
Occupation(s)Actor, television presenter, politician, comedian
Years active2006 – present

Career

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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.[2]

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).[3]

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

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Imaan Annachi joined DMK in April 2016 under the leadership of Kalaingar. He campaigned for the party for 2021 elections in Tamil Nadu.

Filmography

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Films

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Year Film Role Notes
2006 Chennai Kadhal Black Ticket Seller
Vettaikaaran
2010 Angadi Theru Store Worker
Baana Kaathadi
2011 Ko Aalavandhan's Sidekick
2012 Mirattal Police Officer
Paagan
Neerparavai Annachi
2013 Maryan Kuttyandi
Naiyaandi Tea Shop Owner
Ingu Kadhal Katrutharapadum
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
Madras
Poojai Guru
Kayal
2015 Sandamarutham Murugan
Kakki Sattai Samarasam
Kaaval Police
Palakkattu Madhavan Samuthirapandian
Puli Peter (Beta)
Thiruttu Rail Das
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
2017 Singam 3 Pushparaj
Maaya Mohini
Theru Naaigal Krishnan
Guru Uchaththula Irukkaru
2018 Nimir Annachi
Saamy Square SI Thangavelu
Itly Cop
2019 Kalavani 2 Nallathambi
Jackpot Police Constable
Butler Balu Nellai Muthu
2020 Pachai Vilakku Vijay
Utraan
2021 Kamali From Nadukkaveri Subramani
Chasing Police constable
Pei Mama Pasupathy
Naruvi
2022 Theal Manickam Annachi
Pattampoochi Fernandez
Yaanai Mukkaiya
My Dear Bootham Shop Owner
2023 Naan Kadavul Illai
Theerkadarishi
Yaadhum Oore Yaavarum Kelir
Pudhu Vedham
2024 Singapore Saloon Asirvadham Ayya
Local Sarakku
Operation Laila Security
Arimapatti Sakthivel
Uyir Thamizhukku
Indian 2 Harish's uncle
Kavundampalayam
Dhil Raja

Short films

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  • "Please Close The Door" (2012)[4]

Television

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List of performances and appearances on television
Year Program Role Channel Notes
2007-2008 Kolangal Anwar SunTV
2007–2012 Kasthuri Annachi
2014–2017 Kutti Chutties Host
2014–2018 Sollunganne Sollunga
2017–2018 Asathal Chutties
2019 Senior Chutties
Gallapetti Colors Tamil [5]
2020 Kalakka Povathu Yaaru Season 9 Judge Vijay TV Judge in place of Ramya Pandian
2021 Azhagu Kutty Chellam Host Kalaingar TV
Chella Kutties
Bigg Boss Tamil - Season 5 Contestant Vijay TV Evicted day 70
2022 Raju Vootla Party Appa
2024 Goli Soda Rising Manthiravadhi Disney+ Hotstar

References

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  1. ^ "Popular Kollywood comedian becomes a DMK member - News". IndiaGlitz.com. 20 February 2016. Archived from the original on 22 December 2023. Retrieved 25 March 2021.
  2. ^ "TV host Imman Annachi's house robbed; files police complaint". The Times of India. 24 April 2019. Archived from the original on 4 June 2019. Retrieved 1 April 2020.
  3. ^ "Kollywood Comedian Imman Annachi Biography, News, Photos, Videos". nettv4u. Archived from the original on 12 April 2021. Retrieved 25 March 2021.
  4. ^ Please Close The Door Thrilling Tamil Short Film, archived from the original on 14 March 2016, retrieved 25 March 2021
  5. ^ "Imman Annachi hosted Kalla Petti to go off-air". The Times of India. 24 January 2020. Archived from the original on 16 March 2022. Retrieved 25 March 2021.
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