Today is the birthday of veteran comedian Goundamani.

Goundamani made his entry in Tamil films with an uncredited role in veteran comedian Nagesh's classic film 'Server Sundaram' in 1964. In the 1970s he started getting noticed as a supporting actor and he was mainly used by Bharathiraja in his films such as '16 Vayathiniley', 'Kizhakke Pogum Rail' and 'Puthiya Vaarppugal'. In the late 70s and early 80s he started getting recognized as a comedian and from the late 80s, he started ruling the industry as a leading comedian. It was during this period he united with another comedian Senthil. The duo appeared together in the hilarious comedy tracks of hundreds of films and they would be known as the Laurel and Hardy of Tamil cinema.

Goundamani is known to be a bold and straight forward person. Unlike other comedians who get insulted by the heroes in the film. he is the only comedian who used to give counters to the star heroes in his films. Even the stalwarts Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan could not escape his comic banters. He is also one of the few comedians who is a master in social and political satire on the lines of N.S.Krishnan and Nagesh. He is also a artiste with commendable acting prowess. He has made a mark as a character artist, villain and also as a hero in a few films.

Even today Goundamani is the most loved comedian of Tamil cinema and he has a huge fan following among all age groups including the current generation of youngsters who would have watched most of his comedy sequences only in television.

On his 78th birthday IndiaGlitz wishes this legendary comedian and a great actor a long life with health and happiness.