Pattukottai Sivanarayana Moorthy also known as Siva Narayana Murthy (5 March 1955 – 7 December 2022) was an Indian actor who predominantly worked as a comedian in Tamil films. He mostly appeared in films alongside veteran comedians Vadivelu and Vivek in comedy roles during his acting career.[1] He was also known for his bulk physique appearance, moustache and voice in films.
Siva Narayana Murthy | |
|---|---|
| Born | 5 March 1955 |
| Died | 7 December 2022 (aged 67) Pattukottai |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | comedian |
| Years active | 1998-2015 |
| Children | 3 |
Personal life
editHe hailed from Ponnavarayankottai near Pattukkottai in Thanjavur district. he belonged to Zamindar category in the society.[2] He was married to Pushpavalli. He had two sons namely Lokesh and Ramkumar and had a daughter Sreedevi.[3] He died around 8.30 pm on 7 December 2022 at the age of 67 due to a sudden illness in his hometown Pattukottai.[4][5] His final rites were held in Pattukottai on 8 December 2022.[6][7]
He had reportedly fallen into a debt trap owing to the debts he took in order to finance his only daughter's marriage. In an interview, he revealed that he was planning to sell his own house in order to repay the borrowed money worth Rs 20 lakh to creditors.[2] However, his daughter reportedly lodged a court case and complaint to prevent his father from selling the house by indicating that she has a share in the house.[8]
Career
editDuring his acting career, he often received minor roles but managed to make an impact in certain film comedy track sequences (usually pairing with Vadivelu and Vivek) despite appearing only for limited screentime. He had often acted in films in the roles of a policeman, textile owner, rowdy, politician and as a village simpleton. He also acted in over 200 films in his career and had also shared screenspace with prominent actors including Rajinikanth, Vijay, Ajith Kumar and Suriya.[9] He had acted in 20 films each with Vadivelu and Vivek.
He was spotted by film director Visu in a function hosted by a Lions Club and Visu cast him in a role in television serial Veeduthorum Vasantham.[5][10] He made his film acting debut through 1998 film Poonthottam and Shared screenspace alongside Raghuvaran.[11] He initially chose villainous roles before switching to chose comedy roles in films.
Selected filmography
edit- Poonthottam (1998)
- Padayappa (1999)
- Star (2001)
- Alli Thandha Vaanam (2001)
- Alli Arjuna (2002)
- Thamizhan (2002)
- Gemini (2002)
- Unnai Ninaithu (2002)
- Youth (2002)
- Andipatti Arasampatti (2002)
- Ramachandra (2003)
- Aasai Aasaiyai (2003)
- Thennavan (2003)
- Saamy (2003)
- Kadhal Kirukkan (2003)
- Vayasu Pasanga (2004)
- Jananam (2004)
- Chandramukhi (2005)
- Kundakka Mandakka (2005)
- Anbe Vaa (2005)
- Thaamirabharani (2007)
- Manikanda (2007)
- Niram (2007)
- En Uyirinum Melana (2007)
- Piragu (2007)
- Pasupathi c/o Rasakkapalayam (2007)
- Thangam (2008)
- Azhagu Nilayam (2008)
- Madurai Ponnu Chennai Paiyan (2008)
- Kadhal Endral Enna (2008)
- Azhaipithazh (2008)
- Maanavan Ninaithal (2008)
- Surya (2008)
- Karthik Anitha (2009)
- Pudhiya Payanam (2009)
- Kannukulle (2009)
- Madhavi (2009)
- Magizhchi (2010)
- Velayudham (2011)
- Agathinai (2015)
- Vindhai (2015)
Television
editReferences
edit- ^ நகைச்சுவை நடிகர் சிவ நாராயணமூர்த்தி உடல்நலக்குறைவால் காலமானார்..!, retrieved 14 December 2023
- ^ a b ஜமீன் பரம்பரை முதல் காமெடியன் வரை..சிவ நாராயணமூர்த்தியின் சோக கதை!, retrieved 14 December 2023
- ^ நகைச்சுவை நடிகர் சிவ நாராயணமூர்த்தி காலமானார் | Siva Narayanamoorthy | Cinema | ThanthiTV, retrieved 14 December 2023
- ^ "Tamil Actor Siva Narayan Murthy Passes Away at 68". News18. 8 December 2022. Retrieved 13 December 2023.
- ^ a b "நகைச்சுவை நடிகர் சிவ நாராயணமூர்த்தி உயிரிழப்பு.. திரையுலகினர் இரங்கல்!". News18 தமிழ் (in Tamil). 8 December 2022. Retrieved 13 December 2023.
- ^ "Tamil actor Siva Narayan Murthy dies at 68". The Indian Express. 8 December 2022. Retrieved 13 December 2023.
- ^ "Popular Tamil actor Siva Narayanamoorthy passes away". The Times of India. 8 December 2022. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 13 December 2023.
- ^ Rajkumar (8 December 2022). "ஃபங்ஷனில் தோற்றத்தை பார்த்து நடிக்க அழைத்து வந்த விசு - சிவநாராயணனின் Flashback". Tamil Behind Talkies (in Tamil). Retrieved 13 December 2023.
- ^ "Actor known for his comic roles passes away due to illness". The Times of India. 8 December 2022. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 13 December 2023.
- ^ பிரபல காமெடி நடிகர் Siva Narayana Moorthy திடீர் மரணம் | #RIPSivaNarayanaMoorthy, retrieved 14 December 2023
- ^ PTI. "Popular comedian Sivanarayana Murthy dead". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 13 December 2023.