Appukutty facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Appukutty
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Sivabalan
7 May 1984 Nathan Kinaru, Thootukudi district, Tamilnadu
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| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1998–present |
Sivabalan, known to many as Appukutty, is an actor and comedian from India. He mostly acts in Tamil films. He became famous after his role in the movie Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu.
Appukutty's acting as Azhagarsami in Azhagarsamiyin Kudhirai was highly praised. This role even won him a special award, the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor.
Appukutty's Journey in Movies
Appukutty grew up in a village called Nathan Kinaru. This village is in the Thoothukudi district of Tamil Nadu. In 1994, he moved to Chennai to find work.
He worked as a cleaner in hotels for some time. During this period, people from the film industry noticed his talent. They offered him chances to act in movies.
Appukutty started his acting career with small roles. He always dreamed of becoming a comedian. He acted in minor roles for over 17 years.
His big break came with the movie Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu. This film was directed by Suseenthiran. Suseenthiran then chose Appukutty for the main role in his comedy-drama film Azhagarsamiyin Kudhirai (2011).
For his amazing performance in Azhagarsamiyin Kudhirai, Appukutty won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor. The movie itself also won an award. It was named the Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment of 2011.
In 2011, he also had an important role in Kullanari Koottam. He appeared in Snehaveedu, which was the 300th film of actor Mohanlal. In 2012, Appukutty played the lead in Mannaru. He also had a supporting role in Sundarapandian.
Appukutty has worked with famous actor Ajith Kumar. They appeared together in movies like Veeram (2014) and Vedalam (2015). More recently, he played a key character in Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu (2022). This film was directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon.
Appukutty's Film Roles
Appukutty has acted in many films over the years. Here is a list of some of his movie roles:
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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| 1998 | Maru Malarchi | Tea seller | Uncredited role |
| 2002 | Solla Marandha Kadhai | Prabakaran | Uncredited role |
| 2004 | Ghilli | Assistant priest at Velu's house | Uncredited role |
| 2005 | Maayavi | Volleyball player | Uncredited role |
| ABCD | Bus passenger | Uncredited role | |
| 2007 | Azhagiya Tamil Magan | Priest | Uncredited role |
| Deepavali | |||
| Onbadhu Roobai Nottu | |||
| Nee Naan Nila | Student | ||
| 2008 | Akku | Man at the barber shop | Uncredited role |
| Ezhuthiyatharadi | Roja's friend | ||
| Raman Thediya Seethai | Uncredited role | ||
| Velvi | Chandru's friend | ||
| 2009 | Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu | Appukutty | |
| Vaigai | Kulumai | ||
| 2010 | Ambasamudram Ambani | Dhandapani's neighbour | |
| Madrasapattinam | Kaali | ||
| Virunthali | Kaadu | ||
| 2011 | Kullanari Koottam | Lenin | |
| Azhagarsamiyin Kuthirai | Azhagarsami | National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor | |
| Mudhal Idam | |||
| Snehaveedu | Pazhanisamy | Malayalam film | |
| 2012 | Pachai Engira Kaathu | ||
| Mattuthavani | |||
| Mannaru | Mannaru | ||
| Sundarapandian | Bhuvaneshwaran | ||
| Thiruthani | Velu's friend | ||
| 2013 | Isaac Newton S/O Philipose | Karuppayya | Malayalam film |
| Moondru Per Moondru Kaadhal | |||
| Maryan | Sakkarai | ||
| Summa Nachunu Irukku | Appukutty | ||
| 2014 | Veeram | Mayilvaganam | |
| Kaadhal 2014 | |||
| 2015 | Suzhiyam Ezhu | ||
| Vedalam | Kuzhandai | ||
| Urumeen | Security and Viduthalai | ||
| Paayum Puli | Guest appearance | ||
| 2016 | 24 | Chettiyar's brother | |
| Kagitha Kappal | Chellappa | ||
| 2017 | Mupparimanam | Logu | |
| Enbathettu | |||
| Konjam Konjam | Sivabalan | ||
| Theru Naaigal | Kathir | ||
| Nenjil Thunivirundhal | Kumar's friend | ||
| 2018 | Koottali | ||
| Kaathiruppor Pattiyal | Sathish | ||
| Enga Kattula Mazhai | Kuberan | ||
| 2019 | 100% Kadhal | Appu | |
| Vennila Kabaddi Kuzhu 2 | Appukutty | ||
| 2020 | Maayanadhi | Mani | |
| Galtha | |||
| Onbathu Kuzhi Sampath | Saami | ||
| Routtu | |||
| 2021 | Maara | Lingam | |
| Aadhangam | |||
| Boom Boom Kaalai | |||
| Namma Oorukku Ennadhan Achu | Nalla Thambi's uncle | ||
| 2022 | Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu | Saravanan | |
| Katchikkaaran | Party worker | ||
| Mr Daddy | |||
| 2023 | Vallavanukkum Vallavan | ||
| Angaaragan | |||
| Margazhi Thingal | Raasu | ||
| 2024 | Sooriyanum Sooriyagandhiyum | ||
| Nagendran's Honeymoons | Tamil village man | Malayalam series | |
| 2025 | Kalan |
