Maran | |
Native Name Lang: | Tamil |
Birth Name: | Manimaran |
Nickname: | Ghilli Maran, Chengalpattu Maran |
Birth Date: | 4 June 1972 |
Birth Place: | Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu, India |
Death Place: | Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu, India |
Nationality: | Indian |
Occupation: | actor |
Known For: | Ghilli |
Maran also known as Ghilli Maran (4 June 1972 – 12 May 2021) was an Indian actor and singer who primarily featured as a comedian in films.
He was born in Naththam, Chengalpet district. He was married to Clara Manimaran and the couple have a daughter.
He made his big-screen debut in the 2002 film Ezhumalai, playing a minor role. He then played the role of a kabaddi player in Dharani's directorial Ghilli (2004) which became a box office success. He is known for playing the role of Vijay's friend in the sports drama film.[1] Maran's performance as a henchman in Thalainagaram was also lauded by audience where he featured alongside veteran comedian Vadivelu. He was seen posthumously in film Sarpatta Parambarai and Anti Indian.[2]
In addition, he had also performed gaana songs at concerts at his home town.[3]
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
2002 | Ezhumalai | Anandaraj's henchman | |
2004 | Ghilli | Saravanavelu's teammate | |
2006 | Dishyum | Maran | |
Thalainagaram | Henchman who argues with Naai Sekar | ||
2007 | Thee Nagar | Henchman | |
Deepavali | Fisherman | ||
Marudhamalai | Henchman | ||
2008 | Kuruvi | ||
Pathu Pathu | Pickpocket | ||
2009 | Vettaikaran | Ravi's friend | |
2010 | Maanja Velu | Henchman | |
Boss Engira Bhaskaran | |||
2011 | Mappillai | Ravi | |
Vandhaan Vendraan | |||
2013 | Chandhamama | ||
Pattathu Yaanai | |||
2015 | Kaththukkutti | Arivazhagan's friend | |
2016 | Velainu Vandhutta Vellaikaaran | ||
2017 | Julieum 4 Perum | ||
2018 | KGF: Chapter 1 | Kannada film | |
2019 | Sangathamizhan | Raghu | |
2021 | Sarpatta Parambarai | Maanja Kannan | Posthumous Release |
Anti Indian | Posthumous Release |
Maran died on 12 May 2021 at the age of 48 due to COVID-19. He underwent treatment at the Chengalpet Government Hospital where he was hospitalized two days prior to his death.[4] [5]