Kottachi

Kottachi is an Indian actor who works in Tamil-language films. He made his directorial debut with Kazhu Maram (2024).

Career
Kottachi and his mother were present at the sets of Seeman (1994) and he came to Chennai in search of the photo taken at that time and instead fulfilled his mother's wish of acting. He was introduced by director Ezhil in Pennin Manathai Thottu (2000). While acting in Thavasi (2001), he reportedly outperformed Vadivelu, who blocked the camera causing him to leave the film. In a review of Kicha Vayasu 16 (2005), a critic wrote that "Kottachi and the gang are the film's only relieving aspect". He played a full length comedy role in Chandhamama (2013) and one of the lead roles in Kadavulukku Nandri (2016).

He directed the short films Varanda Vizhigal (2020), which featured a voice over by M. S. Bhaskar and Vizhuthu (2021) co-starring his daughter. Both short films were released directly through his YouTube channel Maan Valai. In 2024, he directed the feature film Kazhu Maram, which also featured him in the lead role. Regarding his performance in the film, a critic wrote that "Kottachi, who plays the hero in the film, carries the whole story. He is scoring in acting as much as he can. But in many places, his performance is artificial". Another critic wrote that "Kottachi who is playing the hero in the film has given his full acting skills".

Personal life
Kottachi married his elder sister's daughter Anjali. Their daughter Manasvi is also a child artist.

Filmography

 * As actor


 * Pennin Manathai Thottu (2000)
 * Friends (2001)
 * Ullam Kollai Poguthae (2001)
 * Citizen (2001)
 * Alli Thandha Vaanam (2001)
 * Thavasi (2001)
 * Vivaramana Aalu (2002)
 * Raja (2002)
 * Youth (2002)
 * Kadhal Azhivathillai (2002)
 * April Maadhathil (2002)
 * Dhool (2003)
 * Arasu (2003)
 * Anbe Un Vasam (2003)
 * Virumaandi (2004)
 * Vayasu Pasanga (2004)
 * Gomathi Nayagam (2004)
 * Aadhikkam (2005)
 * Kicha Vayasu 16 (2005)
 * Kaatrullavarai (2005)
 * Unakkum Enakkum (2006)
 * Vanjagan (2006)
 * Vallavan (2006)
 * Veyil (2006)
 * Adaikalam (2006)
 * Veerasamy (2007)
 * Niram (2007)
 * Thangam (2008)
 * Kuruvi (2008)
 * Azhaipithazh (2008)
 * Maanavan Ninaithal (2008)
 * Naal Natchathiram (2009)
 * Thunichal (2010)
 * Thairiyam (2010)
 * Bayam Ariyaan (2010)
 * Sura (2010)
 * Unakkaga Oru Kavithai (2010)
 * Naane Ennul Illai (2010)
 * Neethana Avan (2010)
 * Marudhavelu (2011)
 * Gurusamy (2011)
 * Osthe (2011)
 * Vilayada Vaa (2012)
 * Kadhal Pisase (2012)
 * Aathi Narayana (2012)
 * Thiruthani (2012)
 * Chandhamama (2013)
 * Sandhithathum Sindhithathum (2013)
 * Aindhaam Thalaimurai Sidha Vaidhiya Sigamani (2014)
 * Pattaya Kelappanum Pandiya (2014)
 * Vilaasam (2014)
 * Kaaviya Thalaivan (2014)
 * Palakkattu Madhavan (2015)
 * Miss Pannidatheenga Appuram Varuthapaduveenga (2015)
 * Tihar (2015)
 * Kadavulukku Nandri (2016)
 * Angali Pangali (2016)
 * Vayakattu Mappillai (2018)
 * Unarvu (2019)
 * Kazhu Maram (2024; also director)


 * As director


 * Television
 * Jothi (2021)