Ilancheran, better known as Lollu Sabha Maaran, is an Indian actor and comedian known for his work in Tamil films.[2] He became a well-known face when he started acting in the television show Comedy Bazaar, which aired on Jaya TV.[3]
Lollu Sabha Maaran | |
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Born | Ilancheran[1] Villivakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
Other names | Comedy Bazaar Maaran |
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Years active | 2003–present |
Known for |
Early life
editIlancheran was born to Mani, a political orator for Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam. Ilancheran changed his name to Maaran for his career. Later, he joined the Communist Party, and he was interested in communist art. He also painted communist paintings in his area, which led his father to feel he was against his father's ideology.[3] So he changed his thoughts and later worked in a ration shop before entering the television acting industry.
Career
editHe started his career as an art director for television shows. After that, he got a chance to act in the television shows Comedy Bazaar and Lollu Sabha. His first film was a supporting role in the film Student Number 1.[3] After gaining popularity through his television comedy shows, Lollu Sabha and Comedy Bazaar, he acted as a comedian in many films.
In 2014, after acting in C. S. Amudhan's Rendavathu Padam, he made his directorial debut with the film Iraimagan. but due to financial problems, he approached his friend Santhanam to refer a producer. The film was later shelved. However, at the time, the Lollu Sabha duo Muruganand (Murugan and Prem Anand) were making their debut as film directors with the film Inimey Ippadithan. They asked him to help with the additional improvements to the dialogues, so he worked on that film.
In 2016, his friend Mahendran Rajamani also made his directorial debut with a film named Enakku Vaaitha Adimaigal. Mahendran offered a supporting role in the film. So Maaran acted and also wrote the lyrics for one song. After that, he acted as a comedian in many films with Santhanam. In 2021, Dikkiloona was released on ZEE5. The film received mostly negative reviews, and the dialogues of Maaran were praised. And then he got chances to act in more films like Naai Sekar, Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal, and Naai Sekar Returns.
Filmography
editAs actor
edit- All films are in Tamil, unless otherwise noted.
Films
editYear | Film | Role | Ref. |
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2003 | Student Number 1 | Sathya's classmate | |
Military | |||
2005 | Neeye Nijam | Sankavi | |
2006 | Pachchak Kuthira | Pachchamuthu's friend | |
Vanjagan | Police constable | ||
2007 | Deepavali | Billu's friend | |
Veerappu | Mokkai | ||
Inimey Nangathan | Govind | ||
2009 | Madhavi | Mani | |
2016 | Dhilluku Dhuddu | Teacher | |
2017 | Enakku Vaaitha Adimaigal | Sowmya Narayanan's friend | |
Sakka Podu Podu Raja | Film crew member | ||
2019 | Dhilluku Dhuddu 2 | "Mike" Maaran | |
A1 | Murugan | ||
2020 | Biskoth | Ambulance driver | |
2021 | Parris Jeyaraj | Venkat's uncle | |
Dikkiloona | Kumar | [4] | |
Sabhaapathy | Thief | [5] | |
Gaadi Ulla Body | Drunkard | ||
2022 | Naai Sekar | Maali | |
Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal | Maaran | ||
Bestie | Madhan | ||
Gulu Gulu | Drunkard | [6] | |
Naai Sekar Returns | Raakozhi's friend | ||
2023 | Kannitheevu | Selvam | |
DD Returns | Ravi | ||
2024 | Vadakkupatti Ramasamy | Murugesan | |
J Baby | Senthil | [7] | |
Star | Pandian's friend | ||
Inga Naan Thaan Kingu | Reel Rolex | ||
Miss You | Chals |
† | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Television
editYear | Program | Role(s) | Channel | Notes | Ref. |
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2003–2008 | Comedy Bazaar | various roles in each episode | Jaya TV | ||
2005–2008 | Lollu Sabha | Vijay TV | |||
2006 | Kasthuri | Sun TV | |||
2008 | Deepavali Deepavali | Host | Vasanth TV | [8] | |
2009 | Comedy Puram | Judge | A Comedy Show presented by Symphony Recordings.
They have also released a music DVD. |
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2010 | Mama Maaple | Neelananda Swamiji | Sun TV | ||
2012 | Adhu Idhu Edhu | Guest | Vijay TV | [9] |
As lyricist
editYear | Song | Film | Composer |
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2017 | "Mannenna Vepenna" | Enakku Vaaitha Adimaigal | Santhosh Dhayanidhi |
Controversy
editIn May 2021, actor Manimaran died due to a coronavirus infection. Some print and media posted a photo of Lollu Saba Maaran and published the news. Maaran then explained via video that he was fine and that all people should be aware of the coronavirus.[10][11][12][13][14]
References
edit- ^ மை.பாரதிராஜா (27 January 2022). "Lollu Sabha Maaran". Vikatan. Archived from the original on 30 April 2022. Retrieved 30 April 2022.
- ^ "Lollu Sabha Maaran: Movies, Photos, Videos, News, Biography & Birthday | eTimes". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 30 April 2022. Retrieved 30 April 2022.
- ^ a b c பெ, மை பாரதிராஜா,ராகேஷ் (27 January 2022). ""4 வயசுல பெரியார் பேச்சை கேட்டேன்; அப்பா திமுக; நான் கம்யூனிஸ்ட்"- லொள்ளு சபாவுக்குமுன் தோழர் மாறன்". Vikatan (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 29 July 2022. Retrieved 30 April 2022.
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: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ "Dikkiloona review – Timepass Entertainer". Sify. Archived from the original on 10 September 2021. Retrieved 15 June 2022.
- ^ "Sabhaapathy Movie Review: Sabhaapathy is a middling affair", The Times of India, archived from the original on 19 November 2021, retrieved 15 June 2022
- ^ "Gulu Gulu Movie Review : Gulu Gulu's inventive plot is let down by inconsistent writing". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 29 July 2022. Retrieved 30 July 2022.
- ^ "J Baby movie review: Urvashi is the mothership of this superficial film". Firstpost. 8 March 2024.
- ^ Vasanth TV. "இன்னும் என்னை நீ பைத்யக்காரனாவே நினைச்சுட்டு இருக்க ல | Facebook | By Vasanth TV" (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 26 July 2022. Retrieved 26 July 2022 – via Facebook.
- ^ "Adhu Idhu Yedhu – Watch Episode 159 – Udhaya Kumar, Antony,Maran on Disney+ Hotstar". Disney+ Hotstar. Archived from the original on 4 April 2023. Retrieved 23 July 2022.
- ^ "thats not me Actor Lollusabha Maran explanation exclusive byte". Behindwoods. 12 May 2021. Archived from the original on 4 April 2023. Retrieved 15 June 2022.
- ^ "Lollu Sabha fame comedy actor Maaran clarifies about his health – Tamil News". IndiaGlitz.com. 12 May 2021. Archived from the original on 6 May 2022. Retrieved 9 June 2022.
- ^ "'நான் நன்றாக இருக்கிறேன்' மரணமடைந்ததாக வெளியான வதந்திக்கு லொள்ளு சபா மாறன் முற்றுப்புள்ளி". News18 Tamil (in Tamil). 13 May 2021. Archived from the original on 4 April 2023. Retrieved 9 June 2022.
- ^ manimegalai.a. "பெயரால் வந்த குழப்பம்... பதறிப்போன குடும்பத்தினர் வீடியோ வெளியிட்டு விளக்கம் கொடுத்த 'லொள்ளுசபா' மாறன்.!". Asianet News Network (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 4 April 2023. Retrieved 9 June 2022.
- ^ Sun News. ""நான் நலமுடன் இருக்கிறேன்; நீங்களும் எச்சரிக்கையாக, பாதுகாப்பாக இருங்கள்" – நகைச்சுவை நடிகர் மாறன்". Twitter (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 12 May 2021. Retrieved 26 July 2022.
External links
edit- Lollu Sabha Maaran at IMDb
- Lollu Sabha Maaran at Kinorium
- ^ "Santhanam, Maaran, and Jeeva turn emotional as they pay last respects to their 'Lollu Sabha' co-star Seshu". The Times of India. 27 March 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 12 November 2024.