Benjamin is an Indian actor and comedian who has appeared in Tamil language films in supporting roles.

Benjamin
Born
K. Benjamin

(1965-05-17) 17 May 1965 (age 59)[1]
NationalityIndian
OccupationActor
Years active2000-present

Career

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Benjamin made his acting debut through Cheran's Vetri Kodi Kattu (2000), where he played the foul-mouthed brother of Vadivelu's character.[2][3]

Benjamin had a career breakthrough with Cheran's Autograph (2004) where he played the childhood friend of the lead character who assists him in his search for his former lovers. The success of the film led to his first lead comedy role in Thirupaachi (2005), as the friend of Vijay's character.[4][5][6][7]

In 2020, Benjamin suffered a heart attack and made a public appeal for financial donations from his film industry colleagues.[8][9][10]

Filmography

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Films
Year Film Role Notes
2000 Vetri Kodi Kattu Sudalaimuthu's brother-in-law
2002 Run
Bagavathi Perumal
Kadhal Azhivathillai College student
2003 Anbe Sivam Theatre artiste
Kadhal Sadugudu
Saamy Kuppan
Thennavan Dada Mani's sidekick
Sindhamal Sitharamal
2004 Vayasu Pasanga
Autograph Oolamookkan Subramani
Arul Arul's friend
Thilak Arokiya Bhavan hotel worker
Vasool Raja MBBS Pickpocket
2005 Devathaiyai Kanden
Thirupaachi Kannappan
Ayya Monkey owner
Kicha Vayasu 16
2006 Thirupathi
Kai Vandha Kalai
2007 Veerasamy
Thullal Subramani
Maamadurai
Sivi
Machakaaran
2008 Indiralohathil Na Azhagappan
Valluvan Vasuki
Theekuchi
2010 Thamizh Padam Railway guard
Maanja Velu
2011 Venghai Selvam's friend
2015 Iridiyam Police constable
Maharani Kottai
2018 Pakka Drunkard
2019 Vilambaram
Miga Miga Avasaram Marimuthu
2020 Naadodigal 2 Head constable
2021 Namma Oorukku Ennadhan Achu
Vellai Yaanai
2022 Saayam
4554
2023 Meippada Sei
2024 Kazhu Maram
Television

References

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  1. ^ "K. Benjamin - membership". Retrieved 17 December 2020.
  2. ^ "Popular comedian Benjamin seeks help after suffering serious health problem - Tamil News". IndiaGlitz.com. 16 December 2020.
  3. ^ Palani, Dhiwaharan. ""I Waited 18 Days To Act In That One Scene With Vadivelu" – Benjamin !! | Chennai Memes".
  4. ^ "Tirupachi". Sify. Archived from the original on 10 January 2018.
  5. ^ "Tirupachi". Sify. Archived from the original on 16 November 2016.
  6. ^ "Vijay's Thirupachi begins - Tamil News". IndiaGlitz.com. 14 July 2004.
  7. ^ "Reel Talk - Whose line is it, anyway?". Chennai Online. Archived from the original on 7 December 2005. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
  8. ^ "'Thirupaachi' actor Benjamin seeks financial help for his heart treatment". timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
  9. ^ "Thirupachi fame actor Benjamin requests help on video because of this". Behindwoods. 17 December 2020.
  10. ^ "Comedian Benjamin Seeks Financial Aid From Fans For Medical Treatment". dtNext.in. 17 December 2020. Archived from the original on 17 December 2020.
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