# Karuppu Subbiah

Karuppu Subbiah was an Indian actor who had acted over 300 Tamil language films in comedy roles and minor roles. He also has another name 'Mottai' Subbiah. He is notable for his comedian roles along with actor Goundamani. And also he acted along with most of Sivaji Ganesan's films during the 1960s and 1970s in cameo and minor roles. And, He has acted in several films in comedy roles in the 1980s and 1990s. His debut film was Indira En Selvam in 1962. He is well known for his character Jambalakidi Pamba in Jallikattu Kaalai.

## Filmography

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### 1960s

| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
| 1961 | Kumudham | Periyasamy | Debut Movie / Credited as Subbiah |
| 1962 | Indira En Selvam | | |
| 1964 | Pachai Vilakku | Karim | |
| 1965 | Pazhani | | |
| 1965 | Anbu Karangal | | |
| 1966 | Mahakavi Kalidas | Poet | |
| 1969 | Anbalippu | | |

### 1970s

| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
| 1970 | Vietnam Veedu | Housekeeper | Credited as Subbiah |
| 1970 | Anadhai Anandhan | | |
| 1970 | Raman Ethanai Ramanadi | | |
| 1970 | Sorgam | | |
| 1970 | Engal Thangam | | |
| 1971 | Mohammed Bin Tughlaq | | |
| 1972 | Itho Enthan Deivam | | |
| 1972 | Jakkamma | Nattamai | Credited as 'Mottai' Subbiah |
| 1973 | Sontham | | |
| 1974 | Avaḷukku Nikar Avaḷe | | |
| 1974 | Dheerga Sumangali | | |
| 1974 | Thaai | | |
| 1976 | Satyam | | |
| 1976 | Etharkum Thuninthavan | | Credited as 'Mottai' Subbiah |
| 1979 | Rosappu Ravikkaikari | | |
| 1979 | Chakkalathi | | |

### 1980s

| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
| 1980 | Vandichakkaram | | |
| 1980 | Ilamai Kolam | | |
| 1980 | Doorathu Idi Muzhakkam | | |
| 1982 | Ayiram Muthangal | | |
| 1983 | Imaigal | | Credited as 'Mottai' Subbiah |
| 1983 | Saranalayam | | |
| 1985 | Aagaya Thamaraigal | | Credited as 'Karuppu' Subbiah |
| 1985 | Geethanjali | Horse Owner | |
| 1986 | Kanna Thorakkanum Saami | | |
| 1986 | Karimedu Karuvayan | Constable | |
| 1986 | Oru Iniya Udayam | | |
| 1986 | Rasigan Oru Rasigai | | |
| 1986 | Maragatha Veenai | | |
| 1987 | Ninaive Oru Sangeetham | | |
| 1987 | Kudumbam Oru Koyil | | |
| 1987 | Uzhavan Magan | | |
| 1987 | Mannukkul Vairam | | |
| 1988 | Senthoora Poove | | |
| 1988 | Nethiyadi | Karuppu | |
| 1989 | Enne Petha Raasa | | |
| 1989 | Poruthathu Pothum | | |
| 1989 | Thangamana Raasa | | |

### 1990s

| Year | Film | Role |
| 1990 | Puthu Paatu | |
| 1990 | Namma Ooru Poovatha | |
| 1990 | Salem Vishnu | |
| 1991 | Naadu Adhai Naadu | |
| 1991 | Oorellam Un Paattu | |
| 1991 | Marikozhundhu | |
| 1992 | Pattathu Raani | Rickshaw Driver |
| 1992 | Abhirami | |
| 1992 | Solaiyamma | Marimuthu |
| 1992 | Periya Gounder Ponnu | |
| 1992 | Magudam | Alagumani's Uncle |
| 1992 | Natchathira Nayagan | |
| 1992 | Villu Pattukaran | |
| 1993 | Moondravadhu Kann | |
| 1993 | Rakkayi Koyil | |
| 1993 | Rajadurai | |
| 1993 | Maravan | |
| 1993 | Ulle Veliye | |
| 1993 | Kattabomman | |
| 1994 | Varavu Ettana Selavu Pathana | |
| 1994 | Pudhiya Mannargal | |
| 1994 | Vaanga Partner Vaanga | |
| 1994 | Sindhu Nathi Poo | |
| 1994 | Mani Rathnam | |
| 1994 | Jallikattu Kaalai | Jambalakidi Pamba |
| 1994 | Periya Marudhu | |
| 1995 | Neela Kuyil | |
| 1995 | En Pondatti Nallava | |
| 1995 | Raja Enga Raja | |
| 1995 | Thamizhachi | |
| 1995 | Varraar Sandiyar | |
| 1995 | Murai Mappillai | |
| 1996 | Aruva Velu | |
| 1996 | Coimbatore Mappillai | |
| 1996 | Ullathai Allitha | |
| 1996 | Katta Panchayathu | |
| 1996 | Vishwanath | |
| 1996 | Pudhu Nilavu | |
| 1996 | Avathara Purushan | |
| 1996 | Thirumbi Paar | |
| 1997 | Thaali Pudhusu | |
| 1997 | Samrat | |
| 1997 | Themmangu Paattukaaran | |