# Chinni Jayanth

Chinni Jayanth is an Indian film director, producer, comedian, actor and mimicry artist who has appeared in many main, character and supporting roles in Tamil films. He is also a popular television personality having hosted hit shows like Sagalai Vs Ragalai, Kalakka Povathu Yaar and Asathapovathu Yaaru on Sun TV in Chennai. He is also a recipient of the Kalaimamani award given by the Government of Tamil Nadu for excellence in the field of cinema. He received this award from the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu at a glittering function at Valluvar Kottam.
As an acknowledgement of his efforts in the field of cinema, mimicry, stage performances and social service activities, Chinni Jayanth was presented with a doctorate by The Open International University of Alternate Medicine on 29 December 2013.

## Early life and family

Chinni Jayanth is an alumnus of Ramakrishna Mission Students Home, Chennai. He went on to study at New College, Royapettah. He then completed his acting course (Diploma in Film Technology, DFTech) from the Film and Television Institute of Tamil Nadu in Taramani. He has a son, Shrutanjaya Narayanan, who has now cleared the UPSC exams to become an IAS officer.

## Cinema career

Jayanth began his acting career in 1984, playing the supporting role to the eccentric villain in director Mahendran's film Kai Kodukkum Kai.
He carved a niche for himself with his unique style of comedy which included the creation of some unique words like "gilfans", "silfans", etc. which became a rage among the youth. His supporting roles in movies like Kizhakku Vasal, Idhayam, Kannedhirey Thondrinal and Chinna Pulla, are audience favourites.
Jayanth's performance in Chinna Pulla (1994) along with Revathi was well received. In the movie, Jayanth portrayed a mentally challenged person. This movie was also the first production of his company Ashtalakshmi Creators.
His directorial debut was in the film Unakkaga Mattum. The second film he directed was Kaanal Neer, which introduced J.K. Rithesh and Manisha Chatterjee in lead roles.
His last direction was the movie Neeye Yen Kaadhali (2010), and played a vital role in the screen play. The film was graded by experts Suresh Menon and Brian Jennings at HD Studios, Sushma Multimedia, Chennai.

## Filmography
### Actor
#### Tamil films

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1984 | Kai Kodukkum Kai | | |
| 1984 | 24 Mani Neram | Seenu | |
| 1984 | January 1 | | |
| 1985 | Santhosha Kanavukal | | |
| 1985 | Pillai Nila | Sekar | |
| 1985 | Idaya Kovil | Suresh's friend | |
| 1986 | Uyire Unakkaga | Balu's friend | |
| 1986 | Muthal Vasantham | | |
| 1986 | Rasigan Oru Rasigai | | |
| 1986 | Puthir | Vijay's cousin | |
| 1986 | Paaru Paaru Pattanam Paaru | | |
| 1986 | Vidinja Kalyanam | | |
| 1986 | Aayiram Pookkal Malarattum | | |
| 1986 | Kaalamellam Un Madiyil | | |
| 1986 | Lakshmi Vandhachu | Gilbert | |
| 1987 | Velicham | | |
| 1987 | Valayal Satham | | |
| 1987 | Chinna Poove Mella Pesu | Arokiyam | |
| 1987 | Anand | | |
| 1988 | Annanagar Mudhal Theru | | |
| 1988 | Raja Chinna Roja | Raja's friend | |
| 1988 | Nallavan | Raja's friend | |
| 1989 | Dilli Babu | | |
| 1989 | Manidhan Marivittan | | |
| 1989 | Idhaya Deepam | | |
| 1989 | Vetri Vizha | Chinni | |
| 1989 | Dharmam Vellum | Subbaraj | |
| 1989 | Vetri Mel Vetri | | |
| 1990 | Idhaya Thamarai | Vijay's friend | |
| 1990 | Athisaya Piravi | Periyasaamy | |
| 1990 | Ayul Kaithi | Chandrasekhar's friend | |
| 1990 | Adhisaya Manithan | Majunu | |
| 1990 | Kizhakku Vaasal | Maakaan | |
| 1990 | Nangal Puthiyavargal | Chandramohan | |
| 1990 | Keladi Kannmanii | Adaikkalam's friend | |
| 1990 | My Dear Marthandan | | |
| 1990 | Mallu Vetti Minor | | |
| 1990 | Vaigasi Poranthachu | Headmaster | |
| 1990 | Vaigasi Poranthachu | Chinni | |
| 1991 | Eeramana Rojave | Maari | |
| 1991 | Pudhiya Raagam | Vivek | |
| 1991 | Ennarukil Nee Irunthal | | |
| 1991 | Maanagara Kaaval | Seenu | |
| 1991 | Thambikku Oru Pattu | | |
| 1991 | Anbu Sangili | Antony | |
| 1991 | Idhayam | Chinni | |
| 1991 | Pondatti Sonna Kettukanum | | |
| 1992 | Endrum Anbudan | Ashok | |
| 1992 | Meera | Comic Inspector's assistant | |
| 1993 | Enga Thambi | Double Seven | |
| 1993 | Pudhiya Mugam | Michael | |
| 1993 | Gokulam | Chellappa's friend | |
| 1993 | Kalaignan | Indrajith's assistant | |
| 1993 | Kathirukka Neramillai | Raju's friend | |
| 1994 | Paasamalargal | | |
| 1994 | Seevalaperi Pandi | | |
| 1994 | Chinna Pulla | Vadivelu | |
| 1995 | Paattu Padava | Romeo | |
| 1995 | Manathile Oru Paattu | Chinni | |
| 1995 | Chinna Vathiyar | Chinni | |
| 1995 | Aanazhagan | Raghava | |
| 1996 | Love Birds | Arun's friend | |
| 1996 | Maanbumigu Maanavan | Kumar | |
| 1996 | Krishna | Daves | |
| 1996 | Kadhal Desam | Shiva | |
| 1997 | Pongalo Pongal | Ponrasu | |
| 1997 | Ratchagan | Police constable | |
| 1998 | Harichandra | Sundaram | |
| 1998 | Kannedhirey Thondrinal | Boopalan | |
| 1998 | Unnudan | Madhesh | |
| 1999 | En Swasa Kaatre | | |
| 1999 | Ullathai Killathe | | |
| 1999 | Kadhalar Dhinam | Mandi | |
| 1999 | Kanave Kalayadhe | Pavadarayan | |
| 1999 | Kannodu Kanbathellam | Akash's friend | |
| 1999 | Pooparika Varugirom | Dhandapani | |
| 1999 | Ooty | Vivek | |
| 2000 | Sandhitha Velai | Jeeva | |
| 2000 | Unnai Kodu Ennai Tharuven | James | |
| 2000 | Ennamma Kannu | | |
| 2000 | Unakkaga Mattum | Raja | |
| 2001 | Dumm Dumm Dumm | | |
| 2001 | Star | Software Sagalmass | |
| 2001 | Vedham | | |
| 2002 | Charlie Chaplin | Thirupathiraj | |
| 2002 | Samurai | Varadarajan | |
| 2003 | Iyarkai | "Hawala" Arumugam | |
| 2005 | Dancer | | |
| 2005 | Sorry Enaku Kalyanamayidichu | Raghu | |
| 2007 | Vanjagan | Police constable | |
| 2007 | Sivaji | | Cameo appearance |
| 2007 | Kaanal Neer | Pari | |
| 2008 | Kuselan | Pasimani | |
| 2008 | Dhanam | | |
| 2009 | Enga Raasi Nalla Raasi | Bala's father | |
| 2010 | Neeye En Kadhali | | Also director |
| 2010 | Kattradhu Kalavu | | |
| 2011 | Oruvar Meethu Iruvar Sainthu | | |
| 2016 | Thodari | Jack | |
| 2016 | Kaththi Sandai | Psychology professor | |
| 2017 | Muthuramalingam | Doctor | |
| 2017 | Rubaai | Kunkumarajan | |
| 2019 | Petta | | Cameo appearance |
| 2019 | Oviyavai Vitta Yaru | | |
| 2019 | Aghavan | | |
| 2019 | Kalavu | Watchman | |
| 2022 | Trigger | Perumal | |
| 2022 | Super Senior Heroes | Ashok | |
| 2023 | Yaadhum Oore Yaavarum Kelir | | |
| 2023 | Veeran | Kalimuthu | |
| 2024 | Singapore Saloon | Barber | |
| 2024 | Boat | Narayanan | |
| 2024 | Nirangal Moondru | Sakkarai | |
| 2024 | Thiru.Manickam | Samuel | |

#### Other language films

| Year | Title | Role | Language |
| 1988 | December 31 | | Kannada |
| 1991 | Chaitanya | Smuggler | Telugu |
| 1991 | Nirnayam | | Telugu |
| 1993 | Rakshana | | Telugu |
| 1994 | Money Money | Peon | Telugu |
| 1995 | Muddayi Muddugumma | | Telugu |
| 2008 | Kathanayakudu | Tribal | Telugu |

### Director

* Unakkaga Mattum (2000)
* Kaanal Neer (2007)
* Neeye En Kadhali (2010)

### Dubbing artist

Aandavan (2000) - Rajinikanth

### Web series

| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 2022 | Paper Rocket | Devarajan | ZEE5 |