# G. Gnanasambandan

Gnanasambandan Gurunathan (born 19 October 1955), also known as G. Gnanasambandan, is an Indian professor, Tamil scholar, orator and an actor who appears in Tamil films. He frequently chairs Tamil debate shows (Pattimandrams). Dr G Gnanasambandan is originally from Sholavandan of Madurai district. He was a Professor of Tamil-language at Thiagarajar College, Madurai.

## Filmography
### Films

List of G. Gnanasambandan film credits :
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2004 | Virumaandi | Jallikattu commentator | |
| 2006 | Idhaya Thirudan | Mahesh's father | |
| 2006 | Kaivantha Kalai | | |
| 2008 | Aayudham Seivom | Judge | |
| 2009 | Siva Manasula Sakthi | Sakthi's father | |
| 2010 | Pugaippadam | College principal | |
| 2011 | Poraali | House owner | |
| 2013 | Kutti Puli | Tailor | |
| 2013 | Mathil Mel Poonai | Divya's father | |
| 2014 | Bramman | Siva's father | |
| 2014 | Nimirndhu Nil | Minister | |
| 2014 | Vallavanukku Pullum Aayudham | Cycle (voice) | |
| 2014 | Kerala Nattilam Pengaludane | Thamizh Mani | |
| 2015 | Komban | Magistrate | |
| 2015 | Uthama Villain | Kaakaapu Sundar | |
| 2015 | Pasanga 2 | Headmaster | |
| 2016 | Rajini Murugan | Malligarajan | |
| 2016 | Marudhu | Tahsildar | |
| 2016 | Thodari | Sadhasivam | |
| 2016 | Parandhu Sella Vaa | Sampath's father | |
| 2017 | Kanavu Variyam | Gnansambandham | |
| 2017 | Aarambamey Attakasam | | |
| 2017 | Thondan | Pandiyanar | |
| 2017 | Kadaisi Bench Karthi | Judge, Nithya's father | |
| 2017 | Kodiveeran | Marriage broker | |
| 2018 | Vidhi Madhi Ultaa | Aditya's father | |
| 2018 | Aaruthra | Shiva's uncle | |
| 2018 | Sandakozhi 2 | Sembaruthi's father | |
| 2019 | Bigil | Aasirvatham | |
| 2020 | Naadodigal 2 | Mariyadum Perumal | |
| 2020 | Nungambakkam | Lawyer | |
| 2020 | Soorarai Pottru | Chinnaswamy | |
| 2022 | Naai Sekar | Sekar's father | |
| 2022 | Viruman | Doctor | |
| 2022 | Pistha | Kamal Haasan | |
| 2022 | DSP | Shanmugam | |
| 2022 | Sembi | Judge | |
| 2023 | Kodai | | |
| 2023 | Kannai Nambathey | | |
| 2023 | Sathiya Sothanai | | |
| 2023 | Baba Black Sheep | | |
| 2023 | The Road | | |
| 2024 | Ippadiku Kadhal | | |
| 2024 | Kalvan | Kumaresan | |
| 2024 | Dhil Raja | | |
| 2024 | Aalan | Himself | Cameo appearance |
| 2024 | Thiru.Manickam | Himself | Cameo appearance |
Key :
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |

### Television

List of G. Gnanasambandam television credits :
| Year | Title | Role | Channel |
| 2016–2018 | Saravanan Meenatchi | Marudupandi | STAR Vijay |
| 2019 | Tamil Selvi | Dr. Kamaraj | Sun TV |
| 2019–2020 | Cooku With Comali (season 1) | Himself/Contestant | Star Vijay |
| 2020–2021 | Thirumathi Hitler | Chakravarthy | Zee Tamil |
| 2021–2022 | Enga Veetu Meenakshi | Principal | Colors Tamil |
| 2019–2020 | Bommiyum Thirukkuralum | Himself | Chutti TV |
| 2023–present | Singapennae | Azhagappan | Sun TV |

## List of books

* Vaanga Sirikkalam
* Paraparappu – Siripu
* Pesum Kalai
* Ulagam Ungal Kaiyil
* Indraya Sinthanai
* Valviyal Nagaichuvai
* Kalloori Athisayangal
* Ilakkiya Saaral
* Santhithathum Sinthithathum
* Medai Payanangal
* Jeykapovathu Neethan
* Sirithukondae Jeypom
* Kelvi Pathil
* Kadal Thaviya Kadhanayagan
* Parthaen Padithaen Rasithaen
* Sholavandan Jenagai Mariamman Temple (Temple History)
* Gala Gala Kadaisi pakkam

## Awards

Tamil Nadu State Government Awards 2014 – Mahakavi Bharathiar Award
Tamil Nadu State Government Award 2005 – Kalaimamani Kalaimamani Award