# Chaams

Chaams (born as Swaminathan: 30 November 1972) is an Indian actor and comedian who has appeared in Tamil language films. He has predominantly appeared in supporting roles, notably in Crazy Mohan dramas and playing one of the several leads in Palaivana Solai (2009) and Onbadhule Guru (2013).

## Career

He is an actor who began his career by doing small roles but later bagged meaningful roles and had received mass appreciation for his performances. Right from the beginning he started a new style of comedy that people loved and then he followed it with every film. He used his natural tone and local style to deliver dialogues with timing and sense of humor.
In the year 2009, a film named Palaivana Solai was released which was a remake version of the same film released in 1981 where a love story of five friends woven around one simple girl received critics appreciation. In the 2009 flick, Chaams had played the lead role as one of the five friends. This position gave him maximum satisfaction till date.
Chaams garnered acclaim for his role in Payanam (2011). Rediff stated that a "special mention must be made of Chaams" as he provided "excellent comic relief". The Hindu stated that "Chaams as the doting fan whose blinkers fall off" is "a riot".
Similarly in the year 2013, another film Onbadhule Guru was released, where he played the role of disgruntled married man who wants to go back to his bachelor days along with his other friends. The film needed all leading actors to do comedy as per the script and actor Chaams appeared as Guru.
He has appeared in some Tamil films in 2015, and most of the films have been received well by audiences. He was part of films like Maanga and 49-O. Earlier, he was acting with comedians like Vadivelu and Goundamani and supported in their comedy roles.
In 2021, Chaams played the lead role in the film Operation JuJuPi as a serious man.

## Selected filmography

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1998 | Kaadhal Mannan | | Uncredited role |
| 2002 | King | Hollywood Director's assistant | Uncredited role |
| 2002 | Jjunction | Konal Govindasamy | Uncredited role |
| 2003 | Pavalakkodi | | Uncredited role |
| 2003 | Anbe Un Vasam | College student | Uncredited role |
| 2004 | Perazhagan | Groom | Uncredited role |
| 2005 | Sachein | Ayyasamy's friend | credited as Swaminathan |
| 2005 | Kundakka Mandakka | Roopa's groom | |
| 2005 | Aaru | Rajamani | |
| 2006 | Jerry | Dhandapani | |
| 2006 | E | Ganeshan | |
| 2006 | Veyil | Meenakshi's brother | |
| 2007 | Thaamirabharani | Sombunakki | |
| 2007 | Karuppusamy Kuththagaithaarar | Gold shop owner's son | |
| 2007 | Sivi | Still photographer | Deleted scene |
| 2007 | Azhagiya Tamil Magan | Train passenger | |
| 2007 | Vel | Swathi's brother-in-law | |
| 2008 | Arai En 305-il Kadavul | Java Sundaresan | |
| 2008 | Kathavarayan | | |
| 2008 | Vallamai Tharayo | Office Manager | |
| 2008 | Kanchivaram | Translator | |
| 2008 | Kadhalil Vizhunthen | Meera's friend | |
| 2008 | Silambattam | Ammanji | |
| 2008 | Abhiyum Naanum | A man at the school admissions interview | |
| 2009 | Newtonin Moondram Vidhi | Rangaswamy | |
| 2009 | Rajadhi Raja | Doctor | |
| 2009 | Suriyan Satta Kalloori | Kethu | |
| 2009 | Palaivana Solai | Iniyan | |
| 2010 | Irumbukkottai Murattu Singam | Translator | |
| 2010 | Maanja Velu | | |
| 2010 | Raavanan | Wedding photographer | |
| 2010 | Enthiran | Barber | |
| 2010 | Ambasamudram Ambani | Bank cashier | |
| 2010 | Virudhagiri | Saamy | |
| 2011 | Payanam | Balaji | |
| 2011 | Gaganam | Subba Rao | Telugu film |
| 2011 | Rajapattai | Funny Actor | |
| 2011 | Sankarankovil | | |
| 2011 | Uyarthiru 420 | | |
| 2012 | Dhoni | Subramaniam's coworker | |
| 2012 | Manam Kothi Paravai | Das | |
| 2013 | Onbadhule Guru | Guru | |
| 2013 | Azhagan Azhagi | | |
| 2013 | Yamuna | Punniyakkodi | |
| 2013 | Desingu Raja | Idhayakani's friend | |
| 2013 | Muthu Nagaram | | |
| 2014 | Uyir Mozhi | Gamma | |
| 2014 | Bramman | Chaams | |
| 2014 | Nalanum Nandhiniyum | | |
| 2014 | Aindhaam Thalaimurai Sidha Vaidhiya Sigamani | Sarvanana Bhavan supervisor | |
| 2015 | Kanchana 2 | Aravind Saamy | |
| 2015 | Maanga | Kalakkal | |
| 2015 | 49-O | Chaams | |
| 2015 | Thoongaa Vanam | Cook | |
| 2015 | Cheekati Rajyam | Cook | Telugu film |
| 2015 | Uppu Karuvaadu | Ilango | |
| 2015 | Bhooloham | Aalayam | |
| 2016 | Unnodu Ka | Deal matrimony owner | |
| 2016 | Vellikizhamai 13am Thethi | Saravanan's friend | |
| 2016 | Ennama Katha Vudranunga | | |
| 2016 | Andaman | | |
| 2016 | Manal Kayiru 2 | Santhakumar | |
| 2017 | Singam 3 | G. Sathyan | |
| 2017 | Motta Shiva Ketta Shiva | Chamu | |
| 2017 | Oru Mugathirai | Ulaganathan | |
| 2017 | Aarambamey Attakasam | | |
| 2017 | Saravanan Irukka Bayamaen | Rajadurai | |
| 2017 | Bongu | Car mechanic | |
| 2017 | Kalavaadiya Pozhuthugal | | |
| 2017 | Enbathettu | | |
| 2018 | Adanga Maru | Drunkard | |
| 2018 | Keni | | |
| 2018 | Enga Kattula Mazhai | | |
| 2018 | Lakshmi | Bus conductor | |
| 2018 | Saamy Square | Sundaram | |
| 2018 | Kalavani Mappillai | Stepni | |
| 2019 | Charlie Chaplin 2 | Homosexual man | |
| 2019 | Goko Mako | Pluto | Also narrator |
| 2019 | Enakku Innum Kalyanam Aakale | | |
| 2019 | Sixer | Homosexual man in Restaurant | |
| 2019 | Thittam Poattu Thirudura Kootam | Padmanaban @ Buddy | |
| 2019 | Market Raja MBBS | Vardharajan | |
| 2019 | Chennai 2 Bangkok | | |
| 2019 | Naan Avalai Sandhitha Pothu | Moorthy's friend | |
| 2020 | Sandimuni | | |
| 2020 | College Kumar | Swami | Bilingual film |
| 2020 | Indha Nilai Maarum | Jack | |
| 2020 | Irandam Kuththu | Ram | |
| 2020 | Kanni Raasi | Ambur Ram Iyer | |
| 2021 | Centha | | |
| 2021 | Paramapadham Vilayattu | Kalingan's assistant | |
| 2021 | Pei Mama | | |
| 2021 | Raajavamsam | Rangan | |
| 2021 | Naruvi | | |
| 2021 | Operation JuJuPi | | Lead Role; Bilingual (English, Tamil) |
| 2022 | Yutha Satham | Jack | |
| 2022 | Sivi 2 | Khalifa | |
| 2022 | Diary | Aasai Raja | |
| 2022 | Rivet | | |
| 2022 | Project C (Chapter 2) | Praveen | |
| 2022 | Kadaisi Kadhal Kadhai | | |
| 2023 | Raakadhan | | |
| 2023 | Yokkiyan | | |
| 2023 | Dhillu Irundha Poradu | | |
| 2023 | Sri Sabari Ayyappan | | |
| 2023 | Tik Tok | | |
| 2024 | Local Sarakku | Film actor | |
| 2024 | Haraa | Security | |
| 2024 | Boat | Lal | |
| 2024 | Jolly O Gymkhana | Manager's assistant | |
| 2024 | Thiru.Manickam | Narayanan | |
| 2025 | Dinasari | | |
| 2025 | Badava | | |
| 2025 | Leg Piece | | |
| 2025 | Konjam Kadhal Konjam Modhal | | |

### Television

List of performances and appearances on television :
| Year | Program | Role(s) | Channel | Notes | Ref. |
| 2003 | Vidathu Sirippu | | Jaya TV | | |
| 2006-2008 | Anjali | Gopal | Sun TV | | |