Chinni Jayanth

Chinni Jayanth (born Krishnamurthy Narayanan on 26 July 1960) 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
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.

Cinema career
Jayanth began his acting career in 1984, playing the eccentric villain in director J. 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

 * Kaanal Neer
 * Iyarkai
 * Pongalo Pongal
 * Rakshana
 * Gokulam
 * Kizhakku Vaasal
 * Kadhalar Dhinam
 * Kai Kodukkum Kai
 * Chinna Pulla
 * Manathile Oru Paattu
 * January 1
 * Itho Varugiren
 * Matravai Neril
 * Mannin Manithargal
 * Kathain Marupakkam
 * Ullathai Killathe
 * Santhikum Idangal
 * 24 Mani Neram
 * Santhosha Kanavukal
 * Idaya Kovil
 * Pondatti Sonna Kettukanum
 * Paattu Padava
 * Idhaya Deepam
 * Uyire Unakkaga
 * Unnudan
 * Aayiram Pookkal Malarattum
 * Valarpirai Kanavugal
 * Muthal Vasantham
 * Pillai Nila
 * Paaru Paaru Patanam Paaru
 * Siragu Atika Asai
 * China China Paravaigal
 * Chinna Poove Mella Pesu
 * Kaalamellam Un Madiyil
 * Kattradhu Kalavu
 * Puthir
 * Idhayam
 * Endrum Anbudan
 * Ooty
 * Valayal Satham
 * Nangal Puthiyavargal
 * Idhaya Deepam
 * Annanagar Mudhal Theru
 * Nallavan
 * Manidhan Marivittan
 * Dharmam Vellum
 * Maanagara Kaaval
 * Ennarukil Nee Irunthal
 * Rasigan Oru Rasigai
 * Vidinja Kalyanam
 * Nadigan
 * Mallu Vetti Minor
 * Thambikku Oru Pattu
 * Karum Kuyil Kondrum
 * Anbu Sangili
 * Seevalaperi Pandi
 * Velicham
 * Idhaya Thamarai
 * Pudhiya Raagam
 * Kizhakku Vasal
 * Kathirukka Neramillai
 * Harichandra
 * Sandhitha Velai
 * Anand
 * Adhisaya Manithan
 * Vetri Vizha
 * My Dear Marthandan
 * Vetri Mel Vetri
 * Ayul Kaithi
 * Chinna Vathiyar
 * Athisaya Piravi
 * Raja Chinna Roja
 * Dilly Babu
 * Vaigasi Poranthachu
 * Enga Thambi
 * Aanazhagan
 * Krishna
 * Kannedhirey Thondrinal
 * Pooparika Varugirom
 * Kanave Kalaiyadhe
 * Maanbumigu Maanavan
 * Ratchagan
 * Star
 * Dumm Dumm Dumm
 * Ennamma Kannu
 * Meera
 * Samurai
 * Vanjagan
 * Sivaji
 * Eeramana Rojave
 * Enga Raasi Nalla Raasi
 * Kuselan
 * Kathanayakudu (Telugu)
 * Dhanam
 * Neeye En Kadhali
 * Oruvar Meethu Iruvar Sandhippu
 * Thodari
 * Kaththi Sandai
 * Muthuramalingam
 * 7 Naatkal
 * Rubaai
 * Petta
 * Oviyavai Vitta Yaru
 * Aghavan