Bonda Mani

Bonda Mani is an Indian film actor who has appeared in Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam language films. He has worked in comedy and supporting roles in over 270 films.

Career
Bonda Mani has described that his stage name is derived from his diet of bondas, when he was a struggling actor, and the suffix of his mentor, Goundamani. His original name is Kedheeswaran and he originates from Sri Lanka. While working in Singapore during the 1980s, he became acquainted with director K. Bhagyaraj who visited the country for a show. He later reconnected with Bhagyaraj during a visit to Chennai and was cast in a supporting role in Pavunnu Pavunuthan (1991). Mani subsequently made a breakthrough after his performance in Thendral Varum Theru (1994) won positive reviews. He appeared with legendary tamil actor Vadivelu in many of his comedy tracks. Along with commitments as an actor, Bonda Mani runs a stage drama troupe called "Sai Kalai Koodam" and organizes theatrical shows.

Personal life
In June 2016, Bonda Mani joined the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam political party along with a few Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam party workers. Bonda Mani personally met the Chief Minister Jayalalithaa to officially join the party.

Notable filmography
• Pavunnu Pavunuthan (1991)

• Manikuyil (1993)

• Pon Vilangu (1993)

• Thendral Varum Theru (1994)

• Nila (1994)

• Ravanan (1994)

• Paattu Padava (1995)

• Naan Petha Magane (1995)

• Aruva Velu (1995)

• Murai Mappillai (1995)

• Vaazhga Jananayagam (1996)

• Avathara Purushan (1996)

• Kaalam Maari Pochu (1996)

• Selva (1996)

• Nattupura Nayagan (1997)

• Bharathi Kannamma (1997)

• Arunachalam (1997)

• Pongalo Pongal (1997)

• Ponmaanai Thedi (1998)

• Suyamvaram (1999)

• Koodi Vazhnthal Kodi Nanmai (2000)

• Ninaikkatha Naalillai (2001)

• Sri Raja Rajeshwari (2001)

• Vivaramana Aalu (2002)

• Thenkasi Pattanam (2002)

• Karmegham (2002)

• Naina (2002)

• Sundara Travels (2002)

• Maaran (2002)

• Vaseegara (2003)

• Anbu (2003)

• Winner (2003)

• Thirumalai (2003)

• Ottran (2003)

• Kadhal Kirukkan (2003)

• Maanasthan (2004)

• M. Kumaran Son of Mahalakshmi (2004)

• Chatrapathy (2004)

• Jaisurya (2004)

• Remote (2004)

• Ayya (2005)

• Aayudham (2005)

• Mannin Maindhan (2005)

• Sachein (2005)

• 6'2 (2005)

• Englishkaran (2005)

• Kaatrullavarai (2005)

• February 14 (2005)

• Chanakya (2005)

• Mazhai (2005)

• Aaru (2005)

• Pachchak Kuthira (2006)

• Aadhikkam (2006)

• Kurukshetram (2006)

• Vathiyar (2006)

• Thaamirabharani (2007)

• Manikanda (2007)

• Thottal Poo Malarum (2007)

• Marudhamalai (2007)

• Piragu (2007)

• Kuselan (2008)

• Padikkadavan (2009)

• 1977 (2009)

• Rajadhi Raja (2009)

• Vaadaa (2010)

• Velayudham (2011)

• Masani (2013)

• Adhu Vera Idhu Vera (2014)

• Maharani Kottai (2015)

• Kathirvel Kaakha (2015)

• Aluchattiyam Appadi Irikum (2015)

• Vaaliba Raja (2016)

• Bathiladi (2016)

• Andaman (2016)

• Ilamai Oonjal (2016)

• Nari Vettai (2017)

• Solli Vidava (2018)

• Thanimai (2019)

• Manguni Pandiyargal (2019)