| Vellai Subbaiah | |
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| Born | Subbaiah 1937 Punjai Puliampatti, Erode |
| Died | 6 September 2018 (80) Mettupalayam, Coimbatore |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1964-2011 |
| Spouse | Savitri |
| Children | 1 |
Vellai Subbaiah was an Indian actor who appeared in over than 1500 films and theatrical productions. He primarily played minor roles and comedic roles.
Early life
Subbaiah was born in Punjai Puliampatti village, Coimbatore in 1937 but ran away from home at a young age to pursue his interest in acting. Sometime after running away from home he met a drama troupe owner in Anthiyur who offered him a job acting in the troupe.
Film career
Later, Subbaiah travelled to Madras to pursue a career in cinema. His role was an uncredited appearance in the hugely successful drama Pasamalar. His first major role was as a student in the 1970 film Maanavan.
Filmography
References
- "1000 நாடகங்கள், 500 திரைப்படங்கள்.. யார் இந்த வெள்ளை சுப்பையா? - விவரிக்கிறார் ஆர்.சுந்தர்ராஜன்". Vikatan (in Tamil). Retrieved 22 January 2020.
- ""White" Subbaiah". Antru Kanda Mugam. 12 August 2013. Retrieved 22 January 2020.