
Acting
Ponvannan
Born
1964-09-23 (62)
Place of birth
Erode, Tamilnadu, India
Known for
Acting
Credits
65 titles
Ponvannan is an Indian actor and director who has worked in Tamil cinema and television.
Known for
NRMarmadesam, meaning "Land of Mystery" in Tamil, is a television series directed by Naga. The series was telecast between 1997 and 2001 and was very successful.
Marmadesam
1996
NRA hotel owner and father of four faces a predicament with the arrival of his abandoned son. Will the family dynamics get spicier or sour?
Uppu Puli Kaaram
2024
5.5A mafia don sends his son out of the country because he doesn't want even a shadow of his life falling on him. Destiny wills otherwise. The son makes an innocuous trip to Mumbai to visit his dad. And ends up filling his father's large shoes.
Thalaivaa
2013
8.5Anu travels to Varanasi for her mother’s last rites, where a priest asks her to deliver an ancient relic to a temple in Tamil Nadu. While she plans to disobey his command, fate has other plans.
Aindham Vedham
2024
5.0After being turned down by the ruling Britons, the rightful heir to a famous dynasty inspires local villagers to build a dam themselves. A small-time thief reforms after learning about the role played by his grandfather in building a dam.
Lingaa
2014
Muthu, the son of a poor villager, was faulted by his school teacher for not disclosing the name of the boy who stole a watch from a nearby watchshop. Later when Muthu reported the theft to the police, he was framed by the head-constable, whose son was the real thief, and convicted. Educated in the reformatory school, Muthu learns the tricks of the criminal trade and their modus operandi. When he comes out of jail, by chance, Muthu gets the certificates of a man with a similar name and joins the police force, with false credentials. When Muthu's superior officer threw out his daughter for having an affair with the son of a known criminal, Muthu marries her. Using his knowledge gained while in prison. Muthu becomes a sort of private detective, who traces and restores stolen property to the true owners. This results in Muthu being convicted a number of times and he ends up serving a long stretch due to a murder case.
IPC 215
2003
Film credits
2020s · 4 titles
5.4Saravana, Mithra, Jacky, and Janaki, are skilled con artists hiding out as an ordinary family in Mulki, Karnataka. Their quiet life shatters when a young boy in their care is kidnapped, forcing them to use their old hustles one last time.
Con City
2026
5.4A man raised by gangsters tries to reform them, and a hired job to protect a village presents him with the perfect opportunity.
Sulthan
2021
5.9What happens when a guy falls in love with the girl he thought he hated the most? Why does her simple `no` mean so much more than it seems?.
Miss You
2024
NRA Thriller Sentimental Story dealing with a son's love to a single mother. An unimaginable sacrifice done between friendship and love in this decade.
Saaraa
2025
2010s · 27 titles
5.5A mafia don sends his son out of the country because he doesn't want even a shadow of his life falling on him. Destiny wills otherwise. The son makes an innocuous trip to Mumbai to visit his dad. And ends up filling his father's large shoes.
Thalaivaa
2013
5.0After being turned down by the ruling Britons, the rightful heir to a famous dynasty inspires local villagers to build a dam themselves. A small-time thief reforms after learning about the role played by his grandfather in building a dam.
Lingaa
2014
7.0Two rival artists at Sivadas Swamigal's drama troupe compete in everything they do. While one of them goes on to become successful, the other fails in life.
Kaaviya Thalaivan
2014
4.8Ponnar Shankar is based on historical novel written by Kalangir M. Karunanidhi. Story is about the two warriors, both are brothers named Ponner and Sankar living in Kongu Nadu (present day Coimbatore, Erode etc..). This is a historical movie and these two warriors are even worshipped today at most of the above mentioned part of Tamil Nadu.
Ponnar Shankar
2011
7.3A sincere cop, who's suspended from the department for locking horns with a few influential people in the society, starts taking revenge against those who finished off his dear ones.
Adanga Maru
2018
5.2The relationship between a grumpy guy and a practical girl becomes complicated when the latter gets tired of the former’s impatient behaviour.
Ispade Rajavum Idhaya Raniyum
2019
4.9An educated do-gooder is forced to enter politics in order to serve the society. But, will the old guard make way and allow him to do that?
NGK
2019
6.6Gunasingam, a family-loving farmer who hails from a small town, tries his best to keep his big family united despite him being misunderstood by many.
Kadaikutty Singam
2018
6.3A small-time hooligan hired to kill a girl and an aspiring movie actor find themselves in the wrong place due to a mix-up. Now, the gangster who ordered the hit is after all the three of them.
Yatchan
2015
NRA youngster with a lackadaisical attitude realises the importance of embracing agriculture when a selfish businessman tries to acquire land from his village.
Kadalai
2016
8.0A stranger Kathir lands up at Sankaran Kovil, a serene southern village. Kathir searches for a job at this unpromising place, and finds one as a helper in Killi Pillai's dairy farm. Kathir is a merry young man but gets flashes of his sad and oppressed childhood, which has its roots in Sankaran Kovil. Kathir isn't a complete stranger to the village nor has he come here looking for a living; he has an ulterior motive which involves the whole village.
Sankarankovil
2011
NRA school student loves his classmate, who also harbours feelings for him. But when her rich, powerful family questions her, she lies that she isn't love with him, and this plays havoc on the boy's family.
Palli Paruvathile
2017
8.1A con artist is caught by the cops and is swindled off the money by his own partners. Meanwhile, a person who he had scammed hires a gangster to finish him off. Can he outwit these people and turn over a new leaf?
Sathuranga Vettai
2014
5.1This film involves around two characters both have been played by Jeeva. Siva is fisherman and does good things and on the other hand Ashok is a lawyer, womanizer and does bad things. At one point Ashok kills a girl with whom he made love. By certain amount of doubt, his brother Siva drags Ashok to court, there he uses his professional knowledge to escape out of the case.
Singam Puli
2011
5.7A wrongdoer is caught red-handed and he is not going to forgive the man who exposed him.
Kadal
2013
4.5Guru and his friends' ambition is to become firemen, but a run in with a gangster threatens to bring their dream crashing down.
Neruppu Da
2017
7.2Veluthambi, who aspires for a government job, finds himself teaching poor children in a village. When he learns that they are appointed as bonded labourers, he decides to bring about a change.
Vaagai Sooda Vaa
2011
NRRoyapuram to Royapettai (Raa raa) is a simplistic love story about two people with background that is so disparate, it’s seemingly impossible for them to unite in marriage.
Raa Raa
2011
4.5An orphaned maid falls in love with her wealthy employer's grandson, but their romance faces strict class barriers. A mysterious new cook arrives to secretly orchestrate their union, ultimately revealing himself to be a Hindu deity in human form who came to answer her prayers.
Seedan
2011
5.8A greedy TV channel owner tries to rake in the moolah by pitting a reluctant local boxer against a notorious international champion.
Bhooloham
2015
2.0Kunjunni, an orphan, and Radha, who makes a living by selling statues of deities, love each other. However, problems arise when her father opposes their relationship.
Pulliman
2010
10.0Ayyanaar Veethi is a Tamil movie starring Yuvan and Sara Shetty in prominent roles. The cast also includes K Bhagyaraj and Meera Krishnan. It is a drama directed by Gipsy Rajkumar with P Senthil Vel as the producer and U.K. Murali as music director forming part of the crew.
Ayyanar Veethi
2017
NRWhen Chandraksha releases a horde of evil spirits that soon attack various villages, Parvathamma and her son, Sharabha, try to stop them with the help of their deity, Lord Narasimha.
Sharabha
2018
NRPorkkalam (Tamil: போர்க்களம்; English: Battlefield) is a 2010 Indian Tamil-language action film directed by debutant Bandi Saroj Kumar. Starring Kishore of Polladhavan and Vennila Kabaddi Kuzhu fame, Tinnu Anand, who starred in Mani Ratnam's Nayagan and Bombay, comedy actor Sathyan and Smitha, a newcomer from Karnataka, in lead roles and seven artists as Villains, the film has musical score by Rohit Kulkarni and cinematography by J. Mahendran. The film was released on 14 January 2010.
Porkkalam
2010
6.3A criminal swaps his body with that of the cop who is hunting him.
Bogan
2017
6.4The kidnapping comes to a jolting halt when an honest police inspector decides to punish a five-member gang of youngsters who kidnap children for ransom.
Sathru
2019
Sooran is a 2014 Tamil film directed by Balu Narayanan. The film stars Karan, Anumol, Shefali Sharma and Jagan in lead roles.
Sooran
2014
2000s · 15 titles
Muthu, the son of a poor villager, was faulted by his school teacher for not disclosing the name of the boy who stole a watch from a nearby watchshop. Later when Muthu reported the theft to the police, he was framed by the head-constable, whose son was the real thief, and convicted. Educated in the reformatory school, Muthu learns the tricks of the criminal trade and their modus operandi. When he comes out of jail, by chance, Muthu gets the certificates of a man with a similar name and joins the police force, with false credentials. When Muthu's superior officer threw out his daughter for having an affair with the son of a known criminal, Muthu marries her. Using his knowledge gained while in prison. Muthu becomes a sort of private detective, who traces and restores stolen property to the true owners. This results in Muthu being convicted a number of times and he ends up serving a long stretch due to a murder case.
IPC 215
2003
7.0Deva works for Arumugam, a smuggler, who has taken care of him for many years. However, when his best friend gets killed, Deva decides to help the police to nab a dangerous drug lord.
Ayan
2009
3.5Mithun Madhavan (Mohanlal) appears as a Mumbai-based Information Technology industrialist but a psychologist in reality. Priyan (Indrajith) is a software engineer working under Mithun. Priyan is in love with his uncle's daughter Dhwani (Parvathi) who was born and brought up in Chennai. The rest of the story deals with the disturbing events in Dhwani's life and how Mithun helps her overcome those.
Flash
2007
7.0A village tough finally succumbs to the unconditional love of his angelic cousin, but his romance faces insurmountable challenges, including family opposition and his own delinquent personality.
Paruthiveeran
2007
6.4A communist forest ranger from a tribal community is tasked with whipping five spoiled female cadets into shape. Their bonding trip into the woods turns deadly when they come across foreign mercenaries plotting to sabotage a government satellite launch.
Peranmai
2009
Anjali lives with her two sisters and grandmother. Her life changes when she falls in love with her neighbour Gopi. But her marriage is at stake as she has several responsibilities in the family.
Kanna Unnai Thedukiren
2001
NRValluvan and Vasuki fall deeply in love with each other, but their families are strictly against their union. However, the two are determined to fight all odds to be together.
Valluvan Vasuki
2008
6.0Muniyandi Vilangyial Moonramandu is a 2008 Tamil film. Bharath, Poorna and Ponvannan play the lead roles with Vadivelu. The film is directed by Thirumurugan. The movie was produced by Malaysian-based firm Lotus Five Star in association with Thiru Pictures.
Muniyandi Vilangial Moonramandu
2008
5.0Nam Naadu is a Action based movie. It starts with Aalavandhar(Nasser) a corrupt politician who holds the post as Education minister and wants to become the chief minister. He is supported by his son-in-laws, Sathya(Saranraj) IPS Officer who runs a finance company and Ilamaran(Ponvannan) IAS officer, the district collector. With the idea of his in-laws, Aalavandhar tries to disturb peace in state and make situation against the CM.Muthazhagu (Sarath kumar) a honest youth wing leader of the same ruling party learns and opposes the move of his father and he stands by and for the...
Nam Naadu
2007
2.9A man unravels the mysteries of his past and his upbringing while settling a village feud.
Silambattam
2008
NRAfter the death of his sister, Periyakaruppu vows not to marry and raise his niece, Poomayil. When Poomayil grows up, she finds out about her uncle's sacrifices for her and decides to marry him.
Veeranadai
2000
For Yogi, assaults have become a daily routine, so much so that the sight of his latest victim, a heavily injured woman slumped in her car, leaves him untouched. But then he spots her baby on the back seat. Without a second thought, Yogi takes the completely defenseless creature along in a basket. Not even a machine gun pointed at his forehead could have had a stronger impact on his life; he feels threatened and seduced at the same time.
Yogi
2009
6.8Sathya and Kiruba are friends. Sathya is reckless and gets into drinking and violent fights whereas Kiruba studies hard to become a Sub-Inspector. Tables are turned when Sathya becomes a Sub-Inspector.
Anjathe
2008
6.6Gautham meets Dr Rajasekhar, a psychologist, to learn about his memories pertaining to a girl named Gayathri. Rajasekhar learns that he is looking for Shanmugam, who he thinks has killed Gayathri.
Kannukkul Nilavu
2000
4.5Mayandi Kudumbathar (English: Mayandi's family) is a 2009 Indian Tamil film written and directed by Rasu Madhuravan, who directed Poomagal Oorvalam and Paandi previously. Starring 10 Tamil film directors, including Manivannan, Seeman, Tarun Gopi and Ponvannan, in lead and supporting roles. The film, scored by Sabesh-Murali and filmed by Balabharani, was released on 5 June 2009, going on to become successful at the box office.
Mayandi Kudumbathar
2009
1990s · 14 titles
No synopsis available yet.
Saathi Sanam
1997
NRVelan feels happy when his sister, Lakshmi, marries Selvam, a police officer. But Velan is shocked when Selvam accuses him of killing his father.
Annan
1999
NRSiva lives with his father Soundarapandian, a police officer, and his little sister Geetha. Geetha gets engaged and Siva notes that his father will not invite his family to the wedding. Hence, Siva finds out his family's village and goes there. At his father's village, Siva is insulted by his uncle Sankarapandian, while his aunt Kamachi welcomes him. Soon, Kamachi's daughter Selvi and Siva fall in love with each other. How Siva reconciles his uncle and marries Selvi forms the rest of the story.
Periya Thambi
1997
Thangapandi stays with his grandfather after the birth of his stepbrother Sellasamy. He is jealous of him and leaves his mother after an unexpected incident leaves him feeling unwanted.
Pasumpon
1995
Sundarapandian, an orphan and angry man, is the henchman of a rich man Manivannan and he often went to jail for minor offenses. Karthikeyan enters his house as a maid and he falls with his daughter Kalyani. In the meantime, Mallaria, an orphan, tries to reform Sundarapandian and they fall in love with each other. One day, a poor girl Chellayi is raped and killed by a corrupted MLA. Sundarapandian and Mallaria finally get married, they decide to leave the village but they don't have enough money. Manivannan prepares his daughter's wedding with the MLA and Manivannan orders Sundarapandian to kill the innocent Karthikeyan. Sundarapandian, who is now a good man, decide to join the young pair. What transpires later forms the crux of the story.
Government Mappillai
1992
No synopsis available yet.
Velai
1998
Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu is a Tamil film directed by P. Bharathiraja. The music composed by maestro Ilaiyaraaja while lyrics written by Muthulingham, Ilaiyaraaja and Gangai Amaran. Two peasant brothers clash with a powerful landlord.
Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu
1991
No synopsis available yet.
Engirundho Vandhan
1995
No synopsis available yet.
Gandhi Pirantha Mann
1995
6.0The film is a love story between Sathyaraj and Meena. Sathyaraj and Goundmani, the best comic combos in Tamil cinema. Goundamani's nostril flaring sarcastic dialogues with Sathyaraj's carefree Coimbatore brand of humor made for the perfect twosome that never failed to tickle the funny bone. The usage of both the witty dialogues and the slapstick in right doses. If Manivannan joins them, never ceases to laugh. The story starts from Manivannan entry in film, He wants to drag down Jayachitra and he asks Sathyaraj to marry his daughter Meena. So those two starts cheating Jayachitra and Meena, After Meena—Sathyaraj marriage knot, truth comes to the light. The plot takes twist when Meena suits for divorce. The plot completes by Meena leaves her selfdom and joins Sathyraj
Maaman Magal
1995
Sethu falls in love with the village head's daughter. However, things are not all that smooth, as his elder brother is given the responsibility of protecting the girl's honour until she is married.
Senathipathi
1996
7.5While visiting his sister, a man falls in love with a local girl. Problems arise when another suitor enters the picture. The matter worsens further when the girl's mother objects to their alliance.
Rettai Jadai Vayasu
1997
6.2A father blames his miseries on the birth of his third daughter, but soon understands her true value after he becomes paralyzed.
Karuththamma
1994
No synopsis available yet.
Katta Panchayathu
1996
Series credits
NRMarmadesam, meaning "Land of Mystery" in Tamil, is a television series directed by Naga. The series was telecast between 1997 and 2001 and was very successful.
Marmadesam
1996
NRA hotel owner and father of four faces a predicament with the arrival of his abandoned son. Will the family dynamics get spicier or sour?
Uppu Puli Kaaram
2024
8.5Anu travels to Varanasi for her mother’s last rites, where a priest asks her to deliver an ancient relic to a temple in Tamil Nadu. While she plans to disobey his command, fate has other plans.
Aindham Vedham
2024

