Thambi Ramaiah is an Indian actor and director. His debut film was Malabar Police (1999). Thambi has starred in Manu Needhi (2001), Jore (2004), Kovai Brothers (2006) and Maa Madurai (2007). He was critically acclaimed for his role in Theekuchi (2008) and Malai Malai (2009). Thambi won National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor and Vijay Award for Best Supporting Actor for the film Mynaa (2010). He garnered immense appreciation for Osthi (2011) and Kumki (2012). His recent films were Neram (2013), Jilla (2014) and Yaan (2014), Innimey Ippadithan (2015). His upcoming film Puli is set for release in 2015.