Subramaniam Panchu Arunachalam, credited as Subbu Panchu or P. Ar. Subramaniam (born 20 November 1969), is an Indian actor and film producer. Son of noted writer-producer Panchu Arunachalam, Subbu first appeared as a child artist in the Malayalam film Daisy, before working in the production department of his father's P. A. Art Productions. He returned to acting with the television series Arasi and shot to fame following his performance in the 2010 comedy film Boss Engira Bhaskaran. Subbu has occasionally worked as a voice actor and choreographer as well.
Career Subbu, born to writer-producer Panchu Arunachalam, had been in the film industry since his childhood. He made his acting debut at age 14 as a child artist in the Malayalam film Daisy, directed by Pratap Pothen, who was then his neighbour. He was soon made by his father to work as an assistant production manager under Balagopi in his father's P. A. Art Productions for the Rajinikanth-starrer Guru Sishyan. Since Guru Sishyan, Subbu was involved in all the productions until the most recent release Maya Kannadi (2007), with Subbu being promoted from an executive producer to the main producer.
In 2002, Subbu acted in a film directed by Agathiyan, Kadhal Samrajyam, as one of its lead actors, However, after the release of the soundtrack, the film was shelved and was never released. In 2008, he ventured into television and appeared in the popular television drama series Arasi on Sun TV. He was approached by its director Samuthirakani to play the antagonist's role in the film, a role which was initially supposed to last for a week only, but was extended following positive responses. His first Tamil film was Saroja (2008), in which he had a cameo appearance. Subbu returned to the big screen with M. Rajesh's comedy film Boss Engira Bhaskaran, in which he played a pivotal character as the brother of the character played by Arya. The film became one of 2010's biggest commercial successes, which brought Subbu into the limelight and subsequently led to several more acting offers. He starred in Cloud Nine Movies' Thoonga Nagaram as a tahsildar, and appeared in films including Ajith Kumar's Mankatha where he played a CBI officer, and Aranmanai 2, both in negative roles.
Subbu had previously also worked as a choreographer in the K. Balachander-produced Vidukadhai, and as a voice actor, dubbing for actors Suman and Mukesh Tiwari in Sivaji: The Boss and Kandaswamy, respectively.
He has also appeared in advertisements for Hamam and Lakshmi ceramics. In 2012-13, he hosted a game show, Aayirathil Oruvan, on Zee Tamil channel.
Filmography Films All films are in Tamil, unless otherwise noted. Year Title Role Notes1988 Daisy Thoma Malayalam film En Jeevan Paduthu Dr. Vijay's assistant Uncredited role1990My Dear MarthandanRani's teaserUncredited role 1992 Kalikaalam Dancer Special appearance in the song "Kadhal Illamal" 1993 Athma Anil Uncredited role 2008 Saroja Himself Guest appearance2010 Mundhinam Paartheney Himself Guest appearanceBoss Engira Bhaskaran Saravanan 2011 Thoonga Nagaram Aanmai Thavarael Mr. A Mankatha Kamal Ekambaram 2012 Kalakalappu Manickam Maalai Pozhudhin Mayakathilaey Coffee Shop Owner 2013 Chennaiyil Oru Naal Murugan Settai Commissioner Vijayakumar Pattathu Yaanai Collector Thalaivaa Ravi Kiran All in All Azhagu Raja Doctor Cameo appearance Naveena Saraswathi Sabatham Lord Shiva Biriyani Subbu Mama 2014 Ninaithathu Yaaro Himself Guest appearance Vallavanukku Pullum Aayudham Manager Nimirndhu Nil Lawyer Raja Senthurpandian 2015 Janda Pai Kapiraju Lawyer Rajasekhar Telugu film Azhagiya Pandipuram Deepika's brother Massu Engira Maasilamani Police Commissioner Shanmuga Sundaram 2016 Aranmanai 2 Ramesh Anjala UK Natpadhigaram 79 Vaaliba Raja Padhmanaban Narathan Principal Guhan Unnodu Ka Subash Chandrabose Ka Ka Ka Po Rishabarajan Nambiar Ramachandran's elder brother Chennai 600028 II: Second Innings Chidhambaram 2017 Brindavanam Nagaraj BalloonJeeva's brother 2018 Manushanaa Nee Pyaar Prema Kaadhal Manager Avalukkenna Azhagiya Mugam Also narrator Padithavudan Killithu Vidavum Minister Duraipandi Adanga Maru Subash's brother 2019 Chithiram Pesuthadi 2 Salim's boss Namma Veettu Pillai Arumpon's youngest paternal uncle RK Nagar Inspector Nagendran 2020 Ponmagal Vandhal Alexander 2021 Kasada Thapara DCP Chathurvedha Streaming release Annabelle Sethupathi Sundar Raman Maanaadu Mugilan Arivazhagan Blood Money 2022 Etharkkum Thunindhavan Alagunambi Enna Solla Pogirai Anjali's Father Prince DRO 2023 Ghosty Soppana Sundari Car Owner Kasethan Kadavulada Blackmailer Baba Black Sheep 2024 The Greatest of All Time SI Rajendran 2025 Kuzhanthaigal Munnetra Kazhagam Chanakya 3BHK Murali Premistunnaa Murali Telugu film2026 Lucky the Superstar Thengai Srinivasan
Television Year Title Role Channel 2007 Selvi Nallathambi Sun TV 2007-2009 Arasi 2012-2013 Aayirathil Oruvan Host Zee Tamil 2021 Live Telecast Mike Disney+ Hotstar
Dubbing artist Actor Film(s) NotesSuman Sivaji Rudramadevi Tamil dubbed version Irumbu Thirai Vantha Rajavathaan Varuven The Legend Mukesh Tiwari Kanthaswamy MallannaTelugu dubbed version Jamie Foxx The Amazing Spider-Man 2 Tamil dubbed version Jagapathi Babu Kaththi Sandai Adil Hussain Yatchan R. Amarendran Jil Jung Juk K. S. Krishnan Sardar Ravi Prakash Custody Unknown Sumo Japanese donRajiv MenonVishwanath & Sons
Producer credits Year Film Producer 1988 Guru Sishyan 1991 Michael Madhana Kamarajan 1992 Rasukutty 1992 Thambi Pondatti 1994 Veera 1999 Poovellam Kettuppar 2001 Rishi 2002 Solla Marandha Kadhai 2007 Maya Kannadi 2016 Chennai 600028 II: Second Innings
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