Ilancheran, better known as Lollu Sabha Maaran, is an Indian actor and comedian known for his work in Tamil films. He became a well-known face when he started acting in the television show Comedy Bazaar, which aired on Jaya TV.
Early life Ilancheran was born to Mani, a political orator for Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam. Ilancheran changed his name to Maaran for his career. Later, he joined the Communist Party, and he was interested in communist art. He also painted communist paintings in his area, which led his father to feel he was against his father's ideology. So he changed his thoughts and later worked in a ration shop before entering the television acting industry.
Career He started his career as an art director for television shows. After that, he got a chance to act in the television shows Comedy Bazaar and Lollu Sabha. After gaining popularity through his television comedy shows, Lollu Sabha and Comedy Bazaar, he acted as a comedian in many films after making his debut with Student Number 1 (2003).
In 2014, after acting in C. S. Amudhan's Rendavathu Padam, he made his directorial debut with the film Iraimagan. but due to financial problems, he approached his friend Santhanam to refer a producer. The film was later shelved. However, at the time, the Lollu Sabha duo Muruganand (Murugan and Prem Anand) were making their debut as film directors with the film Inimey Ippadithan. They asked him to help with the additional improvements to the dialogues, so he worked on that film.
In 2016, his friend Mahendran Rajamani also made his directorial debut with a film named Enakku Vaaitha Adimaigal. Mahendran offered a supporting role in the film. So Maaran acted and also wrote the lyrics for one song. After that, he acted as a comedian in many films with Santhanam. In 2021, Dikkiloona was released on ZEE5. The film received mostly negative reviews, and the dialogues of Maaran were praised. And then he got chances to act in more films like Naai Sekar, Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal, and Naai Sekar Returns.
Filmography
As actor All films are in Tamil, unless otherwise noted.
Films +List of performances in films Year Film Role Notes and 2003Student Number 1 Sathya's classmateMilitary 2005Neeye Nijam Sankavi2006Pachchak Kuthira Pachchamuthu's friendVanjagan Police constable2007Deepavali Billu's friendVeerappu Mokkai2009Madhavi Mani2016Dhilluku Dhuddu Teacher2017Enakku Vaaitha Adimaigal Sowmya Narayanan's friendSakka Podu Podu Raja Film crew member2019Dhilluku Dhuddu 2 "Mike" MaaranA1 Murugan2020Biskoth Ambulance driver2021Parris Jeyaraj Venkat's uncleDikkiloona KumarSabhaapathy ThiefGaadi Ulla Body Drunkard2022Naai Sekar MaaliKaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal MaaranBestie MadhanGulu Gulu DrunkardNaai Sekar Returns Raakozhi's friend2023Kannitheevu SelvamDD Returns Ravi 2024 Vadakkupatti RamasamyMurugesan J Baby Senthil Star Pandian's friendInga Naan Thaan Kingu Reel Rolex Miss You Chals 2025 Bottle Radha Devil's Double Next Level "All Language" Arumugam Thalaivan Thalaivii Bus conductor Coolie Kumar Marutham 2026 Lockdown TN 2026 Gandharvan Karuppu S. Kumaran Idhayam Murali CSK Bus Driver Lakshmikanthan Kolai Vazhakku Moorthy Pyaar Prema Kalyanam Ganesh Immortal
Television +List of performances and appearances on television Year Program Role(s) Channel Notes 2003–2008Comedy Bazaarvarious roles in each episodeJaya TV2005–2008Lollu SabhaVijay TV2006KasthuriSun TV2008Deepavali Deepavali HostVasanth TV2009Comedy PuramJudgeA Comedy Show presented by Symphony Recordings. They have also released a music DVD.2010Mama MaapleNeelananda SwamijiSun TV2012Adhu Idhu EdhuGuestVijay TV
As lyricist Year Song Film Composer2017"Mannenna Vepenna"Enakku Vaaitha AdimaigalSanthosh Dhayanidhi As voice actor Year Film Character Notes2007Inimey NangathanGovind
Confusion In May 2021, actor Manimaran died from COVID-19. Some print and media posted a photo of Lollu Saba Maaran and published the news. Maaran then explained via video that he was fine.
References
External links
Lollu Sabha Maaran at Kinorium