Java Sundaresan | |
|---|---|
| Born | Swaminathan (1972-11-30) 30 November 1972 |
| Other name | Chaams[1] |
| Occupations | Actor, comedian |
| Years active | 1998–present |
Swaminathan, also known by his current stage name Java Sundaresan or his former stage name Chaams,[2] is an Indian actor and comedian who has appeared in predominantly Tamil language films.
He has mainly appeared in supporting roles,[3] notably in Crazy Mohan dramas and playing one of the several leads in Palaivana Solai (2009) and Onbadhule Guru (2013).
Career
Since there was another actor by his birth name of Swaminathan, he briefly considered Chama as a stage name, which was what he was called by Crazy Mohan. He acted as Kushma Devi, a lady with a moustache in the play Meesai Aanalum Manaivi.[4] He renamed himself as Chaams for the serial Chinna Papa Periya Papa.[5] He initially acted with comedians like Vadivelu and supported their comedy roles and later bagged larger roles.
His breakthrough role came in the film Arai En 305-il Kadavul as Java Sundaresan, an aspiring software engineer who bags a job due to his knowledge of Java. He constantly climbs the social ladder due to his high paying job.[2] In the year 2009, a film named Palaivana Solai was released which was a remake version of the same film released in 1981 where a love story of five friends woven around one simple girl received critics appreciation. Chaams played the lead role as one of the five friends.
Chaams garnered acclaim for his role in Payanam (2011) as a fan of "Shining Star" Chandrakanth (inspired by "Super Star" Rajinikanth). Rediff stated that a "special mention must be made of Chaams" as he provided "excellent comic relief".[6] The Hindu stated that "Chaams as the doting fan whose blinkers fall off" is "a riot".[7] Similarly in the year 2013, another film Onbadhule Guru was released, where he played the role of a disgruntled married man who wanted to go back to his bachelor days along with his other friends. The film needed all leading actors to do comedy as per the script. He played one of the leads in the film Thittam Poattu Thirudura Kootam (2019).[8]
In 2021, Chaams played the lead role in the film Operation JuJuPi as a serious man.[9] In 2025, he changed his stage name from Chaams to Java Sundaresan as many meme creators were using the latter name.[2]
Filmography
Tamil films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Kaadhal Mannan | Gurusaamy | Uncredited role |
| 2002 | King | Hollywood director's assistant | |
| Jjunction | Konal Govindasamy | ||
| 2003 | Pavalakkodi | Shyam | |
| Anbe Un Vasam | College student | ||
| 2004 | Perazhagan | Groom | |
| 2005 | Sachein | Ayyasamy's friend | credited as Swaminathan |
| Kundakka Mandakka | Roopa's groom | ||
| Aaru | Rajamani | ||
| 2006 | Jerry | Dhandapani | |
| Manathodu Mazhaikalam | Employee | Uncredited role | |
| E | Ganeshan | ||
| Veyil | Meenakshi's brother | Uncredited role | |
| 2007 | Thaamirabharani | Sombunakki | |
| Karuppusamy Kuththagaithaarar | Gold shop owner's son | ||
| Sivi | Still photographer | Deleted scene[10] | |
| Azhagiya Tamil Magan | Train passenger | ||
| Vel | Swathi's brother-in-law | ||
| 2008 | Arai En 305-il Kadavul | Java Sundaresan | |
| Kathavarayan | |||
| Vallamai Tharayo | Office Manager | ||
| Kanchivaram | Translator | ||
| Kadhalil Vizhunthen | Meera's friend | ||
| Silambattam | Ammanji | ||
| Abhiyum Naanum | A man at the school admissions interview | ||
| 2009 | Newtonin Moondram Vidhi | Rangaswamy | |
| Rajadhi Raja | Doctor | ||
| Suriyan Satta Kalloori | Kethu | ||
| Palaivana Solai | Iniyan | ||
| 2010 | Rasikkum Seemane | Uncredited role | |
| Irumbukkottai Murattu Singam | Translator | ||
| Maanja Velu | |||
| Raavanan | Wedding photographer | ||
| Enthiran | Barber | ||
| Ambasamudram Ambani | Bank cashier | ||
| Virudhagiri | Saamy | ||
| 2011 | Payanam | Balaji | Bilingual film |
| Rajapattai | Funny Actor | ||
| Sankarankovil | |||
| Uyarthiru 420 | |||
| 2012 | Dhoni | Subramaniam's coworker | |
| Manam Kothi Paravai | Das | ||
| 2013 | Onbadhule Guru | Guru | |
| Azhagan Azhagi | |||
| Yamuna | Punniyakkodi | ||
| Desingu Raja | Idhayakani's friend | ||
| Muthu Nagaram | |||
| 2014 | Uyir Mozhi | Gamma | |
| Bramman | Chaams | ||
| Nalanum Nandhiniyum | |||
| Aindhaam Thalaimurai Sidha Vaidhiya Sigamani | Sarvanana Bhavan supervisor | ||
| 2015 | Kanchana 2 | Aravind Saamy | |
| Maanga | Kalakkal | ||
| 49-O | Chaams | ||
| Thoongaa Vanam | Busboy | Bilingual film | |
| Uppu Karuvaadu | Ilango | ||
| Bhooloham | Aalayam | ||
| 2016 | Unnodu Ka | Deal matrimony owner | |
| Vellikizhamai 13am Thethi | Saravanan's friend | ||
| Ennama Katha Vudranunga | |||
| Andaman | |||
| Manal Kayiru 2 | Santhakumar | ||
| 2017 | Singam 3 | G. Sathyan | |
| Motta Shiva Ketta Shiva | Chamu | ||
| Chitrangada | Airport passenger | Telugu film; uncredited | |
| Oru Mugathirai | Ulaganathan | ||
| Aarambamey Attakasam | |||
| Saravanan Irukka Bayamaen | Rajadurai | ||
| Bongu | Car mechanic | ||
| Kalavaadiya Pozhuthugal | |||
| Enbathettu | |||
| 2018 | Adanga Maru | Drunkard | |
| Keni | |||
| Enga Kattula Mazhai | |||
| Lakshmi | Bus conductor | ||
| Saamy Square | Sundaram | ||
| Kalavani Mappillai | Stepni | ||
| 2019 | Charlie Chaplin 2 | Homosexual man | |
| Goko Mako | Pluto | Also narrator | |
| Enakku Innum Kalyanam Aakale | |||
| Sixer | Homosexual man in restaurant | ||
| Thittam Poattu Thirudura Kootam | Padmanaban alias Buddy | ||
| Market Raja MBBS | Vardharajan | ||
| Chennai 2 Bangkok | |||
| Naan Avalai Sandhitha Pothu | Moorthy's friend | ||
| 2020 | Sandimuni | ||
| College Kumar | Swami | Bilingual film | |
| Indha Nilai Maarum | Jack | ||
| Irandam Kuththu | Ram | ||
| Kanni Raasi | Ambur Ram Iyer | ||
| 2021 | Centha | ||
| Paramapadham Vilayattu | Kalingan's assistant | ||
| Pei Mama | |||
| Raajavamsam | Rangan | ||
| Naruvi | |||
| Operation JuJuPi | |||
| 2022 | Yutha Satham | Jack | |
| Sivi 2 | Khalifa | ||
| Diary | Aasai Raja | ||
| Rivet | |||
| Project C (Chapter 2) | Praveen | ||
| Kadaisi Kadhal Kadhai | |||
| 2023 | Raakadhan | ||
| Yokkiyan | |||
| Dhillu Irundha Poradu | |||
| Sri Sabari Ayyappan | |||
| Tik Tok | |||
| 2024 | Local Sarakku | Film actor | |
| Haraa | Security | [11] | |
| Boat | Lal | [12] | |
| Jolly O Gymkhana | Manager's assistant | ||
| Thiru.Manickam | Narayanan | ||
| 2025 | Dinasari | Broker | |
| Badava | Bar custumer | ||
| Leg Piece | |||
| Konjam Kadhal Konjam Modhal | Karthik's uncle | ||
| School | Assistant Principal Manmadhan | ||
| Madras Matinee | Pickle seller | ||
| Desingu Raja 2 | Pulipandi | ||
| Flashback | Only the Hindi dubbed version was released.[13] | ||
| Kambi Katna Kathai | |||
| 2026 | Lucky the Superstar | Dog Hunter | credited as Chaams |
| Mustafa Mustafa | [14] | ||
| TN 2026 | Film Director | [15] | |
| Theeyor Koodam |
Television
| Year | Program | Role(s) | Channel | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003–2004 | Chinna Papa Periya Papa | Chidambaram | Sun TV | [5] | |
| 2004 | Vidathu Sirippu | Evil scientist | Jaya TV | [16] | |
| 2006-2008 | Anjali | Gopal | Sun TV | [17] |
- Music video
- Lovendra Cassandra[18]
References
- "Chaams is now Java Sundaresan, Adopts his iconic character name from 'Arai En 305-il Kadavul', Embraces fan-favorite identity". The Times of India. Retrieved 2 October 2025.
- IANS (2 October 2025). "Actor Chaams changes his name to 'Java Sundaresan'". IANS News. Retrieved 6 October 2025.
- ர,கிருஷ்ணமூர்த்தி, Gopinath Rajasekar,குணா S,ஜெ வேங்கடராஜ்,கண்ணன் (30 July 2020). "Rajini சார் Namitha நம்பர் கேட்டார்! ஷூட்டிங் ஸ்பாட்ல எல்லாரும் சிரிச்சிட்டோம் - Chams | Enthiran". vikatan.com/.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - "Crazy Mohan's Honor to Actor Chaams & Sathish l Meesai Aanalum Manaivi l#RIPCrazyMohan". 27 June 2019 – via YouTube.
- "One Minute Hero Java Sundaresan அறிமுக நாயகன் நடிகர் java sundaresan செம Fun Speech java sundaresan". 5 October 2025 – via YouTube.
- "Review: Nagarjuna's Payanam works!". Rediff.
- Rao, Subha J. (12 February 2011). "Suspense in the air". The Hindu – via www.thehindu.com.
- "Thittam Poattu Thirudura Kootam Movie Review: The film looks good on paper, but execution fails". The Times of India. Retrieved 19 December 2025.
- "Nellai Siva's last video shot a few days before his demise". The Times of India. 13 May 2021.
- "மீண்டும் பயமுறுத்த வரும் 'சிவி 2' SIVI 2 Movie Team Interview | K.R. Senthil Nathan | 96tv". YouTube. 11 July 2022.
- Features, C. E. (16 January 2024). "Dubbing begins for Mohan's Haraa". Cinema Express. Retrieved 8 August 2024.
- "Yogi Babu's 'Boat' to hit the screens on August 2". Times of India. 8 July 2024. Archived from the original on 8 July 2024. Retrieved 8 July 2024.
- "Flashback (2025) New Released Hindi Dubbed Full Movie In 4K | Prabhu Deva, Regina Cassandra". YouTube. Goldmines Telefilms. 5 September 2025.
- "Mustafa Mustafa - Official Trailer | Sathish | Suresh Ravi | Praveen Saravanan | M.S.Jones Rupert". 27 February 2026 – via YouTube.
- "#TN2026 - Teaser | Natty Nataraj | Umapathy Ramaiah | Darbuka Siva | Kannan Ravi Groups". 2 April 2026 – via YouTube.
- "Vidathu Sirippu - Episode 17". YouTube. Jaya TV. 17 October 2016.
- "Anjali Episode 056". YouTube. Sun TV. 20 October 2020.
- "Marshall Robinson - Lovendra Cassandra (Music Video) | Raj | Meenakshi |Chams |Arul Cool|Think Indie". 23 December 2023 – via YouTube.