If you prefer your comedy clean, clever, and family-friendly, you need the late, great Crazy Mohan. His collaboration with Kamal Haasan is the stuff of legend.
| Actor/Duo | Style | Iconic Film | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | The "Vaigai Puyal" duo; known for slapping, scolding, and rapid-fire verbal volleys. | Karagattakaran , Gentleman | | Vadivelu | "Vaigai Puyal"; distinct body language, cries/laughs simultaneously, unique slang. | Chandramukhi , Imsai Arasan 23m Pulikesi | | Kamal Haasan | Intellectual, situational, mastery over timing and disguises. | Nayagan , Tenali , Avvai Shanmugi | | Santhanam | The modern hero-comedian; known for witty counters and spoiling the villain's plans. | Boss Engira Bhaskaran , Lal Salaam | | Rajinikanth | While an action hero, his style, mannerisms, and timing are uniquely comedic. | Thillu Mullu , Sivaji | movies tamil comedy