One of Tamil cinema’s beloved comeddigihunt, actor Chaams, has officially announced that he has changed his name to ‘Java Sunderasan.’ This new name is inspired by a character he portrayed in the popular Tamil film ‘Arai En 305il Kadavul.’
The actor, originally named Swaminathan, shared this news on the auspicious occasion of Vijayadasami via a video clip sent to the media.
A New Identity
Chaams expressed his happiness saying, “I am happy to share the news of my name change with you all on this auspicious occasion of Vijayadasami. My original name is Swaminathan, and I entered the film industry with it. However, I wanted to stand out and be recognized, which led to my name change to Chaams. With this name, I have acted in over 230 films so far.”
Recognition for a Popular Role
The actor elaborated, “I portrayed the character Java Sundaresan in director Chimbu Devan’s ‘Arai En 305il Kadavul.’ This character became immensely popular, and fans began addressing me as Java Sundaresan instead of my screen name, Chaams. After much consideration, I approached director Chimbu Devan, who created this character in the film, and sought his permission to adopt the character’s name as my own. So, from today, I have decided to change my name from Chaams to Java Sundaresan.”
Gratitude to Influencers
On this occasion, he also expressed heartfelt thanks to director Chimbu Devan for introducing him to such a memorable character and name. He extended his gratitude to ace director Shankar, the producer of the film, as well.
“I also take this opportunity to thank all the directors and producers who gave me a chance to make people laugh,” the actor added, showing appreciation for the support he received from the media.
Lastly, Chaams acknowledged meme creators, thanking them for their creative contributions featuring his character in memes.