[5] While acting in Thavasi (2001), he reportedly outperformed Vadivelu, who blocked the camera causing him to leave the film.
[citation needed] In a review of Kicha Vayasu 16 (2005), a critic wrote that "Kottachi and the gang are the film's only relieving aspect".
[5] He directed the short films Varanda Vizhigal (2020), which featured a voice over by M. S. Bhaskar and Vizhuthu (2021) co-starring his daughter.
Both short films were released directly through his YouTube channel Maan Valai.
[1] Another critic wrote that "Kottachi who is playing the hero in the film has given his full acting skills".