What is "ponnambalam"

Ponnambalam is a Tamil film actor who started his career as an extra fighter. he has appeared in Tamil films in predominantly supporting roles. He often played lead roles or a supporting antagonist and appeared in several films throughout the 1990s.

Ponnambalam or Ponnampalam is a given name for a male Tamils. Due the Tamil tradition of using patronymic surnames it may also be a surname for males and females.