He had been a part of the industry for 25 years. Initially joining films as a stuntman, he gained fame for his role as the comedy sidekick 'Thimingalam' to actor Santhanam in the 2012 Sundar C film Kalakalappu, which also featured Vemal, RJ Shiva, Anjali, and Oviya in the lead roles.

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In addition to that film, Gothandaraman is also known for his appearances in Vijay's Bhagavathi (2001), Ajith's Kireedam (2007), and Vedalam (2015). He also worked as a stunt choreographer in films like the Ramki and Sanghavi starrer Ellame En Pondattithaan, Rajkiran's Ellame En Rasa Dhaan, and the Sivaji Ganesan-Vijay starrer Once More.

The actor, in a recent interview, made a sorrowful statement that his family and relatives had estranged him due to his illness, and he is now being taken care of by the Stunt Union.