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| birth_name = R Mayilsamy |
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| birth_date = {{Birth date|1965|10|2|df=y}} |
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| birth_place = [[Sathyamangalam |
| birth_place = [[Sathyamangalam]], [[Coimbatore]], [[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]] |
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| death_date = {{Death date and age|2023|2|19|1965|10|2|df=y}} |
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| death_place = [[Chennai, Tamil Nadu]], India |
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| occupation = {{hlist|Actor|comedian|TV host}} |
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| yearsactive = 1984–2023 |
| yearsactive = 1984–2023 |
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| spouse = Shantha |
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| relatives = [[K. Pitchandi]] (co-father-in-law)<br/>Aishwarya (daughter-in-law)<br/>Anbu (son) |
| relatives = [[K. Pitchandi]] (co-father-in-law)<br/>Aishwarya (daughter-in-law)<br/>Anbu (son) |
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'''Mayilsamy''' (2 October 1965 – 19 February 2023) was an Indian actor and comedian who primarily played supporting roles. Appearing in many [[Tamil films]], he was also a regular guest judge for Asathapovathu Yaaru on [[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]] in [[Chennai]]. He was well known for his comedy tracks in movies collaborating with veteran comedians [[Vivek (actor)|Vivek]] and [[Vadivelu]]. He had featured in excess of 200 films in a career spanning nearly four decades.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Veteran comedian Mayilsamy passes away at 57 |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2023/feb/19/veteran-comedian-mayilsamy-passes-away-2548868.html |access-date=2023-02-19 |website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> |
'''Mayilsamy''' (2 October 1965 – 19 February 2023) was an Indian actor and comedian who primarily played supporting roles. Appearing in many [[Tamil films]], he was also a regular guest judge for Asathapovathu Yaaru on [[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]] in [[Chennai]]. He was well known for his comedy tracks in movies collaborating with veteran comedians [[Vivek (actor)|Vivek]] and [[Vadivelu]]. He had featured in excess of 200 films in a career spanning nearly four decades.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Veteran comedian Mayilsamy passes away at 57 |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2023/feb/19/veteran-comedian-mayilsamy-passes-away-2548868.html |access-date=2023-02-19 |website=The New Indian Express |archive-date=19 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230219210052/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2023/feb/19/veteran-comedian-mayilsamy-passes-away-2548868.html |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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He was renowned for his mimicry skills and soon became a household name in Tamil Nadu through the television hit show ''Comedy Time''. He was also actively involved in debates and was highly regarded for his speech skills, and won the [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Comedian]] for his performance in ''[[Kangalal Kaidhu Sei]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-02-19 |title=PICS: Things to know about the comedy king Mayilsamy |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/dh-galleries/photos/mayilsamy-passes-away-things-to-know-about-the-comedy-king-1192779 |access-date=2023-02-19 |website=Deccan Herald |language=en}}</ref> |
He was renowned for his mimicry skills and soon became a household name in Tamil Nadu through the television hit show ''Comedy Time''. He was also actively involved in debates and was highly regarded for his speech skills, and won the [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Comedian]] for his performance in ''[[Kangalal Kaidhu Sei]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-02-19 |title=PICS: Things to know about the comedy king Mayilsamy |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/dh-galleries/photos/mayilsamy-passes-away-things-to-know-about-the-comedy-king-1192779 |access-date=2023-02-19 |website=Deccan Herald |language=en |archive-date=19 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230219210050/https://www.deccanherald.com/dh-galleries/photos/mayilsamy-passes-away-things-to-know-about-the-comedy-king-1192779 |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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==Career== |
==Career== |
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Mayilsamy was a popular and veteran television down the South Indian entertainment industry known for his impeccable comic timing and who is mostly seen playing strong supporting character roles in popular Tamil daily soaps and Tamil movies. Mayilsamy was also an acclaimed stage performer, stand in comedian, TV host and a theatre artiste, In short, he was a multifaceted and multitalented personality of the Tamil television industry. Mayilsamy was involved in various stage performances and in theatres from his early childhood days and performed and travelled across Tamil Nadu with a local famous comedy troupe. |
Mayilsamy was a popular and veteran television down the South Indian entertainment industry known for his impeccable comic timing and who is mostly seen playing strong supporting character roles in popular Tamil daily soaps and Tamil movies. Mayilsamy was also an acclaimed stage performer, stand in comedian, TV host and a theatre artiste, In short, he was a multifaceted and multitalented personality of the Tamil television industry. Mayilsamy was involved in various stage performances and in theatres from his early childhood days and performed and travelled across Tamil Nadu with a local famous comedy troupe. |
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Mayilsamy has also had a series of standup comedy releases among which Sirippoo Sirrippu deserves a special mention. Malisamy made his debut on Tamil television as the host and judge of the popular comedy show Asathapovathu Yaaru which aired on Sun TV from the year 2002 to 2004 and attained a very high place among the comedy reality shows. Mayilsamy in the show mainly appeared as a host and occasionally as a guest judge.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://nettv4u.com/celebrity/tamil/comedian/mayilsamy | title=Kollywood Comedian Mayilsamy Biography, News, Photos, Videos }}</ref> |
Mayilsamy has also had a series of standup comedy releases among which Sirippoo Sirrippu deserves a special mention. Malisamy made his debut on Tamil television as the host and judge of the popular comedy show Asathapovathu Yaaru which aired on Sun TV from the year 2002 to 2004 and attained a very high place among the comedy reality shows. Mayilsamy in the show mainly appeared as a host and occasionally as a guest judge.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://nettv4u.com/celebrity/tamil/comedian/mayilsamy | title=Kollywood Comedian Mayilsamy Biography, News, Photos, Videos | access-date=5 August 2021 | archive-date=5 August 2021 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210805141331/https://nettv4u.com/celebrity/tamil/comedian/mayilsamy | url-status=live }}</ref> |
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He began his film career in the 1980s and began his acting debut in ''[[Dhavani Kanavugal]]'' (1984), which he shared billing with [[K. Bhagyaraj]]. He played minor roles in several films during the early part of his acting career, including ''[[Apoorva Sagodharargal (1989 film)|Apoorva Sagodharargal]]'' (1989) and ''[[Michael Madana Kama Rajan|Michael Madhana Kama Rajan]]'' (1990), in which he collaborated with veteran actor [[Kamal Haasan]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Bureau |first=The Hindu |date=2023-02-19 |title=Mayilsamy, Tamil actor and comedian, no more |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/mayilsamy-tamil-actor-and-comedian-no-more/article66527955.ece |access-date=2023-02-19 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> He rose to prominence for his performance in ''[[Dhool]]'' (2003) with Vivek. |
He began his film career in the 1980s and began his acting debut in ''[[Dhavani Kanavugal]]'' (1984), which he shared billing with [[K. Bhagyaraj]]. He played minor roles in several films during the early part of his acting career, including ''[[Apoorva Sagodharargal (1989 film)|Apoorva Sagodharargal]]'' (1989) and ''[[Michael Madana Kama Rajan|Michael Madhana Kama Rajan]]'' (1990), in which he collaborated with veteran actor [[Kamal Haasan]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Bureau |first=The Hindu |date=2023-02-19 |title=Mayilsamy, Tamil actor and comedian, no more |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/mayilsamy-tamil-actor-and-comedian-no-more/article66527955.ece |access-date=2023-02-19 |issn=0971-751X |archive-date=19 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230219210050/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/mayilsamy-tamil-actor-and-comedian-no-more/article66527955.ece |url-status=live }}</ref> He rose to prominence for his performance in ''[[Dhool]]'' (2003) with Vivek. |
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==Personal life== |
==Personal life== |
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In October 2009, Mayilsamy announced that his son Arumainayagam was ready to act in films, and gave him the stage name of Anbu.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.kollywoodtoday.net/news/mayilsamys-son-nandu-ready-for-his-show/|title=Mayilsamy's son |
In October 2009, Mayilsamy announced that his son Arumainayagam was ready to act in films, and gave him the stage name of Anbu.<ref>{{Cite web |date=29 October 2009 |title=Mayilsamy's son Nandu ready for his show |url=http://www.kollywoodtoday.net/news/mayilsamys-son-nandu-ready-for-his-show/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190825235124/http://www.kollywoodtoday.net/news/mayilsamys-son-nandu-ready-for-his-show/ |archive-date=25 August 2019 |access-date=25 August 2019 |website=Kollywood Today}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2018-11-22 |title=Mayilsamy's son Anbu Mayilsamy to debut with 'Alti' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/mayilsamys-son-anbu-mayilsamy-to-debut-with-alti/articleshow/66752507.cms |access-date=2024-10-23 |work=The Times of India}}</ref> |
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==Death== |
==Death== |
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Mayilsamy died from a [[cardiac arrest]] in Chennai, in the early morning on 19 February 2023, at the age of 57.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-02-19 |title=Popular Tamil comedian Mayilsamy dies at 57, Kamal Haasan says he had his 'own style' |url=https://www.businesstoday.in/latest/trends/story/popular-tamil-comedian-mayilsamy-dies-at-57-kamal-haasan-says-he-had-his-own-style-370740-2023-02-19 |access-date=2023-02-19 |website=Business Today |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=19 February 2023 |title=Kollywood mourns the demise of actor Mayilsamy |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/kollywood-mourns-the-demise-of-actor-mayilsamy/articleshow/98056433.cms?from=mdr |access-date=19 February 2023 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> |
Mayilsamy died from a [[cardiac arrest]] in Chennai, in the early morning on 19 February 2023, at the age of 57.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-02-19 |title=Popular Tamil comedian Mayilsamy dies at 57, Kamal Haasan says he had his 'own style' |url=https://www.businesstoday.in/latest/trends/story/popular-tamil-comedian-mayilsamy-dies-at-57-kamal-haasan-says-he-had-his-own-style-370740-2023-02-19 |access-date=2023-02-19 |website=Business Today |language=en |archive-date=19 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230219163054/https://www.businesstoday.in/latest/trends/story/popular-tamil-comedian-mayilsamy-dies-at-57-kamal-haasan-says-he-had-his-own-style-370740-2023-02-19 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=19 February 2023 |title=Kollywood mourns the demise of actor Mayilsamy |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/kollywood-mourns-the-demise-of-actor-mayilsamy/articleshow/98056433.cms?from=mdr |access-date=19 February 2023 |issn=0971-8257 |archive-date=19 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230219043654/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/kollywood-mourns-the-demise-of-actor-mayilsamy/articleshow/98056433.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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In the evening of 18 February, Mayilsamy had attended a [[Shivratri]] Puja at Sri Meghnad Eswarar temple in Kelambakkam, Chennai. He then called [[Drums Sivamani]] to conduct a special musical session in the temple, which occurred at around 11 PM.<ref>{{cite news |title=Mayilsamy's sons clear the rumours about their father's death |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/mayilsamys-sons-clear-the-rumours-about-their-fathers-death/photostory/98198599.cms |work=The Times of India}}</ref> He was returning back home from the temple in the early morning, when he suffered a cardiac arrest. He was taken to a nearby hospital in an auto-rickshaw. The doctors declared him brought dead.<ref name="cremated">{{cite news |title=Comedy King Mayilsamy's body was cremated... |url=https://www.indiaherald.com/Breaking/Read/994574518/Comedy-King-Mayilsamys-body-was-cremated |work=indiaherald.com |language=en}}</ref> |
In the evening of 18 February, Mayilsamy had attended a [[Shivratri]] Puja at Sri Meghnad Eswarar temple in Kelambakkam, Chennai. He then called [[Drums Sivamani]] to conduct a special musical session in the temple, which occurred at around 11 PM.<ref>{{cite news |title=Mayilsamy's sons clear the rumours about their father's death |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/mayilsamys-sons-clear-the-rumours-about-their-fathers-death/photostory/98198599.cms |work=The Times of India |access-date=18 April 2023 |archive-date=19 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230419195545/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/mayilsamys-sons-clear-the-rumours-about-their-fathers-death/photostory/98198599.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> He was returning back home from the temple in the early morning, when he suffered a cardiac arrest. He was taken to a nearby hospital in an auto-rickshaw. The doctors declared him brought dead.<ref name="cremated">{{cite news |title=Comedy King Mayilsamy's body was cremated... |url=https://www.indiaherald.com/Breaking/Read/994574518/Comedy-King-Mayilsamys-body-was-cremated |work=indiaherald.com |language=en |access-date=18 April 2023 |archive-date=18 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230418083949/https://www.indiaherald.com/Breaking/Read/994574518/Comedy-King-Mayilsamys-body-was-cremated |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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His funeral was conducted at his home. He was cremated at AVM cemetery in Vadapalani on 20 February.<ref name="cremated" /> |
His funeral was conducted at his home. He was cremated at AVM cemetery in Vadapalani on 20 February.<ref name="cremated" /> |
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==References== |
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Latest revision as of 11:11, 12 November 2024
Mayilsamy | |
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| Born | 2 October 1965 |
| Died | 19 February 2023 (aged 57) |
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| Years active | 1984–2023 |
| Spouse | Shantha |
| Children | 1 |
| Relatives | K. Pitchandi (co-father-in-law) Aishwarya (daughter-in-law) Anbu (son) |
Mayilsamy (2 October 1965 – 19 February 2023) was an Indian actor and comedian who primarily played supporting roles. Appearing in many Tamil films, he was also a regular guest judge for Asathapovathu Yaaru on Sun TV in Chennai. He was well known for his comedy tracks in movies collaborating with veteran comedians Vivek and Vadivelu. He had featured in excess of 200 films in a career spanning nearly four decades.[1]
He was renowned for his mimicry skills and soon became a household name in Tamil Nadu through the television hit show Comedy Time. He was also actively involved in debates and was highly regarded for his speech skills, and won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Comedian for his performance in Kangalal Kaidhu Sei.[2]
Career
[edit]Mayilsamy was a popular and veteran television down the South Indian entertainment industry known for his impeccable comic timing and who is mostly seen playing strong supporting character roles in popular Tamil daily soaps and Tamil movies. Mayilsamy was also an acclaimed stage performer, stand in comedian, TV host and a theatre artiste, In short, he was a multifaceted and multitalented personality of the Tamil television industry. Mayilsamy was involved in various stage performances and in theatres from his early childhood days and performed and travelled across Tamil Nadu with a local famous comedy troupe.
Mayilsamy has also had a series of standup comedy releases among which Sirippoo Sirrippu deserves a special mention. Malisamy made his debut on Tamil television as the host and judge of the popular comedy show Asathapovathu Yaaru which aired on Sun TV from the year 2002 to 2004 and attained a very high place among the comedy reality shows. Mayilsamy in the show mainly appeared as a host and occasionally as a guest judge.[3]
He began his film career in the 1980s and began his acting debut in Dhavani Kanavugal (1984), which he shared billing with K. Bhagyaraj. He played minor roles in several films during the early part of his acting career, including Apoorva Sagodharargal (1989) and Michael Madhana Kama Rajan (1990), in which he collaborated with veteran actor Kamal Haasan.[4] He rose to prominence for his performance in Dhool (2003) with Vivek.
Personal life
[edit]In October 2009, Mayilsamy announced that his son Arumainayagam was ready to act in films, and gave him the stage name of Anbu.[5][6]
Death
[edit]Mayilsamy died from a cardiac arrest in Chennai, in the early morning on 19 February 2023, at the age of 57.[7][8]
In the evening of 18 February, Mayilsamy had attended a Shivratri Puja at Sri Meghnad Eswarar temple in Kelambakkam, Chennai. He then called Drums Sivamani to conduct a special musical session in the temple, which occurred at around 11 PM.[9] He was returning back home from the temple in the early morning, when he suffered a cardiac arrest. He was taken to a nearby hospital in an auto-rickshaw. The doctors declared him brought dead.[10]
His funeral was conducted at his home. He was cremated at AVM cemetery in Vadapalani on 20 February.[10]
Partial filmography
[edit]Films
[edit]Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Channel |
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| 1996 | Marmadesam (Ragasiyam) | Santhanakrishnan | Sun TV |
| 2003 | Comedy Time | Host | Sun TV |
| 2005 | Timekku comedy | Host | Jaya TV |
| 2019 | Lollupa | Host | Sun TV |
Voice artist
[edit]- 1992 - Kasthuri Manjal for Vadivelu
- 1996 - Selva for Manivannan
- 2001 - Ullam Kollai Poguthae
- 2004 - New for Brahmanandam, Ali
- 2004 - Ghilli for Brahmanandam
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