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{{Short description|Indian actor and comedian (1965–2023)}}
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{{Infobox person
{{Infobox person
| name = Mayilsamy
| name = Mayilsamy
| image =
| image =
| caption =
| caption =
| birth_date = {{Birth date|1965|10|2|df=y}}
| othername =
| birth_place = [[Sathyamangalam]], [[Coimbatore]], [[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]]
| birth_name = R Mayilsamy
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1965|10|02}}
| death_date = {{Death date and age|2023|2|19|1965|10|2|df=y}}
| birth_place = [[Sathyamangalam|Sathiyamangalam]], [[Erode district|Erode]], [[Tamil Nadu]]
| death_place = [[Chennai]], [[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]]
| occupation = Actor, comedian, TV host
| occupation = {{hlist|Actor|comedian|TV host}}
| yearsactive = 1985–present
| yearsactive = 1984–2023
| spouse =
| spouse = Shantha
| children = 1
| relatives = [[K. Pitchandi]] (co-father-in-law)<br/>Aishwarya (daughter-in-law)<br/>Anbu (son)
}}
}}


'''Mayilsamy''' (born October 2, 1965) is an [[India]]n [[Tamil people|Tamil]] [[comedian]] [[actor]] who prominently plays supporting roles. Appearing in many [[Tamil films]], he is also a regular guest judge on ''[[Asathapovathu Yaaru]]'' on [[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]] in [[Chennai]]. He is most probably best known for his performances in Tamil films such as ''[[Duet (1994 film)|Duet]]'', ''[[Dhool]]'', ''[[Ghilli]]'', ''[[Kangalal Kaidhu Sei]]'', ''[[Devathayai Kanden]]'', ''[[Rendu]]'' and ''[[Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam]]''.
'''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>

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>


==Career==
==Career==
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.
Mayilswamy made his acting debut after being spotted in the "Sirrippu Isai" popular comedy troupe - which has proved the breeding ground for many other successful comedians. He collaborated with Lakshman (of Lakshman Shruti fame) for successful mimicry releases, namely "Sirippo Sirippu", "Sirippo Super Sirippu" and "Meendum Sirippo Sirippu". He also made his film debut at a very young age of 20- in the film ''[[Kanni Rasi]]'' in 1985. Since then he has come a long way playing prominent supporting roles in films such as ''[[Apoorva Sagodharargal (1989 film)|Apoorva Sagodharargal]]'', ''[[Sivalingam]]'', and [[Villadhi Villain]] to name a few. At time of writing he has acted in over 100 Tamil films in a variety of roles. And from the 2000s he got particular recognition being a popular sidekick to Tamil comedian [[Vivek (actor)|Vivek]] in films such as ''[[Dhool]]'', ''[[9 Nelalu|Kanden Seethaiyai]]'' and ''[[Pennin Manathai Thottu]]''.

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>


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.
He also hosted comedy time from 2002-2004 on Sun TV and received Best Host in 2003 Sun TV Telly Awards.{{cn|date=March 2020}}


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
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>
In October 2009, Mayilswamy announced that his son Arumainayagam was ready to act in films, and gave him the stagename of Anbu.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.kollywoodtoday.net/news/mayilsamys-son-nandu-ready-for-his-show/|title=Mayilsamy’s son Nandu ready for his show|date=29 October 2009}}</ref> Anbu was set to make his debut in 2011 with [[Rasu Madhuravan]]'s ''Parthom Pazhaginom'' opposite [[Joshna Fernando]], but the film was shelved soon after the launch.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/mayilsamys-son-to-debut-in-kwood-tamil-news-67604|title=Mayilsamy's son to debut in K'wood - Tamil News|date=11 June 2011|website=IndiaGlitz.com}}</ref> Anbu later began working on a film titled ''Andha 60 Naatkal'' by Rajasekhar in late 2015, a fantasy comedy co-starring Chandrika, but the film eventually did not release.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/240216/mayilsamy-s-son-anbu-debuts-in-kollywood.html|title=Mayilsamy’s son Anbu debuts in Kollywood|date=24 February 2016|website=Deccan Chronicle}}</ref> Likewise, another cancelled venture in 2015 was Johnson's ''Kokku'', in which Anbu was supposed to star alongside [[Papri Ghosh]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=ta&u=https://cinema.dinamalar.com/tamil-news/27404/cinema/Kollywood/Mayilsamys-son-debuts-kollywood-in-Kokku.htm&prev=search|title=Google Translate|website=translate.google.com}}</ref> In 2017, he attempted to make acting debuts through Vedhamani's ''Thiripuram'' alongside Brindha and Niharika, and ''Oru Bommalattam Nadakuthu'' co-starring Surabhi Tiwari and Gosha, but both films did not progress.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2017/jul/06/mayilsamys-son-anbu-to-debut-in-kollywood-1624739.html|title=Mayilsamy’s son Anbu to debut in Kollywood|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.desimartini.com/news/tamil/i-want-to-get-out-of-my-stereotype-image-sanjay-saravanan-article48843.htm|title=I Want To Get Out Of My Stereotype Image: Sanjay Saravanan|date=6 April 2017|website=Desimartini}}</ref> In 2018, Anbu tried again and began work on ''[[Alti (film)|Alti]]'' directed by M. F. Hussain, appearing alongside Manisha Jith, and on ''Chidambaram Railway Gate'' opposite Neeraja.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/241018/massive-set-for-chidambaram-railway-gate.html|title=Massive set for Chidambaram Railway Gate|first=Anupama|last=Subramanian|date=24 October 2018|website=Deccan Chronicle}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/mayilsamys-son-anbu-mayilsamy-to-debut-with-alti/articleshow/66752507.cms|title=Mayilsamy's son Anbu Mayilsamy to debut with 'Alti' - Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref>


== Filmography ==
==Death==
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 |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>

His funeral was conducted at his home. He was cremated at AVM cemetery in Vadapalani on 20 February.<ref name="cremated" />

==Partial filmography ==

===Films===
{| class="wikitable"
|- style="text-align:center;"
|- style="text-align:center;"
! style="background:#B0C4DE;" | Year
! style="background:#B0C4DE;" | Year
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! style="background:#B0C4DE;" | Role
! style="background:#B0C4DE;" | Role
! style="background:#B0C4DE;" | Notes
! style="background:#B0C4DE;" | Notes
|-
| 1984 || ''[[Dhavani Kanavugal]]'' || Crowd member ||
|-
|-
| 1985 || ''[[Kanni Rasi]]'' || Retailer's delivery boy ||
| 1985 || ''[[Kanni Rasi]]'' || Retailer's delivery boy ||
|-
|-
| 1988 || ''[[En Thangachi Padichava]]'' || ||
| 1988 || ''[[En Thangachi Padichava]]'' || Constable ||
|-
|-
| rowspan="2"|1989 || ''[[Apoorva Sagodharargal (1989 film)|Apoorva Sagodharargal]]'' || Kamal friend ||
| rowspan="2"|1989 || ''[[Apoorva Sagodharargal (1989 film)|Apoorva Sagodharargal]]'' || Kamal's friend ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Vetri Vizha]]'' || || Guest appearance
| ''[[Vetri Vizha]]'' || Mayilsamy || Guest appearance
|-
|-
| rowspan="2"|1990 || ''[[Panakkaran]]'' || Factory worker ||
| rowspan="2"|1990 || ''[[Panakkaran]]'' || Factory worker ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Michael Madana Kama Rajan]]'' || ||
| ''[[Michael Madana Kama Rajan]]'' || Firefighter / Raju's friend||
|-
|-
| rowspan="1"| 1991 || ''[[Rasathi Varum Naal]]'' || Pazhani ||
| rowspan="2"| 1991 || ''[[Rasathi Varum Naal]]'' || Pazhani ||
|-
| ''[[Rasathi Varum Naal]]'' || Pazhani ||
|-
| rowspan="1"|1991 || ''Anbulla Thangachikku'' || Student ||
|-
|-
| rowspan="2"| 1992 || ''[[Chinna Gounder]]'' || ||
| rowspan="2"| 1992 || ''[[Chinna Gounder]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Senthamizh Paattu]]'' || ||
| ''[[Senthamizh Paattu]]'' || Konavayen ||
|-
|-
| rowspan="3"|1993 || ''[[Uzhaippali]]'' || ||
| rowspan="3"|1993 || ''[[Uzhaippali]]'' || Tamilarasan's friend ||
|-
|-
|''[[Udan Pirappu]]'' || ||
|''[[Udan Pirappu]]'' || ||
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|''[[Walter Vetrivel]]'' || ||
|''[[Walter Vetrivel]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| 1994 || ''[[Duet (1994 film)|Duet]]'' || ||
| 1994 || ''[[Duet (1994 film)|Duet]]'' || Mayilsamy ||
|-
|-
| rowspan="3"| 1995 || ''[[Villadhi Villain]]'' || ||
| rowspan="3"| 1995 || ''[[Villadhi Villain]]'' || ||
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| ''[[Manathile Oru Paattu]]'' || Mayilu ||
| ''[[Manathile Oru Paattu]]'' || Mayilu ||
|-
|-
| rowspan="3"|1996 || ''[[Avathara Purushan]]'' || ||
| rowspan="4"|1996 || ''[[Avathara Purushan]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Sundara Purushan (1996 film)|Sundara Purushan]]'' || ||
| ''[[Sundara Purushan (1996 film)|Sundara Purushan]]'' || ||
|-
| ''[[Gnanapazham]]'' ||Bar owner ||
|-
|-
| ''Take it Easy Urvashi'' || ||
| ''Take it Easy Urvashi'' || ||
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| ''[[Vaimaye Vellum]]'' || Mayilsamy ||
| ''[[Vaimaye Vellum]]'' || Mayilsamy ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Nerrukku Ner]]'' || ||
| ''[[Nerrukku Ner]]'' || Petty shop owner ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Periya Manushan]]'' || ||
| ''[[Periya Manushan]]'' || ||
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| rowspan="2"|1998 || ''[[Ponmanam]]'' || ||
| rowspan="2"|1998 || ''[[Ponmanam]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Rathna]]'' || ||
| ''[[Rathna (film)|Rathna]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| rowspan="4"|1999 || ''[[Housefull (1999 film)|Housefull]]'' || Indigenous man ||
| rowspan="4"|1999 || ''[[Housefull (1999 film)|Housefull]]'' || Indigenous man ||
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|''[[Ninaivirukkum Varai]]'' || ||
|''[[Ninaivirukkum Varai]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Anantha Poongathe]]'' || ||
| ''[[Anantha Poongathe]]'' || Mani ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Mugam (1999 film)|Mugam]]'' || ||
| ''[[Mugam (1999 film)|Mugam]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| rowspan="9"|2000 || ''[[Eazhaiyin Sirippil]]'' || ||
| rowspan="10" |2000 || ''[[Eazhaiyin Sirippil]]'' || Bus customer ||
|-
|-
|''[[Annai (2000 film)|Annai]]'' || ||
|''[[Annai (2000 film)|Annai]]'' || ||
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| ''[[James Pandu]]'' || ||
| ''[[James Pandu]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Kannan Varuvaan]]'' || ||
| ''[[Kannan Varuvaan (2000 film)|Kannan Varuvaan]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Pennin Manathai Thottu]]'' || ||
| ''[[Pennin Manathai Thottu]]'' || Pickpocket ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Unnai Kann Theduthey]]'' || ||
| ''[[Unnai Kann Theduthey]]'' || ||
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| ''[[Palayathu Amman]]'' || ||
| ''[[Palayathu Amman]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| rowspan="16"|2001 || ''[[Looty]]'' || ||
| ''[[Seenu (2000 film)|Seenu]]'' || Troupe song leader ||
|-
| rowspan="16"|2001 || ''[[Looty]]'' || Jeeva's friend ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Nageswari]]'' || ||
| ''[[Nageswari]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Ullam Kollai Poguthae]]'' || ||
| ''[[Ullam Kollai Poguthae]]'' || Anbu's friend ||
|-
|-
| ''[[En Purushan Kuzhandhai Maadhiri]]'' || Dr. Kuyilsaamy ||
| ''[[En Purushan Kuzhandhai Maadhiri]]'' || Dr. Kuyilsaamy ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Little John (film)|Little John]]'' || Kabali || Trilingual film in Tamil, Hindi, and English
| ''[[Little John (film)|Little John]]'' || Kabali ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Dhill]]'' || ||
| ''[[Dhill]]'' || Kanagavel's friend ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Kanden Seethaiyai]]'' || Guduvanchery Govindasamy ||
| ''[[Kanden Seethaiyai]]'' || Guduvanchery Govindasamy ||
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| ''[[12B]]'' || Citizen ||
| ''[[12B]]'' || Citizen ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Aalavandhan]]'' || ||
| ''[[Aalavandhan]]'' || || Bilingual film
|-
|-
| ''[[Thavasi]]'' || ||
| ''[[Thavasi]]'' || Fraud ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Poovellam Un Vasam]]'' || ||
| ''[[Poovellam Un Vasam]]'' || a guest at Anitha's wedding ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Paarthale Paravasam]]'' || ||
| ''[[Paarthale Paravasam]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Vinnukum Mannukum]]'' || Associate Director ||
| ''[[Vinnukum Mannukum]]'' || Associate director ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Aandan Adimai]]'' || ||
| ''[[Aandan Adimai]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| rowspan="10"|2002 || ''[[Vivaramana Aalu]]'' || Mariappan ||
| rowspan="11"|2002 || ''[[Vivaramana Aalu]]'' || Mariappan ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Unnai Ninaithu]]'' || ||
| ''[[Unnai Ninaithu]]'' || Vaidyalingam's patient ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Vinnukkum Mannukkum]]'' || Associate director ||
| ''[[Vinnukkum Mannukkum]]'' || Associate director ||
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| ''[[April Maadhathil]]'' || ||
| ''[[April Maadhathil]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Varushamellam Vasantham]]'' || ||
| ''[[Varushamellam Vasantham]]'' || Tea shop owner ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Thenkasi Pattanam]]'' || ||
| ''[[Yai! Nee Romba Azhaga Irukey!]]'' || Housewarming guest || Uncredited role
|-
|-
| ''[[Raja (2002 film)|Raja]]'' || ||
| ''[[Thenkasi Pattanam]]'' || Raja ||
|-
| ''[[Raja (2002 film)|Raja]]'' || Drunk passenger ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Ninaikkatha Naalillai]]'' || Mayilsamy ||
| ''[[Ninaikkatha Naalillai]]'' || Mayilsamy ||
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| ''[[Karmegham]]'' || ||
| ''[[Karmegham]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Maaran (film)|Maaran]]'' || ||
| ''[[Maaran (2002 film)|Maaran]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| rowspan="8"|2003 || ''[[Dhool]]'' || Kochako ||
| rowspan="8"|2003 || ''[[Dhool]]'' || Kochako ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Vaseegara (film)|Vaseegara]]'' || ||
| ''[[Vaseegara]]'' || Moorthy ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Pallavan]]'' || ||
| ''[[Pallavan]]'' || ||
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| ''[[Military (film)|Military]]'' || ||
| ''[[Military (film)|Military]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Lesa Lesa]]'' || ||
| ''[[Lesa Lesa]]'' || Fraud ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Jayam (2003 film)|Jayam]]'' || ||
| ''[[Jayam (2003 film)|Jayam]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Whistle (2003 film)|Whistle]]'' || ||
| ''[[Whistle (2003 film)|Whistle]]'' || Sahadevan's friend ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Kadhal Kisu Kisu]]'' || Mayilsamy ||
| ''[[Kadhal Kisu Kisu]]'' || Mayilsamy ||
|-
|-
| rowspan="4"|2004 || ''[[Kangalal Kaidhu Sei]]'' || || [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Comedian]]
| rowspan="4"|2004 || ''[[Kangalal Kaidhu Sei]]'' || Barber || [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Comedian]]
|-
|-
| ''[[Ghilli]]'' || lighthouse Narayanan ||
| ''[[Ghilli]]'' || Lighthouse watchman Narayanan ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Sound Party]]'' || ||
| ''[[Sound Party]]'' || ||
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| ''[[Giri (film)|Giri]]'' || ||
| ''[[Giri (film)|Giri]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| rowspan="9"|2005 || ''[[Devathayai Kanden]]'' || Mayil ||
| rowspan="8"|2005 || ''[[Devathayai Kanden]]'' || Mayil ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Ayodhya (2005 film)|Ayodhya]]'' || Guna ||
| ''[[Ayodhya (2005 Tamil film)|Ayodhya]]'' || Guna ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Kannadi Pookal]]'' || ||
| ''[[Kannadi Pookal]]'' || Jail child caretaker ||
|-
|-
| ''[[London (2005 Indian film)|London]]'' || ||
| ''[[London (2005 Indian film)|London]]'' || Natrajan Krishna Moorthi alias Nattu Kicchu ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Sachein]]'' || ||
| ''[[Sachein]]'' || Fake blind man ||
|-
|-
| ''[[February 14 (film)|February 14]]'' || ||
| ''[[February 14 (film)|February 14]]'' || Himself ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Ponniyin Selvan (2005 film)|Ponniyin Selvan]]'' || ||
| ''[[Ponniyin Selvan (2005 film)|Ponniyin Selvan]]'' || Garbage company worker ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Chanakya (2005 film)|Chanakya]]'' || ||
| ''[[Chanakya (2005 film)|Chanakya]]'' || Subramani's customer ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Unarchigal (2005 film)|Unarchigal]]'' || Kalyanaraman ||
| rowspan="7"|2006 || ''[[Unarchigal (2006 film)|Unarchigal]]'' || Kalyanaraman ||
|-
|-
| rowspan="6"|2006 || ''[[Rendu]]'' || ||
| ''[[Paramasivan]]'' || Police inspector ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Paramasivan]]'' || ||
| ''[[Thalai Nagaram]]'' || Naai Sekar's assistant ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Thalai Nagaram]]'' || ||
| ''[[Rendu]]'' || Thief ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Thimiru]]'' || Drunkard || Cameo appearance
| ''[[Thimiru]]'' || Drunkard || Cameo appearance
|-
|-
| ''[[Nenjil Jil Jil]]'' || ||
| ''[[Nenjil Jil Jil]]'' || Vellam's assistant ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam]]'' || Tidelpark Venugopal ||
| ''[[Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam]]'' || Tidelpark Venugopal ||
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| ''[[Thottal Poo Malarum]]'' || Auto driver ||
| ''[[Thottal Poo Malarum]]'' || Auto driver ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Anbu Thozhi]]'' || ||
| ''Anbu Thozhi'' || ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Malaikottai]]'' || ||
| ''[[Malaikottai]]'' || Idimutti Kannan ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Kannamoochi Yenada]]'' || || Cameo appearance
| ''[[Kannamoochi Yenada]]'' || || Cameo appearance
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| ''[[Machakaaran]]'' || Police constable ||
| ''[[Machakaaran]]'' || Police constable ||
|-
|-
| rowspan="11"|2008 || ''[[Thotta]]'' || ||
| rowspan="13"|2008 || ''[[Thotta]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Vaitheeswaran]]'' || ||
| ''[[Vaitheeswaran]]'' || ||
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| ''[[Vedha]]'' || ||
| ''[[Vedha]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Nepali (film)|Nepali]]'' || ||
| ''[[Nepali (film)|Nepali]]'' || Priya's relative ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Pandi (film)|Pandi]]'' || Mokkaisaamy ||
| ''[[Pandi (film)|Pandi]]'' || Mokkaisaamy ||
|-
| ''[[Kuselan]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Jayamkondaan]]'' || Advocate ||
| ''[[Jayamkondaan]]'' || Advocate ||
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| ''[[Dhanam (2008 film)|Dhanam]]'' || ||
| ''[[Dhanam (2008 film)|Dhanam]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Dindigul Sarathy]]'' || ||
| ''[[Keka (film)|Keka]]'' || Shopkeeper || [[Telugu film|Telugu]] film
|-
|-
| ''[[Silambattam (film)|Silambattam]]'' || ||
| ''[[Dindigul Sarathy]]'' || Sarathy's uncle ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Panchamirtham (film)|Panchamirtham]]'' || ||
| ''[[Silambattam (film)|Silambattam]]'' || Priest ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Kuselan]]'' || ||
| ''[[Panchamirtham (film)|Panchamirtham]]'' || Rajaram's relative ||
|-
| ''[[Suryaa (film)|Suryaa]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| rowspan="18"|2009 || ''[[Padikkadavan (2009 film)|Padikathavan]]'' || Mayilsamy ||
| rowspan="18"|2009 || ''[[Padikkadavan (2009 film)|Padikathavan]]'' || Mayilsamy ||
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| ''[[Guru En Aalu]]'' ||Director ||
| ''[[Guru En Aalu]]'' ||Director ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Aarupadai]]'' || Thief ||
| ''Aarupadai'' || Thief ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Rajadhi Raja (2009 film)|Rajadhi Raja]]'' || ||
| ''[[Rajadhi Raja (2009 film)|Rajadhi Raja]]'' || ||
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| ''[[Thoranai]]'' ||Watchman ||
| ''[[Thoranai]]'' ||Watchman ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Mayandi Kudumbathar]]'' || ||
| ''[[Mayandi Kudumbathar]]'' || Mayandi and Virumandi's younger cousin ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Ragavan]]'' || ||
| ''[[Ragavan]]'' || ||
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| ''[[Engal Aasan]]'' || ||
| ''[[Engal Aasan]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Modhi Vilayadu]]'' || ||
| ''[[Modhi Vilayadu]]'' || T. M. Sekhar ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Malai Malai]]'' || ||
| ''[[Malai Malai]]'' || Sketch artist ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Malayan (film)|Malayan]]'' || ||
| ''[[Malayan (film)|Malayan]]'' || ||
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| ''[[Kanthaswamy (film)|Kanthaswamy]]'' || ||
| ''[[Kanthaswamy (film)|Kanthaswamy]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Arumugam (film)|Aarumugam]]'' || ||
| ''[[Arumugam (film)|Aarumugam]]'' || O. C. Idly customer ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Kanden Kadhalai]]'' || || Cameo appearance
| ''[[Kanden Kadhalai]]'' || || Cameo appearance
|-
|-
| ''[[Naan Avanillai 2]]'' || ||
| ''[[Naan Avanillai 2]]'' || Annamalai's assistant ||
|-
|-
| rowspan="9"|2010 ||''[[Kutty (2010 film)|Kutty]]''|| || Cameo appearance
| rowspan="12"|2010 ||''[[Kutty (2010 film)|Kutty]]''|| Paramasivam || Cameo appearance
|-
|-
| ''[[Rasikkum Seemane]]'' || ||
| ''[[Rasikkum Seemane]]'' || ||
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| ''[[Azhagaana Ponnuthan]]'' || ||
| ''[[Azhagaana Ponnuthan]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Ambasamudram Ambani]]'' || ||
| ''[[Ambasamudram Ambani]]'' || Cellphone person ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Goripalayam]]'' || retired rowdy ||
|''Pournami Nagam'' || ||
|-
| ''[[Goripalayam]]'' || Retired rowdy ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Thottupaar]]'' || ||
| ''[[Thottupaar]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Thillalangadi]]'' || ||
| ''[[Gorintaku (2008 film)|Maruthani]]'' || ||
|-
| ''[[Thillalangadi]]'' || Rowdy ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Uthamaputhiran (2010 film)|Uthamaputhiran]]'' || Santhoshkanth ||
| ''[[Uthamaputhiran (2010 film)|Uthamaputhiran]]'' || Santhoshkanth ||
|-
|-
| rowspan="15"| 2011 || ''[[Siruthai]]'' || ||
| ''[[Gorintaku (2008 film)|Maruthani]]'' || ||
|-
| rowspan="15"| 2011 || ''[[Siruthai]]'' || Toilet patron (IT office) ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Aadu Puli]]'' || ||
| ''[[Aadu Puli]]'' || Thillainayagam's assistant ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Eththan]]'' || ||
| ''[[Eththan]]'' || ||
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| ''[[Sabash Sariyana Potti]]'' || ||
| ''[[Sabash Sariyana Potti]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Kanchana (2011 film)|Kanchana]]'' || Fake Priest ||
| ''[[Kanchana (2011 film)|Kanchana]]'' || Fake priest ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Kasethan Kadavulada (2011 film)|Kasethan Kadavulada]]'' || Thangaraj ||
| ''[[Kasethan Kadavulada (2011 film)|Kasethan Kadavulada]]'' || Thangaraj ||
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| ''[[Vellore Maavattam]]'' || ||
| ''[[Vellore Maavattam]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Osthi]]'' || Saravanan ||
| ''[[Osthe]]'' || Saravanan ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Rajapattai]]'' || ||
| ''[[Rajapattai]]'' || ||
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| ''[[Yuvan Yuvathi]]'' || Auto driver ||
| ''[[Yuvan Yuvathi]]'' || Auto driver ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Sadhurangam (2011 film)|Sadhurangam]]'' || ||
| ''[[Sadhurangam (2011 film)|Sadhurangam]]'' || Peon ||
|-
|-
|rowspan="6"| 2012 || ''[[Maasi (film)|Maasi]]'' || ||
|rowspan="7"| 2012 || ''[[Maasi (film)|Maasi]]'' || Thief ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Adhi Narayana]]'' || ||
| ''[[Adhi Narayana]]'' || ||
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|-
|-
| ''[[Aathi Narayana]]'' || ||
| ''[[Aathi Narayana]]'' || ||
|-
|''[[Nellai Santhippu]]'' || Textile shop owner ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Kozhi Koovuthu (2012 film)|Kozhi Koovuthu]]'' || ||
| ''[[Kozhi Koovuthu (2012 film)|Kozhi Koovuthu]]'' || ||
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| ''[[Inga Enna Solluthu]]'' || || Cameo appearance
| ''[[Inga Enna Solluthu]]'' || || Cameo appearance
|-
|-
| ''[[Idhu Kathirvelan Kadhal]]'' || Mimicry Artist || Cameo appearance
| ''[[Idhu Kathirvelan Kadhal]]'' || Mimicry artist || Cameo appearance
|-
|-
| ''[[Naan Than Bala]]'' || ||
| ''[[Naan Than Bala]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Yaamirukka Bayamey]]''|| Brother ( Poli Saamiyaar)||
| ''[[Yaamirukka Bayamey]]''|| Brother (Poli Saamiyaar)||
|-
|-
| ''[[Aindhaam Thalaimurai Sidha Vaidhiya Sigamani]]'' || ||
| ''[[Aindhaam Thalaimurai Sidha Vaidhiya Sigamani]]'' || Bhai ||
|-
|-
| ''Velmurugan BoreWells'' || ||
| ''[[Velmurugan Borewells]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Irumbu Kuthirai]]'' || Jeevan Ramesh||
| ''[[Irumbu Kuthirai]]'' || Jeevan Ramesh||
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| ''[[Naan Sigappu Manithan (2014 film)|Naan Sigappu Manithan]]'' || Passerby ||
| ''[[Naan Sigappu Manithan (2014 film)|Naan Sigappu Manithan]]'' || Passerby ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Poriyaalan]]'' || ||
| ''[[Poriyaalan]]'' || Uncle ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Theriyama Unna Kadhalichitten]]'' || ||
| ''[[Theriyama Unna Kadhalichitten]]'' || ||
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| ''[[Vingyani]]'' || ||
| ''[[Vingyani]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Kanavu Variyam]]'' || ||
| ''[[Pagadai Pagadai]]'' || Kalyan ||
|-
|-
| rowspan="8"| 2015 || ''[[Kaaki Sattai]]'' ||Sankara Narayanan / Cyber Sanki / Sankiji Swamy||
| rowspan="9"| 2015 || ''[[Kaaki Sattai]]'' ||Sankara Narayanan / Cyber Sanki / Sankiji Swamy||
|-
| ''[[Vajram (2015 film)|Vajram]]'' || Annamalai ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Kanchana 2]]'' ||Watchman||
| ''[[Kanchana 2]]'' ||Watchman||
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| ''[[Vai Raja Vai]]'' || ||
| ''[[Vai Raja Vai]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| ''Pokkiri Mannan'' || ||
| ''[[Pokkiri Mannan]]'' || Marudhu's father ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Strawberry (film)|Strawberry]]'' || ||
| ''[[Strawberry (film)|Strawberry]]'' || Swamiji ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Vedalam]]'' || House Owner ||
| ''[[Vedalam]]'' || House owner ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Uppu Karuvaadu]]'' || Pandiya ||
| ''[[Uppu Karuvaadu]]'' || Pandiya ||
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| ''[[Thiruttu Rail]]'' || ||
| ''[[Thiruttu Rail]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| rowspan="15"| 2016 ||''[[Pokkiri Raja (2016 film)|Pokkiri Raja]]'' || ||
| rowspan="16"| 2016 ||''[[Pokkiri Raja (2016 film)|Pokkiri Raja]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Mapla Singam]]'' || ||
| ''[[Mapla Singam]]'' || ||
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| ''[[Adida Melam]]'' || ||
| ''[[Adida Melam]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Narathan]]'' || ||
| ''[[Narathan]]'' || Narathan's assistant ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Jithan 2]]'' || Venugopal ||
| ''[[Jithan 2]]'' || Venugopal ||
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| ''Kanden Kadhal Konden'' || ||
| ''Kanden Kadhal Konden'' || ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Manithan (2016 film)|Manithan]]'' || ||
| ''[[Manithan (2016 film)|Manithan]]'' || Constable Guruji ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Ko 2]]'' || ||
| ''[[Ko 2]]'' || Yogeeswaran's party volunteer ||
|-
|-
| ''Pandiyoda Galatta Thaangala'' || ||
| ''[[Pandiyoda Galatta Thaangala]]'' || Pandi ||
|-
|-
| ''Paisa'' || ||
| ''[[Paisa (2016 film)|Paisa]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Ka Ka Ka Po]]'' || ||
| ''[[Ka Ka Ka Po]]'' || ||
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|-
|-
| ''[[Kavalai Vendam]]'' || Dr. Bhaskar ||
| ''[[Kavalai Vendam]]'' || Dr. Bhaskar ||
|-
| ''[[Virumandikum Sivanandikum]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Dhilluku Dhuddu]]'' || Waiter ||
| ''[[Dhilluku Dhuddu]]'' || Waiter ||
|-
|-
| rowspan="10"| 2017 || ''[[Yaakkai]]'' || ||
| rowspan="11"| 2017 || ''[[Kanavu Variyam]]'' || Mahout ||
|-
| ''[[Yaakkai]]'' || Barfly ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Motta Shiva Ketta Shiva]]'' || ||
| ''[[Motta Shiva Ketta Shiva]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Sangili Bungili Kadhava Thorae]]'' || Tea Shop Owner ||
| ''[[Sangili Bungili Kadhava Thorae]]'' || Tea shop owner ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Bongu (film)|Bongu]]'' || Mayil ||
| ''[[Bongu (film)|Bongu]]'' || Mayil ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Ivan Thanthiran]]'' || ||
| ''[[Ivan Thanthiran]]'' || Theatre owner ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Gemini Ganeshanum Suruli Raajanum]]'' || Priya's father ||
| ''[[Gemini Ganeshanum Suruli Raajanum]]'' || Priya's father ||
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| ''[[Aayirathil Iruvar]]'' || ||
| ''[[Aayirathil Iruvar]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Hara Hara Mahadevaki]]'' || ||
| ''[[Hara Hara Mahadevaki]]'' || Resident ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Sakka Podu Podu Raja (2017 film)|Sakka Podu Podu Raja]]'' || Vastu ||
| ''[[Sakka Podu Podu Raja (2017 film)|Sakka Podu Podu Raja]]'' || Vastu ||
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| ''[[Enna Thavam Seitheno]]'' || ||
| ''[[Enna Thavam Seitheno]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| ''Kasu Mela Kasu'' || Periyasamy ||
| ''[[Kasu Mela Kasu]]'' || Periyasamy ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Aaruthra]]'' || ||
| ''[[Aaruthra]]'' || ||
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| ''[[Annanukku Jai (2018 film)|Annanukku Jai]]'' || Murugesan ||
| ''[[Annanukku Jai (2018 film)|Annanukku Jai]]'' || Murugesan ||
|-
|-
| ''[[2.0 (film)|2.0]]'' || Personal Assistant of Vaira Moorthy ||
| ''[[2.0 (film)|2.0]]'' || Personal assistant of Vaira Moorthy ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Kaatrin Mozhi]]'' || Perumal, Departmental Store Owner ||
| ''[[Kaatrin Mozhi]]'' || Perumal, department store owner ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Sandakozhi 2]]'' || Drunkard ||
| ''[[Sandakozhi 2]]'' || Drunkard ||
|-
|-
| rowspan="12"| 2019 || ''[[Sigai]]'' || Subramani ||Released on [[ZEE5]]<ref>{{Cite web|title='Sigai' movie review: A whodunit that over-emphasises its message|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2019/jan/10/a-whodunit-that-over-emphasises-its-message-1922931.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190114073443/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2019/jan/10/a-whodunit-that-over-emphasises-its-message-1922931.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=14 January 2019|access-date=16 April 2021|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref>
| rowspan="11"| 2019 || ''[[Sigai]]'' || Subramani ||
|-
|-
| ''[[LKG (film)|LKG]]'' || LKG's uncle ||
| ''[[LKG (film)|LKG]]'' || LKG's uncle ||
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| ''[[Boomerang (2019 film)|Boomerang]]'' || ||
| ''[[Boomerang (2019 film)|Boomerang]]'' || ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Nenjamundu Nermaiyundu Odu Raja]]'' || House Owner ||
| ''[[Nenjamundu Nermaiyundu Odu Raja]]'' || House owner ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Kalavani 2]]'' || Chinnasaamy (Thosai) ||
| ''[[Kalavani 2]]'' || Chinnasaamy (Thosai) ||
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| ''[[Gurkha (film)|Gurkha]]'' || Politician ||
| ''[[Gurkha (film)|Gurkha]]'' || Politician ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Kaappaan]]'' || Police officer ||
| ''[[Kaappaan]]'' || Delhi police inspector Abhishek Nagar ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Aruvam]]'' || School watchman ||
| ''[[Aruvam]]'' || School watchman ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Dhanusu Raasi Neyargale]]'' || || Cameo appearance
| ''[[Butler Balu]]'' || Kalyanam ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Dhanusu Raasi Neyargale]]'' || Chinnakaalai || Cameo appearance
| ''Thirupathi Samy Kudumbam'' || ||
|-
| ''Thirupathi Samy Kudumbam'' || Bhai ||
|-
|-
| ''[[50/50 (2019 film)|50/50]]'' || Nagaraj ||
| ''[[50/50 (2019 film)|50/50]]'' || Nagaraj ||
|-
|-
| 2020 || ''[[Sandimuni]]'' || ||
| rowspan="2"|2020 || ''[[Sandimuni]]'' || ||
|-
|''[[Mookuthi Amman]]'' || Deaf priest || Guest appearance
|-
| rowspan="4" | 2021|| ''[[Malaysia to Amnesia]]'' || Watchman ||
|-
| ''[[Devadas Brothers]]'' || ||
|-
| ''[[Sabhaapathy]]'' || Astrologer ||
|-
| ''[[Murungakkai Chips]]'' || Kuyilsamy ||
|-
| rowspan="6" | 2022|| ''[[Anbulla Ghilli]]'' || ||
|-
| ''[[Idiot (2022 film)|Idiot]]'' || Aandavar ||
|-
| ''[[Nenjuku Needhi]]'' || V. Villalan ||
|-
| ''[[Veetla Vishesham]]'' || Unni's neighbor ||
|-
|''[[The Legend (2022 film)|The Legend]]'' || Thangam's sidekick||
|-
| ''[[Udanpaal]]'' || ||
|-
| rowspan="5" |2023 || ''[[Ghosty (2023 film)|Ghosty]]'' || Security || Posthumous release
|-
| ''[[Tamil Kudimagan]]'' || || Posthumous release
|-
| ''[[80s Buildup]]'' || Kaali || Posthumous release
|-
| ''[[Kannagi (2023 film)|Kannagi]]'' || Kalai's father || Posthumous release
|-
|''[[Saba Nayagan]]'' || Police Constable M. Suseendiran || Posthumous release
|-
| rowspan="3"| 2024 || ''[[Mudakkaruthaan]]'' || || Posthumous release
|-
| ''Glassmates'' || || Posthumous release
|-
| ''[[Yaavarum Vallavare]]'' || || Posthumous release
|-
|}
|}


==Television==
===Television===
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|-
|-
|1996
|2019||Lollupa||Host||[[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]]
|''[[Marmadesam#Ragasiyam|Marmadesam (Ragasiyam)]]''
|Santhanakrishnan
|[[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]]
|-
|2003||''Comedy Time''||Host||[[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]]
|-
|2005
|''Timekku comedy''
|Host
|Jaya TV
|-
|2019
|''Lollupa''
|Host
|[[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]]
|}
|}


==Voice Artist==
===Voice artist===
*1992 - ''Kasthuri Manjal'' for Vadivelu
* 2001 [[Ullam Kollai Poguthae]]
* 2004 - [[New (film)|New]] for [[Brahmanandam]],[[Ali (actor)|Ali]]
* 1996 - ''[[Selva (film)|Selva]]'' for [[Manivannan]]
* 2001 - ''[[Ullam Kollai Poguthae]]''
* 2004 - ''[[New (film)|New]]'' for [[Brahmanandam]], [[Ali (actor)|Ali]]
* 2004 - ''[[Ghilli]]'' for [[Brahmanandam]]


==References==
==References==

{{reflist}}
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== External links ==
== External links ==

* {{IMDb name|id=1416319|name=Mayilsamy}}
* {{IMDb name|id=1416319|name=Mayilsamy}}
* [https://www.moviebuff.com/r-mayilsamy Mayilsamy] on Moviebuff
* [https://contact-emailsupport.net/ C-News] on News


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[[Category:People from Erode district]]
[[Category:Indian male film actors]]
[[Category:Indian male film actors]]

Latest revision as of 11:11, 12 November 2024

Mayilsamy
Born(1965-10-02)2 October 1965
Sathyamangalam, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
Died19 February 2023(2023-02-19) (aged 57)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Occupations
  • Actor
  • comedian
  • TV host
Years active1984–2023
SpouseShantha
Children1
RelativesK. 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]
Year Film Role Notes
1984 Dhavani Kanavugal Crowd member
1985 Kanni Rasi Retailer's delivery boy
1988 En Thangachi Padichava Constable
1989 Apoorva Sagodharargal Kamal's friend
Vetri Vizha Mayilsamy Guest appearance
1990 Panakkaran Factory worker
Michael Madana Kama Rajan Firefighter / Raju's friend
1991 Rasathi Varum Naal Pazhani
Rasathi Varum Naal Pazhani
1991 Anbulla Thangachikku Student
1992 Chinna Gounder
Senthamizh Paattu Konavayen
1993 Uzhaippali Tamilarasan's friend
Udan Pirappu
Walter Vetrivel
1994 Duet Mayilsamy
1995 Villadhi Villain
Aasai
Manathile Oru Paattu Mayilu
1996 Avathara Purushan
Sundara Purushan
Gnanapazham Bar owner
Take it Easy Urvashi
1997 Sakthi
Vaimaye Vellum Mayilsamy
Nerrukku Ner Petty shop owner
Periya Manushan
1998 Ponmanam
Rathna
1999 Housefull Indigenous man
Ninaivirukkum Varai
Anantha Poongathe Mani
Mugam
2000 Eazhaiyin Sirippil Bus customer
Annai
Thai Poranthachu 'Netrikkann' Netkundram
James Pandu
Kannan Varuvaan
Pennin Manathai Thottu Pickpocket
Unnai Kann Theduthey
Kannukku Kannaga
Palayathu Amman
Seenu Troupe song leader
2001 Looty Jeeva's friend
Nageswari
Ullam Kollai Poguthae Anbu's friend
En Purushan Kuzhandhai Maadhiri Dr. Kuyilsaamy
Little John Kabali
Dhill Kanagavel's friend
Kanden Seethaiyai Guduvanchery Govindasamy
Viswanathan Ramamoorthy Sivakumar
Vedham
12B Citizen
Aalavandhan Bilingual film
Thavasi Fraud
Poovellam Un Vasam a guest at Anitha's wedding
Paarthale Paravasam
Vinnukum Mannukum Associate director
Aandan Adimai
2002 Vivaramana Aalu Mariappan
Unnai Ninaithu Vaidyalingam's patient
Vinnukkum Mannukkum Associate director
April Maadhathil
Varushamellam Vasantham Tea shop owner
Yai! Nee Romba Azhaga Irukey! Housewarming guest Uncredited role
Thenkasi Pattanam Raja
Raja Drunk passenger
Ninaikkatha Naalillai Mayilsamy
Karmegham
Maaran
2003 Dhool Kochako
Vaseegara Moorthy
Pallavan
Military
Lesa Lesa Fraud
Jayam
Whistle Sahadevan's friend
Kadhal Kisu Kisu Mayilsamy
2004 Kangalal Kaidhu Sei Barber Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Comedian
Ghilli Lighthouse watchman Narayanan
Sound Party
Giri
2005 Devathayai Kanden Mayil
Ayodhya Guna
Kannadi Pookal Jail child caretaker
London Natrajan Krishna Moorthi alias Nattu Kicchu
Sachein Fake blind man
February 14 Himself
Ponniyin Selvan Garbage company worker
Chanakya Subramani's customer
2006 Unarchigal Kalyanaraman
Paramasivan Police inspector
Thalai Nagaram Naai Sekar's assistant
Rendu Thief
Thimiru Drunkard Cameo appearance
Nenjil Jil Jil Vellam's assistant
Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam Tidelpark Venugopal
2007 Naan Avanillai Alex Thambidurai/Napolean
Ninaithu Ninaithu Parthen
Sivaji: The Boss Himself Guest appearance
Maa Madurai
Thottal Poo Malarum Auto driver
Anbu Thozhi
Malaikottai Idimutti Kannan
Kannamoochi Yenada Cameo appearance
Machakaaran Police constable
2008 Thotta
Vaitheeswaran
Vedha
Nepali Priya's relative
Pandi Mokkaisaamy
Kuselan
Jayamkondaan Advocate
Dhanam
Keka Shopkeeper Telugu film
Dindigul Sarathy Sarathy's uncle
Silambattam Priest
Panchamirtham Rajaram's relative
Suryaa
2009 Padikathavan Mayilsamy
Guru En Aalu Director
Aarupadai Thief
Rajadhi Raja
Thoranai Watchman
Mayandi Kudumbathar Mayandi and Virumandi's younger cousin
Ragavan
Ayyavazhi
Sirithal Rasipen Rama
Engal Aasan
Modhi Vilayadu T. M. Sekhar
Malai Malai Sketch artist
Malayan
Sindhanai Sei
Kanthaswamy
Aarumugam O. C. Idly customer
Kanden Kadhalai Cameo appearance
Naan Avanillai 2 Annamalai's assistant
2010 Kutty Paramasivam Cameo appearance
Rasikkum Seemane
Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai Shekar
Azhagaana Ponnuthan
Ambasamudram Ambani Cellphone person
Pournami Nagam
Goripalayam Retired rowdy
Thottupaar
Maruthani
Thillalangadi Rowdy
Uthamaputhiran Santhoshkanth
Maruthani
2011 Siruthai Toilet patron (IT office)
Aadu Puli Thillainayagam's assistant
Eththan
Sabash Sariyana Potti
Kanchana Fake priest
Kasethan Kadavulada Thangaraj
Maithanam
Mudhal Idam
Puli Vesham
Potta Potti Harichandra
Vellore Maavattam
Osthe Saravanan
Rajapattai
Yuvan Yuvathi Auto driver
Sadhurangam Peon
2012 Maasi Thief
Adhi Narayana
Vilayada Vaa Johnny
Ariyaan
Aathi Narayana
Nellai Santhippu Textile shop owner
Kozhi Koovuthu
2013 Naan Rajavaga Pogiren
Pattathu Yaanai Jackpot
Sathiram Perundhu Nilayam
Ragalaipuram
Thagaraaru
2014 Veeram Marikozhundhu
Kalavaram
Inga Enna Solluthu Cameo appearance
Idhu Kathirvelan Kadhal Mimicry artist Cameo appearance
Naan Than Bala
Yaamirukka Bayamey Brother (Poli Saamiyaar)
Aindhaam Thalaimurai Sidha Vaidhiya Sigamani Bhai
Velmurugan Borewells
Irumbu Kuthirai Jeevan Ramesh
Naan Sigappu Manithan Passerby
Poriyaalan Uncle
Theriyama Unna Kadhalichitten
Kalkandu
Jaihind 2 Kulfi Gopalan
Naaigal Jaakirathai Dog owner
Thirumanam Enum Nikkah
Vingyani
Pagadai Pagadai Kalyan
2015 Kaaki Sattai Sankara Narayanan / Cyber Sanki / Sankiji Swamy
Vajram Annamalai
Kanchana 2 Watchman
Vai Raja Vai
Pokkiri Mannan Marudhu's father
Strawberry Swamiji
Vedalam House owner
Uppu Karuvaadu Pandiya
Thiruttu Rail
2016 Pokkiri Raja
Mapla Singam
Adida Melam
Narathan Narathan's assistant
Jithan 2 Venugopal
Kanden Kadhal Konden
Manithan Constable Guruji
Ko 2 Yogeeswaran's party volunteer
Pandiyoda Galatta Thaangala Pandi
Paisa
Ka Ka Ka Po
Ennama Katha Vudranunga
Remo Security guard
Kavalai Vendam Dr. Bhaskar
Virumandikum Sivanandikum
Dhilluku Dhuddu Waiter
2017 Kanavu Variyam Mahout
Yaakkai Barfly
Motta Shiva Ketta Shiva
Sangili Bungili Kadhava Thorae Tea shop owner
Bongu Mayil
Ivan Thanthiran Theatre owner
Gemini Ganeshanum Suruli Raajanum Priya's father
Podhuvaga Emmanasu Thangam Narayanan
Aayirathil Iruvar
Hara Hara Mahadevaki Resident
Sakka Podu Podu Raja Vastu
2018 Kaathiruppor Pattiyal Kodeeswaran
Enna Thavam Seitheno
Kasu Mela Kasu Periyasamy
Aaruthra
Annanukku Jai Murugesan
2.0 Personal assistant of Vaira Moorthy
Kaatrin Mozhi Perumal, department store owner
Sandakozhi 2 Drunkard
2019 Sigai Subramani Released on ZEE5[11]
LKG LKG's uncle
Boomerang
Nenjamundu Nermaiyundu Odu Raja House owner
Kalavani 2 Chinnasaamy (Thosai)
Gurkha Politician
Kaappaan Delhi police inspector Abhishek Nagar
Aruvam School watchman
Butler Balu Kalyanam
Dhanusu Raasi Neyargale Chinnakaalai Cameo appearance
Thirupathi Samy Kudumbam Bhai
50/50 Nagaraj
2020 Sandimuni
Mookuthi Amman Deaf priest Guest appearance
2021 Malaysia to Amnesia Watchman
Devadas Brothers
Sabhaapathy Astrologer
Murungakkai Chips Kuyilsamy
2022 Anbulla Ghilli
Idiot Aandavar
Nenjuku Needhi V. Villalan
Veetla Vishesham Unni's neighbor
The Legend Thangam's sidekick
Udanpaal
2023 Ghosty Security Posthumous release
Tamil Kudimagan Posthumous release
80s Buildup Kaali Posthumous release
Kannagi Kalai's father Posthumous release
Saba Nayagan Police Constable M. Suseendiran Posthumous release
2024 Mudakkaruthaan Posthumous release
Glassmates Posthumous release
Yaavarum Vallavare Posthumous release

Television

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Year Title Role Channel
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

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References

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  2. ^ "PICS: Things to know about the comedy king Mayilsamy". Deccan Herald. 19 February 2023. Archived from the original on 19 February 2023. Retrieved 19 February 2023.
  3. ^ "Kollywood Comedian Mayilsamy Biography, News, Photos, Videos". Archived from the original on 5 August 2021. Retrieved 5 August 2021.
  4. ^ Bureau, The Hindu (19 February 2023). "Mayilsamy, Tamil actor and comedian, no more". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Archived from the original on 19 February 2023. Retrieved 19 February 2023. {{cite news}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  5. ^ "Mayilsamy's son Nandu ready for his show". Kollywood Today. 29 October 2009. Archived from the original on 25 August 2019. Retrieved 25 August 2019.
  6. ^ "Mayilsamy's son Anbu Mayilsamy to debut with 'Alti'". The Times of India. 22 November 2018. Retrieved 23 October 2024.
  7. ^ "Popular Tamil comedian Mayilsamy dies at 57, Kamal Haasan says he had his 'own style'". Business Today. 19 February 2023. Archived from the original on 19 February 2023. Retrieved 19 February 2023.
  8. ^ "Kollywood mourns the demise of actor Mayilsamy". The Times of India. 19 February 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 19 February 2023. Retrieved 19 February 2023.
  9. ^ "Mayilsamy's sons clear the rumours about their father's death". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 19 April 2023. Retrieved 18 April 2023.
  10. ^ a b "Comedy King Mayilsamy's body was cremated..." indiaherald.com. Archived from the original on 18 April 2023. Retrieved 18 April 2023.
  11. ^ "'Sigai' movie review: A whodunit that over-emphasises its message". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 14 January 2019. Retrieved 16 April 2021.
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