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.[1] 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.[2]
K. Pitchandi (co-father-in-law) Aishwarya (daughter-in-law) Anbu (son)
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.[3]
Mayilsamy is 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 is also an acclaimed stage performer, stand in comedian, TV host and a theatre artiste, In short, he is 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.[4]
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.[5] He rose to prominence for his performance in Dhool (2003) with Vivek.
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.[6]
Death
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]
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^"Mayilsamy's son Nandu ready for his show". 29 October 2009.
^"Popular Tamil comedian Mayilsamy dies at 57, Kamal Haasan says he had his 'own style'". Business Today. 19 February 2023. Retrieved 19 February 2023.
^"Kollywood mourns the demise of actor Mayilsamy". The Times of India. 19 February 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 19 February 2023.
^"Mayilsamy's sons clear the rumours about their father's death". The Times of India.
^ ab"Comedy King Mayilsamy's body was cremated..." indiaherald.com.
^"'Sigai' movie review: A whodunit that over-emphasises its message". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 16 April 2021.
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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 in Chennai 1 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 2 Mayilsamyமய ல ச ம BornR Mayilsamy 1965 10 02 2 October 1965Sathiyamangalam composite Coimbatore District Madras State now in Erode district Tamil Nadu IndiaDied19 February 2023 2023 02 19 aged 57 Chennai Tamil Nadu IndiaOccupationsActorcomedianTV hostYears active1984 2023RelativesK Pitchandi co father in law Aishwarya daughter in law Anbu son 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 3 Contents 1 Career 2 Personal life 3 Death 4 Partial filmography 4 1 Films 4 2 Television 4 3 Voice artist 5 References 6 External linksCareer EditMayilsamy is 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 is also an acclaimed stage performer stand in comedian TV host and a theatre artiste In short he is 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 4 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 5 He rose to prominence for his performance in Dhool 2003 with Vivek Personal life EditIn October 2009 Mayilsamy announced that his son Arumainayagam was ready to act in films and gave him the stage name of Anbu 6 Death EditMayilsamy 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 EditFilms Edit Year Film Role Notes1984 Dhavani Kanavugal Crowd member1985 Kanni Rasi Retailer s delivery boy1988 En Thangachi Padichava Constable1989 Apoorva Sagodharargal Kamal s friendVetri Vizha Kushboos s brother Mayilsamy Guest appearance1990 Panakkaran Factory workerMichael Madana Kama Rajan Firefighter Raju s friend1991 Rasathi Varum Naal Pazhani1991 Ennarukil Nee Irunthal1992 Chinna GounderSenthamizh Paattu Konavayen1993 Uzhaippali Tamilarasan s friendUdan PirappuWalter Vetrivel1994 Duet Mayilsamy1995 Villadhi VillainAasaiManathile Oru Paattu Mayilu1996 Avathara PurushanSundara PurushanGnanapazham Bar ownerTake it Easy Urvashi1997 SakthiVaimaye Vellum MayilsamyNerrukku Ner Petty shop ownerPeriya Manushan1998 PonmanamRathna1999 Housefull Indigenous manNinaivirukkum VaraiAnantha Poongathe ManiMugam2000 Eazhaiyin Sirippil Bus customerAnnaiThai Poranthachu Netrikkann NetkundramJames PanduKannan VaruvaanPennin Manathai Thottu PickpocketUnnai Kann ThedutheyKannukku KannagaPalayathu AmmanSeenu Troupe song leader2001 Looty Jeeva s friendNageswariUllam Kollai Poguthae Anbu s friendEn Purushan Kuzhandhai Maadhiri Dr KuyilsaamyLittle John KabaliDhill Kanagavel s friendKanden Seethaiyai Guduvanchery GovindasamyViswanathan Ramamoorthy SivakumarVedham12B CitizenAalavandhanThavasi FraudPoovellam Un Vasam a guest at Anitha s weddingPaarthale ParavasamVinnukum Mannukum Associate directorAandan Adimai2002 Vivaramana Aalu MariappanUnnai Ninaithu Vaidyalingam s patientVinnukkum Mannukkum Associate directorApril MaadhathilVarushamellam Vasantham Tea shop ownerYai Nee Romba Azhaga Irukey Housewarming guestThenkasi Pattanam RajaRaja Drunk passengerNinaikkatha Naalillai MayilsamyKarmeghamMaaran2003 Dhool KochakoVaseegara MoorthyPallavanMilitaryLesa Lesa FraudJayamWhistle Sahadevan s friendKadhal Kisu Kisu Mayilsamy2004 Kangalal Kaidhu Sei Barber Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best ComedianGhilli Lighthouse watchman NarayananSound PartyGiri2005 Devathayai Kanden MayilAyodhya GunaKannadi Pookal Jail child caretakerLondon Natrajan Krishna Moorthi alias Nattu KicchuSachein Fake blind manFebruary 14 HimselfPonniyin Selvan Garbage company workerChanakya Subramani s customerUnarchigal Kalyanaraman2006 Rendu ThiefParamasivan Police inspectorThalai Nagaram Naai Sekar s assistantThimiru Drunkard Cameo appearanceNenjil Jil Jil Vellam s assistantThiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam Tidelpark Venugopal2007 Naan Avanillai Alex Thambidurai NapoleanNinaithu Ninaithu ParthenSivaji The Boss Himself Guest appearanceMaa MaduraiThottal Poo Malarum Auto driverAnbu ThozhiMalaikottai Idimutti KannanKannamoochi Yenada Cameo appearanceMachakaaran Police constable2008 ThottaVaitheeswaranVedhaNepali Priya s relativePandi MokkaisaamyJayamkondaan AdvocateDhanamDindigul Sarathy Sarathy s uncleSilambattam PriestPanchamirtham Rajaram s relativeKuselanSuryaa2009 Padikathavan MayilsamyGuru En Aalu DirectorAarupadai ThiefRajadhi RajaThoranai WatchmanMayandi Kudumbathar Mayandi and Virumandi s younger cousinRagavanAyyavazhiSirithal Rasipen RamaEngal AasanModhi Vilayadu T M SekharMalai Malai Sketch artistMalayanSindhanai SeiKanthaswamyAarumugam O C Idly customerKanden Kadhalai Cameo appearanceNaan Avanillai 2 Annamalai s assistant2010 Kutty Paramasivam Cameo appearanceRasikkum SeemaneTheeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai ShekarAzhagaana PonnuthanAmbasamudram Ambani Cellphone personGoripalayam Retired rowdyThottupaarMaruthaniThillalangadi RowdyUthamaputhiran SanthoshkanthMaruthani2011 Siruthai Toilet patron IT office Aadu Puli Thillainayagam s assistantEththanSabash Sariyana PottiKanchana Fake priestKasethan Kadavulada ThangarajMaithanamMudhal IdamPuli VeshamPotta Potti HarichandraVellore MaavattamOsthe SaravananRajapattaiYuvan Yuvathi Auto driverSadhurangam Peon2012 Maasi ThiefAdhi NarayanaVilayada Vaa JohnnyAriyaanAathi NarayanaNellai Santhippu Textile shop ownerKozhi Koovuthu2013 Naan Rajavaga PogirenPattathu Yaanai JackpotSathiram Perundhu NilayamRagalaipuramThagaraaru2014 Veeram MarikozhundhuKalavaramInga Enna Solluthu Cameo appearanceIdhu Kathirvelan Kadhal Mimicry artist Cameo appearanceNaan Than BalaYaamirukka Bayamey Brother Poli Saamiyaar Aindhaam Thalaimurai Sidha Vaidhiya Sigamani BhaiVelmurugan BorewellsIrumbu Kuthirai Jeevan RameshNaan Sigappu Manithan PasserbyPoriyaalan UncleTheriyama Unna KadhalichittenKalkanduJaihind 2 Kulfi GopalanNaaigal Jaakirathai Dog ownerThirumanam Enum NikkahVingyaniKanavu Variyam Mahout2015 Kaaki Sattai Sankara Narayanan Cyber Sanki Sankiji SwamyVajram AnnamalaiKanchana 2 WatchmanVai Raja VaiPokkiri Mannan Marudhu s fatherStrawberry SwamijiVedalam House ownerUppu Karuvaadu PandiyaThiruttu Rail2016 Pokkiri RajaMapla SingamAdida MelamNarathan Narathan s assistantJithan 2 VenugopalKanden Kadhal KondenManithan Constable GurujiKo 2 Yogeeswaran s party volunteerPandiyoda Galatta Thaangala PandiPaisaKa Ka Ka PoEnnama Katha VudranungaRemo Security guardKavalai Vendam Dr BhaskarVirumandikum SivanandikumDhilluku Dhuddu Waiter2017 Yaakkai BarflyMotta Shiva Ketta ShivaSangili Bungili Kadhava Thorae Tea shop ownerBongu MayilIvan Thanthiran Theatre ownerGemini Ganeshanum Suruli Raajanum Priya s fatherPodhuvaga Emmanasu Thangam NarayananAayirathil IruvarHara Hara Mahadevaki ResidentSakka Podu Podu Raja Vastu2018 Kaathiruppor Pattiyal KodeeswaranEnna Thavam SeithenoKasu Mela Kasu PeriyasamyAaruthraAnnanukku Jai Murugesan2 0 Personal assistant of Vaira MoorthyKaatrin Mozhi Perumal department store ownerSandakozhi 2 Drunkard2019 Sigai Subramani Released on ZEE5 11 LKG LKG s uncleBoomerangNenjamundu Nermaiyundu Odu Raja House ownerKalavani 2 Chinnasaamy Thosai Gurkha PoliticianKaappaan Delhi police inspector Abhishek NagarAruvam School watchmanDhanusu Raasi Neyargale Chinnakaalai Cameo appearanceThirupathi Samy Kudumbam Bhai50 50 Nagaraj2020 SandimuniMookuthi Amman Deaf priest Guest appearance2021 Malaysia to Amnesia WatchmanDevadas BrothersSabhaapathy AstrologerMurungakkai Chips Kuyilsamy2022 Anbulla GhilliIdiot AandavarNenjuku Needhi V VillalanVeetla Vishesham Unni s neighborThe Legend Thangam s sidekickUdanpaal2023 GhostyTelevision Edit Year Title Role Channel1996 Marmadesam Ragasiyam Santhanakrishnan Sun TV2003 Comedy Time Host Sun TV2005 Timekku comedy Host Jaya TV2019 Lollupa Host Sun TVVoice artist Edit 1992 Kasthuri Manjal for Vadivelu 1996 Selva for Manivannan 2001 Ullam Kollai Poguthae 2004 New for Brahmanandam AliReferences Edit All you want to know about Mayilsami Veteran comedian Mayilsamy passes away at 57 The New Indian Express Retrieved 19 February 2023 PICS Things to know about the comedy king Mayilsamy Deccan Herald 19 February 2023 Retrieved 19 February 2023 Kollywood Comedian Mayilsamy Biography News Photos Videos Bureau The Hindu 19 February 2023 Mayilsamy Tamil actor and comedian no more The Hindu ISSN 0971 751X Retrieved 19 February 2023 Mayilsamy s son Nandu ready for his show 29 October 2009 Popular Tamil comedian Mayilsamy dies at 57 Kamal Haasan says he had his own style Business Today 19 February 2023 Retrieved 19 February 2023 Kollywood mourns the demise of actor Mayilsamy The Times of India 19 February 2023 ISSN 0971 8257 Retrieved 19 February 2023 Mayilsamy s sons clear the rumours about their father s death The Times of India a b Comedy King Mayilsamy s body was cremated indiaherald com Sigai movie review A whodunit that over emphasises its message The New Indian Express Retrieved 16 April 2021 External links EditMayilsamy at IMDb Mayilsamy on Moviebuff Retrieved 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