Mayilsamy

Mayilsamy Biography

Mayilsamy is a supporting actor and comedian of Tamil movies, his most memorable roles being - Dhool, Gilli, Kangalal Kaidhu Sei, Devathayai Kanden, Rendu and Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam. He is a guest judge on Asathapovathu Yaaru on Sun TV right now. In 2004, he received Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Comedian for the movie, Kangalal Kaidhu Sei. His son, Anbu (Arumainayagam) is to make big screen debut very soon.

He was born in Sathyamangalam, Tamil Nadu on June 5, 1965. Before entering movies, he has been active in theatre and drama. He was a part of comedy troupe popularly known as "Sirrippu Isai" when he was spotted by film makers. "Sirrippu Isai" is a popular comedy troupe of Tamil Nadu from which a number of popular comedians of Tamil came from. His association with Lakshman (of Lakshman Shruti fame) for successful mimicry releases, namely "Sirippo Sirippu", "Sirippo Super Sirippu" and "Meendum Sirippo Sirippu" was quite successful. His film debut happened in the year 1985 with the movie, Kanni Raasi. Mayilsamy was only 20 then.

After that, he became a popular character artist of Tamil cinema and has done numerous memorable roles as a comedian, character artist or supporting actor. Apoorva Sagodharargal, Sivalingam, Nade Namade, Vetri Raagangal and Villathi Villain are a few such. He has worked in more than 100 movies and has already completed silver jubilee in Tamil cinema. During 2000’s, aside another comedian Vivek, he gained popularity. Dhool, Kandaen Seethayei and Pennin Manathai Thottu are the most memorable movies where he worked aside Vivek. Mayilsamy has a memorable association with television too. He has hosted Comedy time of SUN TV for three years and appears as guest judge on Asathapovathu Yaaru. In 2003, he received Best Host - Sun TV Telly Awards.

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Updated: May 28, 2018