Mayilsamy
Mayilsamy | |
|---|---|
| Born | R Mayilsamy 2 October 1965 |
| Occupation | Actor, comedian, TV host |
| Years active | 1984–present |
Mayilsamy (born October 2, 1965) is an Indian 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 in Chennai.[1]
Career[]
He 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. Mayilsamy made his debut on Tamil television as the host and judge of the popular comedy show Asathapovathu Yaaru which aired on Sun TV. Mayilsamy in the show mainly appeared as a host and occasionally as a guest judge.[2]
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.[3] 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.[4] 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.[5] Likewise, another cancelled venture in 2015 was Johnson's Kokku, in which Anbu was supposed to star alongside Papri Ghosh.[6] 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.[7][8] In 2018, Anbu tried again and began work on Alti directed by M. F. Hussain, appearing alongside Manisha Jith, and on Chidambaram Railway Gate opposite Neeraja.[9][10]
Partial filmography[]
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Dhavani Kanavugal | crowd | |
| 1985 | Kanni Rasi | Retailer's delivery boy | |
| 1988 | En Thangachi Padichava | ||
| 1989 | Apoorva Sagodharargal | Kamal friend | |
| Vetri Vizha | Kushboos's Brother Mayilsamy | Guest appearance | |
| 1990 | Panakkaran | Factory worker | |
| Michael Madana Kama Rajan | Firefighter / Raju's friend | ||
| 1991 | Rasathi Varum Naal | Pazhani | |
| 1991 | Ennarukil Nee Irunthal | ||
| 1992 | Chinna Gounder | ||
| Senthamizh Paattu | |||
| 1993 | Uzhaippali | ||
| Udan Pirappu | |||
| Walter Vetrivel | |||
| 1994 | Duet | ||
| 1995 | Villadhi Villain | ||
| Aasai | |||
| Manathile Oru Paattu | Mayilu | ||
| 1996 | Avathara Purushan | ||
| Sundara Purushan | |||
| Take it Easy Urvashi | |||
| 1997 | Sakthi | ||
| Vaimaye Vellum | Mayilsamy | ||
| Nerrukku Ner | |||
| Periya Manushan | |||
| 1998 | Ponmanam | ||
| Rathna | |||
| 1999 | Housefull | Indigenous man | |
| Ninaivirukkum Varai | |||
| Anantha Poongathe | |||
| Mugam | |||
| 2000 | Eazhaiyin Sirippil | ||
| Annai | |||
| Thai Poranthachu | 'Netrikkann' Netkundram | ||
| James Pandu | |||
| Kannan Varuvaan | |||
| Pennin Manathai Thottu | |||
| Unnai Kann Theduthey | |||
| Kannukku Kannaga | |||
| Palayathu Amman | |||
| Seenu | |||
| 2001 | Looty | ||
| Nageswari | |||
| Ullam Kollai Poguthae | |||
| En Purushan Kuzhandhai Maadhiri | Dr. Kuyilsaamy | ||
| Little John | Kabali | ||
| Dhill | |||
| Kanden Seethaiyai | Guduvanchery Govindasamy | ||
| Viswanathan Ramamoorthy | Sivakumar | ||
| Vedham | |||
| 12B | Citizen | ||
| Aalavandhan | |||
| Thavasi | |||
| Poovellam Un Vasam | |||
| Paarthale Paravasam | |||
| Vinnukum Mannukum | Associate Director | ||
| Aandan Adimai | |||
| 2002 | Vivaramana Aalu | Mariappan | |
| Unnai Ninaithu | |||
| Vinnukkum Mannukkum | Associate director | ||
| April Maadhathil | |||
| Varushamellam Vasantham | |||
| Yai! Nee Romba Azhaga Irukey! | |||
| Thenkasi Pattanam | |||
| Raja | |||
| Ninaikkatha Naalillai | Mayilsamy | ||
| Karmegham | |||
| Maaran | |||
| 2003 | Dhool | Kochako | |
| Vaseegara | |||
| Pallavan | |||
| Military | |||
| Lesa Lesa | |||
| Jayam | |||
| Whistle | |||
| Kadhal Kisu Kisu | Mayilsamy | ||
| 2004 | Kangalal Kaidhu Sei | Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Comedian | |
| Ghilli | lighthouse Narayanan | ||
| Sound Party | |||
| Giri | |||
| 2005 | Devathayai Kanden | Mayil | |
| Ayodhya | Guna | ||
| Kannadi Pookal | |||
| London | |||
| Sachein | |||
| February 14 | |||
| Ponniyin Selvan | |||
| Chanakya | |||
| Unarchigal | Kalyanaraman | ||
| 2006 | Rendu | ||
| Paramasivan | |||
| Thalai Nagaram | |||
| Thimiru | Drunkard | Cameo appearance | |
| Nenjil Jil Jil | |||
| 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 | |||
| Kannamoochi Yenada | Cameo appearance | ||
| Machakaaran | Police constable | ||
| 2008 | Thotta | ||
| Vaitheeswaran | |||
| Vedha | |||
| Nepali | |||
| Pandi | Mokkaisaamy | ||
| Jayamkondaan | Advocate | ||
| Dhanam | |||
| Dindigul Sarathy | |||
| Silambattam | |||
| Panchamirtham | |||
| Kuselan | |||
| Suryaa | |||
| 2009 | Padikathavan | Mayilsamy | |
| Guru En Aalu | Director | ||
| Aarupadai | Thief | ||
| Rajadhi Raja | |||
| Thoranai | Watchman | ||
| Mayandi Kudumbathar | |||
| Ragavan | |||
| Ayyavazhi | |||
| Sirithal Rasipen | Rama | ||
| Engal Aasan | |||
| Modhi Vilayadu | |||
| Malai Malai | |||
| Malayan | |||
| Sindhanai Sei | |||
| Kanthaswamy | |||
| Aarumugam | |||
| Kanden Kadhalai | Cameo appearance | ||
| Naan Avanillai 2 | |||
| 2010 | Kutty | Cameo appearance | |
| Rasikkum Seemane | |||
| Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai | Shekar | ||
| Azhagaana Ponnuthan | |||
| Ambasamudram Ambani | |||
| Goripalayam | retired rowdy | ||
| Thottupaar | |||
| Thillalangadi | |||
| Uthamaputhiran | Santhoshkanth | ||
| 2011 | Siruthai | ||
| Aadu Puli | |||
| 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 | |||
| 2012 | Maasi | ||
| 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 | |||
| Velmurugan BoreWells | |||
| Irumbu Kuthirai | Jeevan Ramesh | ||
| Naan Sigappu Manithan | Passerby | ||
| Poriyaalan | |||
| Theriyama Unna Kadhalichitten | |||
| Kalkandu | |||
| Jaihind 2 | Kulfi Gopalan | ||
| Naaigal Jaakirathai | Dog owner | ||
| Thirumanam Enum Nikkah | |||
| Vingyani | |||
| Kanavu Variyam | |||
| 2015 | Kaaki Sattai | Sankara Narayanan / Cyber Sanki / Sankiji Swamy | |
| Vajram | |||
| Kanchana 2 | Watchman | ||
| Vai Raja Vai | |||
| Pokkiri Mannan | |||
| Strawberry | |||
| Vedalam | House Owner | ||
| Uppu Karuvaadu | Pandiya | ||
| Thiruttu Rail | |||
| 2016 | Pokkiri Raja | ||
| Mapla Singam | |||
| Adida Melam | |||
| Narathan | |||
| Jithan 2 | Venugopal | ||
| Kanden Kadhal Konden | |||
| Manithan | |||
| Ko 2 | |||
| Pandiyoda Galatta Thaangala | |||
| Paisa | |||
| Ka Ka Ka Po | |||
| Ennama Katha Vudranunga | |||
| Remo | Security guard | ||
| Kavalai Vendam | Dr. Bhaskar | ||
| Virumandikum Sivanandikum | |||
| Dhilluku Dhuddu | Waiter | ||
| 2017 | Yaakkai | ||
| Motta Shiva Ketta Shiva | |||
| Sangili Bungili Kadhava Thorae | Tea Shop Owner | ||
| Bongu | Mayil | ||
| Ivan Thanthiran | |||
| Gemini Ganeshanum Suruli Raajanum | Priya's father | ||
| Podhuvaga Emmanasu Thangam | Narayanan | ||
| Aayirathil Iruvar | |||
| Hara Hara Mahadevaki | |||
| 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, Departmental 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 | Police officer | ||
| Aruvam | School watchman | ||
| 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 | |||
| Idiot | Post-production |
Television[]
| Year | Title | Role | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Lollupa | Host | Sun TV |
| 1996-2001 | Marmadesam (Ragasiyam) | Santhanakrishnan | Sun TV (India) |
Voice Artist[]
- 1996 Selva for Manivannan
- 2001 Ullam Kollai Poguthae
- 2004 - New for Brahmanandam, Ali
References[]
- ^ "All you want to know about #Mayilsami".
- ^ "Kollywood Comedian Mayilsamy Biography, News, Photos, Videos".
- ^ "Mayilsamy's son Nandu ready for his show". 29 October 2009.
- ^ "Mayilsamy's son to debut in K'wood - Tamil News". IndiaGlitz.com. 11 June 2011.
- ^ "Mayilsamy's son Anbu debuts in Kollywood". Deccan Chronicle. 24 February 2016.
- ^ "Google Translate". translate.google.com. 15 February 2015.
- ^ "Mayilsamy's son Anbu to debut in Kollywood". The New Indian Express.
- ^ "I Want To Get Out Of My Stereotype Image: Sanjay Saravanan". Desimartini. 6 April 2017.
- ^ Subramanian, Anupama (24 October 2018). "Massive set for Chidambaram Railway Gate". Deccan Chronicle.
- ^ "Mayilsamy's son Anbu Mayilsamy to debut with 'Alti' - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ "'Sigai' movie review: A whodunit that over-emphasises its message". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 16 April 2021.
External links[]
- Living people
- 1965 births
- People from Erode district
- Indian male film actors
- Tamil male actors
- Tamil comedians
- Male actors from Tamil Nadu
- Indian male comedians
- Tamil male television actors