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Mayilsamy Born R. Mayilsamy
June 5, 1965
Sathyamangalam, Tamil Nadu, IndiaOccupation Actor, comedian, TV host Years active 1985–present Mayilsamy (Tamil: மயில்சாமி) (born 5 June 1965) is a 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. He is most probably best known for his performances in Tamil films such as Dhool, Gilli, Kangalal Kaidhu Sei, Devathayai Kanden, Rendu and Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam.
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Career
Mayilswamy made his acting debut after being spotted in the troupe popularly known as 'Sirrippu Isai'- a popular comedy troupe- where he along with a number of popular comedians came from. He made his debut at a very young age of 20- in the film Kanni Raasi in 1985. Since then he has come a long way playing supporting roles in films such as Apoorva Sagodharargal, Sivalingam, Nade Namade, Vetri Raagangal and Villathi Villain to name a few. Till date he has acted in over 100 Tamil films in a variety of roles. As of the 2000s he got fame being a popular sidekick to Tamil comedian Vivek in films such as Dhool, Kandaen Seethayei and Pennin Manathai Thottu.
He also hosted comedy time from 2002-2004 on Sun TV and received Best Host in 2003 Sun TV Telly Awards.[1]
His son Arumainayagam alias Anbu is going to make his debut in films[2].
Filmography
1980's
Year Film Role Notes 1985 Kanni Raasi dryfruits seller 1989 Apoorva Sagodharargal Vetri Vizha Guest appearance 1990's
Year Film Role Notes 1990 Michael Madhana Kamarajan 1991 Chinna Gounder 1992 Senthamizh Paattu 1993 Uzhaippali 1994 Duet 1995 Villadhi Villain 1996 Sakthi 1998 Rathna Ponmanam 2000's
Year Film Role Notes 2000 Thai Porandachu 'Netrikkann' Netkundram Eazhaiyin Sirippil Pennin Manathai Thotu Kannan Varuvaan Palayathu Amman Kanden Seethaiyai 2001 Dhill 12B citizen Lootie Ullam Kolai Pogudhae Viswanathan Ramamoorthy Nageswari En Purushan Kuzhandhai Maathiri dr.kuyilsaamy Aalavandhaan 2002 Little John Unnai Ninaithu Vinnukkum Mannukkum associate director April Maadhathil Varushamellam Vasantham Raja Bala 2003 Dhool Vaseegara Military Laysa Laysa Jayam Whistle 2004 Sound Party Gilli lighthouse narayanan Kangalal Kaidhu Sei Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Comedian Giri 2005 Devathayai Kanden Mayil Ayodhya Kannadi Pookal London Ponniyin Selvan 2006 Rendu Thalainagaram Nenjil Jil Jil Thimiru Cameo appearance Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam Tidelpark Venugopal 2007 Anbu Thozhi Sivaji: The Boss Naan Avanillai Alex Thambidurai/Napolean Ninaithu Ninaithu Parthen Maamadurai Malaikottai Kannamoochi Yenada Cameo appearance Machakaaran 2008 Thotta Vedha Nepali Pandi mokkaisaamy Dhanam Dindigul Sarathy Panchamirtham 2009 Padikathavan Mayilsamy Guru En Aalu director Aarupadai Rajadhi Raja Thoranai watchman Mayandi Kudumbathar Ragavan Ayyavazhi Sirithaal Rasippen Raama Engal Aasan Modhi Vilayadu Malai Malai Malayan Sindhanai Sei Kanthaswamy Aarumugam Kanden Kadhalai Cameo appearance Naan Avanillai 2 2010's
Year Film Role Notes 2010 Kutty Cameo appearance Rasikkum Seemane Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai shekar Azhagaana Ponnuthan Ambasamudram Ambani Goripalayam retired rowdy Thillalangadi Uthamaputhiran santhoshkanth 2011 Siruthai Aadu Puli Eththan Sabash Sariyaana Potti Kanchana Mudhal Idam Puli Vesham Potta Potti 50-50 Vellore Maavattam Upcoming films
Year Film Notes 2011 Kalavaram filming Osthi filming Naanthaan Bala filming Kadhalukkaga Porutham filming Ariyaan filming Peraandi filming Adhi Narayana delayed Rajapattai filming References
External links
- Mayilsamy at the Internet Movie Database
Categories:- Living people
- 1965 births
- Indian people
- Tamil people
- Indian actors
- Indian film actors
- Tamil actors
- Tamil comedians
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