Mayilsamy
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Mayilsamy (born 5 June 1965) is a Tamil
Tamil people
Tamil people , also called Tamils or Tamilians, are an ethnic group native to Tamil Nadu, India and the north-eastern region of Sri Lanka. Historic and post 15th century emigrant communities are also found across the world, notably Malaysia, Singapore, Mauritius, South Africa, Australia, Canada,...

 comedian
Comedian
A comedian or comic is a person who seeks to entertain an audience, primarily by making them laugh. This might be through jokes or amusing situations, or acting a fool, as in slapstick, or employing prop comedy...

 actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...

 who prominently plays supporting roles. Appearing in many Tamil films, he is also a regular guest judge on Asathapovathu Yaaru
Asathapovathu Yaaru
Asathapovathu Yaaru? is a Tamil stand-up comedy reality television show which airs on Sun TV in India and for some time aired on TVI in Canada. The show is produced by Sun Network and was initiated to introduce new comedians in Tamil entertainment. The show's main hosts are Madhan Bob and Chitti...

 on Sun TV
Sun TV (India)
Sun TV is a regional Indian cable television station. It is the flagship channel of the Chennai-based Sun Network. It was founded and currently owned by Kalanidhi Maran. It was the first fully privately owned television channel in India when it emerged in 1992...

 in Chennai
Chennai
Chennai , formerly known as Madras or Madarasapatinam , is the capital city of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, located on the Coromandel Coast off the Bay of Bengal. Chennai is the fourth most populous metropolitan area and the sixth most populous city in India...

. He is most probably best known for his performances in Tamil films such as Dhool
Dhool
Dhool is a Blockbuster Tamil film directed by Dharani. As like other Dharani films it is a masala based entertainer. The movie stars Vikram, Jyothika, Reema Sen, Vivek, Sayaji Shinde, Telangana, Pasupathy, Paravai Muniyamma, Mayilsamy, Chitti Babu, Shakeela and Manoj K Jayan. The film's music...

, Gilli
Gilli
Gilli was the first Prime Minister of the Faroe Islands. He served in that capacity beginning around 1000, and continuing until an unknown date. Little else is known about him....

, Kangalal Kaidhu Sei
Kangalal Kaidhu Sei
Kangalal Kaidhu Sei is a 2004 Tamil language film, written and directed by Bharathiraja. It stars Vaseegaran in the protagonist's role and marks actress Priyamani's debut in the Tamil film industry. Music was scored by A. R. Rahman, which was the major highlight of this film...

, Devathayai Kanden
Devathayai Kanden
Devathayai Kanden is a 2004 Indian Tamil film starring Dhanush and Sridevi Vijaykumar. The film borrows its name from a hit song from another Dhanush-starrer Kadhal Kondein.-Plot:...

, Rendu
Rendu
Rendu is a Tamil film directed by critically acclaimed director Sundar C. The movie stars Madhavan, Reema Sen, Anushka Shetty, Bhagyaraj and Vadivelu. The film's music is composed by music director, D.Imaan. Early reports suggested that Nayantara or Nila was set to play heroine and others claimed...

 and Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam.

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
Vivek
Vivek is a masculine Hindu given name that is popular in South Asia, particularly India and Nepal....

 in films such as Dhool
Dhool
Dhool is a Blockbuster Tamil film directed by Dharani. As like other Dharani films it is a masala based entertainer. The movie stars Vikram, Jyothika, Reema Sen, Vivek, Sayaji Shinde, Telangana, Pasupathy, Paravai Muniyamma, Mayilsamy, Chitti Babu, Shakeela and Manoj K Jayan. The film's music...

, Kandaen Seethayei and Pennin Manathai Thottu
Pennin Manathai Thottu
Pennin Manathai Thottu is a South Indian Tamil film released in 2000.It contains the song "Kalluri Vaanil" danced by Prabhu Deva Sundaram.-Soramimi spoof:...

.

He also hosted comedy time from 2002-2004 on Sun TV and received Best Host in 2003 Sun TV Telly Awards.

His son Arumainayagam alias Anbu is going to make his debut in films.

1980's

Year Film Role Notes
1985 Kanni Raasi  dryfruits seller
1989 Apoorva Sagodharargal 
Vetri Vizha
Vetri Vizha
வெற்றி விழா is a 1987 Tamil language film starring Kamal Haasan in the lead role of the protagonist. Prabhu Ganesan, Amala, Sasikala and Kushboo Sundar played supporting roles. The story was of an amnesiac who struggles to find his past after memory loss...

 
Guest appearance

1990's

Year Film Role Notes
1990 Michael Madhana Kamarajan
Michael Madhana Kamarajan
Michael Madhana Kama Rajan is a 1990 Tamil comedy film directed by Singeetam Srinivasa Rao, written, produced by, and starring Kamal Haasan. With Crazy Mohan penning the dialogues. The film tells a story of quadruplets, Michael, Madhanagopal, Kameshwaran, and Raju, all played by Kamal Haasan...

 
1991 Chinna Gounder
Chinna Gounder
Chinna Gounder is a 1992 Tamil language film directed by R. V. Udayakumar and starring Vijayakanth, Suganya, Manorama, Goundamani, Senthil and Vadivelu.-Plot:...

 
1992 Senthamizh Paattu
1993 Uzhaippali
Uzhaippali
Uzhaippali is a love-comedy Tamil language movie directed by the Tamil Director P. Vasu. It stars Rajinikanth and Radha Ravi in the lead roles. The film was much in news as, Distributors banned Rajini movies and to resolve the issue, Rajni met Kamal Haasan and the next day, Uzhaippali was...

 
1994 Duet
Duet (film)
Duet is a 1994 Tamil musical film directed by K. Balachander, starring Prabhu, Meenakshi Seshadri, Ramesh Aravind and Prakashraj. The film's score and soundtrack is composed by A. R. Rahman...

 
1995 Villadhi Villain
1996 Sakthi
1998 Rathna
Ponmanam 

2000's

Year Film Role Notes
2000 Thai Porandachu 'Netrikkann' Netkundram
Eazhaiyin Sirippil
Eazhaiyin Sirippil
-Cast:*Prabhu Deva as Ganesan*Kausalya*Roja as Saroja*Suvalakshmi*Vivek as Arasu*Ranjith*Nassar*Anu Mohan*PanduPlot=...

 
Pennin Manathai Thotu 
Kannan Varuvaan
Kannan Varuvaan
Kannan Varuvaan is a South Indian Tamil film released in 2000.Story revolves karthick loves towards diyva unni but at the same time manthra was in love with karthik,gaundamni and senthil as usual give their hit comedies.This Film and Itz Soundtrack was huge hit upon released.Became third highest...

 
Palayathu Amman
Palayathu Amman
Palayathu Amman is a 2000 Tamil religious film directed by Rama Narayanan. This movie stars Meena, Ramky, Divya Unni and Saranraj. This movie is very much famous for Vivek's comedy.-Plot:...

 
Kanden Seethaiyai
2001 Dhill
Dhill
Dhill is a Tamil film directed by Dharani. The film stars Vikram, Laila Mehdin, Nassar and Vivek in critical roles. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by Vidyasagar. The film was a super hit in 2001....

 
12B  citizen
Lootie 
Ullam Kolai Pogudhae 
Viswanathan Ramamoorthy
Nageswari
En Purushan Kuzhandhai Maathiri dr.kuyilsaamy
Aalavandhaan 
2002 Little John
Little John (film)
Little John is a fantasy film released in 2001 directed by Singeetham Srinivasa Rao. Bentley Mitchum and Jyothika Saravanan play the lead roles which Prakash Raj and Nassar play supporting roles. This film marks India's first film to include a Hollywood actor in its cast...

 
Unnai Ninaithu
Unnai Ninaithu
Unnai Ninaithu is a film starring Surya, Sneha and Laila.-Plot:The basic story of the movie involves Laila and Suriya falling in love. A 3rd character gets entangled in the plot and Laila is compelled by her family to marry him. Heart-broken Suriya leaves her alone, but only to find out that the...

 
Vinnukkum Mannukkum  associate director
April Maadhathil 
Varushamellam Vasantham 
Raja 
Bala 
2003 Dhool
Dhool
Dhool is a Blockbuster Tamil film directed by Dharani. As like other Dharani films it is a masala based entertainer. The movie stars Vikram, Jyothika, Reema Sen, Vivek, Sayaji Shinde, Telangana, Pasupathy, Paravai Muniyamma, Mayilsamy, Chitti Babu, Shakeela and Manoj K Jayan. The film's music...

 
Vaseegara
Vaseegara
Vaseegara is a Tamil film which released on 15 January 2003 and was directed by K. Selvabharathi. This film has Vijay in the main lead. Sneha played his love interest for the first time. This film is a remake of the hit Telugu film Nuvvu Naaku Nachav starring Venkatesh and Arti...

 
Military
Laysa Laysa 
Jayam
Jayam
Jayam is a Tamil film directed by M. Raja and released in 2003. It gave debut for Jayam Ravi and Sadha as hero and heroine respectively. It also starred Senthil, Gopichand, Mayilsamy, Suman Shetty and Ramesh Khanna. It was a box-office blockbuster. The film was a remake of super hit Telugu film...

 
Whistle
Whistle (film)
Whistle is a 2003 South Indian Tamil film which is a verbatim remake of the English horror film Urban Legend. Although an average grosser, the film was a musical super hit. It is noted for vivek's rib tickling comedy. It is one of the most remarkable horror movies. The film marked the debut of...

 
2004 Sound Party
Gilli
Gilli
Gilli was the first Prime Minister of the Faroe Islands. He served in that capacity beginning around 1000, and continuing until an unknown date. Little else is known about him....

 
lighthouse narayanan
Kangalal Kaidhu Sei
Kangalal Kaidhu Sei
Kangalal Kaidhu Sei is a 2004 Tamil language film, written and directed by Bharathiraja. It stars Vaseegaran in the protagonist's role and marks actress Priyamani's debut in the Tamil film industry. Music was scored by A. R. Rahman, which was the major highlight of this film...

 
Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Comedian
Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Comedian
The Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Comedian is given by the state government as part of its annual Tamil Nadu State Film Awards for Tamil films.-The list:Here is a list of the award winners and the films for which they won....

Giri
Giri
is a Japanese value roughly corresponding to "duty", "obligation", or even "burden of obligation" in English. It is defined as "to serve one's superiors with a self-sacrificing devotion" by Namiko Abe. Indeed, the conflict between giri and ninjō, or human feeling, is said to have been the primary...

 
2005 Devathayai Kanden
Devathayai Kanden
Devathayai Kanden is a 2004 Indian Tamil film starring Dhanush and Sridevi Vijaykumar. The film borrows its name from a hit song from another Dhanush-starrer Kadhal Kondein.-Plot:...

 
Mayil
Ayodhya
Kannadi Pookal
Kannadi Pookal
Kannadi Pookal is a South Indian Tamil film released in 2005. It is a remake of malayalam film Achaneyanenikkishtam which inturn was inspired from a real-life incident in Kerala.-Plot:...

 
London
London (2005 film)
London is a 2006 romantic drama film centering on a Manhattan party. The movie is directed and written by Hunter Richards, his first. It stars Jessica Biel, Chris Evans, Jason Statham, Joy Bryant, and Lina Esco.-Plot:...

 
Ponniyin Selvan
Ponniyin Selvan
Ponniyin Selvan is a 2400 page 20th-century Tamil historical novel written by Kalki Krishnamurthy. Written in 5 volumes, this narrates the story of Arulmozhivarman , one of the kings of the Chola Dynasty during the 10th-11th century CE period.-Historical background:Ponniyin Selvan is a historical...

 
2006 Rendu
Rendu
Rendu is a Tamil film directed by critically acclaimed director Sundar C. The movie stars Madhavan, Reema Sen, Anushka Shetty, Bhagyaraj and Vadivelu. The film's music is composed by music director, D.Imaan. Early reports suggested that Nayantara or Nila was set to play heroine and others claimed...

 
Thalainagaram 
Nenjil Jil Jil
Nenjil Jil Jil
Nenjil Jil Jil is a 2006 film directed by Selva and produced by Manish Nair, Bhavani Kanagasapay under the banner Candy Films Ltd & Gatpaham Entertainment Ltd. Navdeep pairs up with Aparna Pillai, while Vadivelu plays the comedian in the movie.-Plot:...

 
Thimiru
Thimiru
Thimiru is a 2006 Indian Tamil action film written and directed by debutant Tarun Gopi. The film stars Vishal Krishna, Reema Sen and Sriya Reddy in lead and former football player I. M. Vijayan, Manoj K. Jayan and Vadivelu in supporting roles, whilst Kiran Rathod appears in an item number. The...

 
Cameo appearance
Cameo appearance
A cameo role or cameo appearance is a brief appearance of a known person in a work of the performing arts, such as plays, films, video games and television...

Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam  Tidelpark Venugopal
2007 Anbu Thozhi
Anbu Thozhi
Anbu Thozhi is a 2007 film based on a love triangle between an aspiring musician, an immigrant from Sri Lanka and a Tamil Militant leader. The movie is directed by L. G. Ravichandran and music was scored by J.K Selva.- Plot :...

 
Sivaji: The Boss 
Naan Avanillai  Alex Thambidurai/Napolean
Ninaithu Ninaithu Parthen
Maamadurai 
Malaikottai
Malaikottai
Malaikottai is a 2007 Tamil film directed by Boopathy Pandian, who has also directed the movies "Devathaiyai Kanden" and "Thiruvilayadal Arambam", both with Dhanush as the hero. Vishal got the lead role in the film, pairing with Priyamani...

 
Kannamoochi Yenada
Kannamoochi Yenada
Kannamoochi Yenada? is a 2007 Tamil comedy-drama film written and directed by V. Priya. The film stars Sathyaraj, Prithviraj, Sandhya and Raadhika Sarathkumar in lead and Sripriya, Manobala and Radharavi in supporting roles. The film's score and soundtrack is composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja...

 
Cameo appearance
Cameo appearance
A cameo role or cameo appearance is a brief appearance of a known person in a work of the performing arts, such as plays, films, video games and television...

Machakaaran
Machakaaran
Machakaaran is a 2007 Indian Tamil film written and directed by Tamilvannan of Kalvanin Kadhali fame. The film stars Jeevan and Kamna Jethmalani in the lead, whilst Santhanam, G. M. Kumar, Shobraj and Vinod Rajan play major roles and Malavika appears in an item number. The film score and soundtrack...

 
2008 Thotta
Thotta
Thotta is a 2008 Kollywood film directed by Selvaa. The movie, which has a critically acclaimed storyline, stars actor Jeevan as the protagonist with Priyamani playing a pivotal role as his lover. The movie, though ran for 100 days,later succeed at the box office.-Plot:Shanmugham comes to Chennai...

 
Vedha
Vedha
Vedha is a Tamil movie starring Arun Vijay and Sheela released in 2008.Vedha narrates the story of two affectionate brothers and the elder brother's sacrifices for his sibling....

 
Nepali
Nepali (film)
Nepali is a Tamil film featuring Bharath and Meera Jasmine in the lead roles, released in 2008. Bharath plays three different roles in the movie produced and directed by V.Z.Durai. The film has music by Srikanth Deva and was shot in Ooty, Chennai and Hyderabad...

 
Pandi
Pandi (film)
Pandi is a Tamil language film set to be released in 2008. It stars Raghava Lawrence and Sneha in the lead roles. The film released on 23 May 2008. This movie was much talked because of Sneha's glamour and it was a moderate success.-Plot:...

 
mokkaisaamy
Dhanam
Dindigul Sarathy
Dindigul Sarathy
Dindigul Sarathy is a 2008 Indian Tamil language Drama film directed by Subramaniam Pillai starring Karunaas, Karthika, Livingston, Nassar, Saranya, Puja Bharati, M. S. Baskar, Periyar Dasan, Manobala, Mayilsamy and Shanumuga Rajan...

 
Panchamirtham
Panchamirtham
Panchamirtham is a Tamil Indian comedy film by Raju Eswaran, it stars Jayaram, Prakash Raj and Raju Eswaran in the lead roles, while Aravind Akash, Nassar, Samiksha and Saranya Mohan play other prominent roles...

 
2009 Padikathavan
Padikathavan
Padikathavan is a 2009 Indian Tamil language action film written and directed by Suraaj. It stars Dhanush, Tamannaah Bhatia, Sayaji Shinde, Pratap Pothan, Suman and Atul Kulkarni in the lead roles and features a huge supporting cast in small pivotal and cameo roles...

 
Mayilsamy
Guru En Aalu
Guru En Aalu
-External links:* at oneindia.in...

 
director
Aarupadai
Rajadhi Raja 
Thoranai  watchman
Mayandi Kudumbathar
Mayandi Kudumbathar
Mayandi Kudumbathar is a 2009 Indian Tamil film written and directed by Rasu Madhuravan, who directed Poomagal Oorvalam and Paandi previously. Starring 10 Tamil film directors, including Manivannan, Seeman, Tarun Gopi and Ponvannan, in lead and supporting roles....

 
Ragavan
Ragavan
Ragavan is a Tamil film, starring debutants Vijith and Radhika Malhotra in lead roles, produced under a new banner Aghyna Productions by M Selvaraj and directed by Parandhaman who was an assistant to film director Selvaraghavan. After a long time Gangai Amaran is composing the music for this film....

 
Ayyavazhi
Ayyavazhi
Ayyavazhi is a dharmic belief system that originated in South India in the 19th century. It is cited as an independent monistic religion by several newspapers, government reports and academic researchers. In Indian censuses, however, the majority of its followers declare themselves as Hindus...

 
Sirithaal Rasippen Raama
Engal Aasan
Engal Aasan
Engal Aasan is a 2009 Tamil-language film directed by film director, Kalaimani starring Vijayakanth in the lead role, whilst Vikranth plays a supporting role. It began its first schedule on 12 March 2008 and released in July 2009...

 
Modhi Vilayadu
Modhi Vilayadu
Modhi Vilayadu is a Tamil language film released on 24 July 2009. It stars Vinay Rai and Kajal Aggarwal in the lead roles. The film opened to mixed reviews with Indiaglitz.com rating it highly while Behindwoods said "The game lacks excitement". The film flopped miserably at the box office.The...

 
Malai Malai
Malai Malai
Malai Malai is a 2009 Tamil language film, starring Arun Vijay and Vedhika in the lead roles. Prabhu and Prakash Raj also have significant roles in the film...

 
Malayan
Malayan (film)
Malayan is a Tamil language film released in 2009. It stars Karan and Shammu in the lead roles.-Plot:The tale of betrayal, that too, from the one we trust most isn’t new to Tamil cinema. And Malayan too, is one such tale of unbelievable devotion to the boss, played by Sarath Babu, by his employee...

 
Sindhanai Sei
Kanthaswamy 
Aarumugam 
Kanden Kadhalai  Cameo appearance
Cameo appearance
A cameo role or cameo appearance is a brief appearance of a known person in a work of the performing arts, such as plays, films, video games and television...

Naan Avanillai 2 

2010's

Year Film Role Notes
2010 Kutty Cameo appearance
Rasikkum Seemane
Rasikkum Seemane
The soundtrack was well received by the audience. However, due to the late release of the movie as well as the bad box office performance, music was compromised....

 
Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai
Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai
Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai is a 2010 Tamil romantic comedy film written and directed by Thiru Krishnamoorthy. The film, produced by Vikram Krishna, stars his brother Vishal Krishna in the lead role along with Neetu Chandra, former Miss India Universe Tanushree Dutta making her debut in Tamil...

 
shekar
Azhagaana Ponnuthan
Azhagaana Ponnuthan
Azhagaana Ponnuthan is a 2010 Indian Tamil-language romance film written and directed by Thiru that stars Namitha and newcomer Kartheesh in lead roles, with R. Parthiban playing an older version of Karthick's role. The film's score and soundtrack composed by Sundar C Babu. The film, produced by K....

 
Ambasamudram Ambani
Ambasamudram Ambani
-Plot:The movie was produced by Karunaaas and co-producer Singapore Rama Saravana. The story line goes like Dandapani coming from a poor background nurtures his ambition to become a owner of businesses like Reliance, Vasant & Co, Saravana Stores etc...

 
Goripalayam
Goripalayam
Goripalayam is a 2010 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by Mayandi Kudumbathar fame Rasu Madhuravan. The film stars Vikranth, Harish, Ramakrishnan of Kunguma Poovum Konjum Puravum fame, Manivannan's son Raghuvannan and Poongodi in lead roles...

 
retired rowdy
Thillalangadi
Thillalangadi
The Thillalangadi soundtrack is composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja, working together with director M. Raja for the first time. The soundtrack album features 7 songs, two of which have been reused from the original version, composed by Thaman, as per Raja's wish. The lyrics are penned by Na. Muthukumar...

 
Uthamaputhiran  santhoshkanth
2011 Siruthai 
Aadu Puli
Aadu Puli
Aadu Puli is a 2011 Indian Tamil masala–action film written and directed by newcomer Vijay Prakash. Starring Aadhi, Poorna, Prabhu Ganesan and Suresh, the film released on 18 February 2011.-Cast:* Aadhi as Idhayakanni Bhagyanathan...

 
Eththan
Eththan
Ethan is a 2011 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by L. K. Suresh starring Vimal, Sanusha in the lead roles, with Jayaprakash, Singampuli, Mayilsamy and Manobala in supporting roles, while featuring music composed by Taj Noor...

 
Sabash Sariyaana Potti
Kanchana 
Mudhal Idam
Mudhal Idam
Mudhal Idam is an Indian Tamil romantic comedy film written and directed by newcomer R. Kumaran. The film, starring Vidharth of Mynaa fame along with debutante Kavitha Nair, is notably AVM Productions' 175th production.This film is a hit all around Tamil Nadu.Vidharth's acting is the plus in this...

 
Puli Vesham
Puli Vesham
Puli Vesham is a 2011 Tamil-language action film written and directed by P. Vasu, starring Karthik, R. K., Sadha and newcomer Divya Vishwanath in lead roles.. Puli Vesham released on the 26th of August, 2011 to moderate reviews.-Plot:...

 
Potta Potti 50-50
Vellore Maavattam
Vellore Maavattam
Vellore Maavattam is a 2011 Tamil action film written and directed by R. N. R. Manohar, starring Nandha and Poorna. Produced by AGS Entertainment, the film released on 5 October 2011 on the occasion of the festival of Ayudha Pooja.-Cast:...

 

Upcoming films

Year Film Notes
2011 Kalavaram filming
Osthi
Osthi
Osthe is an upcoming Tamil action film directed by S. Dharani, starring Silambarasan. A remake of the 2010 blockbuster Hindi film Dabangg, directed by Abhinav Singh Kashyap and written by Dileep Shukla, it will feature Githan Ramesh, Richa Gangopadhyay, Sonu Sood, reprising his role from the...

 
filming
Naanthaan Bala filming
Kadhalukkaga Porutham filming
Ariyaan filming
Peraandi filming
Adhi Narayana
Adhi Narayana
Adhi Narayana is the upcoming Tamil film from debutant director Vettri with Meera Jasmine and Kajan. The shooting started on July 24th, 2009. The project is currently completed but still remains unreleased....

 
delayed
Rajapattai  filming

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