Mayilsamy

Mayilsamy
Born(1965-10-02)2 October 1965
Sathyamangalam, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
Died19 February 2023(2023-02-19) (aged 57)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Occupations
  • Actor
  • comedian
  • TV host
Years active1984–2023
SpouseShantha
Children1
RelativesK. Pitchandi (co-father-in-law)
Aishwarya (daughter-in-law)
Anbu (son)

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. 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.[1]

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.[2]

  1. ^ "Veteran comedian Mayilsamy passes away at 57". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 19 February 2023. Retrieved 19 February 2023.
  2. ^ "PICS: Things to know about the comedy king Mayilsamy". Deccan Herald. 19 February 2023. Archived from the original on 19 February 2023. Retrieved 19 February 2023.