Mayilsamy is an Indian actor, theater artist, host and philanthropist. He is famous for playing comic characters in Tamil films. On February 19, 2023, the actor died of a heart attack at the age of 57.
Wiki/Biography
R Mayilsamy (1965-2023) was born on Saturday, October 2, 1965 (age 57 years; in 2022) in Tamil Nadu. He was interested in acting since childhood and used to perform in theaters all over Tamil Nadu.
Physical appearance
Height (approx): 5′ 7″
Weight (approx): 75 kg
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Black
Family
Parents & Siblings
There is not much information about his parents and siblings.
Wife & Children
He is married to Shantha. His son Arumainayagam Mayilsami (known by his stage name Anbu) is an actor.
Other relatives
In 2019, his son Arumainayagam (aka Anbu) married Aishwarya, who is the daughter of K. Pitchandi, a Tamil politician and Deputy Speaker of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly.
Mayilsami with her family at her son’s wedding
Career
Mimicry Artist
Before starting his career in acting, Mayilsamy used to work as a mimicry artist. He has also worked for stunt master Kanal Kannan, who once recorded his mime voice to be used as the background score of action scenes.
Movie
Mayilsami made her acting debut with the Tamil language film “Dhavani Kanavugal” in 1984 where she made a brief appearance as one of the audience members.
Dhavani Kanavugal movie poster
He has appeared in nearly 200 films in a career spanning 39 years. Some of his most famous Tamil films include “Gnanapazham” (1996), “Dhill” (2001), “Vaseegara” (2003), “Kanchana” (2011), “Sathiram Perunthu Nilaiyam” (2013) and “Idiot” (2022). . ).
Television
In 1996, Mayilsami made his television debut with the TV show “Marmadesam” on Sun TV where he played the role of Santhanakrishnan. In 2003, he appeared as a host for the first time in the show “Comedy Time” where he gained great popularity from the audience. He later hosted various TV shows including “Timekku Comedy” (2005) on Jaya TV and “Lollupa” (2019) on Sun TV. In 2007, he appeared as a judge in the show “Asathapovathu Yaaru” on SUN TV.
Dubbed Artist
In 1992, he started his career as a dubbing artist with the film “Kasthuri Manja” where he dubbed his voice for the role of Vadivelu. Some other films where he worked as a dubbing artist in various films include “Selva” (1996), “Ullam Kollai Poguthae” (2001), and “Baru” (2004). In 2023, he lent his voice to the film “Glassmate” which he completed before his death.
Mayilsamy dubbed for his last film ‘Glassmate’
Award
In 2004, he was awarded with the Tamil Nadu State Government Award for Best Comedian for his performance in the Tamil film ‘Kangal Kaidhu Sei.’
Death
Mayilsami died around 5:30 am on February 19, 2023 due to a heart attack. According to several sources, Mayilsami returned home after performing and complained of restlessness following which he was admitted to hospital where he was pronounced dead by doctors. In an interview, while talking about Mayilsami’s death, Rajinikanth said,
His (Mauilsamy’s) death on Shivaraatri was not a coincidence but (pointing to the sky) his calculation. He (Lord Shiva) had called his pious devotee (Mayilsamy) to himself on the right day (Lord Shiva).
Facts/Trivia
- Mayilsamy was a devoted devotee of Lord Shiva. He used to visit Marundeeswarar Temple in Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai every year. Before his death, he performed at an event at Kelambakkam Shiva temple in Vandalur with drummer Shivamani for Mahashivaratri on 17 February 2023. In an interview, drummer Shivamani said that Mayilsamy shared his last wish to bring Rajinikanth to Kelambakkam Shiva temple when they performed over there. Shivamani says,
Mayilsamy had told me, “I have brought (late) Vivek sir to this temple. I brought you (Shivamani Drum) too. and my last wish is to bring Superstar Rajinikanth to this temple and have him do milk abhishekam on the linga here.”
Mayilsamy along with Shivamani, perform at Kelambakkam temple
- His on-screen pairing with actors, Vivek and Vadivelu, especially in comedy films, was appreciated by the audience.
Mayilsamy (left) with Vivek in a still from the film ‘Dhool’
- He is a big fan of MG Ramachandran, who is an Indian actor, politician and philanthropist.
- In 2021, Mayilsamy participated as an independent candidate in the assembly elections from Virugambakkam constituency; however, he failed.
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