Mayilsamywas a talented Indian actor and comedian best known for his supporting roles in Tamil films.

In addition to his successful film career, he was also a frequent guest judge on the popular TV show Asathapovathu Yaaru on Sun TV in Chennai.

He was highly regarded for his comedic skills and often collaborated with renowned comedians Vivek and Vadivelu in his movie projects.

Early Life And Education

Mayilsamy is a well-known Indian comedian born on October 2, 1965, in Sathyamangalam, India.

He was raised by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mayilsamy, and grew up with siblings whose names are unknown to the media.

He is of Indian descent and follows the Hindu faith. While his education is known, his early academic background remains a mystery.

Career

Mayilsamy, a talented and versatile Indian actor, rose to fame for his comedic roles in the Tamil film industry.

His career began in the 1980s, and he quickly gained recognition for his roles in films starring legendary actor Kamal Haasan.

He also became a household name through his appearances on the popular TV comedy show Comedy Time, where his mimicry skills were showcased.

Mayilsamy continued to entertain audiences as a television host and guest judge on the hit show Asathapovathu Yaaru on Sun TV.

Throughout his career, he remained a prominent figure in the Indian entertainment industry, bringing joy to many with his performances.

Mayilsamy, a talented and versatile Indian actor, had a successful film career spanning almost four decades.

He was known for his comedic performances and often collaborated with prominent comedians like Vivek and Vadivelu.

Some of his notable films include “Dhool” (2003), “Vaseegara” (2003), “Ghilli” (2004), “Giri” (2004), “Sachein” (2005), “Sivaji: The Boss” (2007) (guest appearance), “Uthamaputhiran” (2010), “Kanchana” (2011), “Veeram” (2014), “2.0” (2018), “Nenjuku Needhi” (2022), “Veetla Vishesham” (2022), “Udanpaal” (2022).

In addition to his acting skills, Mayilsamy was also a talented mimic and was known for his powerful speaking abilities. He was actively involved in social causes and known for his philanthropic activities.

He also had an interest in politics and unsuccessfully contested the 2021 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections as an independent candidate.

Despite his successful career in the film industry, Mayilsamy had other talents and contributions that made him a beloved figure in the Indian entertainment industry.

Award and Nomination

Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Comedian for his role in the movie Kangalal Kaidhu Sei (2004).

Creative Award at the Tamil Nadu State Film Awards for Kangalal Kaidhu Sei (2004).

SIIMA Award for Best Comedian (Tamil) for his performance in the film Potta Potti (2012).

Personal Life

Mayilsamy, an Indian actor and comedian, was married to Shantha. They had two sons, Arumainayagam (also known as Anbu) and Yuvan.

Anbu made his acting debut in 2011, and Yuvan has also acted in television shows. Despite his success in the entertainment industry, Mayilsamy faced a tragic end when he passed away on February 19, 2023, at the age of 57, in Chennai, India.

He suffered a cardiac arrest on his way back from the temple and was declared dead upon reaching the hospital.

His funeral was held at his home, leaving behind a legacy in the world of comedy and entertainment.

Filmography

This is a partial list, as Mayilsamy acted in over 100 films.

1984: Dhavani Kanavugal (as Crowd member)

1985: Kanni Rasi (as Retailer’s delivery boy)

1988: En Thangachi Padichava (as Constable)

1989: Apoorva Sagodharargal (as Kamal’s friend)

1989: Vetri Vizha (Guest appearance as Mayilsamy)

1990: Panakkaran (as a Factory worker)

1990: Michael Madana Kama Rajan (as Firefighter / Raju’s friend)

1991: Anbulla Thangachikku (as Student)

1991: Rasathi Varum Naal (as Pazhani)

1992: Chinna Gounder

1992: Senthamizh Paattu (as Konavayen)

1993: Uzhaippali (as Tamilarasan’s friend)

1993: Udan Pirappu

1993: Walter Vetrivel

1994: Duet (as Mayilsamy)

1995: Villadhi Villain

1995: Aasai

1995: Manathile Oru Paattu (as Mayilu)

1996: Avathara Purushan

1996: Sundara Purushan

1996: Gnanapazham (as Bar owner)

1996: Take It Easy Urvashi

1997: Sakthi

1997: Vaimaye Vellum (as Mayilsamy)

1997: Nerrukku Ner (as Petty shop owner)

1997: Periya Manushan

1998: Ponmanam

1998: Rathna

1998: Kalyana Galatta

1999: Housefull (as an Indigenous man)

1999: Ninaivirukkum Varai

1999: Anantha Poongathe (as Mani)

1999: Mugam

2000: Eazhaiyin Sirippil (as Bus customer)

2000: Annai

2000: Thai Poranthachu (‘Netrikkann’ Netkundram)

2000: James Pandu

2000: Kannan Varuvaan

2000: Appu

2000: Pennin Manathai Thottu (as Pickpocket)

2000: Unnai Kann Theduthey

2000: Kannukku Kannaga

2000: Palayathu Amman

2000: Seenu (as Troupe song leader)

2001: Looty (as Jeeva’s friend)

2001: Nageswari

2001: Ullam Kollai Poguthae (as Anbu’s friend)

2001: Rishi (as Left)

2001: En Purushan Kuzhandhai Maadhiri (as Dr. Kuyilsaamy)

2001: Little John (as Kabali)

2001: Dhill (as Kanagavel’s friend)

2001: Kanden Seethaiyai (as Guduvanchery Govindasamy)

2001: Viswanathan Ramamoorthy (as Sivakumar)

2001: Vedham

2001: 12B (as Citizen)

2001: Aalavandhan (as Theatregoer) – Bilingual film

2001: Thavasi (as Fraud)

2001: Poovellam Un Vasam (as a guest at Anitha’s wedding)

2001: Paarthale Paravasam

2001: Vinnukum Mannukum (as Associate director)

2001: Aandan Adimai

2002: Vivaramana Aalu (as Mariappan)

2002: Unnai Ninaithu (as Vaidyalingam’s patient)

2002: April Maadhathil

2002: Varushamellam Vasantham (as Tea shop owner)

2002: Yai! Nee Romba Azhaga Irukey! (as Housewarming guest) – Uncredited role

2002: Thenkasi Pattanam (as Raja)

2002: Raja (as Drunk passenger)

2002: Ninaikkatha Naalillai (as Mayilsamy)

2002: Karmegham

2002: Maaran

2003: Dhool (as Kochako)

2003: Vaseegara (as Moorthy)

2003: Pallavan

2003: Military

2003: Lesa Lesa (as Fraud)

2003: Jayam

2003: Whistle (as Saha Devan’s friend)

2003: Kadhal Kisu Kisu (as Mayilsamy)

2004: Kangalal Kaidhu Sei (as Barber) – Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Comedian

2004: Ghilli (as Lighthouse watchman Narayanan)

2004: Sound Party

2004: Giri

2005: Devathayai Kanden (as Mayil)

2005: Ayodhya (as Guna)

2005: Kannadi Pookal (as Jail child caretaker)

2005: London (as Natrajan Krishna Moorthi alias Nattu Picchu)

2005: Sachein (as Fake blind man)

2005: February 14 (as Himself)

2005: Ponniyin Selvan (as a Garbage company worker)

2005: Chanakya (as Subra Mani’s customer)

2006: Unarchigal (as Kalyanaraman)

2006: Paramasivan (as Police inspector)

2006: Thalai Nagaram (as Naai Sekar’s assistant)

2006: Rendu (as Thief)

2006: Thimiru (Drunkard – Cameo appearance)

2006: Nenjil Jil Jil (as vellam’s assistant)

2006: Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam (as Tidelpark Venugopal)

2007: Naan Avanillai (as Alex Thambidurai/Napolean)

2007: Ninaithu Ninaithu Parthen

2007: Sivaji: The Boss (as Himself) – Guest appearance

2007: Maa Madurai

2007: Thottal Poo Malarum (as Auto driver)

2007: Anbu Thozhi

2007: Malaikottai (as Idimutti Kannan)

2007: Kannamoochi Yenada (Cameo appearance)

2007: Machakaaran (as Police constable)

2008: Thotta

2008: Vaitheeswaran

2008: Vedha

2008: Nepali (as Priya’s relative)

2008: Pandi (as Mokkaisaamy)

2008: Kuselan

2008: Jayamkondaan (as Advocate)

2008: Dhanam

2008: Keka (as Shopkeeper) – Telugu film

2008: Dindigul Sarathy (as Sarathy’s uncle)

2008: Silambattam (as Priest)

2008: Panchamirtham (as Rajaram’s relative)

2008: Suryaa

2009: Padikathavan (as Mayilsamy)

2009: Guru En Aalu (as Director)

2009: Aarupadai (as Thief)

2009: Rajadhi Raja

2009: Thoranai (as Watchman)

2009: Mayandi Kudumbathar (as Mayandi and Virumandi’s younger cousin)

2009: Ragavan

2009: Ayyavazhi

2009: Sirithal Rasipen (as Rama)

2009: Engal Aasan

2009: Modhi Vilayadu (as T. M. Sekhar)

2009: Malai Malai (as Sketch artist)

2009: Malayan

2009: Sindhanai Sei

2009: Kanthaswamy

2009: Aarumugam (as O. C. Idly customer)

2009: Kanden Kadhalai (Cameo appearance)

2009: Naan Avanillai 2 (as Annamalai’s assistant)

2010: Kutty (as Paramasivam) – Cameo appearance

2010: Rasikkum Seemane

2010: Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai (as Shekar)

2010: Azhagaana Ponnuthan

2010: Ambasamudram Ambani (as Cellphone person)

2010: Pournami Nagam

2010: Goripalayam (as Retired rowdy)

2010: Thottupaar

2010: Maruthani

2010: Thillalangadi (as Rowdy)

2010: Uthamaputhiran (as Santhoshkanth)

2010: Maruthani

2011: Siruthai (as Toilet patron in the IT office)

2011: Aadu Puli (as Thillainayagam’s assistant)

2011: Eththan

2011: Sabash Sariyana Potti

2011: Kanchana: Muni 2 (as Fake Swami 2)

2011: Potta Potti (as Harichandra)

2011: Mudhal Idam

2011: Yuvan Yuvathi (as Auto Owner)

2011: Vellore Maavattam

2011: Osthi (as Sennamadan)

2011: Rajapattai

2012: Maasi

2012: Ariyaan

2013: Naan Rajavaga Pogiren

2013: Pattathu Yaanai (as Jackpot)

2013: Ragalaipuram

2013: Thagaraaru

2014: Veeram (as Marikolunthu)

2014: Kalavaram

2014: Idhu Kathirvelan Kadhal (as Pala Kural Mannan Balaraman)

2014: Yaamirukka Bayamey (as Adaikalam)

2014: Naan Than Bala

2014: Thirumannam Ennum Nikkah

2014: Aindhaam Thalaimurai Sidha Vaidhiya Sigamani

2014: Poriyaalan

2014: Jaihind 2

2014: Beware of Dags (as Dog Owner)

2015: Kaaki Sattai (as Cyber Sanki)

2015: Kanchana 2

2015: Vai Raja Vai

2015: Paranjothi

2015: Strawberry

2015: Vedalam (as House Owner)

2015: Uppu Karuvaadu (as Pandiyan)

2016: Ko 2

2016: Pokkiri Raja

2016: Mapla Singam

2016: Nathan

2016: Jithan 2 (as Venugopal)

2016: Manithan (as Constable Guruji)

2016: Paisa

2016: Dhilluku Dhuddu (as Waiter)

2016: Kavalai Vendam

2017: Motta Shiva Ketta Shiva

2017: Sangili Bungili Kadhava Thorae (as Tea Shop Owner)

2017: Bongu (as Mayil)

2017: Ivan Thanthiran (as Theatre Owner)

2017: Gemini Ganeshanum Suruli Raajanum (as Priya’s Father)

2017: Podhuvaga En Manasu Thangam

2017: Hara Hara Mahadevaki (as Resort Guest)

2017: Sakka Podu Podu Raja (as Vastu)

2018: Kathiruppor Pattiyal (as Kodeeswaran, A Street Beggar)

2018: Kasu mela kasu (as Periyasamy)

2018: Annanukku Jai (as Murugesan)

2018: Aarudhra

2018: Sandakozhi 2 (as Drunkard)

2018: Kaatrin Mozhi (as Departmental Store Owner)

2018: 2.0 (as Minister Of Telecommunications’ PA)

2019: Sigai (as Subramani)

2019: LKG (as Moorthy Mama)

2019: Boomerang

2019: Nenjamundu Nermaiyundu Odu Raja

2019: Kalavani 2 (as Chinnasaamy)

2019: Gurkha

2019: Kaappaan (as Police Inspector)

2019: Aruvam (as School Watchman)

2019: Dhanusu Raasi Neyargalae (Cameo Appearance)

2019: Thirupathisamy Kudumbam

2020: Mookuthi Amman (as Mute Priest)

2021: Sulthan

2021: Malaysia to Amnesia (as Watchman)

2021: Devdas Brothers

2021: Sabhaapathy (as Astrologer)

2021: Murungaikai Chips

2022: Idiot (as Aandavar)

2022: Ayngaran

2022: Nenjuku Needhi

2022: Veetla Vishesham (as Unni’s Neighbour)

2022: The Legend

2022: Udanpaal

2023: Ghosty

2023: Tamilkkudimagan

2023: 80s Buildup (as Kuthira Vandikkaran)

2023: Saba Nayagan (as M. Saseendran)

2023: Kannagi (as Shankarayya)

2024: Glassmates

2024: Yavarum Vallavare

2024: Garudan (as Karuna’s Father – portrait Presence Only)

2025: Kuzhanthaigal Munnetra Kazhagam

Discography

While Mayilsamy was not primarily a singer or composer, some sources list albums featuring his comedy tracks and dialogues. These include:

Vaanga Maappillai Siriyunga (1988)

Vanga Mappillai Siriyunga (1988)

Sirippo Sirippu (2013)

Comedy tracks in various film albums where he was featured.

Net Worth

Mayilsamy, an Indian actor and comedian, had a successful career in the entertainment industry. He was well-known for his comedic timing and his ability to make audiences laugh.

He was estimated to have a net worth between $500,000 and $10 million before his untimely death on February 19, 2023, at the age of 57 in Chennai, India.