Actor and comedian Mayilsamy, who appeared in several Tamil films over the years, died in Chennai on February 19. He was 57.
Beginning his film career in the 1980s, the actor essayed small roles in a number of films, including actor Kamal Hassan starrers Apoorva Sagodharargal and Michael Madhana Kama Rajan. He soon began to feature in supporting roles and was a part of the comedy tracks in films. His filmography includes 12 B, Poovellam Un Vasam, Parthale Paravasam, Whistle, and Ghilli. Many of his memorable comedy performances were with the late actor-comedian Vivekh
In particular, their comedy track in the 2003 Tamil film Dhool is still popular. He was also a regular part of the Sun TV show, ‘Asathapovadhu Yaaru’, as a judge. Mayilsamy was also extremely popular as a talented mimic, and had collaborated with Lakshman (one of the founders of the Lakshman-Shruthi music) on the ‘Sirippo Sirippu’ audio cassettes in the 1990s.
Condolences poured in from politicians and celebrities, who remembered his philanthropic nature as well. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin recalled his mimicry skills and said he had become a household name in Tamil Nadu through the TV show ‘Comedy Time’, and was much loved by the public.
AIADMK Interim general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami, Lok Sabha MP Su.Thirunavukkarasar, G.K. Vasan, president, Tamil Maanila Congress, Anbumani Ramadoss, president, Patali Makkal Katchi, Actor and AISMK president Sarath Kumar, and T.T.V Dinakaran, General Secretary, Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam, expressed their condolences.
He was rushed to hospital on Sunday morning and then died, His body was brought to his residence at Saligramam where several persons paid homage all through the day.
Minister for Youth Welfare and Sports Development Udhayanidhi Stalin, Nadigar Sangam President Nassar, and treasurer Karthi actors Siddharth, Parthiban, Kovai Sarala, Dhamu were among those who paid tributes at his residence.
