Kumarimuthu
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Born | (1940-12-20)20 December 1940[1] Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, India |
Died | 28 February 2016(2016-02-28) (aged 75)[2] Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1979–2016 |
Spouse | Punniyavathi |
Children | 4 |
Kumarimuthu (20 December 1940 – 28 February 2016) was a Tamil film character actor, comedian and politician of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK). He was known for his unique comical laugh.[3][4][5]
Career
Kumarimuthu starred in 728 films in his career spanning over three decades. He usually played comic roles and was known for his trademark laugh. He was a member of the political party Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK).[6] Kumarimuthu was also a member of Nadigar Sangam and was involved in a controversy where he was expelled from the Nadigar Sangam over allegations of speaking negatively about the association, after he questioned the intent behind the land lease and building demolition.[7][8]
Death
He died at the age of 75 on 28 February 2016 due to age-related ailments.[9][10]
Partial filmography
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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1980 | Kaali | ||
1980 | Johnny | ||
1980 | Poottaatha Poottukkal | ||
1980 | Nenjathai Killathe | ||
1981 | Nandu | ||
1982 | Metti | ||
1982 | Mullillatha Roja | ||
1982 | Parvaiyin Marupakkam | ||
1982 | Kozhi Koovuthu | ||
1984 | Madurai Sooran | ||
1984 | Vellai Pura Ondru | ||
1984 | Kai Kodukkum Kai | ||
1985 | Naane Raja Naane Mandhiri | ||
1985 | Avan | ||
1986 | December Pookal | ||
1986 | Oomai Vizhigal | ||
1986 | Pudhiya Poovithu | ||
1986 | Aruvadai Naal | Lotha | |
1986 | Oru Iniya Udhayam | ||
1986 | Neethana Antha Kuyil | ||
1987 | Cooliekkaran | Police constable | |
1987 | Veeran Veluthambi | ||
1987 | Anand | ||
1987 | Parisam Pottachu | ||
1987 | Manaivi Ready | ||
1988 | Chinna Poove Mella Pesu | ||
1988 | Manasukkul Mathappu | ||
1988 | Idhu Namma Aalu | Gopal's Father | |
1988 | Oorai Therinjikitten | Mental | |
1988 | Sahadevan Mahadevan | ||
1989 | Mounam Sammadham | Munusamy | |
1989 | Pongi Varum Kaveri | ||
1990 | Pondatti Thevai | ||
1990 | Pudhu Vasantham | ||
1990 | Erikkarai Poonkatre | ||
1991 | Nanbargal | ||
1991 | Irumbu Pookkal | ||
1991 | Cheran Pandiyan | ||
1991 | Sendhoora Devi | ||
1991 | Pondatti Pondattithan | Pitchaimuthu | |
1991 | Idhayam | ||
1992 | Thangarasu | ||
1992 | Naangal | ||
1992 | Enga Veetu Velan | ||
1992 | Innisai Mazhai | Saravanan | |
1993 | Pettredutha Pillai | ||
1993 | Porantha Veeda Puguntha Veeda | ||
1994 | Indhu | ||
1994 | Sakthivel | ||
1994 | Vaanga Partner Vaanga | ||
1995 | Oru Oorla Oru Rajakumari | ||
1995 | Aanazhagan | ||
1995 | Thamizhachi | ||
1995 | Marumagan | Arumugam | |
1995 | Thedi Vandha Raasa | ||
1995 | Chakravarthy | ||
1995 | Rajavin Parvaiyile | ||
1995 | Vishnu | ||
1995 | Mannukku Mariyadhai | ||
1995 | Muthu | Kamalakannan | |
1995 | Thotta Chinungi | ||
1996 | Mahaprabhu | Gnana Kannan | |
1996 | Hello Guru | Telugu | |
1996 | Nattupura Pattu | ||
1996 | Meendum Savithri | ||
1996 | Vaazhga Jananayagam | ||
1996 | Vishwanath | ||
1996 | Mettukudi | ||
1996 | Take It Easy Urvashi | ||
1997 | Nattupura Nayagan | ||
1997 | Kadhal Palli | Kirupakaran | |
1999 | Ninaivirukkum Varai | Astrologer | |
1999 | Ethirum Pudhirum | ||
1999 | Viralukketha Veekkam | House owner | |
1999 | Suyamvaram | Compounder | |
1999 | Anbulla Kadhalukku | ||
1999 | Pudhu Kudithanam | ||
1999 | Nee Enthan Vaanam | ||
2000 | Kannukku Kannaga | Perumal | |
2001 | Ullam Kollai Poguthae | Annachi | |
2002 | Thenkasi Pattanam | Milkman Pasupathi | |
2002 | Namma Veetu Kalyanam | ||
2002 | Andipatti Arasampatti | Arasampatti's father | |
2002 | Solla Marandha Kadhai | ||
2004 | Jananam | ||
2005 | Mannin Maindhan | Police Constable | |
2005 | Kaatrullavarai | Muthu | |
2005 | Thirupaachi | Kannappan's father | |
2006 | Desiya Paravai | ||
2008 | Nadigai | ||
2009 | Villu |
References
- ^ "Comedian squashes death rumours". CinemaLead. 22 December 2013. Archived from the original on 5 April 2016. Retrieved 26 July 2020.
- ^ IANS (29 February 2016). "Tamil actor Kumarimuthu passes away". The Hindu. Retrieved 16 June 2020.
- ^ B. Kolappan (29 March 2011). "Quest for star power". The Hindu.
- ^ S.R. Ashok Kumar (6 May 2005). "Telefilm 'Engey Avan,' a laugh riot". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 9 May 2008.
- ^ "Kumari Muthu to Arjun Das: Five Tamil actors who became popular because of their voices". The Times of India. 18 April 2020.
- ^ "Tamil Comedian Kumarimuthu passes away". www.indiatoday.in. 29 February 2016. Retrieved 16 June 2020.
- ^ "Nadigar Sangam demands explanation from Kumari Muthu, kumari muthu, nadigar sangam". www.behindwoods.com. Retrieved 29 May 2018.
- ^ "Kumari Muthu expelled from Nadigar Sangam". The Times of India. Retrieved 29 May 2018.
- ^ "Tamil Comedian Kumarimuthu is Dead". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 1 March 2016. Retrieved 29 May 2018.
- ^ "Tamil actor Kumarimuthu is dead". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 13 January 2022.