# Mayilsamy

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.
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.

## Career

Mayilsamy was a popular and veteran television down the South Indian entertainment industry known for his impeccable comic timing and who is mostly seen playing strong supporting character roles in popular Tamil daily soaps and Tamil movies. Mayilsamy was also an acclaimed stage performer, stand in comedian, TV host and a theatre artiste, In short, he was a multifaceted and multitalented personality of the Tamil television industry. Mayilsamy was involved in various stage performances and in theatres from his early childhood days and performed and travelled across Tamil Nadu with a local famous comedy troupe.
Mayilsamy has also had a series of standup comedy releases among which Sirippoo Sirrippu deserves a special mention. Malisamy made his debut on Tamil television as the host and judge of the popular comedy show Asathapovathu Yaaru which aired on Sun TV from the year 2002 to 2004 and attained a very high place among the comedy reality shows. Mayilsamy in the show mainly appeared as a host and occasionally as a guest judge.
He began his film career in the 1980s and began his acting debut in Dhavani Kanavugal (1984), which he shared billing with K. Bhagyaraj. He played minor roles in several films during the early part of his acting career, including Apoorva Sagodharargal (1989) and Michael Madhana Kama Rajan (1990), in which he collaborated with veteran actor Kamal Haasan. He rose to prominence for his performance in Dhool (2003) with Vivek.

## Personal life

In October 2009, Mayilsamy announced that his son Arumainayagam was ready to act in films, and gave him the stage name of Anbu. Later his another son name Yuvan also acting in the TV shows.

## Death

Mayilsamy died from a cardiac arrest in Chennai, in the early morning on 19 February 2023, at the age of 57.
In the evening of 18 February, Mayilsamy had attended a Shivratri Puja at Sri Meghnad Eswarar temple in Kelambakkam, Chennai. He then called Drums Sivamani to conduct a special musical session in the temple, which occurred at around 11 PM. He was returning back home from the temple in the early morning, when he suffered a cardiac arrest. He was taken to a nearby hospital in an auto-rickshaw. The doctors declared him brought dead.
His funeral was conducted at his home. He was cremated at AVM cemetery in Vadapalani on 20 February.

## Partial filmography
### Films

| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
| 1984 | Dhavani Kanavugal | Crowd member | |
| 1985 | Kanni Rasi | Retailer's delivery boy | |
| 1988 | En Thangachi Padichava | Constable | |
| 1989 | Apoorva Sagodharargal | Kamal's friend | |
| 1989 | Vetri Vizha | Mayilsamy | Guest appearance |
| 1990 | Panakkaran | Factory worker | |
| 1990 | Michael Madana Kama Rajan | Firefighter / Raju's friend | |
| 1991 | Anbulla Thangachikku | Student | |
| 1991 | Rasathi Varum Naal | Pazhani | |
| 1992 | Chinna Gounder | | |
| 1992 | Senthamizh Paattu | Konavayen | |
| 1993 | Uzhaippali | Tamilarasan's friend | |
| 1993 | Udan Pirappu | | |
| 1993 | Walter Vetrivel | | |
| 1994 | Duet | Mayilsamy | |
| 1995 | Villadhi Villain | | |
| 1995 | Aasai | | |
| 1995 | Manathile Oru Paattu | Mayilu | |
| 1996 | Avathara Purushan | | |
| 1996 | Sundara Purushan | | |
| 1996 | Gnanapazham | Bar owner | |
| 1996 | Take It Easy Urvashi | | |
| 1997 | Sakthi | | |
| 1997 | Vaimaye Vellum | Mayilsamy | |
| 1997 | Nerrukku Ner | Petty shop owner | |
| 1997 | Periya Manushan | | |
| 1998 | Ponmanam | | |
| 1998 | Rathna | | |
| 1998 | Kalyana Galatta | | |
| 1999 | Housefull | Indigenous man | |
| 1999 | Ninaivirukkum Varai | | |
| 1999 | Anantha Poongathe | Mani | |
| 1999 | Mugam | | |
| 2000 | Eazhaiyin Sirippil | Bus customer | |
| 2000 | Annai | | |
| 2000 | Thai Poranthachu | 'Netrikkann' Netkundram | |
| 2000 | James Pandu | | |
| 2000 | Kannan Varuvaan | | |
| 2000 | Appu | | |
| 2000 | Pennin Manathai Thottu | Pickpocket | |
| 2000 | Unnai Kann Theduthey | | |
| 2000 | Kannukku Kannaga | | |
| 2000 | Palayathu Amman | | |
| 2000 | Seenu | Troupe song leader | |
| 2001 | Looty | Jeeva's friend | |
| 2001 | Nageswari | | |
| 2001 | Ullam Kollai Poguthae | Anbu's friend | |
| 2001 | Rishi | Left | |
| 2001 | En Purushan Kuzhandhai Maadhiri | Dr. Kuyilsaamy | |
| 2001 | Little John | Kabali | |
| 2001 | Dhill | Kanagavel's friend | |
| 2001 | Kanden Seethaiyai | Guduvanchery Govindasamy | |
| 2001 | Viswanathan Ramamoorthy | Sivakumar | |
| 2001 | Vedham | | |
| 2001 | 12B | Citizen | |
| 2001 | Aalavandhan | | Bilingual film |
| 2001 | Thavasi | Fraud | |
| 2001 | Poovellam Un Vasam | a guest at Anitha's wedding | |
| 2001 | Paarthale Paravasam | | |
| 2001 | Vinnukum Mannukum | Associate director | |
| 2001 | Aandan Adimai | | |
| 2002 | Vivaramana Aalu | Mariappan | |
| 2002 | Unnai Ninaithu | Vaidyalingam's patient | |
| 2002 | Vinnukkum Mannukkum | Associate director | |
| 2002 | April Maadhathil | | |
| 2002 | Varushamellam Vasantham | Tea shop owner | |
| 2002 | Yai! Nee Romba Azhaga Irukey! | Housewarming guest | Uncredited role |
| 2002 | Thenkasi Pattanam | Raja | |
| 2002 | Raja | Drunk passenger | |
| 2002 | Ninaikkatha Naalillai | Mayilsamy | |
| 2002 | Karmegham | | |
| 2002 | Maaran | | |
| 2003 | Dhool | Kochako | |
| 2003 | Vaseegara | Moorthy | |
| 2003 | Pallavan | | |
| 2003 | Military | | |
| 2003 | Lesa Lesa | Fraud | |
| 2003 | Jayam | | |
| 2003 | Whistle | Sahadevan's friend | |
| 2003 | Kadhal Kisu Kisu | Mayilsamy | |
| 2004 | Kangalal Kaidhu Sei | Barber | Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Comedian |
| 2004 | Ghilli | Lighthouse watchman Narayanan | |
| 2004 | Sound Party | | |
| 2004 | Giri | | |
| 2005 | Devathayai Kanden | Mayil | |
| 2005 | Ayodhya | Guna | |
| 2005 | Kannadi Pookal | Jail child caretaker | |
| 2005 | London | Natrajan Krishna Moorthi alias Nattu Kicchu | |
| 2005 | Sachein | Fake blind man | |
| 2005 | February 14 | Himself | |
| 2005 | Ponniyin Selvan | Garbage company worker | |
| 2005 | Chanakya | Subramani's customer | |
| 2006 | Unarchigal | Kalyanaraman | |
| 2006 | Paramasivan | Police inspector | |
| 2006 | Thalai Nagaram | Naai Sekar's assistant | |
| 2006 | Rendu | Thief | |
| 2006 | Thimiru | Drunkard | Cameo appearance |
| 2006 | Nenjil Jil Jil | Vellam's assistant | |
| 2006 | Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam | Tidelpark Venugopal | |
| 2007 | Naan Avanillai | Alex Thambidurai/Napolean | |
| 2007 | Ninaithu Ninaithu Parthen | | |
| 2007 | Sivaji: The Boss | Himself | Guest appearance |
| 2007 | Maa Madurai | | |
| 2007 | Thottal Poo Malarum | Auto driver | |
| 2007 | Anbu Thozhi | | |
| 2007 | Malaikottai | Idimutti Kannan | |
| 2007 | Kannamoochi Yenada | | Cameo appearance |
| 2007 | Machakaaran | Police constable | |
| 2008 | Thotta | | |
| 2008 | Vaitheeswaran | | |
| 2008 | Vedha | | |
| 2008 | Nepali | Priya's relative | |
| 2008 | Pandi | Mokkaisaamy | |
| 2008 | Kuselan | | |
| 2008 | Jayamkondaan | Advocate | |
| 2008 | Dhanam | | |
| 2008 | Keka | Shopkeeper | Telugu film |
| 2008 | Dindigul Sarathy | Sarathy's uncle | |
| 2008 | Silambattam | Priest | |
| 2008 | Panchamirtham | Rajaram's relative | |
| 2008 | Suryaa | | |
| 2009 | Padikathavan | Mayilsamy | |
| 2009 | Guru En Aalu | Director | |
| 2009 | Aarupadai | Thief | |
| 2009 | Rajadhi Raja | | |
| 2009 | Thoranai | Watchman | |
| 2009 | Mayandi Kudumbathar | Mayandi and Virumandi's younger cousin | |
| 2009 | Ragavan | | |
| 2009 | Ayyavazhi | | |
| 2009 | Sirithal Rasipen | Rama | |
| 2009 | Engal Aasan | | |
| 2009 | Modhi Vilayadu | T. M. Sekhar | |
| 2009 | Malai Malai | Sketch artist | |
| 2009 | Malayan | | |
| 2009 | Sindhanai Sei | | |
| 2009 | Kanthaswamy | | |
| 2009 | Aarumugam | O. C. Idly customer | |
| 2009 | Kanden Kadhalai | | Cameo appearance |
| 2009 | Naan Avanillai 2 | Annamalai's assistant | |
| 2010 | Kutty | Paramasivam | Cameo appearance |
| 2010 | Rasikkum Seemane | | |
| 2010 | Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai | Shekar | |
| 2010 | Azhagaana Ponnuthan | | |
| 2010 | Ambasamudram Ambani | Cellphone person | |
| 2010 | Pournami Nagam | | |
| 2010 | Goripalayam | Retired rowdy | |
| 2010 | Thottupaar | | |
| 2010 | Maruthani | | |
| 2010 | Thillalangadi | Rowdy | |
| 2010 | Uthamaputhiran | Santhoshkanth | |
| 2010 | Maruthani | | |
| 2011 | Siruthai | Toilet patron (IT office) | |
| 2011 | Aadu Puli | Thillainayagam's assistant | |
| 2011 | Eththan | | |
| 2011 | Sabash Sariyana Potti | | |
| 2011 | Kanchana | Fake priest | |
| 2011 | Kasethan Kadavulada | Thangaraj | |
| 2011 | Maithanam | | |
| 2011 | Mudhal Idam | | |
| 2011 | Puli Vesham | | |
| 2011 | Potta Potti | Harichandra | |
| 2011 | Vellore Maavattam | | |
| 2011 | Osthe | Saravanan | |
| 2011 | Rajapattai | | |
| 2011 | Yuvan Yuvathi | Auto driver | |
| 2011 | Sadhurangam | Peon | |
| 2012 | Maasi | Thief | |
| 2012 | Adhi Narayana | | |
| 2012 | Vilayada Vaa | Johnny | |
| 2012 | Ariyaan | | |
| 2012 | Aathi Narayana | | |
| 2012 | Nellai Santhippu | Textile shop owner | |
| 2012 | Kozhi Koovuthu | | |
| 2013 | Naan Rajavaga Pogiren | | |
| 2013 | Pattathu Yaanai | Jackpot | |
| 2013 | Sathiram Perundhu Nilayam | | |
| 2013 | Ragalaipuram | | |
| 2013 | Thagaraaru | | |
| 2014 | Veeram | Marikozhundhu | |
| 2014 | Kalavaram | | |
| 2014 | Inga Enna Solluthu | | Cameo appearance |
| 2014 | Idhu Kathirvelan Kadhal | Mimicry artist | Cameo appearance |
| 2014 | Naan Than Bala | | |
| 2014 | Yaamirukka Bayamey | Brother (Poli Saamiyaar) | |
| 2014 | Aindhaam Thalaimurai Sidha Vaidhiya Sigamani | Bhai | |
| 2014 | Velmurugan Borewells | | |
| 2014 | Irumbu Kuthirai | Jeevan Ramesh | |
| 2014 | Naan Sigappu Manithan | Passerby | |
| 2014 | Poriyaalan | Uncle | |
| 2014 | Theriyama Unna Kadhalichitten | | |
| 2014 | Kalkandu | | |
| 2014 | Jaihind 2 | Kulfi Gopalan | |
| 2014 | Naaigal Jaakirathai | Dog owner | |
| 2014 | Thirumanam Enum Nikkah | | |
| 2014 | Vingyani | | |
| 2014 | Pagadai Pagadai | Kalyan | |
| 2015 | Kaaki Sattai | Sankara Narayanan / Cyber Sanki / Sankiji Swamy | |
| 2015 | Vajram | Annamalai | |
| 2015 | Kanchana 2 | Watchman | |
| 2015 | Vai Raja Vai | | |
| 2015 | Pokkiri Mannan | Marudhu's father | |
| 2015 | Strawberry | Swamiji | |
| 2015 | Vedalam | House owner | |
| 2015 | Uppu Karuvaadu | Pandiya | |
| 2015 | Thiruttu Rail | | |
| 2016 | Pokkiri Raja | | |
| 2016 | Mapla Singam | | |
| 2016 | Adida Melam | | |
| 2016 | Narathan | Narathan's assistant | |
| 2016 | Jithan 2 | Venugopal | |
| 2016 | Kanden Kadhal Konden | | |
| 2016 | Manithan | Constable Guruji | |
| 2016 | Ko 2 | Yogeeswaran's party volunteer | |
| 2016 | Pandiyoda Galatta Thaangala | Pandi | |
| 2016 | Paisa | | |
| 2016 | Ka Ka Ka Po | | |
| 2016 | Ennama Katha Vudranunga | | |
| 2016 | Remo | Security guard | |
| 2016 | Kavalai Vendam | Dr. Bhaskar | |
| 2016 | Virumandikum Sivanandikum | | |
| 2016 | Dhilluku Dhuddu | Waiter | |
| 2017 | Kanavu Variyam | Mahout | |
| 2017 | Yaakkai | Barfly | |
| 2017 | Motta Shiva Ketta Shiva | | |
| 2017 | Sangili Bungili Kadhava Thorae | Tea shop owner | |
| 2017 | Bongu | Mayil | |
| 2017 | Ivan Thanthiran | Theatre owner | |
| 2017 | Gemini Ganeshanum Suruli Raajanum | Priya's father | |
| 2017 | Podhuvaga Emmanasu Thangam | Narayanan | |
| 2017 | Aayirathil Iruvar | | |
| 2017 | Hara Hara Mahadevaki | Resident | |
| 2017 | Sakka Podu Podu Raja | Vastu | |
| 2018 | Kaathiruppor Pattiyal | Kodeeswaran | |
| 2018 | Enna Thavam Seitheno | | |
| 2018 | Kasu Mela Kasu | Periyasamy | |
| 2018 | Aaruthra | | |
| 2018 | Annanukku Jai | Murugesan | |
| 2018 | 2.0 | Personal assistant of Vaira Moorthy | |
| 2018 | Kaatrin Mozhi | Perumal, department store owner | |
| 2018 | Sandakozhi 2 | Drunkard | |
| 2019 | Sigai | Subramani | Released on ZEE5 |
| 2019 | LKG | LKG's uncle | |
| 2019 | Boomerang | | |
| 2019 | Nenjamundu Nermaiyundu Odu Raja | House owner | |
| 2019 | Kalavani 2 | Chinnasaamy (Thosai) | |
| 2019 | Gurkha | Politician | |
| 2019 | Kaappaan | Delhi police inspector Abhishek Nagar | |
| 2019 | Aruvam | School watchman | |
| 2019 | Butler Balu | Kalyanam | |
| 2019 | Dhanusu Raasi Neyargale | Chinnakaalai | Cameo appearance |
| 2019 | Thirupathi Samy Kudumbam | Bhai | |
| 2019 | 50/50 | Nagaraj | |
| 2020 | Sandimuni | | |
| 2020 | Mookuthi Amman | Deaf priest | Guest appearance |
| 2021 | Malaysia to Amnesia | Watchman | |
| 2021 | Devadas Brothers | | |
| 2021 | Sabhaapathy | Astrologer | |
| 2021 | Murungakkai Chips | Kuyilsamy | |
| 2022 | Anbulla Ghilli | | |
| 2022 | Idiot | Aandavar | |
| 2022 | Nenjuku Needhi | V. Villalan | |
| 2022 | Veetla Vishesham | Unni's neighbor | |
| 2022 | The Legend | Thangam's sidekick | |
| 2022 | Udanpaal | | |
| 2023 | Ghosty | Security | Posthumous release |
| 2023 | Tamil Kudimagan | | Posthumous release |
| 2023 | 80s Buildup | Kaali | Posthumous release |
| 2023 | Kannagi | Kalai's father | Posthumous release |
| 2023 | Saba Nayagan | Police Constable M. Suseendiran | Posthumous release |
| 2024 | Mudakkaruthaan | | Posthumous release |
| 2024 | Glassmates | | Posthumous release |
| 2024 | Garudan | Photo appearance only | Posthumous release |
| 2024 | Yaavarum Vallavare | | Posthumous release |
| 2025 | Kuzhanthaigal Munnetra Kazhagam | | Posthumous release |

### Television

| Year | Title | Role | Channel |
| 1996 | Marmadesam (Ragasiyam) | Santhanakrishnan | Sun TV |
| 2003 | Comedy Time | Host | Sun TV |
| 2005 | Timekku comedy | Host | Jaya TV |
| 2019 | Lollupa | Host | Sun TV |

### Voice artist

* 1992 - Kasthuri Manjal for Vadivelu
* 1996 - Selva for Manivannan
* 2001 - Ullam Kollai Poguthae
* 2004 - New for Brahmanandam, Ali
* 2004 - Ghilli for Brahmanandam