Mayilsamy

2023 - 2 - 19

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Kollywood mourns the demise of actor Mayilsamy (Times of India)

Popular comedian Mayilsamy passes away earlier today and condolence messages have been pouring in for the popular actor.

I wanted him to do a role in my directorial @ottathemovie but he could not manage… Such a sad news to wake up to…. https://t.co/i4eiQacNt9— Vikram (@chiyaan)

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Popular comedian Mayilsamy passes away (Times of India)

Actor Mayilsamy passed away early today due to a heart attack.The popular comedian, who was 57 years old has acted in comedy and character roles in numerous ...

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Veteran Tamil comic actor Mayilsamy passes away at 57 (DNA India)

After Nandamuri Taraka Ratna, the South industry suffered another major loss with Mayilsamy's demise.

While reaching to hospital, Mayilsamy passed away, and doctors confirmed his death. Another user wrote, "Shocking And Heartbreaking Rest In Peace #Mayilsamy Sir." According to the report of Tamilstar, the veteran actor passed away due to ill health. A netizen paid tribute to the late actor by tweeting, "We lost a good human being may your soul rest in peace #Mayilsamy sir." Ramesh tweeted, "Late Actor #Mayilsamy 's last video..He felt discomfort.. Popular Tamil comic actor R Mayilsamy (popularly known as Mayilsamy) passed away Sunday early morning, February 19.

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Tamil actor Mayilsamy passes away, he was 57 (NewsroomPost)

New Delhi: Tamil actor Mayilsamy passed away today (Sunday, February 19). He was 57. The news about his passing away was confirmed by Film trade analyst.

[February 19, 2023]

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Famous Comedian Mayilsamy passed away...Sudden Death..!? (ఏపిహెరాల్ద్.కామ్ - unit of India Herald Group Publishers [P] LIMITED)

breaking : Popular comedian Mayilswamy (57) passed away in Chennai due to ill health. Mayilswamy had gone to worship at the Shiva temple in Kelambakkam on ...

He was in the AIADMK until the death of Jayalalithaa, after that he left the party and contested as an independent in the Virugambakkam constituency in chennai in the 2021 assembly elections. Since then he has acted in comedy and character roles in many films. He has acted in around 200 films.

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Noted Tamil actor Mayilsamy no more | Entertainment (Devdiscourse)

Well-known Tamil cinema actor Mayilsamy died here early on Sunday, the Nadigar Sangam (SIAA) said. The 57-year-old comedian suffered a heart attack in the ...

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Veteran Tamil Actor Mayilsamy Dies at 57 After Feeling Discomfort (India.com)

Popular comic actor R Mayilsamy died on Sunday early morning, February 19. He was feeling uncomfortable so his family took him to the hospital.

He made his debut on Tamil television as the host and judge of a popular comedy show and made his acting debut in the Tamil film industry with veteran filmmaker-actor K Bhagyaraj’s film Dhavani Kanavugal, released in 1984. Mayilsamy has acted in comedy and character roles in numerous Tamil films. Film trade analyst Ramesh Bala confirmed the news and stated Mayilsamy felt discomfort o Saturday, and his family took him to Porur Ramachandra Hospital. The doctors declared him brought dead. He passed away on the way itself. He was 57.

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Tamil comedy actor Mayilsamy passes away at 57, Kamal Haasan ... (OTTplay)

Popular Tamil comedian Mayilsamy passed away on Sunday morning due to his ill health. He was 57. Mayilsamy made his screen debut with filmmaker-actor K ...

My tribute to a dear friend," Tamil superstar Kamal Haasan tweeted his condolences. "Mayilsamy, a friend, became successful with his unique style of comedy acting. And I took a leave from him saying I wanted to go to Marundeeswarar Temple in Thiruvanmiyur. His comedy gag in 2001's Dhill was one of his career highlights. Mayilsamy's untimely death has sent a shock wave across the Tamil film industry. Mayilsamy was at his best when he worked with Vivek.

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Tamil actor Mayilsamy passes away aged 57 (The Federal)

Well-known Tamil cinema actor Mayilsamy died in Chennai early on Sunday (February 19), the Nadigar Sangam (SIAA) said.

“Shocked and shattered on hearing the untimely demise of my good friend, great human being, philanthropist Mayilsamy. My heartfelt condolences to his family, relative, friends and colleagues of the film industry,” tweeted actor Sarath Kumar. Shocked and shattered on hearing the untimely demise of my good friend, great human being, philanthropist Mayilsamy.

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Mayilsamy, Tamil actor and comedian, no more (The Hindu)

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 ...

He soon began to feature in supporting roles and was a part of the comedy tracks in films. Sound designer Resul Pookutty, in a tweet, said that he was shocked to hear of his demise, and said that he had wanted him to do a role in his directorial ‘Otta’. 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.

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Popular Tamil comedian Mayilsamy dies at 57 (Gulf News)

The actor suffered a heart attack and succumbed to it. Mayilsamy was known for his comic roles and has worked in more than 200 films ...

Another user wrote, "Shocking And Heartbreaking Rest In Peace #Mayilsamy Sir." A netizen paid tribute to the late actor by tweeting, "We lost a good human being may your soul rest in peace #Mayilsamy sir." A user paid tribute to Mayilsamy and shared the video which he captioned, "Rest in peace."

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Tamil actor Mayilsamy dies at 57, Kamal Haasan pays tribute (Hindustan Times)

Well-known Tamil cinema actor Mayilsamy died in Chennai early on Sunday, the Nadigar Sangam (SIAA) said. The 57-year-old comedian suffered a heart attack in ...

Condolences to family and friends.” My heartfelt condolences to his family, relative, friends and colleagues of the film industry #RipMayilsamy.” A tribute to a dear friend #Mayilsamy,” he wrote.

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Popular Tamil comic Mayilsamy passes away at 57. From TN CM ... (India Today)

Mayilsamy, who was a well-known comedian in Tamil cinema, died in Chennai on Sunday. Members of the Tamil film fraternity and politicians expressed their ...

In fact, he won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Comedian for Kangalal Kaidhu Sei. His demise on February 19th sent shockwaves throughout the Tamil film industry and celebrities took to social media to express their condolences. Members of the Tamil film fraternity and politicians expressed their condolences on social media.

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Veteran comedian Mayilsamy passes away... (Cinema Express)

Renowned comedian and actor Mayilsamy passed away on Sunday morning after suffering from a heart attack. The 57-year-old was taken to the hospital, ...

In 2022, Mayilsamy was seen in a number of films including, Nenjukku Needhi, Veetla Vishesham, The Legend and Udanpaal. Ever since Mayilsamy has performed many small and big roles in several films. Renowned comedian and actor Mayilsamy passed away on Sunday morning after suffering from a heart attack.

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Popular Tamil comedian Mayilsamy passes away, he was 57 (The News Minute)

Mayilsamy had worked in many Tamil films along with top comedians including Vivek and Vadivelu.

He was declared dead by the time he was brought to the hospital. He won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Comedian for his performance in the 2004 film Kangalal Kaidhu Sei. The actor was reportedly rushed to the Ramachandra Hospital after he complained of discomfort.

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Kollywood Comedian Mayilsamy passes away at 57; Kamal Haasan ... (PINKVILLA)

Popular Kollywood comedian Mayilsamy passed away at the age of 57. Many who's who from the Southern film industry have condoned the actor's untimely demise.

Initially roped in as one of the actors in the crowd, he got himself noticed through his hard work and determination. My heartfelt condolences to his family, relatives, friends, and colleagues in the film industry." Some of the movies to his credit include Dhool, Vaseegara, Ghilli, Giri, Uthamaputhiran, Veeram, Kanchana, and Kangalal Kaidhu Sei, to name just a few. His top-notch comic timings also bagged him the title of scene-stealer from the industry. Actor and comedian R Sarath Kumar tweeted, "Shocked and shattered on hearing the untimely demise of my good friend, great human being, philanthropist Mayilsamy. According to him, the actor complained of discomfort and later his family took him to a private hospital in Chennai, “He felt discomfort...As his family took him to Porur Ramachandra Hospital, he passed away on the way itself. [Venkat Prabhu ](https://www.pinkvilla.com/topic/venkat-prabhu)also penned on the micro-blogging site, “Really shocking!!! One of the most celebrated comedians from Kollywood, Mayilsamy passed away at the age of 57. The exact reason for his passing away is not known yet. He is thought by many to be helpful. A tribute to a dear friend #Mayilsamy." The South film industry has lost another one of its gems.

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Tamil comedian Mayilsamy passes away at 57 (Economic Times)

Tamil film industry is mourning the loss of veteran comic actor R Mayilsamy, who passed away on February 19 after suffering from cardiac arrest.

The views expressed here are that of the respective authors/ entities and do not represent the views of Economic Times (ET). [Bala](/topic/bala)confirmed the actor's demise and tweeted a video of Mayilsamy recorded shortly before his death. He will be remembered as a versatile actor who brought joy and laughter to millions of fans through his work. Here’s a look at some of the biggest box-office duds in Tamil, Telugu and Kannada film industries. A user said that the industry has lost a good human being.. The actor, who was 57 years old, had been a part of over 200 movies in his 39-year-long career.

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Popular Tamil comedian Mayilsamy passes away | Entertainment ... (Onmanorama)

Mayilsamy has acted in more than 200 films and is known for his prominent roles in 'Ghilli', 'Giri', 'Vaseegara', 'Uthamaputhiran', 'Veeram',.Actor.

A video of him dubbing for his upcoming film, 'Glassmastes', has gone viral post the actor's death. He has won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Comedian for the film, 'Kangalal Kaidhu Sei'. Soon after the news of the actor's demise came out, fans flooded social media with homages.

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Tamil Comedian Mayilsamy, 57, Dies of Heart Attack (NDTV)

Mayilsamy was known for his comic roles and has worked in more than 200 films in Tamil.

A user paid tribute to Mayilsamy and shared the video which he captioned, "Rest in peace." The actor passed away after suffering a heart attack. Mayilsamy was known for his comic roles and has worked in more than 200 films in Tamil.

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Noted Tamil actor Mayilsamy passes away (Deccan Herald)

Well-known Tamil cinema actor Mayilsamy died here early on Sunday, the Nadigar Sangam (SIAA) said. The 57-year-old comedian suffered a heart attack in the ...

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Noted Tamil actor Mayilsamy dies, condolences pour in (Deccan Herald)

Condolences began pouring in from all quarters of the society for renowned Tamil actor Mayilsamy, who died here early on Sunday. The 57-year-old comedian ...

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Director Deekay: Mayilsamy sir was a director's actor... (Cinema Express)

With condolences pouring in from celebrities and fans alike, social media is rife with video clippings from the comic actor's filmography.

Even Kajal Aggarwal, who was not part of the scene, turned up at 6 am to see Mayilsamy and Jiiva perform for the scene. The scene features Mayilsamy and Jiiva, and the former tells that life is not just about living but celebrating. It was a gloomy Sunday for Tamil cinema fans as the news of veteran comedian Mayilsamy passing away broke this morning.

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'Comedy Time' ends, actor Mayilsamy passes away at 57 (Times of India)

Chennai: When drummer Sivamani got a call from R Mayilsamy's number around 5.30 am on Sunday, he thought the veteran comedian was calling to ask about a ...

But much before all this he was a popular mimicry artist and had released audio cassettes. Chennai: When drummer Sivamani got a call from R Mayilsamy’s number around 5.30 am on Sunday, he thought the veteran comedian was calling to ask about a programme at the Thiruvanmiyur Marundeeswarar temple. Later, his TV show titled ‘Comedy Time’ made him a household name.

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Superstar Rajinikanth pays tribute to Mayilsamy, says 'it's a great ... (India Today)

Comedian Mayilsamy breathed his last on February 19. Superstar Rajinikanth paid tribute and spoke about his friendship with him.

He further added, "Vivekh and Mayilsamy's demise are a huge loss not just to the cinema industry, his family and friends, but to entire humanity. He further added that he would fulfil his friend Mayilsamy's last wish and called his demise a great loss to the cinema industry and humanity. He used to call me and wish me on Karthigai Deepam. I don't know what to say to his family members." When asked if he was aware of it, Rajinikanth said, "Yes, I heard about it. On February 20, Superstar Rajinikanth visited Mayilsamy's house and paid last respects to him. And then I thought, I'll apologise to him when I talk to him the next time. I ask him about cinema but he used to talk about only two people - MGR and Lord Shiva. He used to go to Tiruvannamalai every year for Karthigai Deepam. When he witnesses the crowd, he used to feel happy as if they had come for the first show of his film. He was a huge fan of MGR and a staunch devotee of Lord Shiva. He suffered cardiac arrest and breathed his last.

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Rajinikanth promises to fulfil last wish of Mayilsamy as he pays ... (PINKVILLA)

Rajinikanth visited Mayilsamy's house, on Sunday and paid his last respects. He also spoke to the media about their bond as he offered condolences.

He further added, "Vivekh and Mayilsamy's demise are a huge loss not just to the cinema industry, his family and friends, but to the entire humanity. I will talk to Sivamani and fulfil Mayilsamy's last wish." He used to call me and wish me on Karthigai Deepam. He suffered cardiac arrest and breathed his last. And then I thought, I'll apologise to him when I talk to him the next time. He also said he regrets not picking up Mayilsamy's phone and promised to fulfill his last wish. I don't know what to say to his family members." The superstar mourned the loss and said his demise is the biggest loss to the film industry and humanity. He also offered condolences to the family and spoke to the media about his bond with Mayilsamy. I ask him about cinema but he used to talk about only two people - MGR and Lord Shiva. When he witnesses the crowd, he used to feel happy as if they had come for the first show of his film. He used to go to Tiruvannamalai every year for Karthigai Deepam.

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