Introduction
Kumarimuthu (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.
Early life
He was born in Kattuputhoor, Kanyakumari District in a Tamil Christian family.
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). 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.
Death
He died at the age of 75 on 28 February 2016 due to age-related ailments.
Partial filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Uthiripookkal | ||
| 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 | ||
| 1986 | December Pookal | ||
| 1986 | Oomai Vizhigal | ||
| 1986 | Pudhiya Poovithu | ||
| 1986 | Aruvadai Naal | Lotha | |
| 1986 | Oru Iniya Udhayam | ||
| 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 | ||
| 1988 | Oorai Therinjukitten | 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 | ||
| 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 | Nattupura Pattu | ||
| 1996 | Meendum Savithri | ||
| 1996 | Vaazhga Jananayagam | ||
| 1996 | Vishwanath | ||
| 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 | Pudhu Kudithanam | ||
| 1999 | Nee Enthan Vaanam | ||
| 2000 | Kannukku Kannaga | Perumal | |
| 2001 | Ullam Kollai Poguthae | Annachi | |
| 2002 | Thenkasi Pattanam | ||
| 2002 | Namma Veetu Kalyanam | ||
| 2002 | Andipatti Arasampatti | Arasampatti's father | |
| 2004 | Jananam | ||
| 2005 | Mannin Maindhan | Police Constable | |
| 2005 | Kaatrulla Varai | Muthu | |
| 2009 | Villu |