Introduction
Mayilsamy (Tamil: மயில்சாமி) (born 10 october 1965) is a Tamil comedian actor who prominently plays supporting roles. Appearing in many Tamil films, he is also a regular guest judge on Asathapovathu Yaaru on Sun TV in Chennai. He is most probably best known for his performances in Tamil films such as Duet, Dhool, Ghilli, Kangalal Kaidhu Sei, Devathayai Kanden, Rendu and Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam.
Career
Mayilswamy made his acting debut after being spotted in the "Sirrippu Isai" popular comedy troupe - which has proved the breeding ground for many other successful comedians. He collaborated with Lakshman (of Lakshman Shruti fame) for successful mimicry releases, namely "Sirippo Sirippu", "Sirippo Super Sirippu" and "Meendum Sirippo Sirippu". He also made his film debut at a very young age of 20- in the film Kanni Rasi in 1985. Since then he has come a long way playing prominent supporting roles in films such as Apoorva Sagodharargal, Sivalingam, and Villadhi Villain to name a few. At time of writing he has acted in over 100 Tamil films in a variety of roles. And from the 2000s he got particular recognition being a popular sidekick to Tamil comedian Vivek in films such as Dhool, Kanden Seethaiyai and Pennin Manathai Thottu.
He also hosted comedy time from 2002-2004 on Sun TV and received Best Host in 2003 Sun TV Telly Awards.
His son Anbu was set to make his debut in Rasu Madhuravan's Parthom Pazhaginom opposite Joshna Fernando, but the film was shelved soon after the launch.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Kanni Rasi | Retailer's delivery boy | |
| 1989 | Apoorva Sagodharargal | Kamal friend | |
| Vetri Vizha | Guest appearance | ||
| 1990 | Panakkaran | Factory worker | |
| Michael Madhana Kamarajan | |||
| 1991 | Chinna Gounder | ||
| Rasathi Varum Naal | Pazhani | ||
| 1992 | Senthamizh Paattu | ||
| 1993 | Uzhaippali | ||
| Udan Pirappu | |||
| 1994 | Duet | ||
| 1995 | Villadhi Villain | ||
| Aasai | |||
| Manathile Oru Paattu | Mayilu | ||
| 1996 | Avathara Purushan | ||
| 1997 | Sakthi | ||
| Vaimaye Vellum | Mayilsamy | ||
| Periya Manushan | |||
| Nerrukku Ner | |||
| Periya Manushan | |||
| 1998 | Ponmanam | ||
| Rathna | |||
| 1999 | Ninaivirukkum Varai | ||
| Anantha Poongathe | |||
| Mugam | |||
| 2000 | Eazhaiyin Sirippil | ||
| Annai | |||
| Thai Poranthachu | 'Netrikkann' Netkundram | ||
| Kannan Varuvaan | |||
| Pennin Manathai Thottu | |||
| Unnai Kann Theduthey | |||
| Kannukku Kannaga | |||
| Palayathu Amman | |||
| 2001 | Looty | ||
| Dhill | |||
| 12B | Citizen | ||
| Kanden Seethaiyai | Guduvanchery Govindasamy | ||
| Looty | |||
| Vedham | |||
| Ullam Kollai Poguthae | |||
| Viswanathan Ramamoorthy | Sivakumar | ||
| Nageswari | |||
| En Purushan Kuzhandhai Maathiri | Dr.Kuyilsaamy | ||
| Aalavandhan | |||
| 2002 | Vivaramana Aalu | Mariappan | |
| Little John | |||
| Unnai Ninaithu | |||
| Vinnukkum Mannukkum | Associate director | ||
| April Maadhathil | |||
| Varushamellam Vasantham | |||
| Raja | |||
| Bala | |||
| Ninaikaatha Naalillai | |||
| Karmegham | |||
| 2003 | Dhool | Kochako | |
| Vaseegara | |||
| Nilitary | |||
| Lesa Lesa | |||
| Jayam | |||
| Whistle | |||
| 2004 | Sound Party | ||
| Gilli | lighthouse narayanan | ||
| Kangalal Kaidhu Sei | Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Comedian | ||
| Giri | |||
| 2005 | Devathayai Kanden | Mayil | |
| Ayodhya | |||
| Kannadi Pookal | |||
| London | |||
| Sachein | |||
| February 14 | |||
| Ponniyin Selvan | |||
| 2006 | Rendu | ||
| Paramasivan | |||
| Thalai Nagaram | |||
| Thimiru | Drunkard | Cameo appearance | |
| Nenjil Jil Jil | |||
| Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam | Tidelpark Venugopal | ||
| 2007 | Anbu Thozhi | ||
| Sivaji: The Boss | Himself | Guest appearance | |
| Naan Avanillai | Alex Thambidurai/Napolean | ||
| Ninaithu Ninaithu Parthen | |||
| Maa Madurai | |||
| Malaikottai | |||
| Kannamoochi Yenada | Cameo appearance | ||
| Machakaaran | |||
| 2008 | Thotta | ||
| Silambattam | |||
| Vedha | |||
| Nepali | |||
| Pandi | Mokkaisaamy | ||
| Dhanam | |||
| Dindigul Sarathy | |||
| Panchamirtham | |||
| 2009 | Padikathavan | Mayilsamy | |
| Guru En Aalu | Director | ||
| Aarupadai | |||
| Rajadhi Raja | |||
| Thoranai | Watchman | ||
| Mayandi Kudumbathar | |||
| Ragavan | |||
| Ayyavazhi | |||
| Sirithaal Rasippen | Raama | ||
| Engal Aasan | |||
| Modhi Vilayadu | |||
| Malai Malai | |||
| Malayan | |||
| Sindhanai Sei | |||
| Kanthaswamy | |||
| Aarumugam | |||
| Kanden Kadhalai | Cameo appearance | ||
| Naan Avanillai 2 | |||
| 2010 | Kutty | Cameo appearance | |
| Rasikkum Seemane | |||
| Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai | Shekar | ||
| Azhagaana Ponnuthan | |||
| Ambasamudram Ambani | |||
| Goripalayam | retired rowdy | ||
| Thillalangadi | |||
| Uthamaputhiran | Santhoshkanth | ||
| 2011 | Siruthai | ||
| Aadu Puli | |||
| Eththan | |||
| Sabash Sariyaana Potti | |||
| Kanchana | Fake Priest | ||
| Kasethan Kadavulada | Thangaraj | ||
| Maithanam | |||
| Mudhal Idam | |||
| Puli Vesham | |||
| Potta Potti | Harichandra | ||
| Vellore Maavattam | |||
| Osthe | Saravanan | ||
| Rajapattai | |||
| 2012 | Adhi Narayana | ||
| Vilayada Vaa | |||
| Ariyaan | |||
| Kozhi Koovuthu | |||
| 2013 | Naan Rajavaga Pogiren | ||
| Pattathu Yaanai | Jackpot | ||
| Sathiram Perundhu Nilayam | |||
| Ragalaipuram | |||
| Thagaraaru | |||
| 2014 | Veeram | Marikozhundhu | |
| Kalavaram | |||
| Inga Enna Solluthu | Cameo appearance | ||
| Idhu Kathirvelan Kadhal | Mimicry Artist | Cameo appearance | |
| Naan Than Bala | |||
| Yaamirukka Bayamey | Brother ( Poli Saamiyaar) | ||
| Aindhaam Thalaimurai Sidha Vaidhiya Sigamani | |||
| Velmurugan BoreWells | |||
| Irumbu Kuthirai | Jeevan Ramesh | ||
| Poriyaalan | |||
| Theriyama Unna Kadhalichitten | |||
| Kalkandu | |||
| Jaihind 2 | Kulfi Gopalan | ||
| Naaigal Jaakirathai | Dog owner | ||
| 2015 | Kaaki Sattai | Sankara Narayanan / Cyber Sanki / Sankiji Swamy | |
| Kanchana 2 | Watchman | ||
| Vai Raja Vai | |||
| Strawberry | |||
| Vedalam | House Owner | ||
| Uppu Karuvaadu | Pandiya | ||
| Thiruttu Rail | |||
| 2016 | Pokkiri Raja | ||
| Mapla Singam | |||
| Adida Melam | |||
| Narathan | |||
| Jithan 2 | Venugopal | ||
| Kanden Kadhal Konden | |||
| Manithan | |||
| Ko 2 | |||
| Pandiyoda Galatta Thaangala | |||
| Paisa | |||
| Ka Ka Ka Po | |||
| Ennama Katha Vudranunga | |||
| Remo | Security guard | ||
| Kavalai Vendam | Dr. Bhaskar | ||
| 2017 | Yaakkai | ||
| Motta Shiva Ketta Shiva |