G. M. Kumar

G. M. Kumar is an Indian film actor who has appeared in Tamil language films.[3][4]

G. M. Kumar
Born
Govindraj Manoharan Kumar[1]

(1957-07-26) 26 July 1957[2]
OccupationActor, Film director, producer, writer
Years active1986โ€“present
Partner(s)Pallavi (actress)

Career

Kumar debuted in films by directing Sivaji Productions' Aruvadai Naal (1986) with Prabhu in the lead role. The film won good reviews and fetched Kumar several offers to make more films, though he noted that he rejected several as the producers were unwilling to have Ilaiyaraaja as composer. Thus his market value significantly diminished and only went to make three more films despite his initial success. His decision to produce and direct Uruvam became a financial failure and put him into bankruptcy. He ended up making his acting debut as a villain in Bharathiraja's Captain Magal (1992), before disappearing to make documentaries and to study anthropology. In the early 2000s, he was once again on the verge of bankruptcy and chose to act in minor roles offered by his protege Raj Kapoor, in films including Ramchandra and the unreleased Sivalingam IPS. He expressed his surprise at being given an offer by Shankar's production house and took up the role in Veyil (2006) to make ends meet, winning acclaim for his role.[5]

Bala approached him to star in Avan Ivan as a character called Highness, with his performance winning him a nomination for the Vijay Award for Best Supporting Actor. Critics labelled his performance as "riveting", though the film only won average reviews.[6]

Filmography

Acting credits

Year Film Role Notes
1993Captain Magal
2002Kadhal VirusHimself
2003RamachandraKumar
2005Thotti Jaya
2006VeyilMayandi Thevar
2007MachakaaranRajangam
Malaikottai
2008Aayudham SeivomAnnaachi
KuruviBhai
2009Mayandi KudumbatharVirumandi
TheeJ.P.
2010Maathi Yosi
Milaga
2011Avargalum IvargalumChinnasamy
Avan IvanZamindar Thirthapathi (Highness)Nominated, Vijay Award for Best Supporting Actor
Vellore Maavattam
2013Chandhamama
2014Jagajala Pujabala Thenaliraman
Appuchi Gramam
2015Sandamarutham
AgathinaiAyanaru's father
Yatchan
2016Tharai ThappattaiSamipulavan
Ennama Katha Vudranunga
2017Saravanan Irukka Bayamaen
Thirappu Vizha
Enbathettu
Velaiilla Pattadhari 2ChettiyarBilingual film in Tamil and Telugu
Kida Virundhu
2018Jarugandi
2019Naan Avalai Sandhitha Pothu

Directing credits

YearFilmNotes
1986Aruvadai Naal
1989Pickpocket
1991Irumbu Pookkal
Uruvam

Writer

YearFilmNotes
1985Kanni Rasi
1985Kakki Sattai
1990My Dear Marthandan

Television

Web series

Year Title Role(s) Language Notes Ref.
2020 November Story TBA Tamil Post-production
Debut Web Series
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References

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