Kumarimuthu

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.[3][4][5]

Kumarimuthu
Born(1940-12-20)20 December 1940[1]
Kattuputhur, Kanyakumari Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, India
Died28 February 2016(2016-02-28) (aged 75)[2]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
OccupationActor
Years active1980–2016
ChildrenElizabeth (daughter)

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).[6] 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.[7][8]

Death

He died at the age of 75 on 28 February 2016 due to age-related ailments.[9][10]

Partial filmography
Year Film Role Notes
1979 Uthiripookkal
1980 Kaali
1980Johnny
1980 Poottaatha Poottukkal
1980Nenjathai Killathe
1981Nandu
1982 Metti
1982Mullillatha Roja
1982Parvaiyin Marupakkam
1982Kozhi Koovuthu
1984Madurai Sooran
1984Vellai Pura Ondru
1984Kai Kodukkum Kai
1985Naane Raja Naane Mandhiri
1986December Pookal
1986Oomai Vizhigal
1986Pudhiya Poovithu
1986Aruvadai NaalLotha
1986Oru Iniya Udhayam
1987CooliekkaranPolice constable
1987Veeran Veluthambi
1987Anand
1987Parisam Pottachu
1987Manaivi Ready
1988Chinna Poove Mella Pesu
1988Manasukkul Mathappu
1988Idhu Namma Aalu
1988Oorai TherinjukittenMental
1988Sahadevan Mahadevan
1989Mounam SammadhamMunusamy
1989Pongi Varum Kaveri
1990Pondatti Thevai
1990Pudhu Vasantham
1990Erikkarai Poonkatre
1991Nanbargal
1991Irumbu Pookkal
1991Cheran Pandiyan
1991Sendhoora Devi
1991Pondatti PondattithanPitchaimuthu
1991Idhayam
1992Thangarasu
1992Naangal
1992Enga Veetu Velan
1993Pettredutha Pillai
1993Porantha Veeda Puguntha Veeda
1994Indhu
1994Sakthivel
1994Vaanga Partner Vaanga
1995Oru Oorla Oru Rajakumari
1995Aanazhagan
1995Thamizhachi
1995MarumaganArumugam
1995Thedi Vandha Raasa
1995Chakravarthy
1995Rajavin Parvaiyile
1995Vishnu
1995Mannukku Mariyadhai
1995MuthuKamalakannan
1995Thotta Chinungi
1996MahaprabhuGnana Kannan
1996Nattupura Pattu
1996Meendum Savithri
1996Vaazhga Jananayagam
1996Vishwanath
1996Take It Easy Urvashi
1997Nattupura Nayagan
1997Kadhal PalliKirupakaran
1999Ninaivirukkum VaraiAstrologer
1999Ethirum Pudhirum
1999Viralukketha VeekkamHouse owner
1999SuyamvaramCompounder
1999Anbulla Kadhalukku
1999Pudhu Kudithanam
1999Nee Enthan Vaanam
2000Kannukku KannagaPerumal
2001Ullam Kollai PoguthaeAnnachi
2002Thenkasi Pattanam
2002Namma Veetu Kalyanam
2002Andipatti ArasampattiArasampatti's father
2004Jananam
2005Mannin MaindhanPolice Constable
2005Kaatrulla VaraiMuthu
2006Desiya Paravai
2009Villu

References
  1. "Comedian squashes death rumours". CinemaLead. 22 December 2013. Archived from the original on 5 April 2016. Retrieved 26 July 2020.
  2. IANS (29 February 2016). "Tamil actor Kumarimuthu passes away". The Hindu. Retrieved 16 June 2020.
  3. B. Kolappan (29 March 2011). "Quest for star power". The Hindu.
  4. S.R. Ashok Kumar (6 May 2005). "Telefilm 'Engey Avan,' a laugh riot". The Hindu.
  5. "Kumari Muthu to Arjun Das: Five Tamil actors who became popular because of their voices". The Times of India. 18 April 2020.
  6. "Tamil Comedian Kumarimuthu passes away". www.indiatoday.in. 29 February 2016. Retrieved 16 June 2020.
  7. "Nadigar Sangam demands explanation from Kumari Muthu, kumari muthu, nadigar sangam". www.behindwoods.com. Retrieved 29 May 2018.
  8. "Kumari Muthu expelled from Nadigar Sangam - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 29 May 2018.
  9. "Tamil Comedian Kumarimuthu is Dead". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 29 May 2018.
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