Popular Tamil Comedian Mayilsamy Passes Away at 57

Chennai: Popular Tamil actor and comedian Mayilsamy passed away at the age of 57 years. The cause of death is said to be cardiac arrest.

The veteran actor made his acting debut with veteran filmmaker-actor K Bhagyaraj’s ‘Dhavani Kanavugal’ as an actor in the crowd but went on to make a mark for himself in the Tamil film industry. Some of his notable roles include Dhool, Vaseegara, Ghilli, Giri, Uthamaputhiran, Veeram, Kanchana, and Kangalal Kaidhu Sei, for which he won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Comedian.

Mayilsamy was also an acclaimed stage performer, stand-up comedian, TV host, and theatre artist. He was also a regular guest judge on Asathapovathu Yaaru on Sun TV in Chennai. He was most recently seen in films like Nenjuku Needhi, Veetla Vishesham and The Legend.

The entire film fraternity is in shock due to his sudden demise.