Popular Tamil comic Mayilsamy passes away at 57. From TN CM Stalin to Kamal Haasan, celebs mourn his demise - India Today

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Mayilsamy, who was a well-known comedian in Tamil cinema, died in Chennai on Sunday. Members of the Tamil film fraternity and politicians expressed their condolences on social media.

Mayilsamy made his debut in Tamil cinema in a Bhagyaraj film.

By Latha Srinivasan: Mayilsamy was a Tamil comedian who has worked with the who's who in Tamil cinema. His demise on February 19th sent shockwaves throughout the Tamil film industry and celebrities took to social media to express their condolences.

Mayilsamy was a stage performer, stand-up comedian, TV host, and theatre artist. His well-known roles include those in Dhool, Vaseegara, Ghilli, Giri, Uthamaputhiran, Veeram, Kanchana, and Kangalal Kaidhu Sei. In fact, he won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Comedian for Kangalal Kaidhu Sei. He was recently seen in Nenjuku Needhi, Veetla Vishesham and The Legend. The comic was a regular guest judge on Asathapovathu Yaaru on Sun TV as well.

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CELEBS EXPRESS THEIR CONDOLENCES

Ulaganayagan Kaml Haasan called him a dear friend in his tweet as did actor Sarath Kumar.

நகைச்சுவை நடிப்பில் தனக்கென்று ஒரு பாணியை முன்னிறுத்தி வெற்றி கண்டவர் நண்பர் மயில்சாமி. உதவும் சிந்தையால் பலராலும் நினைக்கப்படுவார். அன்பு நண்பருக்கென் அஞ்சலி #Mayilsamy — Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) February 19, 2023

Shocked and shattered on hearing the untimely demise of my good friend, great human being, philanthropist Mayilsamy.

Deeply saddened. My heartfelt condolences to his family, relative, friends and colleagues of the film industry (1)#RipMayilsamy pic.twitter.com/Uvl6aGsrbm — R Sarath Kumar (@realsarathkumar) February 19, 2023

Actress Sakshi Agarwal remembered his positive attitude and sense of humor in her message.

Shocked to hear the news. Your sense of humor and positive attitude always filled the shooting spot with laughter and happiness.. RIP #Mayilsamy sir. Condolences to family and friends😢 pic.twitter.com/h49wHsxHpv — Sakshi Agarwal (@ssakshiagarwal) February 19, 2023

Renowned director Bharathiraja also took to social media to express his sadness.

நகைச்சுவையான நடிப்பால்
அனைவரையும் மகிழ்வித்தவன்
பாசத்துக்குரியவன்
திரு.மயில்சாமி உன் மறைவு
தமிழ் திரை உலகிற்கு
பேரிழப்பாகும்
ஆழ்ந்த இரங்கல். pic.twitter.com/2rXbecR6ss — Bharathiraja (@offBharathiraja) February 19, 2023

MAYILSAMY AND POLITICS

In fact, even Tamil politicians remembered him since he was involved in state politics. TTV Dhinakaran, founding General Secretary of Amma Makkal Munneetra Kazagam (AMMK), also tweeted out his condolences remembering the actor's interest in politics. He spoke about how Amma Jayalalithaa had a lot of respect for him.

பிரபல நடிகர் மயில்சாமி அவர்கள் திடீரென உயிரிழந்த செய்தி அறிந்து அதிர்ச்சியடைந்தேன்.

பலகுரல் கலைஞராக திகழ்ந்ததோடு திரைப்படங்களில் நகைச்சுவை கதாபாத்திரங்களில் நடித்து மக்களை மகிழ்வித்தவர். (1/3) #mayilsamy — TTV Dhinakaran (@TTVDhinakaran) February 19, 2023

Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin also expressed his condolences to the bereaved family and remembered how his father, Kalaignar Karunanidhi, also lauded Mayilsamy during his time. Mayilsamy was known for his ability to win over people with his fiery debates, he said.

AIADMK's O Panneerselvam (OPS) also remembered the Tamil comic and recalled him as an ardent fan of AIADMK's M G Ramachandran, an iconic actor and politician.

தமிழ்த் திரையுலகின் நகைச்சுவை மற்றும் குணச்சித்திர நடிகரும், பலகுரல் கலைஞரும், புரட்சித்தலைவர் எம்.ஜி.ஆர் அவர்களின் தீவிர ரசிகரும், அவரது புகழை அனைத்து மேடைகளிலும் உரக்கச் சொல்லிக் கொண்டிருந்தவருமான அன்புச் சகோதரர் திரு ஆர்.மயில்சாமி அவர்கள் pic.twitter.com/pLK9wg4XPe — O Panneerselvam (@OfficeOfOPS) February 19, 2023

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OPS stated his demise was a big loss to Tamil cinema and expressed his condolences to Mayilsamy's bereaved family.

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Latha Srinivasan

Published On:

Feb 19, 2023

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