Kumarimuthu (20 December 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 | |
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| Born | 20 December 1940[1] |
| Died | 28 February 2016 (aged 75)[2] |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1979–2016 |
| Spouse | Punniyavathi |
| Children | 4 |
Career
editKumarimuthu 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
editHe died at the age of 75 on 28 February 2016 due to age-related ailments.[9][10]
Partial filmography
editReferences
edit- ^ "Comedian squashes death rumours". CinemaLead. 22 December 2013. Archived from the original on 5 April 2016. Retrieved 26 July 2020.
- ^ IANS (29 February 2016). "Tamil actor Kumarimuthu passes away". The Hindu. Retrieved 16 June 2020.
- ^ B. Kolappan (29 March 2011). "Quest for star power". The Hindu.
- ^ S.R. Ashok Kumar (6 May 2005). "Telefilm 'Engey Avan,' a laugh riot". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 9 May 2008.
- ^ "Kumari Muthu to Arjun Das: Five Tamil actors who became popular because of their voices". The Times of India. 18 April 2020.
- ^ "Tamil Comedian Kumarimuthu passes away". www.indiatoday.in. 29 February 2016. Retrieved 16 June 2020.
- ^ "Nadigar Sangam demands explanation from Kumari Muthu, kumari muthu, nadigar sangam". www.behindwoods.com. Retrieved 29 May 2018.
- ^ "Kumari Muthu expelled from Nadigar Sangam". The Times of India. Retrieved 29 May 2018.
- ^ "Tamil Comedian Kumarimuthu is Dead". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 1 March 2016. Retrieved 29 May 2018.
- ^ "Tamil actor Kumarimuthu is dead". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 13 January 2022.