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Samikannu (15 April 1923 – 3 June 2017) was an Indian actor who had acted in over 400 Tamil-language films in supporting and comedy roles. He is capable of doing whatever role is best. He is notable character is 'Payapulla' in Mullum Malarum costarring Rajinikanth. He is one of the most recognizable characters in the films of director Mahendran.[1]
Samikannu | |
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Born | T.M Samikannu 15 April 1923 |
Died | 3 June 2017 (aged 94) |
Nationality | Indian |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1954–1996 |
Notable work | Naan Bama Vijayam Sorgam Savaale Samali Pattikada Pattanama Rajapart Rangadurai Mullum Malarum Vandichakkaram Uthiripookkal |
Spouse | Visalakshi |
Children | Daughter : Ambika Rajeswari Son : Vivekanandan Dayanandan |
Early life
editHe started acting in plays from the age of 8. He made his film Pudhu Yugam debut in 1954. He also played the lead role of Gunasekaran in the play 'Parasakthi', before it was made into a movie in 1952, starring Sivaji Ganesan as Gunasekaran.
Career
editHe played the emotional role of Saritha's father in the film Vandichakkaram with Sivakumar. His last film he acted in was Vaikarai Pookkal. The film released in 1996.
Family
editHe has two sons and two daughters.
Death
editHe died in Chennai on Saturday 3 June 2017 at the age of 95 due to ill health.[2][3]
Filmography
editThis is a partial filmography. You can expand it.
1950s
editYear | Film | Role | Notes |
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1954 | Pudhu Yugam | Debut |
1960s
editYear | Film | Role | Notes |
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1961 | Sabaash Mapillai | ||
1964 | Karnan | ||
1965 | Poojaikku Vandha Malar | Textile shop owner | |
1966 | Chitthi | Marriage broker | |
1966 | Kodimalar | ||
1966 | Selvam | ||
1966 | Chinnanchiru Ulagam | ||
1967 | Pesum Dheivam | ||
1967 | Bama Vijayam | ||
1967 | Anubavi Raja Anubavi | ||
1967 | Naan | ||
1967 | Penne Nee Vaazhga | ||
1968 | Panama Pasama | ||
1968 | Jeevanaamsam | ||
1968 | Enga Oor Raja | ||
1969 | Kulavilakku | ||
1969 | Subadhinam |
1970s
editYear | Film | Role | Notes |
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1970 | Malathi | ||
1971 | Savaale Samali | ||
1971 | Meendum Vazhven | Constable Irudhaya Raj | |
1972 | Nawab Narkali | ||
1972 | Kurathi Magan | ||
1972 | Enna Muthalali Sowkiyama | ||
1972 | Pattikada Pattanama | ||
1973 | Rajapart Rangadurai | ||
1973 | Ponnukku Thanga Manasu | ||
1974 | Urimai Kural | ||
1975 | Manidhanum Dheivamagalam | ||
1975 | Pinju Manam | ||
1975 | Kasturi Vijayam | ||
1975 | Aayirathil Oruthi | ||
1975 | Paattum Bharathamum | ||
1976 | Annakili | ||
1976 | Paalooti Valartha Kili | ||
1976 | Ungalil Oruthi | ||
1977 | Pattina Pravesam | ||
1977 | Indru Pol Endrum Vaazhga | ||
1977 | Kavikkuyil | ||
1977 | Palabhishegam | ||
1978 | Shankar Salim Simon | ||
1978 | Mullum Malarum | Payapulla | |
1978 | Shri Kanchi Kamakshi | ||
1978 | En Kelvikku Enna Bathil | ||
1979 | Veetukku Veedu Vasapadi | ||
1979 | Uthiripookkal |
1980s
editYear | Film | Role | Notes |
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1980 | Neer Nilam Neruppu | ||
1980 | Poottaatha Poottukkal | ||
1980 | Johnny | ||
1980 | Vandichakkaram | ||
1980 | Nenjathai Killathe | Ram's father | |
1981 | Nandu | ||
1981 | Sivappu Malli | ||
1981 | Sumai | ||
1981 | Kudumbam Oru Kadambam | ||
1982 | Pokkiri Raja | ||
1982 | Metti | ||
1982 | Echchil Iravugal | ||
1982 | Hitler Umanath | ||
1982 | Antha Rathirikku Satchi Illai | ||
1982 | Sakalakala Vallavan | ||
1983 | Dhooram Adhighamillai | ||
1983 | Puthisali Paithiyangal | ||
1985 | Karayai Thodatha Alaigal | ||
1987 | Chinna Kuyil Paaduthu | ||
1988 | Manasukkul Mathappu |
1990s
editYear | Film | Role | Notes |
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1990 | Varavu Nalla Uravu | ||
1990 | Naanum Indha Ooruthan | ||
1990 | Vedikkai En Vadikkai | ||
1990 | Madurai Veeran Enga Saami | ||
1991 | Naadu Adhai Naadu | ||
1991 | En Rasavin Manasile | Thangamuthu | |
1993 | Mutrugai | ||
1996 | En Aasai Thangachi | ||
1996 | Vaikarai Pookkal | Last movie |
References
edit- ^ "நடிகர் சாமிக்கண்ணு மரணம்". maalaimalar.com (in Tamil). 2017-06-04. Retrieved 2020-01-20.
- ^ "'ஜானி' புகழ் நடிகர் சாமிக்கண்ணு உடல் சென்னையில் நல்லடக்கம்!". Vikatan (in Tamil). Retrieved 2020-01-20.
- ^ "நடிகர் சாமிக்கண்ணு காலமானார்". Dinamani. Retrieved 2020-01-20.