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 | |
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Born | [1] Kattuputhur, Tamil Nadu, India | 20 December 1940
Died | 28 February 2016 75)[2] Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India | (aged
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1980–2016 |
Children | Elizabeth (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]
Partial filmography
References
- "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.
- "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 - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 29 May 2018.
- "Tamil Comedian Kumarimuthu is Dead". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 29 May 2018.