Actor
1980–2016
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.[2][3][4]
Early life
He was born in Kattuputhoor, Kanyakumari District in a Tamil Christian family.Template:Citation needed
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).[5] 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.[6][7]
Death
He died at the age of 75 on 28 February 2016 due to age-related ailments.[8][9]
Partial filmography
References
- ↑ Comedian squashes death rumours. CinemaLead(22 December 2013). Retrieved 26 July 2020.
- ↑ Quest for star power. The Hindu(29 March 2011).
- ↑ Telefilm 'Engey Avan,' a laugh riot. The Hindu(6 May 2005).
- ↑ Kumari Muthu to Arjun Das: Five Tamil actors who became popular because of their voices(18 April 2020).
- ↑ Tamil Comedian Kumarimuthu passes away. www.indiatoday.in(29 February 2016). Retrieved 2020-06-16.
- ↑ Nadigar Sangam demands explanation from Kumari Muthu, kumari muthu, nadigar sangam. www.behindwoods.com. Retrieved 2018-05-29.
- ↑ Kumari Muthu expelled from Nadigar Sangam - Times of India. The Times of India. Retrieved 2018-05-29.
- ↑ Tamil Comedian Kumarimuthu is Dead. The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2018-05-29.
- ↑ Archived copy. timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 13 January 2022.