G. M. Kumar
G. M. Kumar | |
|---|---|
| Born | Govindraj Manoharan Kumar[1] 26 July 1957[2] |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, Film director, producer, writer |
| Years active | 1986–present |
G. M. Kumar is an Indian film actor who has appeared in Tamil language films.[3][4]
Career
Kumar debuted in films by directing Sivaji Productions' Aruvadai Naal (1986) with Prabhu in the lead role. The film won good reviews and fetched Kumar several offers to make more films, though he noted that he rejected several as the producers were unwilling to have Ilaiyaraaja as composer. Thus his market value significantly diminished and only went to make three more films despite his initial success. His decision to produce and direct Uruvam became a financial failure and put him into bankruptcy. He ended up making his acting debut as a villain in Bharathiraja's Captain Magal (1992), before disappearing to make documentaries and to study anthropology. In the early 2000s, he was once again on the verge of bankruptcy and chose to act in minor roles offered by his proteger Raj Kapoor, in films including Ramchandra and the unreleased Sivalingam IPS. He expressed his surprise at being given an offer by Shankar's production house and took up the role in Veyil (2006) to make ends meet, winning acclaim for his role.[5]
Bala approached him to star in Avan Ivan as a character called Highness, with his performance winning him a nomination for the Vijay Award for Best Supporting Actor. Critics labelled his performance as "riveting", though the film only won average reviews.[6]
Filmography
Acting credits
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Captain Magal | ||
| 2003 | Ramachandra | Kumar | |
| 2005 | Thotti Jaya | ||
| 2006 | Veyil | Mayandi Thevar | |
| 2007 | Machakaaran | Rajangam | |
| Malaikottai | |||
| 2008 | Aayudham Seivom | Annaachi | |
| Kuruvi | Bhai | ||
| 2009 | Mayandi Kudumbathar | Virumandi | |
| Thee | J.P. | ||
| 2010 | Maathi Yosi | ||
| Milaga | |||
| 2011 | Avan Ivan | Zamindar Thirthapathi (Highness) | Nominated, Vijay Award for Best Supporting Actor |
| Vellore Maavattam | |||
| 2013 | Chandhamama | ||
| 2014 | Jagajala Pujabala Thenaliraman | ||
| Appuchi Gramam | |||
| 2015 | Sandamarutham | ||
| Yatchan | |||
| 2016 | Tharai Thappattai | Samipulavan | |
| Ennama Katha Vudranunga |
Directing credits
| Year | Film | Cast | Notes |
| 1986 | Aruvadai Naal | Prabhu | |
| 1989 | Pickpocket | Sathyaraj | |
| 1991 | Irumbu Pookkal | Prabhu | |
| Uruvam | Mohan |
Writing credits
- Kanni Rasi (1985)
- Kaakki Sattai (1985)
- My Dear Marthandan (1990)
References
- ^ http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1493315/bio?ref_=nm_ov_bth_nm
- ^ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000934807426&sk=about
- ^ http://www.koodal.com/tamil/movies/interviews/502/gm-kumar/g-m-kumar-speaks-about-avan-ivan-movie-experiences
- ^ http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/gm-kumar-teams-up-with-bala/article8077314.ece?secpage=true&secname=entertainment
- ^ "Events - GM Kumar - Director Bala's Pick". Indiaglitz.com. 26 April 2011. Retrieved 5 September 2013.
- ^ "Movie Review : Review: Avan Ivan depends on male leads". Sify.com. Retrieved 5 September 2013.
External links
- G. M. Kumar on Facebook
- G. M. Kumar on Twitter