Kumarimuthu
Kumarimuthu | |
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| Born | December 20, 1940[1] |
| Died | 28 February 2016 (aged 75)[2] Chennai, Tamilnadu, India |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1980–2016 |
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] He is best known for playing the father of Bhagyaraj in the 1988 film Idhu Namma Aalu.
Kumarimuthu was 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.[5][6] He died at the age of 75 on 28 February 2016 due to age-related ailments.[7][8]
Partial filmography
References
- ^ http://www.cinemalead.com/news-id-comedian-death-comedian-death-rumour-22-12-134127.htm
- ^ http://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/actor-kumarimuthu-dead/article8295354.ece
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Tamil-actor-Kumarimuthu-is-dead/articleshow/51188361.cms