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F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 29, 2026 • 3 min read

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Date of birth2 October 1965

Age57 Years (at time of death)

BirthplaceSathiyamangalam, composite Coimbatore District, Madras State (now in Erode district, Tamil Nadu), India

ProfessionActor; Theatre Artist; Comedian; Television host

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseShantha

FamilySon - Arumainayagam Mayilsami (Anbu)

Mayilsamy Biography

Tamil actor, comedian, stage artist and television host R. Mayilsamy built a nearly four-decade career playing comic roles across film, television and live

Early life and background
R. Mayilsamy was born on 2 October 1965 in Sathiyamangalam in the then composite Coimbatore district of Madras State (now part of Erode district, Tamil Nadu). From childhood he was involved with local theatre productions in his hometown, a foundation that shaped his skills as a performer and later prompted him to move to Chennai to pursue a professional acting career.

Career
Mayilsamy’s on-screen work began in the mid-1980s. His first film appearance was a small role in Dhavani Kanavugal (1984). Over the next four decades he became a familiar face in Tamil cinema, appearing in more than 200 films. He is best known for comic and supporting roles in popular Tamil movies including Gnanapazham (1996), Dhill (2001), Vaseegara (2003), Kangalal Kaidhu Sei (for which he received the Tamil Nadu State Government Award for Best Comedian in 2004), Kanchana (2011), Sathiram Perunthu Nilaiyam (2013), and Idiot (2022).

A turning point in Mayilsamy’s mainstream recognition came with his role as Kunchacko in Dhool (2003). Besides acting on screen, he also contributed as a voice artist, dubbing for other performers in films such as Selva (1996), Ullam Kollai Poguthae (2001), New (2004), and providing the voice for Vadivelu in Kasthuri Manjal (1992). His last credited acting role was in the film Udanpaal (2022), and he worked as a dubbing artist on Glassmate.

Television and live performance
Mayilsamy expanded his career into television, appearing in serials and as a presenter. He played the role of Santhanakrishnan in the TV series Marmadesam (1996) on SUN TV. He became a familiar TV personality after hosting the comedy show Comedy Time on SUN TV in 2003, and later hosted Timekku Comedy (2005) on Jaya TV. He also served as a judge on the SUN TV show Asathapovathu Yaaru (2007) and continued hosting programmes, including Lollupa in 2019.

Beyond screen work, Mayilsamy remained active in live events and temple performances. He was known for his stage presence and maintained ties with theatre throughout his life.

Public profile
Mayilsamy was widely regarded as a comedian who combined stage experience with film and television work. He developed notable onscreen chemistry with fellow comedian Vivek. Outside his professional life he was recognized for charitable instincts, inspired by admiration for the actor-politician M. G. Ramachandran and for performing devotional music and events at temples. He was a devotee of Lord Shiva and frequently visited temples such as Marundeeswarar in Thiruvanmiyur.

In 2021 Mayilsamy stood as an independent candidate in the Virugambakkam assembly constituency, though he did not win that election. His public activities also included philanthropic efforts and appearances at religious events.

Personal life
Mayilsamy was married to Shantha. The couple had a son, Arumainayagam Mayilsami (also known as Anbu), who is an actor; there is no daughter listed. He had connections through marriage to politician K. Pitchandi, described as a co-father-in-law.

Death
Mayilsamy died on 19 February 2023 at Porur Ramachandra Hospital in Chennai at the age of 57. The reported cause of death was cardiac arrest. He passed away shortly after participating in a temple event for Mahashivaratri on 17 February 2023.

Latest updates
In the days following his death, fellow artists spoke about his devotion and his last expressed wishes related to temple events. Notable figures in the Tamil film community offered condolences and commented on his spiritual devotion and public life.

Legacy
Across film, television and live performance, Mayilsamy left a legacy as a seasoned comic performer whose career spanned nearly forty years. He is remembered for his comic timing, his stage roots, his work as a dubbing artist, and his commitment to devotional and charitable activities.

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Recent Work

Udanpaal

Actor (2022)

2022
Glassmate

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Career Highlights

  1. Debut in Dhavani Kanavugal (1984)
  2. Tamil Nadu State Government Award for Best Comedian for Kangalal Kaidhu Sei (2004)
  3. Appeared in over 200 films across nearly four decades
  4. Hosted Comedy Time (2003) and other television shows
  5. Worked as a dubbing artist for multiple films
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Mayilsamy was born on 2 October 1965.

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