Kumarimuthu (20 December 1940 – 28 February 2016) was a Tamil film character actor, comedian and politician of the

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (; ; DMK) is an Indian political party based in the state of Tamil Nadu, where it is currently the ruling party, and the union territory of Puducherry (union territory), Puducherry, where it is currently the main ...

(DMK). He was known for his unique comical laugh.

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

(DMK). Kumarimuthu was also a member of

Nadigar Sangam The Nadigar Sangam (), officially known as the South Indian Artistes' Association (), is a Trade union, union for film, television, and stage (theatre), stage actors in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, based in Chennai. Formed in 1952, the grou ...

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.

Death

He died at the age of 75 on 28 February 2016 due to age-related ailments.

Partial filmography

References

{{reflist Tamil comedians Male actors in Tamil cinema People from Kanyakumari district 2016 deaths 1940 births