The devastating news about the passing of another legendary comedian in the Tamil film Industry left many in shock.
According to the Times of India, comedian Mayilsamy passed away yesterday (19 February 2023), due to a heart attack. Mayilsamy made his acting debut with filmmaker-actor K Bhagyaraj’s ‘Dhavani Kanavugal’ as an actor in the crowd but went on to make a mark for himself in the Tamil film industry. Some of his notable roles include Dhool, Vaseegara, Ghilli, Giri, Uthamaputhiran, Veeram, Kanchana, and Kangalal Kaidhu Sei, for which he won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Comedian.
Not just triggering the fans, but Mayilsamy’s sudden death triggered many actors too. From Veteran actor, Kamal Hassan right to Malayalam star Mammootty tweeted and expressed their condolences on the saddening unexpected loss.
நகைச்சுவை நடிப்பில் தனக்கென்று ஒரு பாணியை முன்னிறுத்தி வெற்றி கண்டவர் நண்பர் மயில்சாமி. உதவும் சிந்தையால் பலராலும் நினைக்கப்படுவார். அன்பு நண்பருக்கென் அஞ்சலி #Mayilsamy
— Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) February 19, 2023
My thoughts and Prayers go out to the family and friends of #Mayilsamy. What a loss to the film industry#Ripmayilsamy pic.twitter.com/mu4TDiuIhB
— Mammootty (@mammukka) February 19, 2023
A great talent. This is heartbreaking. pic.twitter.com/L79LmnT3j4
— Dhanush (@dhanushkraja) February 19, 2023
Saddened to hear the passing away of #mayilsamy sir. Sharing screen space with you on my debut film Jayam will always remain special. RIP sir
— Jayam Ravi (@actor_jayamravi) February 19, 2023
#RIPMayilsamy #mayilsamy sir last words 😭🙏 emotional !!
Hope his last wish will be fulfilled by #Thalaivar 🙏@RIAZtheboss @ash_rajinikanth @soundaryaarajni @rajinikanth pic.twitter.com/8rsUoydBWa
— Suresh Balaji (@surbalu) February 19, 2023
Shocked to hear the news, good actor great human being #RIP #mayilsamy Anna
My deepest condolences to his family pic.twitter.com/bDfaRSmkZK— M.Sasikumar (@SasikumarDir) February 19, 2023
Shocked to hear the news. Your sense of humor and positive attitude always filled the shooting spot with laughter and happiness.. RIP #Mayilsamy sir. Condolences to family and friends😢 pic.twitter.com/h49wHsxHpv
— Sakshi Agarwal (@ssakshiagarwal) February 19, 2023
The untimely demise of noted actor Mayilsamy has left many saddened. His comic timing and intelligent dialogue entertaining will always be remembered. Varnam Malaysia expresses our heartful condolences to the huge loss of the Tamil cinema industry.
