Samikannu
Indian actor
Samikannu (15 April 1923, 3 June 2017) was an Indian actor who had acted in over 400 Tamil-language films in supporting and comedy roles. He is capable of doing whatever role is best. He is notable character is 'Payapulla' in Mullum Malarum costarring Rajinikanth. He is one of the most recognizable characters in the films of director Mahendran.
01Early life
He started acting in plays from the age of 7. He made his film Pudhu Yugam debut in 1954. He also played the lead role of Gunasekaran in the play 'Parasakthi', before it was made into a movie in 1952, starring Sivaji Ganesan as Gunasekaran.
02Career
He played the emotional role of Saritha's father in the film Vandichakkaram with Sivakumar. His last film he acted in was Vaikarai Pookkal. The film released in 1996.
03Death
He died in Chennai on Saturday 3 June 2017 at the age of 95 due to ill health.
04Filmography
This is a partial filmography. You can expand it.
1950s
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | Pudhu Yugam | Debut |
1960s
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Sabaash Mapillai | ||
| 1964 | Karnan | ||
| 1965 | Poojaikku Vandha Malar | Textile shop owner | |
| 1966 | Chitthi | Marriage broker | |
| 1966 | Kodimalar | ||
| 1966 | Selvam | ||
| 1966 | Chinnanchiru Ulagam | ||
| 1967 | Pesum Dheivam | ||
| 1967 | Bama Vijayam | ||
| 1967 | Anubavi Raja Anubavi | ||
| 1967 | Naan | ||
| 1967 | Penne Nee Vaazhga | ||
| 1968 | Panama Pasama | ||
| 1968 | Jeevanaamsam | ||
| 1968 | Enga Oor Raja | ||
| 1969 | Kulavilakku | ||
| 1969 | Subadhinam |
1970s
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Malathi | ||
| 1971 | Savaale Samali | ||
| 1971 | Meendum Vazhven | Constable Irudhaya Raj | |
| 1972 | Nawab Narkali | ||
| 1972 | Kurathi Magan | ||
| 1972 | Enna Muthalali Sowkiyama | ||
| 1972 | Pattikada Pattanama | ||
| 1973 | Rajapart Rangadurai | ||
| 1973 | Ponnukku Thanga Manasu | ||
| 1974 | Urimai Kural | ||
| 1975 | Manidhanum Dheivamagalam | ||
| 1975 | Pinju Manam | ||
| 1975 | Kasturi Vijayam | ||
| 1975 | Aayirathil Oruthi | ||
| 1975 | Paattum Bharathamum | ||
| 1976 | Annakili | ||
| 1976 | Paalooti Valartha Kili | ||
| 1976 | Ungalil Oruthi | ||
| 1977 | Pattina Pravesam | ||
| 1977 | Indru Pol Endrum Vaazhga | ||
| 1977 | Kavikkuyil | ||
| 1977 | Palabhishegam | ||
| 1978 | Shankar Salim Simon | ||
| 1978 | Mullum Malarum | Payapulla | |
| 1978 | Shri Kanchi Kamakshi | ||
| 1978 | En Kelvikku Enna Bathil | ||
| 1979 | Veetukku Veedu Vasapadi | ||
| 1979 | Uthiripookkal |
1980s
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Neer Nilam Neruppu | ||
| 1980 | Poottaatha Poottukkal | ||
| 1980 | Johnny | ||
| 1980 | Vandichakkaram | ||
| 1980 | Nenjathai Killathe | Ram's father | |
| 1981 | Nandu | ||
| 1981 | Sivappu Malli | ||
| 1981 | Sumai | ||
| 1981 | Kudumbam Oru Kadambam | ||
| 1982 | Pokkiri Raja | ||
| 1982 | Metti | ||
| 1982 | Echchil Iravugal | ||
| 1982 | Hitler Umanath | ||
| 1982 | Antha Rathirikku Satchi Illai | ||
| 1982 | Sakalakala Vallavan | ||
| 1983 | Dhooram Adhighamillai | ||
| 1983 | Puthisali Paithiyangal | ||
| 1984 | Puyal Kadantha Bhoomi | ||
| 1985 | Karayai Thodatha Alaigal | ||
| 1987 | Chinna Kuyil Paaduthu | ||
| 1988 | Therkathi Kallan | ||
| 1988 | Manasukkul Mathappu |
1990s
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Varavu Nalla Uravu | ||
| 1990 | Naanum Indha Ooruthan | ||
| 1990 | Vedikkai En Vadikkai | ||
| 1990 | Madurai Veeran Enga Saami | ||
| 1991 | Naadu Adhai Naadu | ||
| 1991 | En Rasavin Manasile | Thangamuthu | |
| 1993 | Mutrugai | ||
| 1993 | Uzhaippali | ||
| 1996 | En Aasai Thangachi | ||
| 1996 | Vaikarai Pookkal | Last movie |
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