One of the renowned actors in Tamil Cinema in Mayilsamy passes away in Chennai early on Sunday. He suffered a heart attack in the small hours of Sunday.  He became famous as a Politician. He is 57 years old. He has acted in comedy and character roles in numerous Tamil films.

South superstar Rajinikanth speaking to the media said, "Mayilsamy was one of my close friends. I knew him when he was 23-24. He grew up from being a mimicry artist to an actor. He was a huge fan of MGR and a staunch devotee of Lord Shiva. We used to meet often. I ask him about the cinema but he used to talk about only two people - MGR and Lord Shiva. We were close friends, but we did not act in many films. I don't know why.”

The actor added, “He used to go to Tiruvannamalai every year for Karthigai Deepam. When he witnesses the crowd, he used feel happy as if they had come for the first show of his film. That was his devotion. He used to call me and wish me on Karthigai Deepam. Last time, when he called, I couldn't pick up the call as I was at work. He called thrice. And then I thought, I'll apologise to him when I talk to him the next time. But, I forgot. Now, he is no more."

He further speaking about Mayilsamy said, "Vivekh and Mayilsamy's demise are a huge loss not just to the cinema industry, his family and friends, but to the entire humanity. They are great social thinkers and socially responsible human beings. It is not a coincidence that Mayilsamy died on Shivaratri. It's God's plan. God has taken away his favourite devotee on Shivaratri. I don't know what to say to his family members." As per the information Mayilsamy reportedly said to Drums Sivamani during the last concert that he would want Rajinikanth to visit the temple. The actor said, "Yes, I heard about it. I will talk to Sivamani and fulfil Mayilsamy's last wish."

On the career front, Mayilsamy made his acting debut with veteran filmmaker-actor K Bhagyaraj. He has featured in the films Dhool, Vaseegara, Ghilli, Giri, Uthamaputhiran, Veeram, Kanchana, and Kangalal Kaidhu Sei, for which he won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Comedian. He was also an acclaimed stage performer, stand-up comedian, TV host, and theatre artist. He was also a regular guest judge on Asathapovathu Yaaru on Sun TV in Chennai. He was most recently seen in films like Nenjuku Needhi, Veetla Vishesham and The Legend.

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