Samikannu
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 movie acted Character as 'Payapulla' in Mullum Malarum along with 'Superstar' Rajinikanth. He is one of the most recognizable characters in the films of Director J.Mahendran.[1]
Samikannu | |
|---|---|
| Born | T.M Samikannu 15 April 1923 |
| Died | 3 June 2017 (aged 94) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1954-1996 |
Notable work | Naan Bama Vijayam Sorgam Savaale Samali Pattikada Pattanama Rajapart Rangadurai Mullum Malarum Vandichakkaram Uthiripookkal |
| Spouse(s) | Visalakshi |
| Children | Daughter : Ambika Rajeswari Son : Vivekanandan Dayanandan |
Early life
He started acting in plays from the age of 8. He made his film Pudhu Yugam debut in 1954.
Career
The role of Saritha's father in the film Vandichakkaram with Sivakumar has paved the way for tears. His last film he acted in was Vaikarai Pookkal. The film released in 1996.
Family
He has two sons and two daughters.
Filmography
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1950s
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | Pudhu Yugam | Debut Movie | |
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 Vazhga | ||
| 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 | Vandichakram | ||
| 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 | ||
| 1985 | Karayai Thodatha Alaigal | ||
| 1987 | Chinna Kuyil Paaduthu | ||
| 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 | ||
| 1996 | Vaikarai Pookkal | Last Movie |
References
- 100010509524078 (2017-06-04). "நடிகர் சாமிக்கண்ணு மரணம்". maalaimalar.com (in Tamil). Retrieved 2020-01-20.CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
- "'ஜானி' புகழ் நடிகர் சாமிக்கண்ணு உடல் சென்னையில் நல்லடக்கம்!". Vikatan (in Tamil). Retrieved 2020-01-20.
- "நடிகர் சாமிக்கண்ணு காலமானார்". Dinamani. Retrieved 2020-01-20.
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