A. K. Veerasamy

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A. K. Veerasamy
Born
Veerasamy

Aalakudi, Thanjavur District
Died(2010-08-22)22 August 2010
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
OccupationActor
Years active1959-2004
SpouseRajalakshmi
ChildrenSathyalingam (son)
Bala (Son)
Jayadev (son)
Senthilkumar (son)
Janaki (Daughter)

A. K. Veerasamy was an Indian actor who acted in over 500 films in the Tamil language, in supporting and minor roles. He is remembered for one verse that he spoke of in the Mudhal Mariyadhai film, "Enakku Oru Unmai Therinchavunum". Veerasamy was the vice president of the South Indian Actors' Association. [1]

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Early career

He acted in plays with Sivaji Ganesan. Like Rajput, he is famous for his roles. His dialogue "Enaku oru unmai therinjaaganum" (I need to know the truth) from the film Mudhal Mariyadhai became popular. [2] He acted in Gemini Ganesan's Unnaipol Oruvan.

Personal life

His wife's name is Rajalakshmi. The couple has 4 sons and one daughter. [3]

Death

He died on 22 August 2010 at the age of 84 following an age-related illness. [4]

Filmography

This is a partial filmography. You can expand it.

1950s

YearFilmRoleNotes
1959 Naalu Veli Nilam

1960s

YearFilmRoleNotes
1963 Neengatha Ninaivu
Karpagam Villager
1964 Kathalikka Neramillai Ashok's father
Panakkara Kudumbam Muthaiya's father in law
Bommai
1965 Ennathan Mudivu
Panam Padaithavan Masilamani, Shanti's father
1966 Chitthi Advocate
Madras To Pondicherry
Chinnanchiru Ulagam
Selvam
1967 Kan Kanda Deivam
Soappu Seeppu Kannadi
1968 Poovum Pottum
Nimirndhu Nill
1969 Vaa Raja Vaa
Kula Vilakku
Nirai Kudam

1970s

YearFilmRoleNotes
1970 Kalam Vellum
Thirumalai Thenkumari
Paadhukaappu
1971 Kulama Gunama
Aathi Parasakthi
Mohammed Bin Tughluq
Kankaatchi
1972Mappillai Azhaippu
Agathiyar
Shakthi Leelai
Kurathi Magan
1973 Deivamsam
Ponnunjal
Maru Piravi
Nalla Mudivu
1974Kulagowravam
Thaai Paasam
1976 Dasavathaaram
1977 Nandha En Nila
1978 Ilamai Oonjal Aadukirathu
1979 Gnana Kuzhandhai
Mambazhathu Vandu

1980s

YearFilmRoleNotes
1980Karaiyai Thodatha Alaigal
Doorathu Idi Muzhakkam
1981 Lorry Driver Rajakannu
Thanneer Thanneer
1982 Sangili
1985 Muthal Mariyathai Sengodan
1987 Ore Ratham
Mangai Oru Gangai

1990s

YearFilmRoleNotes
1990 Palaivana Paravaigal

2000s

YearFilmRoleNotes
2004 Kamaraj
Vasool Raja MBBS Hospital Cleaner
2008 Vallamai Tharayo Last Movie

References

  1. ↑ Sudha (23 August 2010). "'எனக்கு ஒரு உண்மை தெரிஞ்சாகனும் சாமி' புகழ் நடிகர் வீராசாமி மரணம்". tamil.filmibeat.com (in Tamil). Retrieved 21 January 2020.
  2. ↑ "Veteran actor honoured". The Hindu . 5 February 2009. Archived from the original on 15 August 2020. Retrieved 15 August 2020.
  3. ↑ Dinamalar (23 August 2010). "பழம்பெரும் நடிகர் ஏ.கே.வீராசாமி மரணம் | Actor A K Veerasamy passed away". தினமலர் - சினிமா (in Tamil). Retrieved 21 January 2020.
  4. ↑ "A.K.Veerasami". Antru Kanda Mugam. 12 September 2013. Retrieved 27 February 2020.
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