V. M. Ezhumalai

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V. M. Ezhumalai
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V. M. Ezhumalai in the film Digambara Samiyar
Occupationactor
Years active1937-1962

V. M. Ezhumalai was an Indian actor and comedian who featured in Tamil language films. [1] He was active in the field from 1937 till 1962. He had a style of his own making viewers to laugh by his body language as well as by voice.Ezhumalai, emphasized his unique style in a comedy duet Kooja kooja kooja for which he lip-synched with another comedian A. Karunanidhi, in the 1954 movie Mangalyam. From this song, the word 'kooja'(literally, a bucket carrying drinking water) became a derisive euphemism for servile, spineless bucket carriers to power holders.

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Ezhumalai started his career on stage and then switched to films. During the early days he was employed on a monthly salary at Modern Theatres, Salem along with other comedians like Kali N. Rathnam and A. Karunanidhi. [2]

Filmography

No.FilmCharacterRelease Date
1 Vallala Maharaja 1937
2 Sirikkadhe 23-12-1939
3 Rajayogam 21-09-1940
4 Dayalan 20-12-1941
5 Sathi Sukanya 1942
6 Naadaga Medai 19-04-1942
7 Diwan Bahadur 28-10-1943
8 Burma Rani 1945
9 Kannika 11-11-1947
10 Senbagavalli 20-02-1948
11 Kaamavalli 20-03-1948
12 Adhithan Kanavu Singaram11-12-1948
13Vaazhkai [3] Asampavitham22-12-1949
14 Digambara Samiyar Sundaram Pillai31-08-1950
15 Devaki 21-06-1951
16 Zamindar 30-08-1952
17 Madana Mohini 14-03-1953
18 Ponni Sokkan26-06-1953
19 Naalvar [4] 05-11-1953
20 Nallakalam 19-05-1954
21 Mangalyam 22-05-1954
22 Malaikkallan [5] Chadaiyan22-07-1954
23 Koondukkili 26-08-1954
24 Missiamma [6] School Teacher, Native Physician14.01.1955
25 Pennarasi 07-04-1955
26 Guna Sundari 02-12-1955
27 Kokilavani 30-03-1956
28 Naan Petra Selvam Poyyamozhi14-01-1956
29 Makkalai Petra Magarasi 22-02-1957
30 Maya Bajaar Chinnamaya27-03-1957
31 Pathini Deivam 1957
32 Nalla Idathu Sammandham 14-02-1958
33 Kadan Vaangi Kalyaanam Subbaiah17-09-1958
34 Athisaya Thirudan 12-12-1958
35 Illarame Nallaram 01-08-1958
36 Kalaivaanan Maari09-04-1959
37 Panam Panthiyile 07-11-1961
38 Ellorum Vazhavendum 14-04-1962

References

  1. ↑ "V. M. Ezhumalai (Actor)". filmiclub.com. Retrieved 29 March 2017.
  2. ↑ "V.M.Ezhumalai" (in Tamil). antrukandamugam.wordpress.com. 17 August 2013. Archived from the original on 6 November 2016. Retrieved 6 November 2016.
  3. ↑ Guy, Randor (9 June 2012). "Vazhkai 1949 - Tirunelveli". The Hindu. Retrieved 26 November 2021.
  4. ↑ Guy, Randor (17 March 2012). "Naalvar 1953 - Delta". The Hindu. Retrieved 26 November 2021.
  5. ↑ Ashish Rajadhyaksha; Paul Willemen. Encyclopedia of Indian Cinema. Oxford University Press, New Delhi, 1998. p. 334.
  6. ↑ Ashish Rajadhyaksha; Paul Willemen. Encyclopedia of Indian Cinema. Oxford University Press, New Delhi, 1998. p. 339.
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