A. K. Veerasamy | |
|---|---|
| Born | Veerasamy Aalakudi, Thanjavur District |
| Died | 22 August 2010 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1959-2004 |
| Spouse | Rajalakshmi |
| Children | 4 Daughters and one Son |
A. K. Veerasamy was an Indian actor who acted in over 500 films in the Tamil language, in supporting and minor roles. One verse that he spoke of in the Mudhal Mariyadhai film, "Enakku Oru Unmai Therinchavunum" dialogue is still far from the minds of the people. Veerasamy was the vice president of the South Indian Actors' Association.[1]
Early career
He acted in plays with Sivaji Ganesan them Like Rajput, he is famous for his roles. His dialogue "Enaku oru unma therinjaaganum" (I need to know the truth) from the film Mudhal Mariyadhai became popular.[2]
Family
His wife's name is Rajalakshmi. The couple has 4 sons and one daughter.[3]
Awards
He acted Gemini Ganesan's Unnaipol Oruvan movie. For that, he also got a National Award for his role in that movie.
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
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Naalu Veli Nilam | ||
1960s
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Kalam Vellum | ||
| Thirumalai Thenkumari | |||
| Paadhukaappu | |||
| 1971 | Kulama Gunama | ||
| Aathi Parasakthi | |||
| Mohammed Bin Tughluq | |||
| Kankaatchi | |||
| 1972 | Mappillai Azhaippu | ||
| Agathiyar | |||
| Shakthi Leelai | |||
| Kurathi Magan | |||
| 1973 | Ponnunjal | ||
| Maru Piravi | |||
| Nalla Mudivu | |||
| 1974 | Kulagowravam | ||
| Thaai Paasam | |||
| 1976 | Dasavathaaram | ||
| 1977 | Nandha En Nila | ||
| 1979 | Gnana Kuzhandhai | ||
| Mambazhathu Vandu | |||
1980s
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Karaiyai Thodatha Alaigal | ||
| Doorathu Idi Muzhakkam | |||
| 1981 | Lorry Driver Rajakannu | ||
| Thanneer Thanneer | |||
| 1982 | Sangili | ||
| 1985 | Muthal Mariyathai | Sengodan | |
| 1987 | Ore Ratham | ||
| Mangai Oru Gangai | |||
1990s
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Palaivana Paravaigal | ||
2000s
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Vasool Raja MBBS | Hospital Cleaner | Last Movie |
| 2008 | Vallamai Tharayo | ||
References
- ↑ Sudha (23 August 2010). "'எனக்கு ஒரு உண்மை தெரிஞ்சாகனும் சாமி' புகழ் நடிகர் வீராசாமி மரணம்". tamil.filmibeat.com (in Tamil). Retrieved 21 January 2020.
- ↑ "Veteran actor honoured". The Hindu. 5 February 2009. Archived from the original on 15 August 2020. Retrieved 15 August 2020.
- ↑ Dinamalar (23 August 2010). "பழம்பெரும் நடிகர் ஏ.கே.வீராசாமி மரணம் | Actor A K Veerasamy passed away". தினமலர் - சினிமா (in Tamil). Retrieved 21 January 2020.
- ↑ "A.K.Veerasami". Antru Kanda Mugam. 12 September 2013. Retrieved 27 February 2020.