Kovai Senthil | |
|---|---|
| Born | Kumarasamy c. 1944 |
| Died | 9 August 2018 (age 74) |
| Other names | A. K. Senthil |
| Occupation | Comedian |
| Years active | 1980–2018 |
Kumarasamy, known by his stage name, Kovai Senthil, was a Tamil film character artist who appeared in Tamil films starting with Bhagyaraj's Oru Kai Osai.[1][2] He appeared in over 400 Tamil films. [3]
Career
[edit]During his career, Kovai Senthil made several collaborations with Bhagyaraj including Aararo Aariraro and Avasara Police 100.[4] He has starred in several notable films including Idhu Namma Aalu, Padayappa, Avvai Shanmugi and Goa.[1]
Selected filmography
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- Oru Kai Osai (1980)
- Mouna Geethangal (1981)
- Idhu Namma Aalu (1988)
- En Rathathin Rathame (1989)
- Aararo Aariraro (1989)
- Palaivana Paravaigal (1990)
- Avasara Police 100 (1990)
- Thalattu Ketkuthamma (1991)
- Chinna Pasanga Naanga (1992) as Vellaisamy
- Gentleman (1993) as a Goldsmith
- Rajakumaran (1994)
- En Rajangam (1994)
- En Aasai Machan (1994)
- Mettupatti Mirasu (1994)
- Sathyavan (1994)
- Nattamai (1994)
- Vaa Magale Vaa (1994)
- Mani Rathnam (1994) as conductor
- Deva (1995) as Koyil Poosari
- Minor Mappillai (1996) as Bus Conductor
- Avvai Shanmughi (1996)
- Minsara Kanavu (1997)
- Moovendhar (1998) as Astrologer
- Dhinamdhorum (1998)
- Natpukkaga (1998) as Iyer
- Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen (1998) as House owner
- Annan (1999) as Ayyakannu
- Padayappa (1999) as village man
- Kadhalar Dhinam (1999) as Dharavi resident
- Vaanathaippola (2000)
- Simmasanam (2000)
- Red (2002) as Bride's father
- Unnai Ninaithu (2002) as Producer's Mad son
- Jjunction (2002) as Bhama's father
- Album (2002)
- Style (2002) as Swamy
- Lesa Lesa (2003)
- Thirumalai (2003)
- Joot (2003) as doctor
- Soori (2003) as Iyer
- Aai (2004) as Achari
- Theeyavan (2008) as Arivu's father
- Sandai (2008) as Astrologer
- Kadhalna Summa Illai (2009)
- Pinju Manasu (2009) as Rickshaw puller
- Goa (2010)
- Thamizh Padam (2010) as Kanakku (Nattamai's assistant)
- Minsaram (2011) as Tamil professor
- Yaarukku Theriyum (2012)
- Poojai (2014)
- Adhibar (2015) as Broker
- Mudinja Ivana Pudi / Kotigobba 2 (2016)
- Anbudan Anbarasi (2016) as Meesaikkaran
- Tharisu Nilam (2017)
- Ayyanar Veethi (2017)
- Sattham (2019) as Hospital agent
- Ninaive Nee (2023)
- Thudikkuthu Pujam (2023)
Death
[edit]He died in 2018 due to age related issues. Kovai Senthil was 74 years old during his death.[1][4][2][5]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Actor Kovai Senthil passes away in Coimbatore". Times of India. 10 September 2018.
- ^ a b "Tamil Actor Kovai Senthil Passes Away in Coimbatore". News18. 10 September 2018.
- ^ "``400 படம் நடிச்சார்.. ஒரு மகளைக் கட்டிக்கொடுக்க படாதபாடு பட்டார்!" - நடிகர் கோவை செந்தில் யார்?". Vikatan.
- ^ a b "Actor Kovai Senthil dies at 74". India Today. 9 September 2018.
- ^ "Veteran Tamil film actor Kovai Senthil passes away at 74". The New Indian Express.