A. K. Veerasamy
Born
Veerasamy

Died22 August 2010
OccupationActor
Years active1959-2004
SpouseRajalakshmi
Children4 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

  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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