Samikkannu

Samikannu (15 April 1923 – 3 June 2017) was an Indian actor who had acted in over 400 Tamil-language films in supporting and comedy roles. He is capable of doing whatever role is best. He is notable character is 'Payapulla' in Mullum Malarum costarring Rajinikanth. He is one of the most recognizable characters in the films of director Mahendran.

Early life He started acting in plays from the age of 7. He made his film Pudhu Yugam debut in 1954. He also played the lead role of Gunasekaran in the play 'Parasakthi', before it was made into a movie in 1952, starring Sivaji Ganesan as Gunasekaran.

Career He played the emotional role of Saritha's father in the film Vandichakkaram with Sivakumar. His last film he acted in was Vaikarai Pookkal. The film released in 1996.

Family He has two sons and two daughters.

Death He died in Chennai on Saturday 3 June 2017 at the age of 95 due to ill health.

Filmography This is a partial filmography. You can expand it.

1950s

1960s

1970s

1980s

1990s