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. He 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]

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

Filmography

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No. Film Character Release 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 Singaram 11-12-1948
13 Vaazhkai[3] Asampavitham 22-12-1949
14 Digambara Samiyar Sundaram Pillai 31-08-1950
15 Devaki 21-06-1951
16 Zamindar 30-08-1952
17 Madana Mohini 14-03-1953
18 Ponni Sokkan 26-06-1953
19 Naalvar[4] 05-11-1953
20 Nallakalam 19-05-1954
21 Mangalyam 22-05-1954
22 Malaikkallan[5] Chadaiyan 22-07-1954
23 Koondukkili 26-08-1954
24 Missiamma[6] School Teacher, Native Physician 14.01.1955
25 Pennarasi 07-04-1955
26 Guna Sundari 02-12-1955
27 Kokilavani 30-03-1956
28 Naan Petra Selvam Poyyamozhi 14-01-1956
29 Makkalai Petra Magarasi 22-02-1957
30 Maya Bajaar Chinnamaya 27-03-1957
31 Pathini Deivam 1957
32 Nalla Idathu Sammandham 14-02-1958
33 Kadan Vaangi Kalyaanam Subbaiah 17-09-1958
34 Athisaya Thirudan 12-12-1958
35 Illarame Nallaram 01-08-1958
36 Kalaivaanan Maari 09-04-1959
37 Panam Panthiyile 07-11-1961
38 Ellorum Vazhavendum 14-04-1962

References

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  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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