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A. K. Veerasamy
A. K. Veerasamy
Born	Veerasamy; Aalakudi, Thanjavur District
Died	22 August 2010; Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1959-2004
Spouse	Rajalakshmi
Children	Sathyalingam (son); Bala (Son); Jayadev (son); Senthilkumar (son); Janaki (Daughter);

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
1963	Neengatha Ninaivu
1963	Karpagam	Villager
1964	Kathalikka Neramillai	Ashok's father
	Panakkara Kudumbam	Muthaiya's father in law
	Bommai
1965	Ennathan Mudivu
1965	Panam Padaithavan	Masilamani, Shanti's father
1966	Chitthi	Advocate
	Madras To Pondicherry
	Chinnanchiru Ulagam
	Selvam
1967	Kan Kanda Deivam
1967	Soappu Seeppu Kannadi
1968	Poovum Pottum
1968	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
1974	Thaai Paasam
1976	Dasavathaaram
1977	Nandha En Nila
1979	Gnana Kuzhandhai
1979	Mambazhathu Vandu

1980s


Year	Film	Role
1980	Karaiyai Thodatha Alaigal
1980	Doorathu Idi Muzhakkam
1981	Lorry Driver Rajakannu
1981	Thanneer Thanneer
1982	Sangili
1985	Muthal Mariyathai	Sengodan
1987	Ore Ratham
1987	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.

External links

A. K. Veerasami at IMDb

[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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