Years active 1986–present Name G. Kumar | Role Film actor | |
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Full Name Govindraj Manoharan Kumar Movies Avan Ivan, Appuchi Gramam, Mayandi Kudumbathar, Aruvadai Naal, Uruvam Similar People Ravi Maria, Raj Kapoor, Bala, Pallavi, Rasu Madhuravan | ||
Not Much Original Tamil Gene People Exist Now in TN : GM Kumar Interview
G. M. Kumar is an Indian film actor who has appeared in Tamil language films.
Contents
- Not Much Original Tamil Gene People Exist Now in TN GM Kumar Interview
- Tharai Thappattai Movie Scenes Varalakshmi scenes Sasikumar R K Suresh G M Kumar Bala
- Career
- Writing credits
- References
Tharai Thappattai Movie | Scenes | Varalakshmi scenes | Sasikumar | R K Suresh | G M Kumar | Bala
Career
Kumar debuted in films by directing Sivaji Productions' Aruvadai Naal (1986) with Prabhu in the lead role. The film won good reviews and fetched Kumar several offers to make more films, though he noted that he rejected several as the producers were unwilling to have Ilaiyaraaja as composer. Thus his market value significantly diminished and only went to make three more films despite his initial success. His decision to produce and direct Uruvam became a financial failure and put him into bankruptcy. He ended up making his acting debut as a villain in Bharathiraja's Captain Magal (1992), before disappearing to make documentaries and to study anthropology. In the early 2000s, he was once again on the verge of bankruptcy and chose to act in minor roles offered by his proteger Raj Kapoor, in films including Ramchandra and the unreleased Sivalingam IPS. He expressed his surprise at being given an offer by Shankar's production house and took up the role in Veyil (2006) to make ends meet, winning acclaim for his role.
Bala approached him to star in Avan Ivan as a character called Highness, with his performance winning him a nomination for the Vijay Award for Best Supporting Actor. Critics labelled his performance as "riveting", though the film only won average reviews.