G. M. Kumar
G. M. Kumar | |
|---|---|
| Born | Govindraj Manoharan Kumar[1] 26 July 1957[2] |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, Film director, producer, writer |
| Years active | 1986–present |
| Partner | Pallavi |
G. M. Kumar is an Indian actor who has appeared in Tamil language films.[3][4] He won Nandi Award for Second Best Story Writer film Muvva Gopaludu (1987)[5] its an official remake of his own film Aruvadai Naal
Personal life
GM kumar was born in 1957 in
Kakki Sattai, Kanni Rasi
.
Career
Kumar debuted in films by directing
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.[6]
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.[7]
Filmography
Acting credits
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Captain Magal | ||
| 2002 | Kadhal Virus | Himself | |
| 2003 | Ramachandra | Kumar | |
| 2005 | Thotti Jaya | ||
| 2006 | Veyil | Mayandi Thevar | |
| 2007 | Machakaaran | Rajangam | |
| Malaikottai | |||
| 2008 | Aayudham Seivom | Annaachi | |
| Kuruvi | Bhai | ||
| 2009 | Mayandi Kudumbathar | Virumandi | |
| Thee | J.P. | ||
| 2010 | Maathi Yosi | ||
| Milaga | |||
| 2011 | Avargalum Ivargalum | Chinnasamy | |
| Avan Ivan | Zamindar Thirthapathi (Highness) | Nominated, Vijay Award for Best Supporting Actor | |
| Vellore Maavattam | |||
| Sankarankovil | |||
| 2013 | Chandhamama | ||
| 2014 | Jagajala Pujabala Thenaliraman |
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Appuchi Gramam |
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| 2015 | Sandamarutham | ||
| Thoppi | Suruttu Saamy | ||
| Agathinai | Ayanaru's father | ||
| Yatchan | |||
| 2016 | Tharai Thappattai | Samipulavan | |
| Ennama Katha Vudranunga | |||
| 2017 | Saravanan Irukka Bayamaen | ||
| Thirappu Vizha | |||
| Enbathettu | |||
| Velaiilla Pattadhari 2 | Chettiyar | ||
| Kida Virundhu | |||
| 2018 | Jarugandi | ||
| Chalo | Telugu film | ||
| 2019 | Naan Avalai Sandhitha Pothu | ||
| 2021 | Chidambaram Railwaygate | ||
| Karnan | Dhuriyodhanan | ||
| 2022 | Radha Krishna | Tribal Group leader | |
| Pattathu Arasan | |||
| 2023 | Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam | Village Head | Malayalam film |
| Bommai Nayagi | Velu's father | ||
| Pallu Padama Paathukka | A blind rich man | ||
| Burqa |
Directing credits
| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Aruvadai Naal | |
| 1989 | Pickpocket | |
| 1991 | Irumbu Pookkal | |
| Uruvam |
Writer
| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Kanni Rasi | |
| 1985 | Kakki Sattai |
|
| 1990 | My Dear Marthandan |
Television
- Devathayai Kanden(2017) as Vasudevan's grandfather
- Poove Unakkaga (2020) as Shankaralingam
- Sembaruthi (2021) as Aadhikadavur" Aadhi Parameswaran
- Peranbu (2022–present)
Web series
| Year | Title | Role(s) | Language | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | November Story | Ganeshan | Tamil | Debut Web Series | [8] [9] [10] |
| 2022 | Paper Rocket | Grandfather | [11] |
References
- ^ "G.M. Kumar". IMDb.
- user-generated source]
- ^ "Tamil Celebrity G.M. KUMAR SPEAKS ABOUT AVAN IVAN MOVIE EXPERIENCES | Tamil Celebrity Actor, Actress, Directors, Important Person Interviews". Archived from the original on 17 October 2014. Retrieved 11 October 2014.
- ^ Rao, Subha J. (7 January 2016). "Back in focus in Bala's film". The Hindu.
- ^ "నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964–2008)" [A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964–2008)] (PDF). Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 21 August 2020.(in Telugu)
- ^ "Events - GM Kumar - Director Bala's Pick". IndiaGlitz.com. 26 April 2011. Archived from the original on 29 April 2011. Retrieved 5 September 2013.
- ^ "Movie Review : Review: Avan Ivan depends on male leads". Sify. Archived from the original on 28 October 2014. Retrieved 5 September 2013.
- ^ "Tamannaah shares glimpse of recent photoshoot after recovering from COVID-19". The News Minute. 4 November 2020. Archived from the original on 4 November 2020. Retrieved 8 November 2020.
- Bhatia, Tamannaah (30 November 2019). "Wrapped up the first schedule of The November's Story, my maiden Tamil web series, eagerly looking forward to the next schedule curated by a young passionate talented lot 💃💃💃 Produced by @anandavikatan for @hotstar Directed by @ram_1825 #Ramsubramanian Director of photography @vidhu.ig #vidhuayyanna Hair @tinamukharjee Makeup @nikki_rajani Costume @nishkalulla". Instagram. Archived from the originalon 25 December 2021. Retrieved 30 November 2019.
- ^ "November Story Teaser". YouTube. 22 October 2020. Retrieved 22 October 2020.
- ^ Paper Rocket | A ZEE5 Original | Official Trailer | Premieres 29th July, retrieved 27 July 2022
External links
- G. M. Kumar on Facebook
- G. M. Kumar on Twitter