G. M. Kumar

G. M. Kumar
Born Govindraj Manoharan Kumar[1]
July 26, 1957[2]
Chennai, India
Occupation Actor, Film director, prouducer, writer
Years active 1986–present
Spouse(s) Pallavi

G. M. Kumar is an Indian film actor who has appeared in Tamil language films.[3]

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.[4]

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.[5]

Filmography

Acting credits

Year Film Role Notes
1993 Captain Magal
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 Avan Ivan Zamindar Thirthapathi (Highness) Nominated, Vijay Award for Best Supporting Actor
Vellore Maavattam
2013 Chandhamama
2014 Jagajala Pujabala Thenaliraman
Appuchi Gramam
Sandamarutham Filming

Directing credits

Year Film Cast Notes
1986 Aruvadai Naal Prabhu
1989 Pickpocket Sathyaraj
1991 Irumbu Pookkal Prabhu
Uruvam Mohan

References

  1. ↑ http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1493315/bio?ref_=nm_ov_bth_nm
  2. ↑ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000934807426&sk=about
  3. ↑ http://www.koodal.com/tamil/movies/interviews/502/gm-kumar/g-m-kumar-speaks-about-avan-ivan-movie-experiences
  4. ↑ "Events - GM Kumar - Director Bala's Pick". Indiaglitz.com. 2011-04-26. Retrieved 2013-09-05.
  5. ↑ "Movie Review : Review: Avan Ivan depends on male leads". Sify.com. Retrieved 2013-09-05.

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