Mayilsamy has worked with 127 actors and 6 directors across their film career. The most frequent co-actor is Manobala (21 films together). The most frequent director is Radha Mohan (3 films).
Mayilsamy has carved a distinct niche in Tamil cinema as a dependable and versatile character actor and comedian, primarily in supporting roles. His career trajectory, spanning several decades, showcases a journey from smaller appearances to becoming a recognizable face known for his impeccable comic timing and relatable portrayals of common man characters. He rose to prominence in the late 1990s…
Mayilsamy's top co-actors are Manobala (21 films), Yogi Babu (16 films), Rajendran (10 films), Jayaprakash (7 films), Thambi Ramaiah (7 films). Each has appeared in multiple films alongside Mayilsamy, making them the most recognised faces in the Mayilsamy filmography.
Mayilsamy has worked repeatedly with 144 different professionals across various roles — including co-actors, directors, and music directors — in their Indian cinema career.
Mayilsamy's most frequent collaborators include Manobala (Actor, 21 films), Yogi Babu (Actor, 16 films), Rajendran (Actor, 10 films). Mayilsamy has worked with Manobala on 21 different films, showcasing a strong professional bond.
This page showcases Mayilsamy's repeated partnerships across different roles: 6 Frequent Directors, 127 Frequent Co-Stars, 11 Frequent Music Directors. Each collaboration represents working together on at least 2 films.
This page lists everyone who has worked with Mayilsamy on at least 2 or more films. These repeated on-screen partnerships are the strongest indicator of creative chemistry and professional trust in Indian cinema.
Frequent collaborations often indicate strong professional chemistry and mutual understanding. When a actor works repeatedly with the same directors, actors, or crew members, they develop a shorthand that can enhance the creative process and final product.
Mayilsamy has worked with 6 different directors on multiple films. For example, Radha Mohan and Mayilsamy have collaborated on 3 films. These repeated partnerships help actors and directors develop a creative shorthand, resulting in better performances and more efficient productions.
Mayilsamy has formed long-term partnerships with several professionals. Manobala, Yogi Babu, Rajendran have each worked on 5 or more films with Mayilsamy, demonstrating sustained creative relationships that span multiple projects and years.
Yes! Click on any collaborator's profile to see their complete filmography, including all the films they made with Mayilsamy. The collaboration count shown on each card indicates how many times they've worked together.
Manobala has worked with Mayilsamy the most — appearing together in 21 films. This makes them one of the most recognisable on-screen pairings in South Indian cinema.
Mayilsamy and Manobala have worked together on 21 films. You can explore their complete filmography together on GudVibe's dedicated collaboration page, with ratings, year, and detailed cast information.
The directors who worked most with Mayilsamy include Radha Mohan (3 films), Ramesh Selvan (2 films), Arjun (2 films). Radha Mohan has directed Mayilsamy in the most projects, reflecting a trusted creative relationship built over multiple films.
Mayilsamy's most sustained collaboration is with Manobala (Actor), having worked together on 21 films. This partnership is among the most recognized in Indian cinema and represents a strong creative bond built across multiple projects.
Counting all repeated partnerships, Mayilsamy has made approximately 493 film appearances across 144 frequent collaborators. This reflects a career built on trusted, recurring creative relationships that span directors, co-actors, and crew.
Manobala is Mayilsamy's most enduring creative partner with 21 films together. Sustained partnerships of this kind are rare in Indian cinema and reflect deep mutual trust and consistent creative chemistry.
Mayilsamy has achieved legendary status in Indian cinema, with a body of work that has left an indelible mark on multiple generations. Their collaborative network reflects this — spanning decades and the most respected names in the industry.
Mayilsamy's filmography is dominated by Comedy (31%), Drama (23%), Romance (13%). This genre focus shapes the pool of directors and co-stars they gravitate toward — and explains why certain partnerships recur across multiple films.
Mayilsamy was most collaboratively active in the 2010s, forming 300 film partnerships during that decade with an average rating of 5.6/10. Key collaborators from that era include Radha Mohan, Ramesh Selvan, Arjun.
Mayilsamy has a versatility score of 10.0/10 on GudVibe, reflecting their work across 10 distinct genres. Their collaboration network spans directors, co-actors, and composers across multiple languages and genres.
Mayilsamy has carved a distinct niche in Tamil cinema as a dependable and versatile character actor and comedian, primarily in supporting roles. His career trajectory, spanning several decades, showcases a journey from smaller appearances to becoming…
Among Mayilsamy's most celebrated characters are Departmental Store Owner, Supporting Actor, Supporting Actor. These roles, often created in partnership with their frequent directors and co-stars, represent the best of their collaborative output and showcase the creative chemistry that defines their greatest partnerships.
Approximately 19% of Mayilsamy's films are considered successful by audience and critical metrics. This strong hit ratio reflects the quality of creative partnerships they have built over their career.
Mayilsamy's collaborations span Tamil (100%). This multilingual reach reflects a career that has transcended regional boundaries and built partnerships across India's major film industries.
Mayilsamy and director Radha Mohan have collaborated on 3 films together. See their complete movies together on GudVibe's dedicated collaboration page.