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G. M. Kumar

Known For
Acting
Active Years
1985–2025 (41 Years)
Total Credits
48 credits in database
Acting 48 credits
48
Total Credits
1985–2025
41 Years Career Span
13
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Subject: G. M. Kumar (Acting).
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Source [1]: G. M. Kumar is an Indian film actor. Known for acting. Known credits: 45. Also known as GM. Kumar, G.M.Kumar, G.M. Kumar.
Source [2]: Indian actor and former director. Worked in Tamil language films. Won Nandi Award for Second Best Story Writer for Muvva Gopaludu (1987). Muvva Gopaludu is an official remake of his own film Aruvadai Naal.
Source [3]: Actor in Bommai Nayagi. Known for Bommai Nayagi (2023), Ramachandra (2003), and Pallu Padama Paathuka (2023).
Source [4]: Indian film actor who has appeared in Tamil language films.
Identity: G. M. Kumar is an Indian actor and former director who has worked in Tamil language films.
Known for: Bommai Nayagi (2023), Ramachandra (2003), and Pallu Padama Paathuka (2023).
Awards/Writing: He won the Nandi Award for Second Best Story Writer for the film Muvva Gopaludu (1987), which is an official remake of his own film Aruvadai Naal.
Credits: He has 45 known credits.
Aliases: He is also known as GM. Kumar, G.M.Kumar, and G.M. Kumar.

G. M. Kumar is an Indian actor and former director who has worked in Tamil language films. He has 45 known acting credits and is also known

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Career

Career overview

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Source [1]: G. M. Kumar is an Indian film actor in Tamil language films. Known credits: 45. Also known as: GM. Kumar, G.M.Kumar, G.M. Kumar.
Source [2]: Indian actor and former director. Worked in Tamil language films. Won Nandi Award for Second Best Story Writer for Muvva Gopaludu (1987). Muvva Gopaludu is a remake of his film Aruvadai Naal.
Source [3]: Known for Bommai Nayagi (2023), Ramachandra (2003), and Pallu Padama Paathuka (2023). Actor in Bommai Nayagi.
Source [4]: Indian film actor in Tamil language films.
Paragraph 1: Identity and General Career.
G. M. Kumar is an Indian actor and former director who has worked in Tamil language films. He is also known by the names GM. Kumar, G.M.Kumar, and G.M. Kumar. His acting credits include 45 known works.
Paragraph 2: Specific Works and Recognition.
Kumar is recognized for his roles in films such as Ramachandra (2003), Bommai Nayagi (2023), and Pallu Padama Paathuka (2023). In addition to his acting, he has received recognition for his writing. He won the Nandi Award for Second Best Story Writer for the 1987 film Muvva Gopaludu. This film is an official remake of his own film, Aruvadai Naal.
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G. M. Kumar is an Indian actor and former director who has worked in Tamil language films. He is also known by the names GM. Kumar, G.M.Kumar, and G.M. Kumar. His professional profile includes 45 known credits.

Kumar is known for his work in films such as Ramachandra (2003), Bommai Nayagi (2023), and Pallu Padama Paathuka (2023). Beyond his acting, he has been recognized for his contributions to storytelling. He won the Nandi Award for Second Best Story Writer for the film Muvva Gopaludu, released in 1987. This production is an official remake of his own film, Aruvadai Naal.
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"G. M. Kumar is an Indian actor and former director who has worked in Tamil language films. He is also known by the names GM. Kumar, G.M.Kumar, and G.M. Kumar. His professional profile includes 45 known credits.

Kumar is known for his work in films such as Ramachandra (2003), Bommai Nayagi (2023), and Pallu Padama Paathuka (2023). Beyond his acting, he has been recognized for his contributions to storytelling. He won the Nandi Award for Second Best Story Writer for the film Muvva Gopaludu, released in 1987. This production is an official remake of his own film, Aruvadai Naal."

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Name variations: GM

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Frequent co-stars

Career timeline

Om Kali Jai KaliMarkKumaara Sambavam
Nandhan
Pallu Padama PaathukaNanpakal Nerathu MayakkamBagheeraBurqaBommai Nayagi
Paper Rocket
November StoryKarnan
Mohini
Velaiyilla Pattathari 2Saravanan Irukka BayamaenEnbathettu
Tharai Thappattai
MayaThoppi
TenaliramanAppuchi Gramam
Chandamama
Avan Ivan
TheeMayandi Kudumbathar
KuruviAyutham Seivom
MachakaaranMalaikottai
Veyyil
Thotti Jaya
Ramachandra
Captain Magal
Uruvam · WriterUruvam · DirectorIrumbu Pookkal · DirectorIrumbu Pookkal · Writer
My Dear Marthandan · Story
Pick Pocket · DirectorPick Pocket · Writer
Muvva Gopaludu · Writer
Aakhree Raasta · IdeaAruvadai Naal · DirectorAruvadai Naal · Writer
Kaakki Sattai · StoryKanni Raasi · Screenplay

Full Filmography

48 titles
  • Om Kali Jai Kali (2025) as Vembu
  • Mark (2025)
  • Kumaara Sambavam (2025)
  • Nandhan (2024) as Periyaiya
  • Pallu Padama Paathuka (2023) as Don Varadha
  • Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam (2023) as Elangovan
  • Bagheera (2023) as Medico-Legal Advisor
  • Burqa (2023) as Waapa
  • Advertisement
  • Bommai Nayagi (2023)
  • Paper Rocket (2022) as Grandfather
  • November Story (2021) as Ganesan
  • Karnan (2021) as Duriyodhanan
  • Mohini (2018) as Nadi Josiyer
  • Velaiyilla Pattathari 2 (2017) as Chettiyar
  • Saravanan Irukka Bayamaen (2017) as Veerasingam's father-in-law
  • Enbathettu (2017)
  • Tharai Thappattai (2016) as Samipulavan
  • Maya (2015) as Arunachalam
  • Thoppi (2015)
  • Tenaliraman (2014) as Chief Minister
  • Appuchi Gramam (2014) as Nallamuthu
  • Chandamama (2013)
  • Avan Ivan (2011) as Zamindar "Highness" Thirthapathi
  • Thee (2009) as J.P
  • Mayandi Kudumbathar (2009) as Virumandi (Mayandi's brother)
  • Kuruvi (2008) as Abdul Razak aka Bhai
  • Ayutham Seivom (2008)
  • Machakaaran (2007) as Rajangam
  • Malaikottai (2007) as Pazhani's Righthand Man
  • Veyyil (2006) as Mayandi
  • Thotti Jaya (2005) as Hotel owner
  • Ramachandra (2003) as DSP Kumar
  • Captain Magal (1993) as Kumar 'GM'
  • Uruvam (1991) Writer
  • Uruvam (1991) Director
  • Irumbu Pookkal (1991) Director
  • Irumbu Pookkal (1991) Writer
  • My Dear Marthandan (1990) Story
  • Pick Pocket (1989) Director
  • Pick Pocket (1989) Writer
  • Muvva Gopaludu (1987) Writer
  • Aakhree Raasta (1986) Idea
  • Aruvadai Naal (1986) Director
  • Aruvadai Naal (1986) Writer
  • Kaakki Sattai (1985) Story
  • Kanni Raasi (1985) Screenplay
  • Demonte Colony 3
  • My Dear Sister

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is G. M. Kumar best known for?

G. M. Kumar is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Farewell Party (2014), Mark (2025), Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam (2023), Bagheera (2023).

How many credits does G. M. Kumar have?

G. M. Kumar has accumulated over 48 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1985 to 2025.

What is G. M. Kumar's background in cinema and television?

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G. M. Kumar by the numbers

48credits
45films
3TV series
1985–2025active years

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