Muthukaalai


Muthukaalai is an Indian actor, comedian who predominantly works in Tamil cinema.

Early life and career

Muthukaalai was born in Tirukovilpuram near Rajapalayam and dreamt of becoming a stunt choreographer. While studying in school, he received his black belt in karate. He came to Chennai in 1990. He did various small jobs including working as a carpenter at AVM Studios for three years. Muthukaalai worked alongside Stun Siva in Kadhalukku Mariyadhai. He forayed into acting with Ponmanam after fellow stunt choreographer Kanal Kannan backed out of the film. He played comedic characters and he gained popularity with his appearances in the comedy tracks of Vadivelu especially the dialogues "Sethu Sethu Vilayaduvoma" and "Neeyum naanum onna Thiruparankundram malaiyil irunthu kuthichu sethuponome. Gnayabagam illa? from En Purushan Kuzhandhai Maadhiri and his chicken 65 comedy with Vadivelu in Diwan.

Personal life

He has three college degrees: BA in History in 2017, MA in Tamil Literature in 2019 and Bachelors of Tamil Literature in 2023.

Selected filmography