Kumarimuthu (20 December 1940 – 28 February 2016) was a Tamil film character actor, comedian and politician of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK).

[3][4][5] Kumarimuthu starred in 728 films in his career spanning over three decades.

He was a member of the political party Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK).

[6] Kumarimuthu was also a member of Nadigar Sangam and was involved in a controversy where he was expelled from the Nadigar Sangam over allegations of speaking negatively about the association, after he questioned the intent behind the land lease and building demolition.

[7][8] He died at the age of 75 on 28 February 2016 due to age-related ailments.