Popular comedy actor Muthukalai, known for his appearances in the comedy tracks of Vadivelu and Vivekh in several hit movies, has shared an emotional request to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay to save his wife, who recently suffered a brain hemorrhage and has been undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Chennai.

In a recent video, the actor explained that his wife, Malathi, recently underwent surgery for a brain hemorrhage, following which she faced further complications. “It’s been 17 days since she underwent the surgery. Although the surgery was successful, it caused complications in her lungs and other organs, making it difficult for her to breathe,” he said, appealing to the newly elected CM to recommend her for advanced medical treatment.

The actor, who is also a well-known Karate artist, made headlines a few years ago for completing his third degree, Bachelors of Tamil Literature, at the age of 58. He had completed BA History in 2017, following which he aced MA Tamil in 2019.

Muthukaalai worked alongside Stunt Siva in Kadhalukku Mariyadhai (1997). A year later, he made his entry into acting with Ponmanam after fellow stunt choreographer Kanal Kannan backed out of the film. His comedic tracks alongside Vadivelu continues to surface on social media even today.

Muthukalai’s acting credits include Suyamvaram (1999), Pammal K. Sambandam (2002), Anbe Sivam (2003), Winner (2003), Pithamagan (2003), M. Kumaran Son of Mahalakshmi (2004), Mozhi (2007), Sivaji: The Boss (2007), Yuvan Yuvathi (2011), Pattathu Yaanai (2013), Pei Irukka Bayamen (2021), Chandramukhi 2 (2023). He was recently seen in the JioHotstar film Lucky The Superstar.