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George Maryan
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George Maryan is an Indian actor and comedian, who has appeared in Tamil cinema. He started his career in theatre, before working in Tamil cinema and has often collaborated with film-makers A. L. Vijay, Siva, M. Manikandan, Lokesh Kanagaraj, Thangar Bachan, Sundar C and Priyadarshan.[1]
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Career
[edit]George Maryan began his career as an actor in theatre during 1989 and continued to perform in plays until 2002. Thereafter, he moved on to work in Tamil cinema, often portraying supporting and comedy roles.[1] George made a breakthrough as an actor in Tamil films after being cast as a bumbling police officer in Priyadarshan's Kanchivaram (2008), where he was selected by the casting director A. L. Vijay, who was impressed by George's work in theatre.
Vijay then cast George in his own venture Poi Solla Porom (2008), before giving him progressively larger roles in Madrasapattinam (2010) as an English teacher and in Deiva Thirumagal (2011) as an intellectually disabled person. His role as a house servant in A. L. Vijay's Saivam (2014), also won him critical acclaim, with a reviewer from The Times of India stating George was "well-cast".[2] Saraswathi of Rediff praised his "impeccable comic timing".[3] Likewise, the reviewer from the Deccan Chronicle also noted he "shines with his natural feat", while Baradwaj Rangan of The Hindu also praised his performance.[4][5] George has also collaborated with Sundar C three times, in Aambala and as a part of the Kalakalappu franchise. He then received critical acclaim for his role in Kaithi (2019) as a constable named Napoleon.[6][7]
Filmography
[edit]Web series
[edit]| Year | Program Name | Role | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Time Enna Boss | Aalavaayan | Amazon Prime Video | [8] |
| 2023 | The Village | Peter Pandiyan |
Dubbing artist
[edit]| Year | Title | Actor | Character | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Jawan | Omkar Das Manikpuri | Kalki's father | Tamil dubbed version | [9] |
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Date | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Zee Cine Awards Tamil | Best Supporting Actor - Male | Kaithi | Won | [10] |
| Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards | Best Supporting Actor - Male | Won | [11] | ||
| 2021 | South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Supporting Actor - Male | Won |
References
[edit]- ^ a b "M.A.George Mariyaan | Official Site of South Indian Artists Association, Nadigar Sangam, Tamil Nadigar Sangam". Archived from the original on 18 February 2018. Retrieved 18 February 2018.
- ^ "Saivam Movie Review {3.5/5}: Critic Review of Saivam by Times of India" – via timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
- ^ "Review: Saivam is worth a watch". Rediff. Archived from the original on 13 January 2020. Retrieved 13 January 2020.
- ^ Rangan, Baradwaj (28 June 2014). "Saivam: Something to crow about". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 13 January 2020. Retrieved 13 January 2020 – via www.thehindu.com.
- ^ subramanian, anupama (27 June 2014). "Movie review 'Saivam': Is an inspiring feel good family drama". Deccan Chronicle. Archived from the original on 18 February 2018. Retrieved 18 February 2018.
- ^ "George Maryan elated after 'Kaithi' reviews, bags role in Indian-2". Sify. Archived from the original on 25 June 2020.
- ^ tabloid!, Mythily Ramachandran, Special to (29 October 2019). "'Kaithi' review: An engrossing, poignant thriller". Gulf News: Latest UAE news, Dubai news, Business, travel news, Dubai Gold rate, prayer time, cinema.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ "Time Enna Boss trailer: A fun Tamil series about time travel". The Indian Express. 15 September 2020. Archived from the original on 19 September 2020. Retrieved 18 September 2020.
- ^ Srinivas, Siddarth [@sidhuwrites] (7 September 2023). "#Jawan Interval: Importantly, the blending by Atlee to make it a Pan-Indian movie is terrific. Most dubbed films feel alienated but this one feels most close to a Tamil film except for the lip sync part. Great idea to bring in names like VTV Ganesh, George Maryam for the dubbing!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ "Zee Cine Awards Tamil 2020 winners list: Ajith, Kamal Haasan, Dhanush won these honours". International Business Times. 5 January 2020. Archived from the original on 25 May 2021. Retrieved 5 January 2020.
- ^ "Vikatan Awards 2019: Taapsee Pannu wins 'Best Actor' for Game Over, shares surreal moment with Dhanush and Vetrimaaran". The Statesman. 12 January 2020. Archived from the original on 9 February 2021. Retrieved 12 January 2020.
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Early life
Birth and family
George Maryan was born on March 23, 1963, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.[2][5] He hails from Vilathikulam in Tamil Nadu.[1] As of 2025, Maryan is 62 years old, holds Indian nationality, and his zodiac sign is Aries.[1][6] Information about his family background is scarce in public records; the names and professions of his parents are not disclosed, his marital status is unknown, and no details regarding children are available from reliable sources.[1] Maryan grew up in Tamil Nadu.[1]Education
George Maryan completed his high school education but did not pursue college or any higher studies.[1] Specific institutions are not documented in available sources.[2]Professional career
Theatre work
George Maryan entered the world of theatre in 1989 by joining the Chennai-based Koothu-P-Pattarai theatre group, founded and directed by N. Muthuswamy.[1] From 1989 to 2002, Maryan served as an actor and comedian within the group, contributing to Tamil street theatre productions and experimental plays that emphasized social and cultural themes, such as the erosion of personal identity amid consumer culture.[1][7] His involvement honed essential skills in improvisation, nuanced character portrayal, and collaborative ensemble performance, which later shaped his distinctive comedic timing in cinema.[8] This period in Koothu-P-Pattarai paved the way for his transition to film in 2002.Film roles
George Maryan made his debut in Tamil cinema in 2002 with the film Azhagi, where he portrayed a mathematics teacher, marking his transition from theatre to screen acting.[9] From 2002 to 2007, he took on minor supporting roles in several Tamil films, including Samurai and Solla Marandha Kadhai in 2002, and Sandakozhi in 2005, accumulating experience across more than 20 projects that helped him hone his craft in the industry.[2][4] His breakthrough came in 2008 with Kanchivaram, directed by Priyadarshan, in which he played a bumbling police officer, earning recognition for his nuanced and comedic portrayal that showcased his ability to blend humor with depth.[5][10] In the 2010s, Maryan delivered notable supporting performances, such as an English teacher in Madrasapattinam (2010), an intellectually disabled friend in Deiva Thirumagal (2011), a house servant in Saivam (2014), and a teacher in Pasanga 2 (2015), highlighting his versatility in character-driven narratives; by 2025, he had appeared in over 70 films overall.[11][12] Maryan's career trajectory shifted toward prominent villain and comedic roles in the late 2010s, with his iconic portrayal of the henchman Napoleon in Kaithi (2019) establishing him as a memorable antagonist. He also appeared in Bigil (2019) in a supporting comic role.[2][13][14] This rise continued into the 2020s, with antagonistic and relief roles in Leo (2023), Ayalaan (2024), and Garudan (2024), where his characters often added tension or levity through sharp timing and physical presence.[2][15] In recent and upcoming projects as of 2025, including parts in Indian 3 and Dragon, Maryan has maintained a focus on antagonist or comic relief capacities, contributing to high-profile ensembles.[8][16] Known for his intense, method-based acting style rooted in his theatre background with Koothu-P-Pattarai—which briefly informed his film versatility through physical and improvisational techniques—Maryan's 5'4" stature enhances the depth of his portrayals, allowing him to embody characters with understated menace or relatable quirkiness.[1][17]Filmography
Feature films
George Maryan's feature film career spans over two decades, with appearances in more than 70 Tamil films, often in supporting roles that leverage his theatre-honed comedic and dramatic timing.[2]| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Azhagi | Math teacher |
| 2008 | Kanchivaram | Supporting role |
| 2011 | Deiva Thirumagal | Krishna's friend |
| 2011 | Velayudham | Supporting role |
| 2011 | Mouna Guru | Supporting role |
| 2012 | Kalakalappu | Constable Pachchai Perumal |
| 2012 | Paagan | Supporting role |
| 2013 | Theeya Velai Seiyyanum Kumaru | Supporting role |
| 2019 | Bigil | Pastor |
| 2019 | Kaithi | Napoleon |
| 2019 | Sindhubaadh | Thiru's uncle |
| 2021 | Mandela | Supporting role |
| 2021 | Annaatthe | Supporting role |
| 2022 | Don | Inspector |
| 2022 | Naai Sekar | Scientist Rajarajan |
| 2022 | Veeramae Vaagai Soodum | Raghupathi |
| 2022 | Veetla Vishesham | Supporting role |
| 2023 | Leo | Constable Napoleon |
| 2023 | Rudhran | Supporting role |
| 2023 | Run Baby Run | Jovial Passenger |
| 2024 | Ayalaan | Supporting role |
| 2024 | Garudan | Supporting role |
| 2024 | Manjummel Boys | Supporting role |
| 2025 | Dragon | Dhanapal |
| 2025 | Madras Matinee | Kamal |
| 2025 | Musasi | CM Cell Officer |
Web series
George Maryan made his debut in the web series format in 2020 with the Tamil-language science fiction sitcom Time Enna Boss!? on Amazon Prime Video, where he portrayed the character Aalavaayan in a special appearance across select episodes.[18] The series, which follows an IT professional entangled with time travelers, allowed Maryan to showcase his comedic timing in a digital episodic structure.[19] In 2023, he appeared in the horror thriller miniseries The Village on Amazon Prime Video, playing the supporting role of Peter Pandiyan, a villager entangled in supernatural events amid a group's nightmarish quest. This role highlighted his dramatic range in a suspenseful narrative adapted from a graphic novel, contributing to the ensemble cast led by Arya.[20] His prior film experience in ensemble comedies and action dramas facilitated a seamless transition to the concise, high-stakes storytelling of OTT content. Up to 2025, Maryan's web series contributions remain limited to these two projects, emphasizing his versatility in blending humor and tension within short-form digital platforms.[21]Dubbing assignments
George Maryan has primarily worked as a dubbing artist for Tamil versions of films, drawing on his extensive theatre background to deliver synchronized vocal performances, particularly suited to villainous or intense characters. His assignments are limited, with only a few known contributions up to 2025.Awards and nominations
Awards won
George Maryan garnered significant recognition for his breakthrough performance as the constable Napoleon in the 2019 Tamil film Kaithi, securing multiple Best Supporting Actor awards across prominent ceremonies in the Tamil film industry. In 2019, he won the MVT Film Excellence Award for Best Supporting Actor (Male) for Kaithi.[1] In 2020, he won the Best Supporting Actor (Male) at the inaugural Zee Cine Awards Tamil, honoring his nuanced portrayal in Kaithi.[22] That same year, Maryan received the Best Supporting Actor (Male) at the 13th Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards for the same role, where the film also earned accolades in other categories.[23] The following year, at the 9th South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA) in 2021, Maryan was awarded Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Tamil) for Kaithi, further cementing his acclaim among regional cinema honors.[24] In September 2025, the Tamil Nadu government announced Maryan as a recipient of the prestigious Kalaimamani Award for 2023, the state's highest civilian honor in the arts, recognizing his overall contributions to Tamil cinema over the years 2021–2023.[25]| Year | Award | Category | Film |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | MVT Film Excellence Award | Best Supporting Actor (Male) | Kaithi |
| 2020 | Zee Cine Awards Tamil | Best Supporting Actor (Male) | Kaithi |
| 2020 | Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards | Best Supporting Actor (Male) | Kaithi |
| 2021 | South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA) | Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Tamil) | Kaithi |
| 2025 (for 2023) | Kalaimamani Award | Arts (Cinema) | Overall career |