N. Mathrubootham (2 July 1944 – 18 November 2004) was an Indian psychiatrist, writer, actor and director who was known for his work on sex education. He also acted as a comedian in some Tamil films.
Mathrubootham was born in Tiruchirappalli on 2 July 1944.[1] He had his early education in Tiruchirappalli and obtained his M. B. B. S. degree from the Stanley Medical College, Chennai in 1966.[1] Mathrubootham went on to pursue his master's degree and obtained a doctorate in psychiatry.[1] On completion of his doctorate studies, he joined Institute of Mental Health, Chennai as a lecturer.
Joining the Institute of Mental Health as a lecturer, Mathrubootham rose to become Professor of Psychiatry.[1] He also served simultaneously as Psychiatry Professor at Kilpauk Medical College.[1] Mathrubootham was awarded the Dr. Marfatia award by the Indian Psychiatrists Association for his research on alcohol addiction and the Pinnacle award for his multilingual sex education film "Puthira Punithama".[1]
In his later life, Mathrubootham suffered from arthritis and renal diseases.[2] He died on 18 November 2004 due to cardiac arrest.[1]
Mathrubootham also acted in summary roles as comedian in a few Tamil films along with Vivek.[2]
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Vaalee | Himself | Uncredited role |
| 2000 | Kandukondain Kandukondain | Manohar's father | |
| Puthira Punithama | Himself | ||
| 2001 | Pennin Manathai Thottu | Prof. Das alias Lord Labakkudaas | |
| Shahjahan | Dr. M. Das | ||
| 2003 | Whistle | Doctor | |
| 2007 | Thullal | Das/Giri/Chand/Pillai/3 | Uncredited role |
