 And from the 2000s he got particular recognition being a popular sidekick to Tamil comedian Vivek in films such as "Dhool", "Kanden Seethaiyai" and "Pennin Manathai Thottu".He also hosted comedy time from 2002-2004 on Sun TV and received Best Host in 2003 Sun TV Telly Awards.In October 2009, Mayilswamy announced that his son Arumainayagam was ready to act in films, and gave him the stagename of Anbu.