Once forced to drop out of school, this actor went on to win National Award and now stars in ₹300 crore superhit film

This veteran actor first made his foray into the film industry in 1981 as a costume designer, and then went on to play comedic supporting roles. Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tamil-cinema/once-forced-to-drop-out-of-school-this-actor-went-on-to-win-national-award-and-now-stars-in-300-crore-film-indrans-101781006991611.html