Aadukalam Murugadoss

Aadukalam Murugadoss
Born
Murugadoss

Aryankuppam, Pondicherry
Occupationactor
Years active2004 - Present

Aadukalam Murugadoss is an Indian actor who has appeared in Tamil language films. He made his breakthrough portraying Dhanush's friend in Vetrimaaran's critically acclaimed 2011 film. Aadukalam, thus adding the name of the film as a prefix to create a stage name.

Career

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The actor was first seen in Ghilli (2004) as a team member of Vijay's Kabaddi team, featuring in several background shots throughout the film. He was also seen as one of the guard in film Kanchivaram (2008). His breakthrough came in Vetrimaaran's Aadukalam, where he portrayed Dhanush's loyal friend and the success of the venture saw the film's name being added as a prefix to his stage name. His role in Mounaguru as a mentally challenged person was also appreciated, with a critic from The Hindu noting he does a "wonderful cameo".[1] He was then seen in pivotal characters as the lead actor's aide in the 2012 action films Thadaiyara Thaakka and Mugamoodi.[2]

In 2013, he appeared as Sasikumar's friend in Kutti Puli, as one of the four main leads in Thagaraaru and also played a comedy role in Kan Pesum Vaarthaigal.[3] Murugadoss will star in a lead role for the first time with Kalvargal, to be directed by Balamithran.[4]

Filmography

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Year Film Role Notes
2004 Ghilli Aadhivasi
2006 Pudhupettai Anbu's Henchman
2008 Kanchivaram Guard
2009 Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu
2011 Aadukalam Oole
Mounaguru Babu
2012 Thadaiyara Thaakka Velu
Mugamoodi
2013 Kan Pesum Vaarthaigal Appukutty
Kutti Puli Kutti Puli's friend
Thagaraaru Aarumugam
2014 His Wife Siluvai
Idhu Kathirvelan Kadhal Kathirvelan's friend
Cuckoo Gavas
Jigarthanda Himself Cameo appearance
Sandiyar
2015 Eetti Pughazh's friend
2016 Visaranai Murugan
Anjala Kalyana Raman
Virumandikum Sivanandikum Shiva's friend
Saithan Ravi
2017 Kadamban
Richie Murugesh
2018 Merlin also playback singer for "Aint No Sunshine"
Iravukku Aayiram Kangal Bharath's friend
96 Sathish
2020 Kanni Maadam Shankar
2021 Nayae Peyae
Pyali Malayalam movie
2022 Saani Kaayidham Giri
O2 Bus Driver
2023 Thalaikoothal
Raja Magal Sundaram
Rangoli Uthamar Gandhi
Nandhi Varman
2024 Kaaduvetty
Eppura

References

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  1. ^ Karthik Subramanian. "Mouna Guru - Thrill ride". The Hindu.
  2. ^ "Senthil debuts as hero!". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 16 October 2013.
  3. ^ "Arulnidhi starrer Sambhavam 50 percent complete". Tamil Cinema News - Movie Reviews - Gossips.
  4. ^ "All about Kalvargal". chennaivision.com. Archived from the original on 23 September 2015. Retrieved 22 December 2013.
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