Aadukalam Murugadoss

P. Murugadoss (born Perasamy Murugadoss), popularly known as Aadukalam Murugadoss, is an Indian actor who has appeared in Tamil language films. He made his breakthrough in Vetrimaaran's critically acclaimed Aadukalam, thus adding the name of the film as a prefix to create a stage name.

Career 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". He was then seen in pivotal characters as the lead actor's aide in the 2012 action films Thadaiyara Thaakka and Mugamoodi.

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. Murugadoss was set to star in a lead role for the first time with Kalvargal, to be directed by Balamithran. He played one of the leads alongside Dinesh in Visaranai (2016). He made his solo lead debut with Raja Magal (2023).

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