Munishkanth

Ramdoss (born 1978), better known as Munishkanth, is an Indian actor and comedian who appears in Tamil language films. He rose to fame for his role as Munishkanth in Mundasupatti and has since used the character name as his stage name. His other notable performances include Maanagaram (2017), Maragadha Naanayam (2017), and Ratsasan (2018).

Career Ramdoss came to Chennai from Nilakottai in 2002, hoping to get a breakthrough as an actor in films and worked for several years as a junior artiste. Unable to get an immediate breakthrough, he moved to Malaysia for two years to work as a goldsmith before returning to Chennai and often slept homeless at Vadapalani temple. He became involved in short films, often portraying characters in the Naalaya Iyakkunar show on Kalaignar TV, and featured in Ram's original award-winning short film titled Mundasupatti by dubbing for the character of the aspiring actor, Munishkanth, at the insistence of his friend Kaali Venkat.

He continued on the fringe of the film industry, appearing in small roles in Mani Ratnam's Kadal (2013) and C. V. Kumar's Soodhu Kavvum (2013) and Pizza 2: Villa (2013), before being given the chance to portray Munishkanth in Ram's feature film debut Mundasupatti (2014). The film became a critical and commercial success, with Ramdoss portrayal being highly acclaimed by critics. He has since been popularly known as "Munishkanth". He has since worked on films including 10 Endrathukulla (2015), Pasanga 2 (2015) and Maragadha Naanayam (2017). He rose to more fame after acting in crime mystery thriller Ratsasan (2018) alongside Vishnu Vishal. He is part of Karthik Subbaraj's Petta (2019) starring Rajinikanth. He was seen in ZEE5’s Postman (2019), which has an ardent Rajini fan as the lead character, and the series is filled with references to the Superstar. Munishkanth has gone beyond his usual comedic appearance and has revealed himself in a highly emotional character in the film Middle Class (2025).

Filmography

Films

+ List of Munishkanth film credits Year Film Role Notes 2003 Kadhal Kirukkan Servant Uncredited 2007 Aalwar Punyamoorthy's henchmanUncredited 2008 Kaalai Villager Uncredited Arai En 305-il Kadavul Raana Singh's henchman 2009 Aarupadai Henchman Uncredited Eesa Fisherman Uncredited 2011 Thambikottai Beeda Pandiamma's henchman Uncredited Yuddham Sei Beep show stripper Uncredited Veppam Ammaji's henchman Eththan Lender 2012 Aachariyangal Police Inspector 2013 Kadal Masilamani Kantha Henchmancredited as Ram Soodhu Kavvum Drug seller NeramRayban's sidekickUncredited; simultaneously shot in Malayalam Dhandapani's sidekick Pizza 2: Villa Buyer 2014 Mundasupatti Muniskanth Jigarthanda Actor Megha Joseph Fernando's henchmen 2015 Enakkul Oruvan Drug Dealer Indru Netru Naalai Actor Aavi Kumar Exorcist 10 Endrathukulla Driving School Owner 144 Surya Pasanga 2 Kathir 2016 Pokkiri Raja Munusu Mapla Singam Mahesh Babu Sawaari Kumar Darling 2 Valparai Varadhan Oru Naal Koothu Ganesan Thirunaal Tips Mo Joseph Chellappa 2017 Maanagaram Winnings Bruce Lee God Father Bongu Mani Maragadha Naanayam 'Nochchukuppam' Ramdoss —Ananda Vikatan Cinema Award for Best Comedian Chennaiyil Oru Naal 2 Ranjith Velaikkaran Karpaga Vinayagam 2018 Gulaebaghavali Munish Kalakalappu 2 Muthukumar Seyal Kumar Pyaar Prema Kaadhal Thangaraj Ratsasan Doss Sandakozhi 2 Murugan Kalavani Mappillai Villangam Kanaa Inspector Patchamuthu Adanga Maru Constable Ramadass 2019 Petta Chittu Watchman Bala's uncle Petromax Senthil Market Raja MBBS Gunaseelan Irandam Ulagaporin Kadaisi Gundu Puncture (alias) Subbaiah Dhanusu Raasi Neyargale Karupasamy 2020 Naan Sirithal Manikkam Ettuthikkum Para Pattakkathi Walter Journalist Ka Pae Ranasingam Ranasingam's friend 2021 Eeswaran Maragathamani Dikkiloona Arivu Vinodhaya Sitham Krishnamoorthy Bachelor Lanthus Murungakkai Chips Daas Plan Panni Pannanum Singam 2022 Clap Babu Simultaneously shot in Telugu Hostel Saathappan Don Professor Azhagu Nadhi Manikkam The Legend Vasanthan Perumal Cadaver Michael Thiruchitrambalam Subbaraj (Mama) Trigger Killi Sardar Paavadaisami (Chithapa) Yugi Kokki Kumar Agent Kannayiram Kumarappan Gatta Kusthi Ganesan Naai Sekar Returns Inspector Arumugam Laththi Constable Panneer Selvan 2023 Thugs Marudhu Tamilarasan Ganesh Kumar Kazhuvethi Moorkkan Unmai Veeran Perusu Takkar Oram Infinity Sokku Kaadapura Kalaikuzhu Pavadasamy DD Returns Bheem 80s Buildup Chitra Gupta Odavum Mudiyadhu Oliyavum Mudiyadhu Dharmaraj 2024 Ayalaan Police Inspector Marakkuma Nenjam Karthikeyan Double Tuckerr Left Inga Naan Thaan Kingu Body Balram PT Sir Marimuthu Hit List Police Inspector Maharaja Constable Kuzhandhaivelu Vasco Da Gama Vasudevan's uncle Kadaisi Ulaga Por Encounter Dass 2025 Perusu Singaram Gangers Singaraj Padai Thalaivan Jenma Natchathiram Murugesan Surrender Others Sub-inspector Gajendran Madharas Mafia Company Middle Class Karl Marx Rajini Gaang Yogi Kombuseevi Padayappa 2026 Kaakaa Thiraivi Crime Branch Inspector Anbarasan Red Label Mylanji Ethiraj Thaai Kizhavi Pennycuick Vadam Nooru Saami Police Inspector Gatta Kusthi 2 Ganesan Battle Ram and Leela

Television + List of Munishkanth web series credits Year Title Role Platform Notes 20022005 Metti Oli Garment worker Sun TV 2019 Postman Raja ZEE5 —Blacksheep Digital Awards 2020 Best Actor in a supporting role 2022 Vilangu SI Uthaman ZEE5 2026Kaakee CircusZEE5