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 (2011), 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).
Filmography Year Title Role Notes2004 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 2014Idhu Kathirvelan Kadhal Kathirvelan's friend Cuckoo Gavas Jigarthanda Himself Cameo appearance Sandiyar 2015 Eetti Pughazh's friend 2016 Visaranai Murugan Anjala Kalyana Raman Virumandikkum Sivanandikkum Shiva's friend Saithan Ravi2017 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 2025 Test Kutty Ten Hours Maari, Bus Conductor Good Day Veni's husband Phoenix 2026 Mandaadi
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