Bagavathi Perumal, popularly known as Bucks, is an Indian actor, who has worked in Tamil films. Perumal debuted in Balaji Tharaneetharan's critically acclaimed Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom (2012). Bagavathi has since appeared in pivotal roles in films including Oru Kanniyum Moonu Kalavaanikalum (2014), Naalu Policeum Nalla Irundha Oorum (2015), Pichaikkaran (2016) and Super Deluxe (2019).
Career After starting his career as an assistant director, Bucks initially assisted Director Karthik Raghunath for couple of movies, Later he joined director Gautham Vasudev Menon's crew for the blockbuster Kaaka Kaaka and finally was with the team of Director N.Krishna for the movie Sillunu Oru Kaadhal .
He debuted as an actor in Balaji Tharaneetharan's critically acclaimed Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom (2012), portraying himself in a film inspired by a real-life event. The film became a sleeper hit, with the actor gaining reviews for his portrayal, eventually leading to him earning his moniker, "Bucks". In 2014, Bucks appeared in Chimbu Deven's fantasy comedy Oru Kanniyum Moonu Kalavaanikalum, portraying a mischievous pal alongside Arulnithi and Bindu Madhavi. The film opened to positive reviews and had an average run at the box office. He was later seen playing a small role in Karthik Subbaraj's Jigarthanda, playing the cinematographer of the film directed by Siddharth in the movie. He was also later seen playing in movie Naalu Policeum Nalla Irundha Oorum, where he featured alongside Arulnithi for the second time. He was seen in the film Super Deluxe (2019) as a corrupt, womanizing cop. The film opened to rave reviews. Bagavathi Perumal made his Bollywood debut, Monica, O My Darling (2022).
Filmography
Year Movie Role Notes 2012 Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom Bagavathi Perumal (Bucks) 2014 Oru Kanniyum Moonu Kalavaanikalum Ramanujam Isakki Jigarthanda Film Cinematographer 2015 Indru Netru Naalai Elango's boss Cameo appearance Naalu Policeum Nalla Irundha Oorum SI Chelladurai 2016 Jil Jung Juk Marunthu Pichaikkaran Rajesh Iraivi Varun 2017 Ivan Yarendru Therikiratha Bombay Boys member Kootathil Oruvan Teacher Maayavan Karuna 2018 96 Murali Seethakaathi Director Sundar 2019 Super Deluxe SI Berlin Gangs of Madras Jakir Kolaigaran Murali Igloo Sundar A ZEE5 Originals film Adithya Varma Lawyer 2021 Yennanga Sir Unga Sattam Movie producer Tughlaq Durbar Mangalam Bachelor Bhagya (Bucks) 2022 Visithiran Peter Maayon DK Monica, O My Darling Arvind Manivannan Netflix Hindi movie 2023 Thunivu Inspector Rajesh Run Baby Run Church Father Single Shankarum Smartphone SimranumHamsa Gupta Raja Magal Ellaam Mela Irukuravan Paathuppan Thirunavukarasu Good Night Hayagreevan Balaji Iraivan ACP Franck 2024 Blue Star Immanuel Ippadiku Kadhal Vasu Petta Rap Kamal Emakku Thozhil Romance Vetri 2025 Gangers Nadimuthu Tourist Family R. Raghavan School Principal Nambirajan Thug Life Anburaj Kuberaa Master Simultaneously shot in TeluguGood Day Sulthan Pettai Kaantha Constable Kaathu 2026 Gandhi Talks Engineer Parimala and Co Raghavan Double Occupancy Dr. Rajiv Nooru Saami Kimki Idhayam Murali Idhaya's school teacher Modha Rathri Saravanan Meesaya Murukku 2 Gopi Filming
Television Year Film Role Network Language Notes 2021 Navarasa Chief cook Netflix Tamil Anthology series; segment: "Payasam"2023 Sengalam Personal assistant to MLA ZEE5The Night ManagerD'SilvaDisney+ HotstarHindi 2024Killer SoupPrivate Detective Kiran NadarNetflix2025The Hunt - The Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case K RagothamanSonyLIV
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