Pugazhendhi, commonly known as Pugazh or Parattai Pugazh, is an Indian actor and comedian. He rose to fame after appearing on Star Vijay's Cooku with Comali.
Personal life Pugazh was born on 14 November 1990 in Cuddalore. He was educated at St. Joseph's High School and Sri Padaleswarar Secondary School in Thirupapuliyur. Pugazh married Benzi Riya in 2022. They have one daughter, who was born in September 2023.
Career Pugazh grew to prominence after appearing as a 'comali' in Cooku with Comali. He is known for his mimicry and humour. Udayaraj of Baana Kaathadi fame helped Pugazh audition for Kalakka Povathu Yaaru, but was not cast. Undeterred, he worked as a computer serviceman at Vijay TV and later starred in Sirippu Da alongside Dheena. Following his later selection and success in Kalakka Povathu Yaaru, he was given the opportunity to participate in Cooku with Comali. He garnered success on the show resulting in several offers to act in Tamil films. He debuted in Sixer and has since starred in more movies like Cocktail, and Sabhaapathy.
Filmography
Films
+ List of Pugazh film credits Year Film Role Notes 2019 SixerPsychiatrist Dha Dha 87 DrunkardKaithi Victim's relativeUncredited role2020CocktailLocal2021SabhaapathyRamaniSubwayPsycho short film2022Enna Solla PogiraiChittiValimai'Success' BaluEtharkkum ThunindhavanAavani Soolamani's sidekickVeetla Vishesham Amal TailorYaanaiParattaiRadha Krishna Nokuvarman Premiered on Colors Tamil Agent KannayiramDetectiveDSPPoovaaliKadaisi Kadhal Kadhai2023AyothiPandi August 16 1947Thavudu Karungaapiyam Tea vendor Kasethan KadavuladaJack2025Desingu Raja 2Inspector VarnajalamMr Zoo Keeper Chinna ThambiDebut film as leadSotta Sotta Nanaiyuthu Rocket 2026 Mustafa Mustafa Television + List of television credits Year Title Season Role Platform Notes 2017Sirippu Daa—ContestantStar VijayKalakka Povathu Yaaru?Season 62018Season 7Guest2019Season 82017Kalakka Povathu Yaaru? ChampionsSeason 1Participant /Contestant2020Season 22019-20Cooku with Comali Season 1Comali2020-21Season 22022Season 32023Season 42024Season 52025Season 62026Season 72019Super Singer Senior Season 7Guest2021Season 82020Super Singer JuniorSeason 72021-22Season 82019Mr. And Mrs. ChinnathiraiSeason 12020Season 22021Season 3Comedy Raja Kalakkal Rani —ContestantLOL: Enga Siri Paappom —ContestantAmazon Prime VideoWinner Along With AbhishekBehindwoods Awards —HostBehindwoods TVAlong with Manimegalai2022Bigg Boss UltimateSeason 1As Detective (Himself)Disney+ HotstarPromotional Video For Snehan2023Ready Steady PoSeason 3Contestant/Co-HostStar VijayShifted to Co-Host after Rakshan departedBigg Boss TamilSeason 7GuestDeepavali Celebration with Srushti Dange2025Single Pasanga— Guest Zee TamilShow premiere appearance
Music videos + List of music video credits Year Song Artist2020"So Soku"V2 Vijay Vicky, MM Monissha, and Junior Nithya2022"Muttu Mu2"TeeJay Arunasalam, Yogi B, and Sivaangi Krishnakumar
Web series YearProgram NameRoleNetworkNotes2024Goli Soda Rising Urundai/Raj Prakash "Raji"Disney+ Hotstar (now JioHotstar) Debut Web Series 2025Om Kali Jai KaliMookandi
Accolades
+YearAwardCategoryResult2021Blacksheep Digital AwardsStar Entertainer (Male)Behindwoods AwardsBest Entertainer on Television (Male)Vijay Television AwardsBest Comedian
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