Aruldoss
Aruldoss | |
|---|---|
| Born | 22 December Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, cinematographer |
| Years active | 1997–present |
Aruldoss is an Indian actor known for his supporting roles in predominantly Tamil language films. Prior to focusing on an acting career, he worked as a cinematographer on several films.[1]
Career
[edit]After completing school, Aruldoss worked as a photographer at weddings. Through his acquaintances, he managed to get a breakthrough into the Tamil film industry and served as an assistant cinematographer in Sundar C's Arunachalam (1997). He subsequently went on to work as the main cameraman in A Aa E Ee (2009) and Pathinaaru (2009).[2][3]
Aruldoss has often collaborated as an actor with film maker Suseenthiran, after making his debut in Naan Mahaan Alla (2010) and appearing in Azhagarsamiyin Kuthirai (2011), Rajapattai (2011) and Paayum Puli (2015).[4][5] His close friendship with Seenu Ramasamy has meant that Aruldoss has also played roles in Thenmerku Paruvakaatru (2010), Neerparavai (2012) and Idam Porul Yaeval (2016).[6] He has also appeared in acclaimed films including Soodhu Kavvum (2013), Thanga Meengal (2013) and Papanasam (2015).
During the making of Ponmaalai Pozhudhu (2013), Aruldoss slapped the actress Gayathrie by mistake. He subsequently made a public apology for his actions.[7]
Filmography
[edit]Films
[edit]| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Shahjahan | Bhoopathi's friend | uncredited |
| 2002 | Naina | Man who scolds Aavudaiyappan | uncredited |
| 2005 | Raam | News reporter | uncredited |
| 2010 | Naan Mahaan Alla | Kutti Nadesan | |
| Thenmerku Paruvakaatru | Mokkaiyan | ||
| 2011 | Azhagarsamiyin Kuthirai | Rajaram | |
| Rajapattai | |||
| Pathinaaru | |||
| 2012 | Thadaiyara Thaakka | Sekhar | |
| Neerparavai | Fisherman | ||
| 2013 | Soodhu Kavvum | Rowdy Doctor | |
| Ponmaalai Pozhudhu | Divya's Father | ||
| Thanga Meengal | Evita's husband | ||
| Thagaraaru | |||
| 2014 | Oru Kanniyum Moonu Kalavaanikalum | ||
| Vadacurry | Sathish's brother | ||
| Arima Nambi | Thug leader | ||
| Salim | Police officer | ||
| Vilaasam | Bawa | ||
| Thirudan Police | Councilor | Guest appearance | |
| 2015 | Idam Porul Yaeval | Unreleased | |
| Papanasam | Suresh Babu | ||
| Thakka Thakka | Bala | ||
| Paayum Puli | Guest appearance | ||
| Vellaiya Irukiravan Poi Solla Maatan | Rajagopal | ||
| 2016 | Marudhu | Rolex Pandiyan's henchmen | |
| Dharma Durai | Beemaraasu | ||
| Atti | Radha | ||
| 2017 | Sathriyan | Shankar | |
| Pandigai | Suresh | ||
| Ivan Yarendru Therikiratha | Bombay Boys member | ||
| Oru Kanavu Pola | |||
| Katha Nayagan | Doss | ||
| Aayirathil Iruvar | Mandhiramoorthy | ||
| Nenjil Thunivirundhal | Bilingual film in Tamil and Telugu | ||
| Velaikaran | Ansari | ||
| 2018 | Sketch | Dorai | |
| Nimir | Politician | ||
| Koottali | |||
| Vikadakumaran | ACP Paul Raj | Malayalam film | |
| Kaathiruppor Pattiyal | Williams | ||
| Kaala | Mani | ||
| Enga Kattula Mazhai | Agni Eshwaran | ||
| Marainthirunthu Paarkum Marmam Enna | |||
| 2019 | Maanik | Goon | |
| Peranbu | Amudhavan's friend | ||
| Oviyavai Vitta Yaru | |||
| Sindhubaadh | Venba's uncle | ||
| Children's Park | Murugan | Malayalam film | |
| Raatchasi | Politician | ||
| Vennila Kabaddi Kuzhu 2 | Doss | ||
| Magamuni | Guru Narayanan | ||
| 2021 | Eeswaran | Aadhinarayanan | |
| Pulikkuthi Pandi | DSP | ||
| Chakra | Leela's father | Cameo appearance | |
| Thaen | |||
| 2022 | Kombu Vatcha Singamda | ||
| Veerapandiyapuram | Anbu | ||
| Kuttram Kuttrame | |||
| Ayngaran | Intellectual Property Officer | ||
| Vikram | Rudra Prathap | ||
| Viruman | Paalpandi | ||
| 2023 | Bommai Nayagi | Senthil | |
| Raavana Kottam | |||
| Appatha | Azhagu Sundaram | ||
| Saandrithazh | |||
| 800 | |||
| Tamil Kudimagan | Esakki | ||
| Naadu | |||
| 2024 | Glassmates | ||
| Maharaja | Sub-inspector R. K. Perumalsamy | ||
| Pogumidam Vegu Thooramillai | Pazhakkadai Sekar | ||
| Saala |
Cinematographer
[edit]| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | A Aa E Ee | |
| 2011 | Pathinaaru |
Web series
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Platform | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | D7 | ZEE5 | ||
| 2021 | November Story | Inspector Sudalai | Hotstar Specials |
Dubbing Artist
[edit]| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Japan | Voice dubbed for Sunil |
References
[edit]- ^ "Sixty six films screened". The Hindu. 29 March 2015 – via www.thehindu.com.
- ^ "An interview with actor Arul Dass by Tamil Dharani". www.behindwoods.com.
- ^ "Camera and Action!". The New Indian Express.
- ^ "Suseendran now turns commercial". The Hindu. 8 June 2011 – via www.thehindu.com.
- ^ "Thaaka Thaaka". Sify. Archived from the original on 31 August 2015.
- ^ Lakshmi, V. "Arul Dass on repeat mode". The Times of India.
- ^ "Actor apologizes for slapping heroine". The Times of India.