Aruldoss

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Aruldoss
Born22 December
Occupation(s)Actor, cinematographer
Years active1997–present

Aruldoss is an Indian actor who has appeared in supporting roles in predominantly Tamil language films. Prior to focusing on an acting career, he worked as a cinematographer for several films. [1] [2]

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Career

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). [3] [4]

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). [5] [6] 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). [7] 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. [8]

Filmography

Films

YearFilmRoleNotes
2001 Shahjahan Bhoopathi's frienduncredited
2002 Naina Man who scolds Aavudaiyappanuncredited
2005 Raam News reporteruncredited
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 CouncilorGuest 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 Durai
Nimir Politician
Koottali
Vikadakumaran ACP Paul RajMalayalam 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 MuruganMalayalam film
Raatchasi Politician
Vennila Kabaddi Kuzhu 2 Doss
Magamuni Guru Narayanan
2021 Eeswaran Aadhinarayanan
Pulikkuthi Pandi DSP
Chakra Leela's fatherCameo 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
2024Glassmates
Maharaja Sub-inspector R. K. Perumalsamy

Cinematographer

YearTitleNotes
2009 A Aa E Ee
2011 Pathinaaru

Web series

YearTitleRolePlatformNotes
2019D7ZEE5 [9]
2021 November Story Inspector SudalaiHotstar Specials [10]

Dubbing Artist

YearTitleNotes
2023 Japan Voice dubbed for Sunil

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