Munishkanth | |
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Born | Ramdoss |
Nationality | Indian |
Other names | Muneshkanth |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 2002–present |
Spouse | Thenmozhi (m. 2018) |
Ramdoss, better known as Munishkanth, is an Indian actor who appears in Tamil language films. He had notable roles in films, including Mundasupatti (2014), Maanagaram (2017), Maragadha Naanayam (2017) and Raatchasan (2018).
Ramdoss came to Chennai from Oddanchatram in 2002, hoping to get a breakthrough as an actor in films and worked for several years as a junior artiste. Unable to get an immediate breakthrough, he moved to Malaysia for two years to work as a goldsmith before returning to Chennai and often slept homeless at Vadapalani temple. He became involved in short films, often portraying characters in the Naalaya Iyakkunar show on Kalaignar TV, and featured in Ram's original award-winning short film titled Mundasupatti by dubbing for the character of the aspiring actor, Munishkanth, at the insistence of his friend Kaali Venkat. [2]
He continued on the fringe of the film industry, appearing in small roles in Mani Ratnam's Kadal (2013) and C. V. Kumar's Soodhu Kavvum (2013) and Pizza 2: Villa (2013), before being given the chance to portray Munishkanth in Ram's feature film debut Mundasupatti (2014). The film became a critical and commercial success, with Ramdoss portrayal being highly acclaimed by critics. [3] [4] He has since been popularly known as "Munishkanth". [5] He has since worked on films including 10 Endrathukulla (2015), Pasanga 2 (2015) and Maragadha Naanayam (2017). He rose to more fame after acting in crime mystery thriller Ratsasan (2018) alongside Vishnu Vishal.
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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2003 | Kadhal Kirukkan | Servant | Uncredited |
2007 | Aalwar | Punyamoorthy's henchman | Uncredited |
2008 | Kaalai | Villager | Uncredited |
Arai En 305-il Kadavul | Raana Singh's henchman | uncredited | |
2009 | Aarupadai | Henchman | Uncredited |
Eesa | Fisherman | Uncredited | |
2011 | Thambikottai | Beeda Pandiamma's henchman | Uncredited |
Yuddham Sei | Beep show stripper | Uncredited | |
Veppam | Ammaji's henchman | ||
Eththan | Lender | ||
2012 | Aachariyangal | Police Inspector | |
2013 | Kadal | Masilamani | |
Soodhu Kavvum | One of the drug sellers | ||
Neram | Dhandapani's Sidekick | ||
Pizza 2: Villa | Buyer | ||
2014 | Mundasupatti | Muniskanth | |
Jigarthanda | Actor | ||
Megha | Joseph Fernando's henchmen | ||
2015 | Enakkul Oruvan | Drug Dealer | |
Indru Netru Naalai | Actor | ||
Aavi Kumar | Exorcist | ||
10 Endrathukulla | Driving School Owner | ||
144 | Surya | ||
Pasanga 2 | Kathir | ||
2016 | Pokkiri Raja | Munusu | |
Mapla Singam | Mahesh Babu | ||
Sawaari | Kumar | ||
Darling 2 | Valparai Varadhan | ||
Oru Naal Koothu | Ganesan | ||
Thirunaal | Tips | ||
Mo | Joseph Chellappa | ||
2017 | Maanagaram | Winnings | Won—Ananda Vikatan Cinema Award for Best Comedian Won—Norway Tamil Film Festival Award for Best Comedian |
Bruce Lee | God Father | ||
Bongu | Mani | ||
Maragadha Naanayam | 'Nochchukuppam' Ramdoss | Won—Ananda Vikatan Cinema Award for Best Comedian | |
Chennaiyil Oru Naal 2 | Ranjith | ||
Velaikkaran | Karpaga Vinayagam | ||
2018 | Gulaebaghavali | Munish | |
Kalakalappu 2 | Muthukumar | ||
Seyal | Kumar | ||
Pyaar Prema Kaadhal | Thangaraj | ||
Ratsasan | Doss | ||
Sandakozhi 2 | Murugan | ||
Kalavani Mappillai | Villangam | ||
Kanaa | Inspector Patchamuthu | ||
Adanga Maru | Constable Ramadass | ||
2019 | Petta | Chittu | |
Watchman | Bala's uncle | ||
Petromax | Senthil | ||
Market Raja MBBS | Gunaseelan | ||
Irandam Ulagaporin Kadaisi Gundu | Puncture (alias) Subbaiah | ||
Dhanusu Raasi Neyargale | Karupasamy | ||
2020 | Naan Sirithal | Manikkam | |
Ettuthikkum Para | Pattakkathi | ||
Walter | Journalist | ||
Ka Pae Ranasingam | Ranasingam's friend | ||
2021 | Eeswaran | Maragathamani | |
Dikkiloona | Arivu | ||
Vinodhaya Sitham | Krishnamoorthy | ||
Bachelor | Lanthus | ||
Murungakkai Chips | Daas | ||
Plan Panni Pannanum | Singam | ||
2022 | Clap | Babu | Also in Telugu |
Hostel | Saathappan | ||
Don | Professor Azhagu | ||
Nadhi | Manikkam | ||
The Legend | Vasanthan Perumal | ||
Cadaver | Michael | ||
Thiruchitrambalam | Subbaraj (Mama) | ||
Trigger | Killi | ||
Sardar | Paavadaisami (Chithapa) | ||
Yugi | Kokki Kumar | ||
Agent Kannayiram | Kumarappan | ||
Gatta Kusthi | Ganesan | ||
Naai Sekar Returns | Inspector Arumugam | ||
Laththi | Constable Panneer Selvan | ||
2023 | Thugs | Marudhu | |
Tamilarasan | Ganesh Kumar | ||
Kazhuvethi Moorkkan | Unmai | ||
Veeran | Perusu | ||
Takkar | Oram | ||
Infinity | Sokku | ||
Kaadapura Kalaikuzhu | Pavadasamy | ||
DD Returns | Bheem | ||
80s Buildup | Chitra Gupta | ||
Odavum Mudiyadhu Oliyavum Mudiyadhu | |||
2024 | Ayalaan | Police Inspector | |
Marakkuma Nenjam | Karthikeyan | ||
Double Tuckerr | Left | ||
Inga Naan Thaan Kingu | Body Balram | ||
PT Sir | Marimuthu | ||
Hit List | Police Inspector | ||
Maharaja | Constable Kuzhandhaivelu | ||
Vasco Da Gama | Vasudevan's uncle | [6] | |
Kadaisi Ulaga Por | Encounter Dass | [7] |
† | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Year | Title | Role | Platform | Notes |
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2019 | Postman | Raja | ZEE5 | Nominated—Blacksheep Digital Awards 2020 Best Actor in a supporting role |
2022 | Vilangu | SI Uthaman | ZEE5 | Web series |
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