Pugazh (actor)

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Pugazh
Pugazh (Vijay TV).webp
Born (1990-01-14) 14 January 1990 (age 34) [1]
Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu, India
Other namesVijay TV Pugazh, Comali Pugazh, Parattai Pugazh, CWC pugazh
Occupations
  • Actor
  • comedian
Years active2016–present
Spouse
Benzi Riya
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(m. 2022)​
Children1
YouTube information
Channels Parattai Pugazh
Years active2020–present
Genre(s)Lifestyle, Vlogs
Subscribers1.36 million
Total views100.8 million
YouTube Silver Play Button 2.svg100,000 subscribers2021
Last updated: 4 December 2023

Pugazhendhi, commonly known as Pugazh, was an Indian actor and comedian. [2] He rose to fame after appearing on Star Vijay's Cooku with Comali .

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Personal life

Pugazh was born on 14 January 1990 in Cuddalore. He was educated at St. Joseph's High School and Sri Padaleswarar Secondary School in Thirupapuliyur. [1] Pugazh married Benzi Riya in 2022. [3] They have one daughter born in September 2023. [4]

Career

Pugazh grew to prominence after competing 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 [5] and has since starred in more movies like Cocktail, [6] and Sabhaapathy . [7]

Filmography

Films

Key
†Denotes films that have not yet been released
List of Pugazh film credits
YearFilmRoleNotesRef.
2019 Sixer Psychiatrist [5]
Dha Dha 87 Drunkard
Kaithi —
2020 Cocktail Local [6]
2021 Sabhaapathy Ramani [7]
SubwayPsycho personshort film
2022 Enna Solla Pogirai Chitti [8]
Valimai 'Success' Balu [9]
Etharkkum Thunindhavan Aavani Soolamani's sidekick
Veetla Vishesham Amal Tailor
Yaanai Parattai
Radha KrishnaNokuvarmanPremiered on Colors Tamil
Agent Kannayiram Detective
DSP Poovaali [10]
Kadaisi Kadhal Kadhai
2023 Ayothi Pandi [11]
August 16 1947 Thavudu [12]
Karungaapiyam Tea vendor
Kasethan Kadavulada Jack [13]
TBAMr. Zoo Keeper†TBAFilming [14]

Television

List of television credits
YearTitleSeasonRolePlatformNotesRef.
2017Sirippu Daa—Contestant Star Vijay
Kalakka Povathu YaaruSeason 6
2018Season 7Guest
2019Season 8
2017Kalakka Povathu Yaaru ChampionsSeason 1Participant /Contestant
2020Season 2
2019-20 Cooku with Comali Season 1 Comedian/Contestant
2020-21 Season 2 [15]
2022 Season 3 [16]
2019 Super Singer Senior Season 7 Guest
2021 Season 8
2020 Super Singer Junior Season 7
2021-22Season 8
2019Mr. And Mrs. ChinnathiraiSeason 1
2020Season 2
2021Season 3
Comedy Raja Kalakkal Rani —Contestant
LOL: Enga Siri Paappom—Contestant Amazon Prime Video Winner Along With Abhishek
Behindwoods Awards—HostBehindwoods TVAlong with Manimegalai
2022 Bigg Boss Ultimate Season 1 As Detective (Himself) Disney+ Hotstar Promotional Video For Snehan
2023 Ready Steady Po Season 3Contestant/Co-Host Star Vijay Shifted to Co-Host after Rakshan departed
Bigg Boss Tamil Season 7 GuestDeepavali Celebration with Srushti Dange [17]

Music videos

List of music video credits
YearSongArtist
2020"So Soku"V2 Vijay Vicky, MM Monissha, and Junior Nithya
2022"Muttu Mu2"TeeJay Arunasalam, Yogi B, and Sivaangi Krishnakumar

Web series

YearProgram NameRoleNetworkNotes
2024 Goli Soda Rising Urundai Disney+Hotstar Debut Web Series

Accolades

Pugazh Awards and Nominations
YearAwardCategoryResult
2021Blacksheep Digital AwardsStar Entertainer (Male)Won
Behindwoods AwardsBest Entertainer on Television (Male)Won
Vijay Television AwardsBest ComedianWon

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