Aruldoss

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

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

Films

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
Soodhu Kavvum 2 Rowdy Doctor
Viduthalai Part 2
Rajakili Sengundran, ACP

Cinematographer

Year Title Notes
2009 A Aa E Ee
2011 Pathinaaru

Web series

Year Title Role Platform Notes
2019 D7 ZEE5
2021 November Story Inspector Sudalai Hotstar Specials

Dubbing Artist

Year Title Notes
2023 Japan Voice dubbed for Sunil

References

  1. ^ "Sixty six films screened". The Hindu. 29 March 2015 – via www.thehindu.com.
  2. ^ "An interview with actor Arul Dass by Tamil Dharani". www.behindwoods.com.
  3. ^ "Camera and Action!". The New Indian Express.
  4. ^ "Suseendran now turns commercial". The Hindu. 8 June 2011 – via www.thehindu.com.
  5. ^ "Thaaka Thaaka". Sify. Archived from the original on 31 August 2015.
  6. ^ Lakshmi, V. "Arul Dass on repeat mode". The Times of India.
  7. ^ "Actor apologizes for slapping heroine". The Times of India.