Pugazh (actor)


Pugazhendhi, commonly known as Pugazh or Parattai Pugazh, is an Indian actor and comedian. He rose to fame after appearing on Star Vijay's Cooku with Comali.
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Personal life

Pugazh was born on 14 November 1990 in Cuddalore. He was educated at St. Joseph's High School and Sri Padaleswarar Secondary School in Thirupapuliyur. Pugazh married Benzi Riya in 2022. They have one daughter, who was born in September 2023.

Career

Pugazh grew to prominence after appearing as a 'comali' 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 and has since starred in more movies like Cocktail, and Sabhaapathy.

Filmography

Films

YearFilmRoleNotes
2019SixerPsychiatrist
2019Dha Dha 87Drunkard
2019Kaithi—
2020CocktailLocal
2021SabhaapathyRamani
2021SubwayPsychoshort film
2022Enna Solla PogiraiChitti
2022Valimai'Success' Balu
2022Etharkkum ThunindhavanAavani Soolamani's sidekick
2022Veetla VisheshamAmal Tailor
2022YaanaiParattai
2022Radha KrishnaNokuvarmanPremiered on Colors Tamil
2022Agent KannayiramDetective
2022DSPPoovaali
2022Kadaisi Kadhal Kadhai
2023AyothiPandi
2023August 16 1947Thavudu
2023KarungaapiyamTea vendor
2023Kasethan KadavuladaJack
2025Desingu Raja 2Inspector Varnajalam
2025Mr Zoo KeeperChinna ThambiDebut film as lead
2025Sotta Sotta NanaiyuthuRocket

Accolades

YearAwardCategoryResult
2021Blacksheep Digital AwardsStar Entertainer Won
2021Behindwoods AwardsBest Entertainer on Television Won
2021Vijay Television AwardsBest ComedianWon