Pugazh_(actor)

Pugazh (actor)

Pugazh (actor)

Indian actor, the best comedian (born 1990)

Pugazhendhi, commonly known as Pugazh, is 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 November 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

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Television

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Music videos

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References

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    "Popular actor Pugazh gets married to love of his life". The Times of India. 1 September 2022. Archived from the original on 4 September 2022. Retrieved 4 September 2022.
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    "Actor Pugazh reveals the name of his new-born daughter". The Times of India. 13 October 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 28 November 2023.
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    S, Srivatsan (30 August 2019). "'Sixer' movie review: Eyes wide shut". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 28 July 2020. Retrieved 23 February 2022.
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    "Pugazh shares happiness about acting with Ajith in Valimai". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 5 January 2022. Retrieved 23 February 2022.
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    Sudevan, Praveen (19 November 2021). "'Sabapathy' movie review: Santhanam's latest has an exciting plot but is let down by tepid writing". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 29 November 2021. Retrieved 23 February 2022.
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    "The experience working in Enna Solla Pogirai was great: Pugazh". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 6 December 2021. Retrieved 23 February 2022.
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    "Popular television star Pugazh to star in Ajith's 'Valimai'". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 18 January 2021. Retrieved 23 February 2022.
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    "Pugazh to share screen space with Vijay Sethupathi in 'VJS 46'". The Times of India. 18 March 2021. Archived from the original on 22 December 2021. Retrieved 22 December 2021.
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    "Pugazh and Srushti Dange to grace 'Bigg Boss Tamil 7'; deets inside". The Times of India. 13 November 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 14 November 2023.
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