Pugazh (actor)

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Pugazh
Born (1990-11-14) 14 November 1990 (age 35)[1]
Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu, India
Occupation
  • Actor
  • comedian
Years active2016–present
Spouse(s)
Benzi Riya
(
m. 2022)
Children1
YouTube information
Channel
Years active2020–present
GenresLifestyle, Vlogs
Subscribers1.36 million
Views100.8 million
Last updated: 4 December 2023[needs update]
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Pugazhendhi, commonly known as Pugazh or Parattai Pugazh, is an Indian actor and comedian.[2] He rose to fame after appearing on Star Vijay's Cooku with Comali.

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, who was born in September 2023.[4]

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[5] and has since starred in more movies like Cocktail,[6] and Sabhaapathy.[7]

Filmography

Films

Key
Films that have not yet been released Denotes films that have not yet been released
List of Pugazh film credits
Year Film Role Notes Ref.
2019 Sixer Psychiatrist [5]
Dha Dha 87 Drunkard
Kaithi Victim's relative Uncredited role [8]
2020 Cocktail Local [6]
2021 Sabhaapathy Ramani [7]
Subway Psycho short film
2022 Enna Solla Pogirai Chitti [9]
Valimai 'Success' Balu [10]
Etharkkum Thunindhavan Aavani Soolamani's sidekick
Veetla Vishesham Amal Tailor
Yaanai Parattai
Radha Krishna Nokuvarman Premiered on Colors Tamil
Agent Kannayiram Detective
DSP Poovaali [11]
Kadaisi Kadhal Kadhai
2023 Ayothi Pandi [12]
August 16 1947 Thavudu [13]
Karungaapiyam Tea vendor
Kasethan Kadavulada Jack [14]
2025 Desingu Raja 2 Inspector Varnajalam
Mr Zoo Keeper Chinna Thambi Debut film as lead [15]
Sotta Sotta Nanaiyuthu Rocket [16]
2026 Mustafa Mustafa [17]

Television

List of television credits
Year Title Season Role Platform Notes Ref.
2017 Sirippu Daa — Contestant Star Vijay
Kalakka Povathu Yaaru? Season 6
2018 Season 7 Guest
2019 Season 8
2017 Kalakka Povathu Yaaru? Champions Season 1 Participant /Contestant
2020 Season 2
2019-20 Cooku with Comali Season 1 Comali
2020-21 Season 2 [18]
2022 Season 3 [19]
2023 Season 4
2024 Season 5
2025 Season 6
2026 Season 7
2019 Super Singer Senior Season 7 Guest
2021 Season 8
2020 Super Singer Junior Season 7
2021-22 Season 8
2019 Mr. And Mrs. Chinnathirai Season 1
2020 Season 2
2021 Season 3
Comedy Raja Kalakkal Rani — Contestant
LOL: Enga Siri Paappom — Contestant Amazon Prime Video Winner Along With Abhishek
Behindwoods Awards — Host Behindwoods TV Along with Manimegalai
2022 Bigg Boss Ultimate Season 1 As Detective (Himself) Disney+ Hotstar Promotional Video For Snehan
2023 Ready Steady Po Season 3 Contestant/Co-Host Star Vijay Shifted to Co-Host after Rakshan departed
Bigg Boss Tamil Season 7 Guest Deepavali Celebration with Srushti Dange [20]
2025 Single Pasanga — Guest Zee Tamil Show premiere appearance [21]

Music videos

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

Web series

Year Program Name Role Network Notes
2024 Goli Soda Rising Urundai/Raj Prakash "Raji" Disney+ Hotstar (now JioHotstar) Debut Web Series
2025 Om Kali Jai Kali Mookandi

Accolades

Pugazh Awards and Nominations
Totals[lower-alpha 1]
Note
  1. ↑ Certain award groups do not simply award one winner. They recognize several different recipients, have runners-up and have third place. Since this is a specific recognition and is different from losing an award, runner-up mentions are considered wins in this award tally. For simplification and to avoid errors, each award in this list has been presumed to have had a prior nomination.
Year Award Category Result
2021 Blacksheep Digital Awards Star Entertainer (Male) Won
Behindwoods Awards Best Entertainer on Television (Male) Won
Vijay Television Awards Best Comedian Won

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Pugazh". Nettv4u. Archived from the original on 23 February 2022. Retrieved 23 February 2022.
  2. ↑ "Pugazh: Movies, Photos, Videos, News, Biography & Birthday | eTimes". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Archived from the original on 30 December 2021. Retrieved 31 May 2022.
  3. ↑ "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.
  4. ↑ "Actor Pugazh reveals the name of his new-born daughter". The Times of India. 13 October 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 28 November 2023.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 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.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 "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.
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 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.
  8. ↑ Winters, Bryce J. (16 February 2021). "Cook with Comali Pugazh has acted in Kaithi movie, here are the details". TheNewsCrunch. Archived from the original on 22 December 2021. Retrieved 22 December 2021.
  9. ↑ "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.
  10. ↑ "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.
  11. ↑ "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.
  12. ↑ Chandhini R (3 March 2023). "Ayothi Movie Review: This Sasikumar-starrer is full of heart and yet, marred by melodrama". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 4 March 2023. Retrieved 4 March 2023.
  13. ↑ Roy, Dhaval (6 April 2023). "August 16 1947 Movie Review : High production value makes this worth a watch". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 7 April 2023. Retrieved 7 April 2023.
  14. ↑ Lakshmi, V. "Pugazh is a hacker in Kasethan Kadavulada". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 17 August 2021. Retrieved 23 February 2022.
  15. ↑ "'Mr. Zoo Keeper' director Suresh praises Pugazh's acting skills". The Times of India. 28 March 2022. Archived from the original on 27 July 2022. Retrieved 27 July 2022.
  16. ↑ B, Jayabhuvaneshwari (29 August 2025). "Sotta Sotta Nanaiyuthu Movie Review: This follicle-focused comedy goes bald in the second half". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 30 August 2025. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
  17. ↑ Kumar, Akshay (6 March 2026). "Mustafa Mustafa Movie Review: A fun premise and a flimsy screenplay make poor friends". Cinema Express.
  18. ↑ "Kani is the winner of 'Cook with Comali' Season 2". The Hindu. 15 April 2021. Archived from the original on 21 April 2021. Retrieved 22 December 2021.
  19. ↑ "Pugazh to finally participate in Cook with Comali 3?". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 7 February 2022. Retrieved 23 February 2022.
  20. ↑ "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.
  21. ↑ "Cooku With Comali fame Pugazh joins cast of upcoming reality show 'Single Pasanga'". Times Of India. Retrieved 8 August 2025.

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