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]
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), Idam Porul Yaeval (2015) and Dharma Durai (2016).[6] During the making of Ponmaalai Pozhudhu (2013), Aruldoss slapped the actress Gayathrie by mistake. He subsequently made a public apology for his actions.[7]
He has also appeared in acclaimed films including Soodhu Kavvum (2013), Thanga Meengal (2013) and Papanasam (2015).[8]
The actor is equally proud of having shared screen space with Rajinikanth in Kaala (2018).[9] He also played with Mammootty in Peranbu (2019).[10]
He continued with Suseenthiran's Eeswaran (2021), Veerapandiyapuram (2022) and Kuttram Kuttrame (2022). He was later acted in Vikram (2022) starring Kamal Haasan as well as Maharaja (2024), Viduthalai Part 2 (2024) and Thalaivan Thalaivii (2025) with Vijay Sethupathi.
| 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 | Guna | ||
| Soodhu Kavvum 2 | Rowdy Doctor | ||
| Viduthalai Part 2 | |||
| Rajakili | Sengundran, ACP | ||
| 2025 | Vanangaan | Bar owner | |
| Gangers | Kottaiyarasan | ||
| Peranbum Perungobamum | |||
| Paramasivan Fathima | Veera Shiva Sambasivan | ||
| Padai Thalaivan | |||
| Love Marriage | Ram's maternal uncle | ||
| Thalaivan Thalaivii | Inspector Parivendhan |
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | A Aa E Ee | |
| 2011 | Pathinaaru |
| Year | Title | Role | Platform | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | D7 | ZEE5 | ||
| 2021 | November Story | Inspector Sudalai | Hotstar Specials |
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Japan | Voice dubbed for Sunil |
