# Pugazh (actor)

Pugazhendhi, commonly known as Pugazh, is an Indian actor and comedian. 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. Pugazh married Benzi Riya in 2022. They have one daughter born in September 2023.

## 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 and has since starred in more movies like Cocktail, and Sabhaapathy.

## Filmography
### Films

Key :
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
List of Pugazh film credits :
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
| 2019 | Sixer | Psychiatrist | |
| 2019 | Dha Dha 87 | Drunkard | |
| 2019 | Kaithi | — | |
| 2020 | Cocktail | Local | |
| 2021 | Sabhaapathy | Ramani | |
| 2021 | Subway | Psycho person | short film |
| 2022 | Enna Solla Pogirai | Chitti | |
| 2022 | Valimai | 'Success' Balu | |
| 2022 | Etharkkum Thunindhavan | Aavani Soolamani's sidekick | |
| 2022 | Veetla Vishesham | Amal Tailor | |
| 2022 | Yaanai | Parattai | |
| 2022 | Radha Krishna | Nokuvarman | Premiered on Colors Tamil |
| 2022 | Agent Kannayiram | Detective | |
| 2022 | DSP | Poovaali | |
| 2022 | Kadaisi Kadhal Kadhai | | |
| 2023 | Ayothi | Pandi | |
| 2023 | August 16 1947 | Thavudu | |
| 2023 | Karungaapiyam | Tea vendor | |
| 2023 | Kasethan Kadavulada | Jack | |
| TBA | Mr. Zoo Keeper † | TBA | Filming |

### Television

List of television credits :
| Year | Title | Season | Role | Platform | Notes |
| 2017 | Sirippu Daa | — | Contestant | Star Vijay | |
| 2017 | Kalakka Povathu Yaaru | Season 6 | Contestant | Star Vijay | |
| 2018 | Kalakka Povathu Yaaru | Season 7 | Guest | Star Vijay | |
| 2019 | Kalakka Povathu Yaaru | Season 8 | Guest | Star Vijay | |
| 2017 | Kalakka Povathu Yaaru Champions | Season 1 | Participant /Contestant | Star Vijay | |
| 2020 | Kalakka Povathu Yaaru Champions | Season 2 | Participant /Contestant | Star Vijay | |
| 2019-20 | Cooku with Comali | Season 1 | Comedian/Contestant | Star Vijay | |
| 2020-21 | Cooku with Comali | Season 2 | Comedian/Contestant | Star Vijay | |
| 2022 | Cooku with Comali | Season 3 | Comedian/Contestant | Star Vijay | |
| 2019 | Super Singer Senior | Season 7 | Guest | Star Vijay | |
| 2021 | Super Singer Senior | Season 8 | Guest | Star Vijay | |
| 2020 | Super Singer Junior | Season 7 | Guest | Star Vijay | |
| 2021-22 | Super Singer Junior | Season 8 | Guest | Star Vijay | |
| 2019 | Mr. And Mrs. Chinnathirai | Season 1 | Guest | Star Vijay | |
| 2020 | Mr. And Mrs. Chinnathirai | Season 2 | Guest | Star Vijay | |
| 2021 | Mr. And Mrs. Chinnathirai | Season 3 | Guest | Star Vijay | |
| 2021 | Comedy Raja Kalakkal Rani | — | Contestant | Star Vijay | |
| 2021 | LOL: Enga Siri Paappom | — | Contestant | Amazon Prime Video | Winner Along With Abhishek |
| 2021 | 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 |
| 2023 | Bigg Boss Tamil | Season 7 | Guest | Star Vijay | Deepavali Celebration with Srushti Dange |

### 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 | Debut Web Series |

## Accolades

| Year | Award | Category | Result |
| 2021 | Blacksheep Digital Awards | Star Entertainer (Male) | Won |
| 2021 | Behindwoods Awards | Best Entertainer on Television (Male) | Won |
| 2021 | Vijay Television Awards | Best Comedian | Won |