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Munishkanth | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ramdoss 30 June 1978[1] |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Spouse |
Thenmozhi (m. 2018) |
Ramdoss, better known as Munishkanth, is an Indian actor and comedian who appears in Tamil language films. He rose to fame for his role as Munishkanth in Mundasupatti (2014) and has since used the character name as his stage name. His other notable performances include Maanagaram (2017), Maragadha Naanayam (2017), and Ratsasan (2018).
Career
[edit]Ramdoss came to Chennai from Nilakottai in 2002, hoping to get a breakthrough as an actor in films and worked for several years as a junior artiste.[3] Unable to get an immediate breakthrough, he moved to Malaysia for two years to work as a goldsmith before returning to Chennai and often slept homeless at Vadapalani temple. He became involved in short films, often portraying characters in the Naalaya Iyakkunar show on Kalaignar TV, and featured in Ram's original award-winning short film titled Mundasupatti by dubbing for the character of the aspiring actor, Munishkanth, at the insistence of his friend Kaali Venkat.[4]
He continued on the fringe of the film industry, appearing in small roles in Mani Ratnam's Kadal (2013) and C. V. Kumar's Soodhu Kavvum (2013) and Pizza 2: Villa (2013), before being given the chance to portray Munishkanth in Ram's feature film debut Mundasupatti (2014). The film became a critical and commercial success, with Ramdoss portrayal being highly acclaimed by critics.[5][6] He has since been popularly known as "Munishkanth".[7] He has since worked on films including 10 Endrathukulla (2015), Pasanga 2 (2015) and Maragadha Naanayam (2017). He rose to more fame after acting in crime mystery thriller Ratsasan (2018) alongside Vishnu Vishal.[8] He is part of Karthik Subbaraj's Petta (2019) starring Rajinikanth.[9] He was seen in ZEE5’s Postman (2019), which has an ardent Rajini fan as the lead character, and the series is filled with references to the Superstar.[10] Munishkanth has gone beyond his usual comedic appearance and has revealed himself in a highly emotional character in the film Middle Class (2025).[11]
Filmography
[edit]Films
[edit]| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Kadhal Kirukkan | Servant | Uncredited |
| 2007 | Aalwar | Punyamoorthy's henchman | Uncredited |
| 2008 | Kaalai | Villager | Uncredited |
| Arai En 305-il Kadavul | Raana Singh's henchman | ||
| 2009 | Aarupadai | Henchman | Uncredited |
| Eesa | Fisherman | Uncredited | |
| 2011 | Thambikottai | Beeda Pandiamma's henchman | Uncredited |
| Yuddham Sei | Beep show stripper | Uncredited | |
| Veppam | Ammaji's henchman | ||
| Eththan | Lender | ||
| 2012 | Aachariyangal | Police Inspector | |
| 2013 | Kadal | Masilamani | |
| Kantha | Henchman | credited as Ram | |
| Soodhu Kavvum | Drug seller | ||
| Neram | Rayban's sidekick | Uncredited; simultaneously shot in Malayalam | |
| Dhandapani's sidekick | |||
| Pizza 2: Villa | Buyer | ||
| 2014 | Mundasupatti | Muniskanth | |
| Jigarthanda | Actor | ||
| Megha | Joseph Fernando's henchmen | ||
| 2015 | Enakkul Oruvan | Drug Dealer | |
| Indru Netru Naalai | Actor | ||
| Aavi Kumar | Exorcist | ||
| 10 Endrathukulla | Driving School Owner | ||
| 144 | Surya | ||
| Pasanga 2 | Kathir | ||
| 2016 | Pokkiri Raja | Munusu | |
| Mapla Singam | Mahesh Babu | ||
| Sawaari | Kumar | ||
| Darling 2 | Valparai Varadhan | ||
| Oru Naal Koothu | Ganesan | ||
| Thirunaal | Tips | ||
| Mo | Joseph Chellappa | ||
| 2017 | Maanagaram | Winnings | Won—Ananda Vikatan Cinema Award for Best Comedian Won—Norway Tamil Film Festival Award for Best Comedian |
| Bruce Lee | God Father | ||
| Bongu | Mani | ||
| Maragadha Naanayam | 'Nochchukuppam' Ramdoss | Won—Ananda Vikatan Cinema Award for Best Comedian | |
| Chennaiyil Oru Naal 2 | Ranjith | ||
| Velaikkaran | Karpaga Vinayagam | ||
| 2018 | Gulaebaghavali | Munish | |
| Kalakalappu 2 | Muthukumar | ||
| Seyal | Kumar | ||
| Pyaar Prema Kaadhal | Thangaraj | ||
| Ratsasan | Doss | ||
| Sandakozhi 2 | Murugan | ||
| Kalavani Mappillai | Villangam | ||
| Kanaa | Inspector Patchamuthu | ||
| Adanga Maru | Constable Ramadass | ||
| 2019 | Petta | Chittu | |
| Watchman | Bala's uncle | ||
| Petromax | Senthil | ||
| Market Raja MBBS | Gunaseelan | ||
| Irandam Ulagaporin Kadaisi Gundu | Puncture (alias) Subbaiah | ||
| Dhanusu Raasi Neyargale | Karupasamy | ||
| 2020 | Naan Sirithal | Manikkam | |
| Ettuthikkum Para | Pattakkathi | ||
| Walter | Journalist | ||
| Ka Pae Ranasingam | Ranasingam's friend | ||
| 2021 | Eeswaran | Maragathamani | |
| Dikkiloona | Arivu | ||
| Vinodhaya Sitham | Krishnamoorthy | ||
| Bachelor | Lanthus | ||
| Murungakkai Chips | Daas | ||
| Plan Panni Pannanum | Singam | ||
| 2022 | Clap | Babu | Simultaneously shot in Telugu |
| Hostel | Saathappan | ||
| Don | Professor Azhagu | ||
| Nadhi | Manikkam | ||
| The Legend | Vasanthan Perumal | ||
| Cadaver | Michael | ||
| Thiruchitrambalam | Subbaraj (Mama) | ||
| Trigger | Killi | ||
| Sardar | Paavadaisami (Chithapa) | ||
| Yugi | Kokki Kumar | ||
| Agent Kannayiram | Kumarappan | ||
| Gatta Kusthi | Ganesan | ||
| Naai Sekar Returns | Inspector Arumugam | ||
| Laththi | Constable Panneer Selvan | ||
| 2023 | Thugs | Marudhu | |
| Tamilarasan | Ganesh Kumar | ||
| Kazhuvethi Moorkkan | Unmai | ||
| Veeran | Perusu | ||
| Takkar | Oram | ||
| Infinity | Sokku | ||
| Kaadapura Kalaikuzhu | Pavadasamy | ||
| DD Returns | Bheem | ||
| 80s Buildup | Chitra Gupta | ||
| Odavum Mudiyadhu Oliyavum Mudiyadhu | Dharmaraj | ||
| 2024 | Ayalaan | Police Inspector | |
| Marakkuma Nenjam | Karthikeyan | ||
| Double Tuckerr | Left | ||
| Inga Naan Thaan Kingu | Body Balram | ||
| PT Sir | Marimuthu | ||
| Hit List | Police Inspector | ||
| Maharaja | Constable Kuzhandhaivelu | ||
| Vasco Da Gama | Vasudevan's uncle | [12] | |
| Kadaisi Ulaga Por | Encounter Dass | [13] | |
| 2025 | Perusu | Singaram | |
| Gangers | Singaraj | ||
| Padai Thalaivan | |||
| Jenma Natchathiram | Murugesan | ||
| Surrender | [14] | ||
| Others | Sub-inspector Gajendran | [15] | |
| Madharas Mafia Company | [16] | ||
| Middle Class | Karl Marx | [17] | |
| Rajini Gaang | Yogi | ||
| Kombuseevi | Padayappa | [18] | |
| 2026 | Kaakaa | ||
| Thiraivi | Crime Branch Inspector Anbarasan | ||
| Red Label | |||
| Mylanji | Ethiraj | ||
| Thaai Kizhavi | Pennycuick | ||
| Vadam | [19] | ||
| Gatta Kusthi 2 | Ganesan | ||
| Battle | [20] | ||
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Platform | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002–2005 | Metti Oli | Garment worker | Sun TV | |
| 2019 | Postman | Raja | ZEE5 | Nominated—Blacksheep Digital Awards 2020 Best Actor in a supporting role |
| 2022 | Vilangu | SI Uthaman | ZEE5 | |
| 2026 | Kaakee Circus | ZEE5 |
References
[edit]- ↑ "Munishkanth". Book My Show.
- ↑ "Munishkanth marries Thenmozhi at Vadapalani Temple". The Times of India. 26 March 2018. Archived from the original on 15 September 2021. Retrieved 11 March 2020.
- ↑ Mundasupatti Muniskanth Interview. Cinema Vikatan – via YouTube.
- ↑ 'Mundasupatti' Muniskanth: Came to be Villain; Became Comedian | Interview, Ramdoss. IndiaGlitz Tamil. 28 July 2014. Archived from the original on 12 March 2016. Retrieved 20 October 2015 – via YouTube.
- ↑ Munishkanth (14 June 2014). "Mundasupatti: Light, camera, action". The Hindu. Interviewed by Baradwaj Rangan. Archived from the original on 4 July 2014. Retrieved 20 October 2015.
- ↑ Balaji, RJ (11 July 2014). "A Face to The Voice: The RJ Balaji Interview". Silverscreen.in. Interviewed by Neelima Menon. Archived from the original on 18 November 2015. Retrieved 20 October 2015.
- ↑ Munishkanth (28 June 2017). "'I washed cars for a living'". The New Indian Express. Interviewed by Gopinath Rajendran. Express News Service. Archived from the original on 9 July 2018. Retrieved 9 July 2018.
- ↑ "Ratchasan Movie Review {3.5/5}: Ratsasan is a competent thriller, for the most part". The Times of India. Retrieved 4 October 2018.
- ↑ "PETTA MOVIE REVIEW". Behindwoods. Retrieved 10 January 2019.
- ↑ "Zee 5's 'Postman' review: A waste of an intriguing one-liner". New Indian Express. Retrieved 6 July 2019.
- ↑ "'Middle Class' teaser out: Munishkanth shines in emotional avatar, A heartfelt family drama premieres November 21". The Times of India. Retrieved 4 November 2025.
- ↑ "Nakkhul's Vasco Da Gama gets a release date". Cinema Express. 29 June 2024. Archived from the original on 29 June 2024. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
- ↑ "Hiphop Tamizha Adhi's 'Kadaisi Ulaga Por' gets a release date". The Hindu. 3 September 2024. Archived from the original on 3 September 2024. Retrieved 11 September 2024.
- ↑ Features, C. E. (10 July 2025). "Tharshan's next, Surrender sets release date". Cinema Express. Retrieved 3 August 2025.
- ↑ Kumar, Akshay (30 October 2025). "Trailer of Aditya Madhavan-Gouri Kishan's Others out". Cinema Express. Retrieved 6 November 2025.
- ↑ தினத்தந்தி (8 November 2025). "ஆனந்தராஜின் "மெட்ராஸ் மாபியா கம்பெனி" படத்தின் ரிலீஸ் தேதி அறிவிப்பு". www.dailythanthi.com (in Tamil). Retrieved 12 November 2025.
- ↑ தினத்தந்தி (4 November 2025). ""மிடில் கிளாஸ்" படத்தின் டீசர் வெளியானது!". www.dailythanthi.com (in Tamil). Retrieved 6 November 2025.
- ↑ "சண்முகபாண்டியனின் "கொம்பு சீவி" - சினிமா விமர்சனம்". Dina Thanthi (in Tamil). 20 December 2025. Archived from the original on 3 January 2026. Retrieved 22 December 2025.
- ↑ "Vadam Movie Review: Familiar feuds with a different bull in the ring". The Times of India.
- ↑ "Battle". The Times of India. Retrieved 23 April 2026.
External links
[edit]- Munishkanth at IMDb