Personal details
Born:
- Born Place: Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
Also Known As:
Aruldas, Aruldass, Aruldoss, Arul Das, Arul Doss
Aruldoss
Aruldoss is a prominent Indian actor and former cinematographer who primarily works in the Tamil film industry, known for his versatile performances in supporting and character roles. Born in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, he began his career in the film industry in a technical capacity after working as a wedding photographer. He initially served as an assistant cinematographer, notably in Sundar C's Arunachalam (1997), and later worked as the main cameraman for films like A Aa E Ee (2009) and Pathinaaru (2011). Aruldoss transitioned to acting, where he gained recognition for his roles in critically acclaimed films. He made his acting debut in Raam (2005) and subsequently appeared in notable films like Thenmerku Paruvakaatru (2010), Azhagarsamiyin Kuthirai (2011), Soodhu Kavvum (2013), Thanga Meengal (2013), and Papanasam (2015). He has established strong collaborations with directors like Suseenthiran (in films such as Naan Mahaan Alla and Paayum Puli) and Seenu Ramasamy (in films like Neerparavai and Dharma Durai). A highly respected character artist, Aruldoss has also had the opportunity to share the screen with major stars in blockbusters like Rajinikanth's Kaala (2018) and Kamal Haasan's Vikram (2022). He continues to be an active part of the industry, with recent and upcoming releases including Maharaja (2024), Soodhu Kavvum 2 (2024), and Thalaivan Thalaivii (2025).

