Munishkanth
Munishkanth | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ramdoss |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | Muneshkanth |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Spouse |
Thenmozhi (m. 2018) |
Ramdoss, better known as Munishkanth, is an Indian actor who appears in Tamil language films. He had notable roles in films, including Mundasupatti (2014), Maanagaram (2017), Maragadha Naanayam (2017) and Raatchasan (2018).
Career[edit]
Ramdoss came to Chennai from Oddanchatram in 2002, hoping to get a breakthrough as an actor in films and worked for several years as a junior artiste. 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.[2]
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.[3][4] He has since been popularly known as "Munishkanth".[5] 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.
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 | uncredited | |
| 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 | |
| Soodhu Kavvum | One of the drug sellers | ||
| Neram | 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 | Policeman | ||
| 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 | Parasuram's friend | ||
| Bachelor | Lanthus | ||
| Murungakkai Chips | Daas | ||
| Plan Panni Pannanum | Singam | ||
| 2022 | Clap | Babu | Also 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, Keerthi's uncle | ||
| Naai Sekar Returns | Police officer | ||
| Laththi | Constable Panneer Selvan | ||
| 2023 | Thugs | Marudhu | [6] |
| Tamilarasan | Ganesh Kumar | ||
| Kazhuvethi Moorkkan | Unmai | ||
| Veeran | Perusu | ||
| Takkar | Oram | ||
| Infinity | |||
| Kaadapura Kalaikuzhu | |||
| DD Returns | Bheem | ||
| 80s Buildup | Chitra Gupta | ||
| Odavum Mudiyadhu Oliyavum Mudiyadhu | [7] | ||
| 2024 | Ayalaan | Police Inspector | |
| Marakkuma Nenjam | Karthikeyan |
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Web series[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Platform | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Postman | Raja | ZEE5 | Nominated—Blacksheep Digital Awards 2020 Best Actor in a supporting role |
| 2022 | Vilangu | SI Uthaman | ZEE5 | Web series |
References[edit]
- ^ "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: 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 (Interview). Interviewed by Gopinath Rajendran. Archived from the original on 9 July 2018. Retrieved 9 July 2018.
{{cite interview}}: Unknown parameter|agency=ignored (help) - ^ "Thugs Movie Review". behindwoods.com. 25 February 2023. Archived from the original on 8 March 2023. Retrieved 8 March 2023.
- ^ "Odavum Mudiyadhu Oliyavum Mudiyadhu – Review". News Today. 1 January 2024.
External links[edit]
- Munishkanth at IMDb