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{{Short description|Indian film actor}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2016}}
{{Use Indian English|date=February 2016}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Aruldoss
| native_name =
| caption =
| birth_place = [[Madurai]], [[Tamil Nadu]], India
| othername =
| birth_date = 22 December
| yearsactive = 1997–present
| occupation = Actor, cinematographer
| parents =
}}

'''Aruldoss''' is an Indian film actor who has appeared in supporting roles in [[Tamil language]] & [[Malayalam language]] films. Prior to focusing on an acting career, he worked as a cinematographer for several films.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://nettv4u.com/celebrity/tamil/supporting-actor/arul-doss|title=Kollywood Supporting Actor Arul Doss Biography, News, Photos, Videos|website=nettv4u}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-downtown/sixty-six-films-screened/article7044062.ece|title=Sixty six films screened|date=29 March 2015|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref>

==Career==
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 (film)|Arunachalam]]'' (1997). He subsequently went on to work as the main cameraman in ''[[A Aa E Ee (2009 Tamil film)|A Aa E Ee]]'' (2009) and ''[[Pathinaaru]]'' (2009).<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-actors/arul-dass/an-interview-with-actor-arul-dass-by-tamil-dharani.html|title=An interview with actor Arul Dass by Tamil Dharani|website=www.behindwoods.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2011/feb/11/camera-and-action-226791.html|title=Camera and Action!|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref>

Aruldoss has often collaborated as an actor with film maker [[Suseenthiran]], after making his debut in ''[[Naan Mahaan Alla (2010 film)|Naan Mahaan Alla]]'' (2010) and appearing in ''[[Azhagarsamiyin Kuthirai]]'' (2011), ''[[Rajapattai]]'' (2011) and ''[[Paayum Puli (2015 film)|Paayum Puli]]'' (2015).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/suseendran-now-turns-commercial/article2086326.ece|title=Suseendran now turns commercial|date=8 June 2011|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/thaaka-thaaka-review-tamil-pi2nBVefjcidh.html|title=Thaaka Thaaka|website=Sify}}</ref> His close friendship with [[Seenu Ramasamy]] has meant that Aruldoss has also played roles in ''[[Thenmerku Paruvakaatru]]'' (2010), ''[[Neerparavai]]'' (2012) and ''[[Idam Porul Yaeval]]'' (2016).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Arul-Dass-on-repeat-mode/articleshow/13778255.cms|title=Arul Dass on repeat mode - Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref> He has also appeared in acclaimed films including ''[[Soodhu Kavvum]]'' (2013), ''[[Thanga Meengal]]'' (2013) and ''[[Papanasam (film)|Papanasam]]'' (2015).

During the making of ''[[Ponmaalai Pozhudhu]]'' (2013), Aruldoss slapped the actress [[Gayathrie]] by mistake. He subsequently made a public apology for his actions.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Actor-apologizes-for-slapping-heroine/articleshow/20738015.cms|title=Actor apologizes for slapping heroine - Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref>

==Filmography==

=== Films ===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year
! Film
! Role
! Notes
|-
| 2001 ||''[[Shahjahan (film)|Shahjahan]]''|| Bhoopathi's friend ||uncredited
|-
| 2002 ||''[[Naina (2002 film)|Naina]]''|| Man who scolds Aavudaiyappan ||uncredited
|-
| 2005 ||''[[Raam (2005 film)|Raam]]'' ||News reporter ||uncredited
|-
|rowspan="2"| 2010 || ''[[Naan Mahaan Alla (2010 film)|Naan Mahaan Alla]]'' || Kutti Nadesan ||
|-
| ''[[Thenmerku Paruvakaatru]]'' || Mokkaiyan ||
|-
|rowspan="3"| 2011 || ''[[Azhagarsamiyin Kuthirai]]'' || Rajaram ||
|-
| ''[[Rajapattai]]'' || ||
|-
|''[[Pathinaaru]]'' || ||
|-
|rowspan="2"| 2012 || ''[[Thadaiyara Thaakka]]'' || Sekhar ||
|-
| ''[[Neerparavai]]'' || Fisherman ||
|-
|rowspan="4"| 2013 || ''[[Soodhu Kavvum]]'' || Rowdy Doctor ||
|-
| ''[[Ponmaalai Pozhudhu]]'' || Divya's Father ||
|-
| ''[[Thanga Meengal]]'' || Evita's husband ||
|-
| ''[[Thagaraaru]]'' || ||
|-
|rowspan="6"| 2014 || ''[[Oru Kanniyum Moonu Kalavaanikalum]]'' || ||
|-
| ''[[Vadacurry]]'' || Sathish's brother ||
|-
| ''[[Arima Nambi]]'' || Thug leader ||
|-
| ''[[Salim (film)|Salim]]'' || Police officer ||
|-
| ''[[Vilaasam]]'' || Bawa ||
|-
| ''[[Thirudan Police]]'' || Councilor || Guest appearance
|-
|rowspan="5"| 2015 || ''[[Idam Porul Yaeval]]'' || || Unreleased
|-
| ''[[Papanasam (film)|Papanasam]]'' || Suresh Babu ||
|-
| ''[[Thakka Thakka]]'' || Bala ||
|-
| ''[[Paayum Puli (2015 film)|Paayum Puli]]'' || || Guest appearance
|-
| ''[[Vellaiya Irukiravan Poi Solla Maatan]]'' || Rajagopal ||
|-
|rowspan="3"| 2016 || ''[[Marudhu]]'' || ||
|-
| ''[[Dharma Durai (2016 film)|Dharma Durai]]'' || Beemaraasu ||
|-
| ''[[Atti (film)|Atti]]'' || ||
|-
|rowspan="8"| 2017 || ''[[Sathriyan (2017 film)|Sathriyan]]'' || Shankar ||
|-
| ''[[Pandigai]]'' || Suresh ||
|-
| ''[[Ivan Yarendru Therikiratha]]'' || Bombay Boys member ||
|-
| ''Oru Kanavu Pola'' || ||
|-
| ''[[Katha Nayagan (2017 film)|Katha Nayagan]]'' || Doss ||
|-
| ''[[Aayirathil Iruvar]]'' || Mandhiramoorthy ||
|-
| ''[[Nenjil Thunivirundhal]]'' || || Bilingual film in Tamil and Telugu
|-
| ''[[Velaikaran (2017 film)|Velaikaran]]'' || Ansari ||
|-
| rowspan="8" |2018 ||''[[Sketch (2018 film)|Sketch]]'' || Durai ||
|-
|''[[Nimir]]'' || Politician ||
|-
| ''Koottali'' || ||
|-
|''[[Vikadakumaran]]''||[[Assistant Commissioner of Police|ACP]] Paul Raj || Malayalam film
|-
|''[[Kaathiruppor Pattiyal]]'' || Williams ||
|-
| ''[[Kaala (2018 film)|Kaala]]'' || Mani ||
|-
| ''[[Enga Kattula Mazhai]]'' || Agni Eshwaran ||
|-
| ''[[Marainthirunthu Paarkum Marmam Enna]]'' || ||
|-
|rowspan="8"| 2019 || ''[[Maanik]]'' || Goon ||
|-
| ''[[Peranbu]]'' || Amudhavan's friend ||
|-
| ''[[Oviyavai Vitta Yaru]]'' || ||
|-
| ''[[Sindhubaadh]]'' || Venba's uncle ||
|-
| ''[[Children's Park (film)|Children's Park]]'' || Murugan || Malayalam film
|-
| ''[[Raatchasi]]'' || Politician ||
|-
| ''[[Vennila Kabaddi Kuzhu 2]]'' || Doss ||
|-
| ''[[Magamuni]]'' || Guru Narayanan ||
|-
|rowspan="4"| 2021 || ''[[Eeswaran]]'' || Aadhinarayanan ||
|-
| ''[[Pulikkuthi Pandi]]'' || DSP ||
|-
| ''[[Chakra (2021 film)|Chakra]]'' || Leela's father || Cameo appearance
|-
| ''[[Thaen (film)|Thaen]]'' || ||
|}

=== Cinematographer ===
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Year
!Title
!Notes
|-
|2009
|''[[A Aa E Ee (2009 Tamil film)|A Aa E Ee]]''
|
|-
|2011
|''[[Pathinaaru]]''
|
|}

=== Web series ===
{| class="wikitable"
!Year
!Title
!Role
!Platform
!Notes
|-
|2019
|D7
|
|ZEE5
|<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=D7 Web series - Comedy & Romance with 8 Episodes|url=https://www.zee5.com/zee5originals/details/d7/0-6-1309|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=1 Dec 2020|website=Zee5.com}}</ref>
|-
|2021
|''[[November Story]]''
|Inspector Sudalai
|Hotstar Specials
|<ref>{{Cite web|title=November Story|url=https://www.hotstar.com/in/tv/november-story/1260061684|access-date=2021-05-26|website=Disney+ Hotstar|language=en}}</ref>
|}

==References==
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==External links==
*{{IMDb name|5116295}}

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