N. Azhagamperumal

N. Azhagamperumal

59 · Born: May 25, 1965

Personal Details

BornMay 25, 1965 Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, India

Biography

Azhagam Perumal, a highly accomplished and versatile personality, has established himself as a respected and esteemed figure in the Tamil film industry, exceling in multiple roles, including that of a director and actor.

Mani Ratnam, the renowned film director, embarked on the production of Alaipayuthey, a cinematic endeavour that would ultimately yield a masterpiece. In his quest to find the perfect actor to play the eccentric house owner, he sought an individual with a distinctive flair, one who could emulate the exceptional talent of the illustrious Jagathy Sreekumar.

It was amidst this search that Azhagam Perumal, a talented thespian, caught Mani Ratnam's attention, and thus began his journey in the world of cinema. This marked the commencement of Perumal's acting career, as he made his debut in the film industry with Alaipayuthey, a role that would forever be etched in the annals of Indian cinema.

Azhagam Perumal, a multifaceted individual with a penchant for the dramatic arts, brought to the screen a unique brand of acting that was both captivating and memorable. His portrayal of the quirky house owner in Alaipayuthey was a testament to his innate talent and his ability to bring to life complex characters with ease.

Perumal's entry into the world of cinema was a significant moment in the history of Indian filmmaking, and his performance in Alaipayuthey remains an enduring testament to his skill and dedication as an actor.

Azhagam Perumal, a renowned film director, initially made a splash in the industry by announcing his directorial debut in the year 1998. The romantic film, titled Mudhal Mudhalaaga, was slated to star the talented Arvind Swamy and the lovely Karisma Kapoor. Despite the initial excitement, the project unfortunately failed to come to fruition.

Undaunted by this setback, Perumal shifted his focus to his next venture, Udhaya, which boasted an impressive cast featuring the charismatic Vijay and the stunning Simran. However, this film too suffered from significant delays, leaving fans eagerly awaiting its release.

As Udhaya's production endeavors came to a grinding halt, Azhagam Perumal embarked on a new creative pursuit, pouring his heart and soul into the development of Dumm Dumm Dumm, a light-hearted, romantic comedy that would eventually star the talented R. Madhavan and the captivating Jyothika. Notably, Azhagam Perumal's esteemed mentor, the renowned filmmaker Mani Ratnam, not only lent his expertise as the screenwriter but also played a crucial role as the producer of this highly anticipated project. After undergoing a thorough production process, Dumm Dumm Dumm was finally released in the year 2001, to widespread acclaim and a generally positive reception from audiences and critics alike.

Noted film director Azhagam Perumal, having recently wrapped up a particularly successful and acclaimed directorial project, was subsequently approached with numerous acting opportunities. However, he chose to decline these offers and instead redirected his focus towards reviving and ultimately completing the long-stalled production of Udhaya, a film that had been languishing in development hell for an extended period.

Career

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2022
Ante Sundharaniki
Ante Sundharaniki as Mr. Thomas, Leela's Father
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Ponniyin Selvan: Part I
Ponniyin Selvan: Part I as Madhuranthakan (Voice)
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Nitham Oru Vaanam
Nitham Oru Vaanam as Mathi's father Seniyappan
{"id":230771,"title":"Karnan","year":"2021","character":"Villager","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/karnan","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_230771.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_230771.jpg"},"released":1}
2021
Karnan
Karnan as Villager
{"id":229921,"title":"Master","year":"2021","character":"Principal Ambaiya Samuel","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/master-2021","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_229921.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_229921.jpg"},"released":1}
Master
Master as Principal Ambaiya Samuel
{"id":230637,"title":"Dharma Prabhu","year":"2019","character":"Politician Thamizharasan","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/dharma-prabhu","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_230637.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_230637.jpg"},"released":1}
2019
Dharma Prabhu
Dharma Prabhu as Politician Thamizharasan
{"id":229943,"title":"Hero","year":"2019","character":"Sakthi's Father","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/hero-2019","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_229943.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_229943.jpg"},"released":1}
Hero
Hero as Sakthi's Father
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{"id":226754,"title":"Vanjagar Ulagam","year":"2018","character":"Mahalingam","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/vanjagar-ulagam","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_226754.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_226754.jpg"},"released":1}
2018
Vanjagar Ulagam
Vanjagar Ulagam as Mahalingam
{"id":224253,"title":"Adanga Maru","year":"2018","character":"SI Chandran","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/adanga-maru","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_224253.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_224253.jpg"},"released":1}
Adanga Maru
Adanga Maru as SI Chandran
{"id":226124,"title":"Taramani","year":"2017","character":"Barnabas","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/taramani","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_226124.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_226124.jpg"},"released":1}
2017
Taramani
Taramani as Barnabas
{"id":227214,"title":"Theri","year":"2016","character":"Rathnam","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/theri","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_227214.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_227214.jpg"},"released":1}
2016
Theri
Theri as Rathnam
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Maalai Nerathu Mayakkam
Maalai Nerathu Mayakkam as Prabhu's Father
{"id":230624,"title":"Eetti","year":"2015","character":"Bank Manager","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/eetti","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_230624.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_230624.jpg"},"released":1}
2015
Eetti
Eetti as Bank Manager
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Yatchan
Yatchan as Karthik's Father
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Isai
Isai as Director Gunasekhar
{"id":218917,"title":"Naanum Rowdy Thaan","year":"2015","character":"Inspector Ravikumar","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/naanum-rowdy-thaan","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_218917.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_218917.jpg"},"released":1}
Naanum Rowdy Thaan
Naanum Rowdy Thaan as Inspector Ravikumar
{"id":225386,"title":"Samar","year":"2013","character":"Sakthi's Father","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/samar-2013","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_225386.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_225386.jpg"},"released":1}
2013
Samar
Samar as Sakthi's Father
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2012
Oru Kal Oru Kannadi
Oru Kal Oru Kannadi as Varadharajan
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2011
7aum Arivu
7aum Arivu as Museum Officer
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Osthi
Osthi as Shankaralingam
{"id":224672,"title":"Raavanan","year":"2010","character":"Photographer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/raavanan","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_224672.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_224672.jpg"},"released":1}
2010
Raavanan
Raavanan as Photographer
{"id":223795,"title":"Ayirathil Oruvan","year":"2010","character":"Major Ravisekhara Pandian","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/ayirathil-oruvan","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_223795.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_223795.jpg"},"released":1}
Ayirathil Oruvan
Ayirathil Oruvan as Major Ravisekhara Pandian
{"id":43669,"title":"Madrasapattinam","year":"2010","character":"Respected Villager","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/madrasapattinam","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_43669.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_43669.jpg"},"released":1}
Madrasapattinam
Madrasapattinam as Respected Villager
{"id":229689,"title":"Kanden Kadhalai","year":"2009","character":"Perumal","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/kanden-kadhalai","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_229689.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_229689.jpg"},"released":1}
2009
{"id":220417,"title":"Kattradhu Thamizh","year":"2007","character":"Poobaal Raavar","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/kattradhu-thamizh","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_220417.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_220417.jpg"},"released":1}
2007
Kattradhu Thamizh
Kattradhu Thamizh as Poobaal Raavar
{"id":224749,"title":"Pudhu Pettai","year":"2006","character":"Tamil Selvan","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/pudhu-pettai","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_224749.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_224749.jpg"},"released":1}
2006
Pudhu Pettai
Pudhu Pettai as Tamil Selvan
{"id":224175,"title":"Alai Payuthey","year":"2000","character":"House Owner","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/alai-payuthey","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_224175.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_224175.jpg"},"released":1}
2000
Alai Payuthey
Alai Payuthey as House Owner
{"id":226902,"title":"Udhaya","year":"2004","job":"Director, Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/udhaya","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_226902.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_226902.jpg"},"released":1}
2004
Udhaya
Udhaya as Director, Writer
{"id":222115,"title":"Dum Dum Dum","year":"2001","job":"Director, Story","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/dum-dum-dum","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_222115.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_222115.jpg"},"released":1}
2001
Dum Dum Dum
Dum Dum Dum as Director, Story