| Birth name | Ramdoss |
|---|---|
| Birth date | 30 June 1978 (age 48)[1] |
| Birth place | Nilakottai, Dindigul, Tamilnadu |
| Spouse | Thenmozhi (m. 2018)[2] |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2003–present |
Ramdoss, better known as Munishkanth, is an Indian actor and comedian who appears in Tamil language films. His notable performances include Mundasupatti (2014), Maanagaram (2017), Maragadha Naanayam (2017) and Raatchasan (2018).
Career
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
Films
| 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 | |
| Bruce Lee | God Father | ||
| Bongu | Mani | ||
| Maragadha Naanayam | 'Nochchukuppam' Ramdoss | —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 | ||
| 2026 | Kaakaa | ||
| Thiraivi | Anbu | ||
| Red Label | |||
| Mylanji | Ethiraj | ||
| Thaai Kizhavi | Pennycuick | ||
| Vadam | [18] | ||
| Battle | [19] |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Platform | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002–2005 | Metti Oli | Garment worker | Sun TV | |
| 2019 | Postman | Raja | ZEE5 | —Blacksheep Digital Awards 2020 Best Actor in a supporting role |
| 2022 | Vilangu | SI Uthaman | ZEE5 | |
| 2026 | Kaakee Circus | ZEE5 |
References
- ^ "Munishkanth". Book My Show
- ^ "Munishkanth marries Thenmozhi at Vadapalani Temple". The Times of India. 26 March 2018. Archived 15 September 2021 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 11 March 2020.
- ^ ta:Mundasupatti Muniskanth Interview. Cinema Vikatan. – via YouTube.
- ^ "'Mundasupatti' Muniskanth: Came to be Villain; Became Comedian | Interview, Ramdoss". IndiaGlitz Tamil. 28 July 2014. Archived 12 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 20 October 2015. – via YouTube.
- ^ Munishkanth (14 June 2014). "Mundasupatti: Light, camera, action". The Hindu. Archived 4 July 2014 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 20 October 2015.
- ^ Balaji, RJ (11 July 2014). "A Face to The Voice: The RJ Balaji Interview". Silverscreen.in. 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. Express News Service. Archived 9 July 2018 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 9 July 2018.
- ^ "Ratchasan Movie Review {3.5/5}: Ratsasan is a competent thriller, for the most part.". The Times of India. Retrieved 2018-10-04.
- ^ "PETTA MOVIE REVIEW". Behindwoods. Retrieved 2019-01-10.
- ^ "Zee 5's 'Postman' review: A waste of an intriguing one-liner". New Indian Express. Retrieved 2019-07-06.
- ^ "'Middle Class' teaser out: Munishkanth shines in emotional avatar, A heartfelt family drama premieres November 21". The Times of India. Retrieved 2025-11-04.
- ^ "Nakkhul's Vasco Da Gama gets a release date". Cinema Express. 29 June 2024. Archived 29 June 2024 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
- ^ "Hiphop Tamizha Adhi's 'Kadaisi Ulaga Por' gets a release date". The Hindu. 3 September 2024. Archived 3 September 2024 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 11 September 2024.
- ^ Features, C. E. (2025-07-10). "Tharshan's next, Surrender sets release date". Cinema Express. Retrieved 2025-08-03.
- ^ Kumar, Akshay (2025-10-30). "Trailer of Aditya Madhavan-Gouri Kishan's Others out". Cinema Express. Retrieved 2025-11-06.
- ^ தினத்தந்தி (2025-11-08). "ஆனந்தராஜின் “மெட்ராஸ் மாபியா கம்பெனி” படத்தின் ரிலீஸ் தேதி அறிவிப்பு" (in Tamil). www.dailythanthi.com. Retrieved 2025-11-12.
- ^ தினத்தந்தி (2025-11-04). ""மிடில் கிளாஸ்" படத்தின் டீசர் வெளியானது!" (in Tamil). www.dailythanthi.com. Retrieved 2025-11-06.
- ^ "Vadam Movie Review: Familiar feuds with a different bull in the ring". The Times of India
- ^ "Battle". The Times of India. Retrieved 2026-04-23.
External links
- Munishkanth at IMDb