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Azhagam Perumal

Born: May 25, 1965
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FAN SCORE
65
POPULARITY
60

Azhagam Perumal is a respected Tamil film actor and director, renowned for his natural acting style and memorable supporting roles. He began his career as an assistant director under Mani Ratnam and m... Read more

Azhagam Perumal is a respected Tamil film actor and director, renowned for his natural acting style and memorable supporting roles. He began his career as an assistant director under Mani Ratnam and made his directorial debut with the hit film Dumm Dumm Dumm (2001). As an actor, he is known for films like Minnale, O Kadhal Kanmani, Raja Rani, 96, and Chekka Chivantha Vaanam, often portraying mentor or fatherly characters with emotional depth. Show less

ROLES
Actor, Director
BIRTH PLACE
Kulasekarapuram

Quick Info

Born May 25, 1965
Birth Place Kulasekarapuram
Fan Score 65
Popularity 60
Roles Actor, Director

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Personal Details

Official Sites www.filmibeat.com

Did You Know

Trivia
  • Azhagam Perumal started his career as an assistant director under Mani Ratnam.
    He made his directorial debut with Dumm Dumm Dumm (2001), which became a commercial success.
    He transitioned from direction to acting and became a well-known supporting actor in Tamil cinema.
    Known for portraying fatherly and mentor roles with emotional depth.
    Has worked in both Tamil mainstream and critically acclaimed films, including Minnale, Raja Rani, and 96.
Quotes
  • “Every character, no matter how small, has a story to tell.”
    “Acting is about truth, not theatrics.”
Trademarks
  • Subtle and naturalistic acting style.
    Often plays mentor, fatherly, or supporting roles with emotional impact.
    Calm and composed dialogue delivery.
    Balances both commercial and critically acclaimed films.
Nicknames
  • Azhagam
Salaries
  • Estimated ₹5–20 Lakhs per film

Frequently Asked Questions

01

Who is Azhagam Perumal?

Azhagam Perumal is a Tamil actor and director known for his natural acting style and memorable supporting roles in films like Minnale and O Kadhal Kanmani.

02

Which film did Azhagam Perumal direct?

He made his directorial debut with the romantic comedy Dumm Dumm Dumm (2001).

03

In which popular Tamil films has Azhagam Perumal acted?

He has appeared in Minnale, O Kadhal Kanmani, Raja Rani, 96, and Chekka Chivantha Vaanam.

04

He has appeared in Minnale, O Kadhal Kanmani, Raja Rani, 96, and Chekka Chivantha Vaanam.

Yes, he started his career as an assistant director under Mani Ratnam before moving into acting and directing.

05

What type of roles is Azhagam Perumal known for?

He is best known for fatherly, mentor, and character-driven roles that add emotional depth to Tamil films.

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