Bagavathi Perumal | |
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Bagavathi Perumal in 2019 | |
Born | (1978-07-23) 23 July 1978 (age 46) |
Other names | Bucks |
Alma mater | Madras Institute of Technology, Anna University |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 2012–present |
Bagavathi Perumal, popularly known as Bucks, is an Indian actor, who has worked in Tamil films. Perumal debuted in Balaji Tharaneetharan's critically acclaimed Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom (2012). Bagavathi has since appeared in pivotal roles in films including Oru Kanniyum Moonu Kalavaanikalum (2014), Naalu Policeum Nalla Irundha Oorum (2015), Pichaikkaran (2016) and Super Deluxe (2019).
Career
After starting his career as an assistant director, Bucks initially assisted Director Karthik Raghunath for couple of movies, Later he joined director Gautham Vasudev Menon's crew for the blockbuster Kaaka Kaaka and finally was with the team of Director N.Krishna for the movie Sillunu Oru Kaadhal .
He debuted as an actor in Balaji Tharaneetharan's critically acclaimed Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom (2012), portraying himself in a film inspired by a real-life event. The film became a sleeper hit, with the actor gaining reviews for his portrayal, eventually leading to him earning his moniker, "Bucks". In 2014, Bucks appeared in Chimbu Deven's fantasy comedy Oru Kanniyum Moonu Kalavaanikalum, portraying a mischievous pal alongside Arulnithi and Bindu Madhavi. The film opened to positive reviews and had an average run at the box office. He was later seen playing a small role in Karthik Subbaraj's Jigarthanda, playing the cinematographer of the film directed by Siddharth in the movie. He was also later seen playing in movie Naalu Policeum Nalla Irundha Oorum, where he featured alongside Arulnithi for the second time. He was seen in the film Super Deluxe (2019) as a corrupt, womanizing cop. The film opened to rave reviews. Bagavathi Perumal made his Bollywood debut, Monica, O My Darling (2022).
Filmography
Year | Movie | Role | Notes |
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2012 | Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom | Bagavathi Perumal (Bucks) | |
2014 | Oru Kanniyum Moonu Kalavaanikalum | Ramanujam Isakki | |
Jigarthanda | Film Cinematographer | ||
2015 | Indru Netru Naalai | Elango's boss | Cameo appearance |
Naalu Policeum Nalla Irundha Oorum | SI Chelladurai | ||
2016 | Jil Jung Juk | Marunthu | |
Pichaikkaran | Rajesh | ||
Iraivi | Varun | ||
2017 | Ivan Yarendru Therikiratha | Bombay Boys member | |
Kootathil Oruvan | Teacher | ||
Maayavan | Karuna | ||
2018 | 96 | Murali | |
Seethakaathi | Director Sundar | ||
2019 | Super Deluxe | SI Berlin | |
Gangs of Madras | Jakir | ||
Kolaigaran | Murali | ||
Igloo | Sundar | A ZEE5 Originals film | |
Adithya Varma | Lawyer | ||
2021 | Yennanga Sir Unga Sattam | Movie producer | |
Navarasa | Chief cook | Webseries; Segment: Payasam | |
Tughlaq Durbar | Mangalam | ||
Bachelor | Bhagya (Bucks) | ||
2022 | Visithiran | Peter | |
Maayon | DK | ||
Monica, O My Darling | Arvind Manivannan | Netflix Hindi movie | |
2023 | Thunivu | Inspector Rajesh | |
Run Baby Run | Church Father | ||
Single Shankarum Smartphone Simranum | Hamsa Gupta | ||
Raja Magal | |||
Ellaam Mela Irukuravan Paathuppan | Thirunavukarasu | ||
Good Night | Hayagreevan Balaji | ||
Iraivan | ACP Franck | ||
2024 | Blue Star | Immanuel | |
Ippadiku Kadhal | Vasu | ||
Petta Rap | Kamal | ||
Emakku Thozhil Romance | Vetri |
Streaming television
Year | Film | Role | Network | Language | Ref. |
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2023 | Sengalam | Personal assistant to MLA | ZEE5 | Tamil | |
2023 | The Night Manager | D'Silva | Disney+ Hotstar | Hindi | |
2024 | Killer Soup | Private Detective Kiran Nadar | Netflix |
References
- "நடுராத்திரி மட்டன் கிரேவி சாப்பிட்ட விஜய்சேதுபதி!". Archived from the original on 3 February 2022. Retrieved 3 February 2022.
- ""I Could Not Stand In The Sun Like Nasser Sir Did" - Bagavathi Perumal, "I Could Not Stand In The Sun Like Nasser Sir Did, he is a great actor" - Bagavathi Perumal , Bagavathi Perumal". www.behindwoods.com. Archived from the original on 9 July 2022. Retrieved 6 September 2020.
- "Movie Review : Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom". Sify. Archived from the original on 3 July 2013. Retrieved 9 August 2022.
- "Review: Naduvula Konjam... is worth a watch". Rediff. Archived from the original on 29 June 2020. Retrieved 6 September 2020.
- "Movie Review : Oru Kanniyum Moonu Kalavaanikalum". Sify. Archived from the original on 6 April 2014. Retrieved 9 August 2022.
- "'Super Deluxe' is super complex". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 22 October 2019. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
- "What more can I ask from my Bollywood debut?: Bagavathi Perumal".
- "Ashok Selvan's Emakku Thozhil Romance To Release On This Date!". Times Now. 11 October 2024. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
- "அரசியல் திரில்லராக உருவாகியுள்ள 'செங்களம்' இணையத் தொடர்! - மார்ச் 24 ஆம் தேதி ஜீ5 தளத்தில் வெளியாகிறது". www.cinemainbox.com (in Tamil). 19 March 2023. Archived from the original on 19 March 2023. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
- "Killer Soup Season 1". The Times of India. 11 January 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 23 January 2024.