Pugazhendhi, commonly known as Pugazh, is an Indian actor and comedian. He rose to fame after appearing on Star Vijay's Cooku with Comali.
Pugazh was born on 14 November 1990 in Cuddalore. He was educated at St. Joseph's High School and Sri Padaleswarar Secondary School in Thirupapuliyur. Pugazh married Benzi Riya in 2022
Pugazh grew to prominence after competing in Cooku with Comali. He is known for his mimicry and humour. Udhaya Raj of Baana Kaathadi fame helped Pugazh audition for Kalakka Povathu Yaaru, but was not cast. Undeterred, he worked as a computer serviceman at Vijay TV and later starred in Sirippu Da alongside Dheena. Following his later selection and success in Kalakka Povathu Yaaru, he was given the opportunity to participate in Cooku with Comali. He garnered success on the show resulting in several offers to act in Tamil films. He debuted in Sixer and has since starred in more movies like Cocktail,Sabhaapathy, and Etharkkum Thunindhavan.

Desingu Raja 2
2025

Om Kali Jai Kali
(5 episodes)
2025

Goli Soda Rising
(10 episodes)
2024

Kasethan Kadavulada
Hacker
2023

Karungaapiyam
Tea Vendor
2023

August 16, 1947
2023

Ayothi
Pandi
2023

DSP
Poovaali
2022

Agent Kannayiram
2022

Yaanai
2022

Etharkkum Thunindhavan
2022

Enna Solla Pogirai
2022

Sabhaapathy
Ramani
2021
Sathish-Praveen Saravanan untitled

Gentleman 2

Valimai
'Success' Balu
2022

Cocktail
Local Don
2020

Cooku with Comali
Self - Comali · (122 episodes)
2019

Cooku with Comali
Comali · (72 episodes)
2019

Kaithi
(uncredited)
2019

Sixer
Psychiatrist
2019