Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Murugadoss |
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| Full Name | Murugadoss Arunasalam |
| Famous For | Directing Ghajini Movie (India's first movie that earned more than ₹100 crore at box office) |
| Zodiac Sign/Sun Sign | Libra |
| Hometown | Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Address | 42/5, alagarperumal koil st, Vadapalani, Chennai- 26 |
| Hobbies | Mimicking, Drawing, Watching Movies, Writing, Reading, Listening to Music |
| Controversies | His Hindi movie 'Ghajini' created a huge controversy that it is a remake of Hollywood movie 'Memento' |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 160 cm |
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| Weight | 65 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Government Higher Secondary School, Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu |
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| Educational Qualification | Bachelor of Art |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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Relationships & More
| Wife/Spouse | Ramya (Married: 2005) | ||||
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Family
| Father | Arunasalam | ||||
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| Mother | Name Not Known | ||||
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| Spouse | Ramya | ||||
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Career
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Favourites
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| Novel | Mahabharatam (Written by Cho Ramaswamy) |
| Beverage | Tea |
Style Quotient
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| Salary | ₹12 crore/movie |
| Net Worth | ₹72 crore |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| AR Murugadoss's smoking habits are not known. | |
| AR Murugadoss's alcohol consumption is not known. | |
| The initials 'AR' in his name stand for his father's name, Arunasalam. | |
| During college, he participated in cultural events and mimicked actors. | |
| He developed a love for movies and started writing jokes. | |
| He attempted to join the Madras Film Institute after college but was rejected. | |
| Prominent writer P. Kalaimani mentored Murugadoss and offered him a chance to write dialogues for the Tamil film Madurai Meenakshi. | |
| He collaborated with S. J. Surya and wrote dialogues for the film Kushi. | |
| He debuted in Hindi Cinema with the movie 'Ghajini', the first Bollywood film to earn over ₹100 crore. | |
| In 2012, he directed the Tamil action thriller Thuppakki, which joined Kollywood's ₹100 crore club. | |
| Murugadoss is known for his humility and soft-spoken nature in everyday life. | |
| In 2013, his brother Dileepan made his acting debut in Vathikuchi, directed by Murugadoss. |
