David Arumugam - Actor Profile

David Arumugam

Acting
Freshness: Jan 21, 2026
8Total Films
8.3 Highest Rated
Born: May 3, 1950
Birth Place: Penang, Federation of Malaya (now Malaysia)

About David Arumugam

Dato’ Thiagarajan K.R. Arumugam (born 3 May 1950), known by his stage name David Arumugam, is a Malaysian musician and singer who is one of the founding members of the band called Alleycats. He is the elder brother of Loganathan Arumugam. On 12 February 2009, David Arumugam was conferred the Darjah Indera Mahkota Pahang (DIMP) award which carries the title of " Dato' " in conjunction with the Sultan of Pahang's 78th birthday on 24 October 2008.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of David Arumugam reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 8 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of David Arumugam's filmography leans towards the Comedy genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 13% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), David Arumugam remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Nasi Lemak 2.0, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best David Arumugam Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from David Arumugam's career based on audience ratings.

★8.3
Nasi Lemak 2.0 (2011) movie poster
★8.3

Nasi Lemak 2.0: Young Chef Huang (Namewee) struggles to get his restaurant business going because he cannot adapt to the “localised’ coo

Nasi Lemak 2.0

2011•Comedy
★6.0
Nasi Lemak 1.0 (2022) movie poster
★6.0

Nasi Lemak 1.0: Chef Huang is on a quest and embarks on a journey to discover the best nasi lemak recipe. He finds himself in the ultima

Nasi Lemak 1.0

2022•Comedy
★6.0
Banglasia 2.0 (2019) movie poster
★6.0

Banglasia 2.0: Harris, a poor Bangladeshi worker in Malaysia, simply wants to return to his hometown to marry the love of his life. How

Banglasia 2.0

2019•Comedy
★6.0
The Good Loan Sharks (2024) movie poster
★6.0

The Good Loan Sharks: Two struggling brothers start a money lending business, facing fierce opposition from rival Ah Longs. They must save a t

The Good Loan Sharks

2024•Comedy
★5.0
Hantu Gangster (2012) movie poster
★5.0

Hantu Gangster: Three gangster groups made up of Malay, Chinese and Indian, for the past 50 years, has ruled a local town in Malaysia. A

Hantu Gangster

2012•Horror

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of David Arumugam.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2024 The Good Loan Sharks Kumar Kodiaq Average Similar →
2022 Nasi Lemak 1.0 Curry Master Average Similar →
2021 Budak Kripto - Flop Similar →
2019 Banglasia 2.0 Raja Luk Luk Average Similar →
2016 Warna Cinta Impian - Flop Similar →
2012 Hantu Gangster Arulkumar Flop Similar →
2011 Nasi Lemak 2.0 Curry Master Super Hit Similar →
2010 Estet Aru Flop Similar →

David Arumugam - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of David Arumugam?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring David Arumugam is "Nasi Lemak 2.0" with a rating of 8.3/10.

How many movies has David Arumugam acted in?

David Arumugam has been featured in at least 8 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by David Arumugam?

Other notable films include "Nasi Lemak 1.0", "Banglasia 2.0", and "The Good Loan Sharks".