Arjunan (actor)

Arjunan
Born
Arjunan Nandakumar

(1986-08-08) 8 August 1986 (age 38)
Madras, Tamil Nadu, India
OccupationActor
Years active2012–present
SpouseGayathri
Children3

Arjunan is an Indian actor known for his supporting roles in predominantly Tamil-language films. He made a breakthrough as Siva, a hopeless romantic collage student, in Balaji Mohan's bilingual film, Kadhalil Sodhappuvadhu Yeppadi (2012), receiving critical acclaim for his portrayal.[1] He has since featured in comedy roles in films including Suseendran's Aadhalal Kadhal Seiveer and in Balaji Mohan's next bilingual Vaayai Moodi Pesavum (2014).

Career

Arjunan made his breakthrough with Balaji Mohan's bilingual romantic comedy Kadhalil Sodhappuvadhu Yeppadi portraying Siddharth's friend Siva, a hopeless romantic. The film, a remake of a short film by the director, which Arjunan also featured in saw him double up duty as an assistant director.[2] A critic from The Hindu noted "despite appearing gawky and untrained as an actors", he "makes that up by being natural and uninhibited."[3] After winning good reviews, he went on to feature in Siddharth's next Telugu film Jabardasth (2013) and then played a supporting role in Suseendran's Aadhalal Kadhal Seiveer, where a critic praised his contribution, writing he "ensures some laughs even in the most serious scenes."[4] Arjunan next played a supporting role in Balaji Mohans's following bilingual film, Vaayai Moodi Pesavum.[5]

He has several films in production including Ravi K. Chandran's Yaan and Anand Shankar's Arima Nambi. Arjunan will also be seen in a major role in the forthcoming Anirudh-musical Aakko.[6]

Personal life

Arjunan has twin children: son Ilan and daughter Iyal, both of whom are child actors.[7][8]

Filmography

  • All films are in Tamil, unless otherwise noted.
Year Film Role Notes
2011 Uyarthiru 420 Doctor
2012 Kadhalil Sodhappuvadhu Yeppadi Siva
2013 Jabardasth Bairraju's friend Telugu film
Oruvar Meethu Iruvar Sainthu
Aadhalal Kadhal Seiveer Jai
2014 Bramman Lakshmi's Ex lover
Samsaaram Aarogyathinu Haanikaram Sathish Malayalam film
Vaayai Moodi Pesavum
Arima Nambi Raj
Yaan Siva
Kappal Kalyanasundaram
2016 Aviyal Dosa Acted in segment Kanneer Anjali
Aagam Sai's friend
Darling 2 Shankar
Oyee Krish's Uncle
Idhu Namma Aalu Shiva's friend
Nambiar Arjun
Meendum Oru Kadhal Kadhai Abu
Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru
2017 Senjittale En Kadhala
Bongu Bhaskar
Vanamagan Arjun
Ivan Yarendru Therikiratha Arivu's friend
Puriyaadha Pudhir DJ
Nenjil Thunivirundhal Janani's lover
C/o Surya Telugu film
2018 Tik Tik Tik Appu
2019 Bodhai Yeri Budhi Maari Joy
2021 Chakra Hacker
Gaadi Ulla Body
2022 Oke Oka Jeevitham Santhosh Telugu film
Kanam
O2
Nitham Oru Vaanam Shiva
Oh My Ghost Pushpa
2023 Theerkadarishi
2023 Uyir Thamizhukku Admin
2024 Emakku Thozhil Romance Prashanth

Television series

Year Series Role Notes
2017 As I'm Suffering From Kadhal Santosh's friend Hotstar
2022 Anantham Ramany

References

  1. ^ "Move over Santhanam, it's time for Sathish, Soori, Karuna and Arjunan!". 16 January 2015. Archived from the original on 5 August 2021. Retrieved 25 August 2020.
  2. ^ Mohan, Balaji. "Postmortem - Love Failure". idlebrain.com. Idlebrain. Archived from the original on 4 March 2012. Retrieved 30 June 2014.
  3. ^ Subramanian, Karthik (18 February 2012). "Kadhalil Sodhapuvadhu Yeppadi: Simple is beautiful". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 16 September 2018. Retrieved 30 June 2014.
  4. ^ staff (16 August 2013). "'Aadhalal Kadhal Seiveer' review: It's about careless romance". IBN. Archived from the original on 19 August 2013. Retrieved 30 June 2014.
  5. ^ Kaushik, L.M. (20 February 2012). "KADHALIL SODHAPUVADHU YEPPADI MUSIC REVIEW". behindwoods.com. Archived from the original on 12 June 2014. Retrieved 30 June 2014.
  6. ^ Karthik, Janani (2 January 2014). "Anirudh to do a cameo in Aakko". Times of India. Archived from the original on 3 January 2014. Retrieved 30 June 2014.
  7. ^ "Arjunan's twin kids to act in Suriya's next". The Times of India. 6 July 2019. Archived from the original on 5 December 2019. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
  8. ^ "Father of Leo's child artist thanks Vijay and team: 'You made her feel very comfortable and safe'". The Indian Express. 25 October 2023. Archived from the original on 11 January 2024. Retrieved 11 January 2024.