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{{Short description|Indian film actor}}

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{{Infobox person
| name = Aari Arujunan
| image = Actor Aari Arujunan at an NGO event.jpg
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| nationality = Indian
| occupation = Actor
| years_active = 2004–present
| spouse = {{Marriage|Nathiya|2015}}
| children = 1
| website =
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'''Aari Arujunan,''' known by the mononym '''Aari''', is an Indian actor who has appeared in Tamil language films. He made his feature film debut in ''[[Rettaisuzhi]]'' (2010) produced by director [[S. Shankar|Shankar]], before having a breakthrough performance as Murugan in ''[[Nedunchaalai]]'' (2014) and starring in the supernatural thriller ''[[Maya (2015 Tamil film)|Maya]]''. In 2021, he emerged as the title winner of the Tamil reality television show ''[[Bigg Boss (Tamil season 4)|Bigg Boss Tamil Season 4]]''.

==Career==
Aari, before entering films, had background in theatre featuring in productions by Magic Lantern, Theatre Nisha and Inland Theatres.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/cp/2011/01/02/stories/2011010250100400.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110426042247/http://www.hindu.com/cp/2011/01/02/stories/2011010250100400.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=2011-04-26|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=2011-01-02|title=News Archives:}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/article584202.ece|title=Aari's acting dreams|work=The New Indian Express}}</ref> He was cast the role of Muthu in ''[[Aadum Koothu]]'' (2005).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/taking-to-the-highway/article5931847.ece|title=Taking to the highway|work=The Hindu}}</ref> Aari made his feature film debut in ''[[Rettaisuzhi]]'', produced by director [[S. Shankar|Shankar]]. He appeared as Murthy, an army man, returning to his village.

In October 2011 it was announced that Aari would feature in ''[[Maalai Pozhudhin Mayakathilaey]]'' and would star alongside winner of Miss South India 2010, [[Shubha Phutela]]. Aari mentioned that it was "really challenging to play an ordinary guy", as he had to consciously keep his emotions to a minimum at all times.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/news-interviews/Playing-a-simple-person-the-toughest-job-Aari/articleshow/12044267.cms|title=Playing a simple person the toughest job: Aari|work=The Times of India}}</ref>

Aari portrayed the lead role in [[N. Krishna]]'s third venture, a romantic road trip film titled ''[[Nedunchaalai]]'' (2014), a period film set in the 1980, which took two years to complete.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-actors/aari/aari-interview.html|title=Aari Interview|publisher=}}</ref> Post-release, a critic noted "Aari immerses himself in the central character of Murugan with such conviction and controlled flair that it becomes impossible to separate the actor from the part".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/nedunchalai-review-tamil-15052114.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140328222746/http://www.sify.com/movies/nedunchalai-review-tamil-15052114.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2014-03-28|title=Review : Nedunchalai|work=Sify}}</ref> The film opened to positive reviews.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/nedunchalai-road-rage/article5848263.ece|title=Nedunchalai: Road rage|author=Baradwaj Rangan|work=The Hindu}}</ref> His following venture, the comedy ''[[Kadai Enn 6]]'', remains unreleased.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/Variety-Seeker-Aari-Gets-Laughter-Break/2014/10/08/article2466927.ece1|title=Variety-Seeker Aari Gets Laughter Break|work=The New Indian Express}}</ref> Another venture ''[[Dharani (film)|Dharani]]'' directed by newcomer Guhan Sambandham, released in 2015, which did not perform well. In the same year he played a pivotal role in [[Maya (2015 Tamil film)|''Maya'']], supernatural thriller alongside [[Nayanthara]]. Maya was a huge success at the box office and was critically acclaimed. He was again cast in a lead role in [[Krishna (director)|N.Krishna]]'s next venture, [[Maane Thaene Paeye|''Maane'' ''Thene'' ''Paeye'']], a romantic comedy opposite [[Subhashree Ganguly|Subhasree Ganguly]], which was dropped halfway. In 2016, he was seen in [[Unnodu Ka|''Unnodu'' ''Ka'']], a commercial entertainer opposite to [[Maya (actress)|Maya]] ,which performed average in the box office. Later, he was cast in horror comedy [[Nagesh Thiraiyarangam|''Nagesh'' ''Thirayarangam'']] in lead role opposite [[Ashna Zaveri]]. His next ventures to be released include [https://m.imdb.com/title/tt12868346/ ''Ellam Mele Irukkuruvan Pathuppan''], a sci fi movie with alien backdrop, then ''[[Aleka]]'', a romantic thriller and ''[https://www.indiaglitz.com/bigg-boss-4-aari-next-movie-exciting-new-details-tamil-_amp-news-276841 Bagavan]'' mythological drama.

In January 2021, he emerged as the title winner in the reality show [[Bigg Boss Tamil 4]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=admin|title=Everything about Aari Arjuna Big Boss 4 - CelebWoods.com|url=https://www.celebwoods.com/big-boss-aari-arjuna-family-biography/|access-date=2021-03-02|language=en}}</ref>'''

==Personal life==
He married Nathiya (Sri Lankan) - UK citizen and HR Manager [[Chennai]] on 18 November 2015 and the reception was held on 19 November 2015 in [[Taj Connemara]].{{Citation needed|date=January 2021}} The couple has one child named Riya.

He is also a body sculptor and fitness coach, who has mentored actors [[Cheran (director)|Cheran]], [[Ameer (director)|Ameer]], [[M. Sasikumar|Sasikumar]], [[R. Parthiban|Parthiban]], [[Jiiva]], [[Aadhi Pinisetty]], etc.

As a social activist, he has supported Tamil culture, language and agriculture. In 2018, he started a '{{Lang|ta|தமிழ் கையொப்பம்}}' (Tamil Signature) movement where he wanted all the Tamil people to sign documents in Tamil script. He holds the ''[[Guinness Book of World Records]]'' for most signatures on a whiteboard. He also holds the ''Guinness World Record'' for planting approximately 30,000 seedlings with 20,000 participants, in a 15 acre land, in collaboration with [[Sathyabama University]]. In 2017 he actively participated in Jallikattu protests held in Marina beach, Chennai.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|title=Aari Arjuna Biography, Wife, Family, Big Boss 4|url=https://www.celebwoods.com/big-boss-aari-arujunan/|access-date=2020-12-31|website=CelebWoods.com|language=en}}</ref>{{unreliable source?|date=January 2021}}

==Filmography==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ Film performances
|-
! Year !! Title !! Role !! class="unsortable" | Notes
|-
| 2005 || ''[[Aadum Koothu]]'' || Muthu|| The Best Regional Language National Award
|-
| 2010 || ''[[Rettaisuzhi]]'' || Murthy ||
|-
| 2012 || ''[[Maalai Pozhudhin Mayakathilaey]]'' || Ajay ||
|-
| 2014 || ''[[Nedunchaalai]]'' || Murugan ||Best Actor{{snd}}Film Fans Association 62nd Annual Award & V4 Awards
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2015 || ''[[Dharani (film)|Dharani]]'' || Shekar ||
|-
| ''[[Maya (2015 Tamil film)|Maya]]'' || Vasanth/Arjun ||
|-
| 2016 || ''[[Unnodu Ka]]'' || Siva ||
|-
| 2017 || ''[[Mupparimanam]]'' || Himself || Cameo appearance
|-
| 2018 || ''[[Nagesh Thiraiyarangam]]'' || Nagesh ||
|-
|2018
|''Mouna Valai''
|TBA
|Unreleased
|-
|2021
|Style="background:#FFFFCC;"|''Ellam Mele Irukkuruvan Pathuppan'' {{Dagger}}
|{{TBA}}
|Filming
|-
| 2021 ||style="background:#FFFFCC;"| ''[[Aleka (film)|Aleka]]'' {{Dagger|alt=Films that have not yet been released}} || Joseph Vijay || Filming<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2019/jan/17/aaris-next-titled-aleka-1926063.html |title=Aari’s next titled Aleka |last=Aiyappan |first=Ashameera |date=17 January 2019 |work=[[The New Indian Express]] |quote=The crew is currently shooting in a single schedule in Chennai, with a couple of songs being planned abroad.}}</ref>
|-
|2021
|style="background:#FFFFCC;"|''Bagavan'' {{Dagger|alt=Films that have not yet been released}}
|{{TBA}}
|Filming
|}

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Television performances
|- style="background:#ccc; text-align:center;"
! Year !! Title !! Role !! Channel !! class="unsortable" | Notes
|-
| 2020–2021|| '' [[Bigg Boss (Tamil season 4)|Bigg Boss Tamil Season 4]]''|| Contestant || rowspan="2" | ''[[Star Vijay]]'' || Winner
|-
|2021
|[[Bharathi Kannamma (2019 TV series)|Bharathi Kannamma]]
|Guest
|To declare winner of Super Kudumbam
|-
|}

==Awards==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year !! Cateogary !! Awards !! Notes
|-
|2021
| ''[[Bigg Boss (Tamil season 4)|Bigg Boss Tamil 4]]''
|Title winner
|
|-
|2017 || ''Transplanting Seedlings'' || Guinness World Record || Transplanting Seedlings with 3000 students from Sathyabhama University
|-
|2017 || ''Youth Icon'' ||Trikona Awards{{snd}}2017 || For exemplary work for betterment of society and motivating youth and following the footsteps
|-
|2017
|''Best Ambassador Pair & The Charming Dyad Award''
|[https://youtube.com/unozPfKX1gY Annual Thomas Edison Advertisement Awards]
|Shared with [[Ritu Varma]] for Amazon Pongal Advertisement
|-
|2016 || ''Take Care India'' ||Youth Icon Awards{{snd}}2016 || For flood work{{snd}}12/01/2016{{snd}}Take Care India in Association with DR. A P J Abdulkalam International Foundation
|-
| 2015 ||''Best Actor''

|V4 Awards{{snd}}2014 ||[[Nedunchaalai]]
|-
| 2014 || ''Best Actor''

|62nd Annual Film Fans Association Awards ||[[Nedunchaalai]]
|}

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[[Category:Male actors in Tamil cinema]]
[[Category:1986 births]]
[[Category:People from Dindigul district]]
[[Category:Bigg Boss Tamil contestants]]

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