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| birthname = Arulnithi Tamilarasu | | birthname = Arulnithi Tamilarasu | ||
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1987|7|21|df=yes}} | | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1987|7|21|df=yes}} | ||
| birth_place = [[Madurai]], [[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]] | |||
| birth_place = [[ | | parents = Tamilarasu (Father)<br>Mohana (Mother) | ||
| relatives = {{unbulletedlist|[[M. Karunanidhi]] (grandfather)|[[M. K. Stalin]] ( | | relatives = {{unbulletedlist| Poonguzhali (Sister)<br>[[M. Karunanidhi]] (grandfather)|[[M. K. Stalin]] (Uncle)|[[Udhayanidhi Stalin]] (cousin)|[[Dayanidhi Azhagiri]] (cousin)}} | ||
| yearsactive = 2010–present | | yearsactive = 2010–present | ||
| spouse = {{marriage |Keerthana|2015}} | | spouse = {{marriage |Keerthana|2015}} | ||
| | | children = Magizhan | ||
| alma_mater = [[Loyola College, Chennai]] | | alma_mater = [[Loyola College, Chennai]] | ||
| occupation = Actor | | occupation = Actor | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Arulnithi Tamilarasu''' (born 21 July 1987) is an Indian Tamil actor best known for playing the lead role in ''[[Vamsam]]'', directed by [[Pandiraj]]. | '''Arulnithi Tamilarasu''' (born 21 July 1987) is an Indian Tamil actor best known for playing the lead role in ''[[Vamsam]]'', directed by [[Pandiraj]]. | ||
==Personal life== | ==Personal life== | ||
Arulnithi's grandfather is [[M. Karunanidhi]], former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. His father is M. K. Tamilarasu, brother of [[M. K. Stalin]], | Arulnithi's grandfather is [[M. Karunanidhi]], former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. His father is M. K. Tamilarasu, brother of [[M. K. Stalin]],Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. His cousins include noted producers, [[Udhayanidhi Stalin]] and [[Dhayanidhi Alagiri]].<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20100816092033/http://sify.com/movies/tamil/fullstory.php?id=14953068 Friday Fury- 13 August]. Sify.com (13 August 2010).</ref> | ||
Arulnithi was educated at St. Michael's Academy in Chennai, before pursuing a degree at [[Loyola College, Chennai|Loyola College]]. He then went on to [[Pondicherry University]] to undertake more qualifications.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Rangarajan|first=Malathi|date=2010-08-13|title=Another hero is here|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/Another-hero-is-here/article16129523.ece|url-access=subscription|access-date=2021-04-02|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> Arulnithi married Keerthana on 7 June 2015.<ref>http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/events/chennai/Arulnithi-and-Keerthana-got-married-at-a-high-profile-ceremony-at-the-Anna-Arivalayam-Chennai/articleshow/47584984.cms</ref> | Arulnithi was educated at St. Michael's Academy in Chennai, before pursuing a degree at [[Loyola College, Chennai|Loyola College]]. He then went on to [[Pondicherry University]] to undertake more qualifications.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Rangarajan|first=Malathi|date=2010-08-13|title=Another hero is here|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/Another-hero-is-here/article16129523.ece|url-access=subscription|access-date=2021-04-02|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> Arulnithi married Keerthana on 7 June 2015.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/events/chennai/Arulnithi-and-Keerthana-got-married-at-a-high-profile-ceremony-at-the-Anna-Arivalayam-Chennai/articleshow/47584984.cms|title = Arulnithi and Keerthana got married at a high profile ceremony at the Anna Arivalayam, Chennai - Times of India}}</ref> | ||
==Acting career== | ==Acting career== | ||
Arulnithi was offered the lead role in [[Pandiraj]]'s ''[[Vamsam]]'' after his cousin, [[Udhayanidhi Stalin]], had opted out. The film featured him as a young man shying away from the politics of his village, despite claims for him to avenge his father's death. The film, which featured him alongside [[Sunaina]], was heavily promoted in [[Tamil Nadu]] | Arulnithi was offered the lead role in [[Pandiraj]]'s ''[[Vamsam]]'' after his cousin, [[Udhayanidhi Stalin]], had opted out. The film featured him as a young man shying away from the politics of his village, despite claims for him to avenge his father's death. The film, which featured him alongside [[Sunaina]], was heavily promoted in [[Tamil Nadu]], and became a profitable venture at the box-office, garnering positive reviews. His second film was ''[[Udhayan (film)|Udhayan]]'' in which he played a [[dual role]] for the first time.<ref>[http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/may-11-03/arulnidhi-udayan-16-05-11.html Arulnidhi Is Going To Be Twice As Good – Arulnidhi – Udayan – Charlie – Tamil Movie News]. Behindwoods.com (16 May 2011).</ref><ref>[http://www.hindu.com/cp/2011/05/15/stories/2011051550210800.html]{{dead link|date=October 2013}}</ref> The next film ''[[Mouna Guru]]'' directed by debutant Santhakumar was a critically acclaimed [[sleeper hit]] which was also screened at the [[Hong Kong International Film Festival]] 2013.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Mouna-Guru-in-Hong-Kong-film-festival/articleshow/19030704.cms|title=Mouna Guru in Hong Kong film festival |website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2020-04-27}}</ref> | ||
In 2013, he starred in action drama film ''[[Thagaraaru]]'' was released to average reviews.<ref>https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/thagaraaru-the-trouble-is/article5433516.ece</ref> In 2014, his film ''[[Oru Kanniyum Moonu Kalavaanikalum]]'' is [[Chimbu Deven]]’s trademark style, filled with quirky characters, fantastical elements, and loads of comedy and satire.<ref>https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-oru-kanniyum-moonu-kalavaanikalum-is-interesting-south/20140407.htm</ref> In 2015, his horror film | In 2013, he starred in action drama film ''[[Thagaraaru]]'' was released to average reviews.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/thagaraaru-the-trouble-is/article5433516.ece|title = Thagaraaru: The trouble is…|newspaper = The Hindu|date = 7 December 2013|last1 = Rangarajan|first1 = Malathi}}</ref> In 2014, his film ''[[Oru Kanniyum Moonu Kalavaanikalum]]'' is [[Chimbu Deven]]’s trademark style, filled with quirky characters, fantastical elements, and loads of comedy and satire.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-oru-kanniyum-moonu-kalavaanikalum-is-interesting-south/20140407.htm|title=Review: Oru Kanniyum Moonu Kalavaanikalum is interesting}}</ref> In 2015, his horror film ''[[Demonte Colony]]'', directed by [[R. Ajay Gnanamuthu]],<ref>[https://www.sify.com/movies/demonte-colony-review-tamil-pfwqI8fehcdeh.html sify.com]</ref> is inspired by real life events centred around a supposedly haunted colony in [[Chennai]] called ''De Monte Colony''. Arulnithi gives a good performance and the film is undoubtedly a fine attempt by the debutant director.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-demonte-colony-is-a-gripping-tale-of-horror-south/20150522.htm|title = Review: Demonte Colony is a gripping tale of horror}}</ref> Thereafter, the comedy ''[[Naalu Policeum Nalla Irundha Oorum]]'' (2015) which was posted on negative reviews.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/naalu-polisum-nalla-iruntha-oorum/naalu-polisum-nalla-iruntha-oorum-review.html|title=Naalu Polisum Nalla Iruntha Oorum (Aka) Naalu Polisum Nalla Irundha Oorum review|date=24 July 2015}}</ref> His next film was the crime thriller ''[[Aarathu Sinam]]'' (2016), which marks the arrival of a remake of yet another brilliant Malayalam film, [[Jeethu Joseph]]'s ''[[Memories (2013 film)|Memories]]'' that had [[Prithviraj Sukumaran|Prithviraj]] playing the lead.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/aarathu-sinam/aarathu-sinam-review.html|title = Aarathu Sinam (Aka) Aaradhu Sinam review|date = 26 February 2016}}</ref> In [[Radha Mohan]]'s ''[[Brindavanam (2017 film)|Brindhavanam]]'' (2017), Arulnithi plays a deaf and mute character and his relationship with actor [[Vivek (actor)|Vivek]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/movie-reviews/brindavanam-movie-review-director-radha-mohan-s-film-is-heartwarming-and-funny/story-h607p9Lx3s8H7xnjt64BYK.html|title = Brindavanam movie review: Director Radha Mohan's film is heartwarming and funny|date = 26 May 2017}}</ref> Arulnithi's choice of screenplays has always been promising, giving importance to the content, and his next film was ''[[Iravukku Aayiram Kangal]]'' (2018). Arulnithi fits well into his character and shows maturity with his performance. It was released to positive reviews.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/iravukku-aayiram-kangal/iravukku-aayiram-kangal-review.html|title = Iravukku Aayiram Kangal (Aka) IravukkuAayiram Kangal review|date = 11 May 2018}}</ref> In 2019, the thriller ''[[K-13 (film)|K-13]]'' is another quality film from Arulnithi who has an eye for good scripts. Arulnithi has once again delivered a subtle performance.<ref>[https://www.sify.com/movies/k-13-review-a-fairly-neat-mystery-thriller-review-tamil-tfdpOGdcdbhcd.html sify.com]</ref> | ||
He will be next seen as a lead in ''D Block'', a college-based drama directed by YouTuber Vijay Kumar Rajendran (of Eruma Saani fame). | |||
==Filmography== | ==Filmography== | ||
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| 2010 || ''[[Vamsam]]'' || Anbarasu || Nominated, [[Vijay Award for Best Debut Actor]] | | 2010 || ''[[Vamsam]]'' || Anbarasu || Nominated, [[Vijay Award for Best Debut Actor]] | ||
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| 2011 || ''[[Udhayan (film)|Udhayan]]'' || Vasanth, Udhayan || | |rowspan=2| 2011 || ''[[Udhayan (film)|Udhayan]]'' || Vasanth, Udhayan || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | ''[[Mouna Guru]]'' || Karunakaran || | ||
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| 2013 || ''[[Thagaraaru]]'' || Saravanan || | | 2013 || ''[[Thagaraaru]]'' || Saravanan || | ||
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| 2014 || ''[[Oru Kanniyum Moonu Kalavaanikalum]]'' || Thamizh || | | 2014 || ''[[Oru Kanniyum Moonu Kalavaanikalum]]'' || Thamizh || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 2015 ||''[[Demonte Colony]]'' || Srinivasan || | |rowspan=2| 2015 ||''[[Demonte Colony]]'' || Srinivasan || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | ''[[Naalu Policeum Nalla Irundha Oorum]]'' || Shanmugapandian || | ||
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| 2016 || ''[[Aarathu Sinam]]'' || ACP Aravind || | | 2016 || ''[[Aarathu Sinam]]'' || ACP Aravind || | ||
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| 2019 || ''[[K-13 (film)|K-13]]'' || Madhiazhagan || | | 2019 || ''[[K-13 (film)|K-13]]'' || Madhiazhagan || | ||
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| 2021 ||''[[Kalathil Santhippom]]'' || Anand || | | rowspan=4|2021 ||''[[Kalathil Santhippom]]'' || Anand || | ||
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| style="background:#FFFFCC;" |''D Block''{{dagger|alt=Films that have not yet been released}} || {{TBA}} ||Filming <ref >{{Cite web|url=https://www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/first-look-poster-of-arulnithis-d-block/articleshow/84610850.cms|title= First look Poster of Arulnithi's D Block|website= Timesofindia.com|date=Jul 21, 2021}}</ref> | |||
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| style="background:#FFFFCC;" |''Dejavu''{{dagger|alt=Films that have not yet been released}} || {{TBA}} ||Filming <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2021/jul/20/arulnithi-to-play-an-investigating-officer-in-dejavu-25596.html|title = Arulnithi to play an investigating officer in Dejavu}}</ref> | |||
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| Born | Arulnithi Tamilarasu 21 July 1987 |
| Alma mater | Loyola College, Chennai |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Spouse(s) | Keerthana ( m. 2015) |
| Children | Magizhan |
| Parent(s) | Tamilarasu (Father) Mohana (Mother) |
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Arulnithi Tamilarasu (born 21 July 1987) is an Indian Tamil actor best known for playing the lead role in Vamsam, directed by Pandiraj.
Personal life[edit | edit source]
Arulnithi's grandfather is M. Karunanidhi, former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. His father is M. K. Tamilarasu, brother of M. K. Stalin,Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. His cousins include noted producers, Udhayanidhi Stalin and Dhayanidhi Alagiri.[1]
Arulnithi was educated at St. Michael's Academy in Chennai, before pursuing a degree at Loyola College. He then went on to Pondicherry University to undertake more qualifications.[2] Arulnithi married Keerthana on 7 June 2015.[3]
Acting career[edit | edit source]
Arulnithi was offered the lead role in Pandiraj's Vamsam after his cousin, Udhayanidhi Stalin, had opted out. The film featured him as a young man shying away from the politics of his village, despite claims for him to avenge his father's death. The film, which featured him alongside Sunaina, was heavily promoted in Tamil Nadu, and became a profitable venture at the box-office, garnering positive reviews. His second film was Udhayan in which he played a dual role for the first time.[4][5] The next film Mouna Guru directed by debutant Santhakumar was a critically acclaimed sleeper hit which was also screened at the Hong Kong International Film Festival 2013.[6]
In 2013, he starred in action drama film Thagaraaru was released to average reviews.[7] In 2014, his film Oru Kanniyum Moonu Kalavaanikalum is Chimbu Deven’s trademark style, filled with quirky characters, fantastical elements, and loads of comedy and satire.[8] In 2015, his horror film Demonte Colony, directed by R. Ajay Gnanamuthu,[9] is inspired by real life events centred around a supposedly haunted colony in Chennai called De Monte Colony. Arulnithi gives a good performance and the film is undoubtedly a fine attempt by the debutant director.[10] Thereafter, the comedy Naalu Policeum Nalla Irundha Oorum (2015) which was posted on negative reviews.[11] His next film was the crime thriller Aarathu Sinam (2016), which marks the arrival of a remake of yet another brilliant Malayalam film, Jeethu Joseph's Memories that had Prithviraj playing the lead.[12] In Radha Mohan's Brindhavanam (2017), Arulnithi plays a deaf and mute character and his relationship with actor Vivek.[13] Arulnithi's choice of screenplays has always been promising, giving importance to the content, and his next film was Iravukku Aayiram Kangal (2018). Arulnithi fits well into his character and shows maturity with his performance. It was released to positive reviews.[14] In 2019, the thriller K-13 is another quality film from Arulnithi who has an eye for good scripts. Arulnithi has once again delivered a subtle performance.[15] He will be next seen as a lead in D Block, a college-based drama directed by YouTuber Vijay Kumar Rajendran (of Eruma Saani fame).
Filmography[edit | edit source]
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Vamsam | Anbarasu | Nominated, Vijay Award for Best Debut Actor |
| 2011 | Udhayan | Vasanth, Udhayan | |
| Mouna Guru | Karunakaran | ||
| 2013 | Thagaraaru | Saravanan | |
| 2014 | Oru Kanniyum Moonu Kalavaanikalum | Thamizh | |
| 2015 | Demonte Colony | Srinivasan | |
| Naalu Policeum Nalla Irundha Oorum | Shanmugapandian | ||
| 2016 | Aarathu Sinam | ACP Aravind | |
| 2017 | Brindhavanam | Kannan | |
| 2018 | Iravukku Aayiram Kangal | Bharath | |
| 2019 | K-13 | Madhiazhagan | |
| 2021 | Kalathil Santhippom | Anand | |
Diary |
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Filming [16] | |
| D Block |
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Filming [17] | |
| Dejavu |
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Filming [18] |
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Friday Fury- 13 August. Sify.com (13 August 2010).
- ↑ Rangarajan, Malathi (13 August 2010). "Another hero is here". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
- ↑ "Arulnithi and Keerthana got married at a high profile ceremony at the Anna Arivalayam, Chennai - Times of India".
- ↑ Arulnidhi Is Going To Be Twice As Good – Arulnidhi – Udayan – Charlie – Tamil Movie News. Behindwoods.com (16 May 2011).
- ↑ [1][dead link]
- ↑ "Mouna Guru in Hong Kong film festival". The Times of India. Retrieved 27 April 2020.
- ↑ Rangarajan, Malathi (7 December 2013). "Thagaraaru: The trouble is…". The Hindu.
- ↑ "Review: Oru Kanniyum Moonu Kalavaanikalum is interesting".
- ↑ sify.com
- ↑ "Review: Demonte Colony is a gripping tale of horror".
- ↑ "Naalu Polisum Nalla Iruntha Oorum (Aka) Naalu Polisum Nalla Irundha Oorum review". 24 July 2015.
- ↑ "Aarathu Sinam (Aka) Aaradhu Sinam review". 26 February 2016.
- ↑ "Brindavanam movie review: Director Radha Mohan's film is heartwarming and funny". 26 May 2017.
- ↑ "Iravukku Aayiram Kangal (Aka) IravukkuAayiram Kangal review". 11 May 2018.
- ↑ sify.com
- ↑ https://www.insidethemovie.com/diary-tamil-movie/
- ↑ "First look Poster of Arulnithi's D Block". Timesofindia.com. 21 July 2021.
- ↑ "Arulnithi to play an investigating officer in Dejavu".
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