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'''Arjun Das''' is an [[Indian film]] actor, who works in the [[Tamil cinema|Tamil]] [[film industry]]. Best known for his role as ''Anbu'' in the film [[Kaithi (2019 film)|''Kaithi'']] (2019), he has garnered major attention for his [[bass-baritone]] voice.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|date=October 2019|title=When Kaithi's antagonist Arjun Das stood with his voice|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2019/oct/30/when-kaithis-antagonist-arjun-das-stood-with-his-voice-2054858.html|website=[[The New Indian Express]]}}</ref>
'''Arjun Das''' is an Indian actor, who works in the [[Tamil cinema|Tamil]] [[film industry]]. Best known for his role as ''Anbu'' in the film [[Kaithi (2019 film)|''Kaithi'']] (2019), he has garnered major attention for his [[bass-baritone]] voice.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|date=October 2019|title=When Kaithi's antagonist Arjun Das stood with his voice|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2019/oct/30/when-kaithis-antagonist-arjun-das-stood-with-his-voice-2054858.html|website=[[The New Indian Express]]}}</ref>


Arjun made his acting debut in the suspense thriller ''[[Perumaan]]'' (2012). Following a few other movies and short films, he appeared in [[Lokesh Kanagaraj|Lokesh Kanagaraj's]] ''[[Kaithi (2019 film)|Kaithi]],'' portraying the film's antagonist, a cocaine addict gang leader.
Arjun made his acting debut in the suspense thriller ''[[Perumaan]]'' (2012). Following a few other movies and short films, he appeared in [[Lokesh Kanagaraj|Lokesh Kanagaraj's]] ''[[Kaithi (2019 film)|Kaithi]]'', portraying the film's antagonist, a cocaine addict gang leader and then collaborated with Lokesh again for the film ''[[Master (2021 film)|Master]]'' portraying Das, the film's secondary antagonist.


== Early life ==
== Early life ==
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== Career ==
== Career ==


In 2012, he debuted in the independent film ''[[Perumaan]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/kumari-muthu-to-arjun-das-five-tamil-actors-who-became-popular-because-of-their-voices/photostory/75203514.cms?picid=75203569|title=Kumari Muthu to Arjun Das: Five Tamil actors who became popular because of their voices|work=The Times of India|date=17 April 2020}}</ref> Regarding his role in the film, The ''Times of India'' stated that "Arjun makes a confident debut".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/perumaan/movie-review/15754396.cms|title=Perumaan Movie Review {3/5}: Critic Review of Perumaan by Times of India|work=The Times of India}}</ref> After shooting for the [[Netflix]]-featured independent film and [[Atlee (director)|Atlee's]] debut venture, ''[[Andhaghaaram]]'', Arjun Das worked with [[Radio One (India)|Radio One 94.3FM]] hosting the ''Drive show'' as a radio jockey.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://silverscreen.in/movies/news/kaithi-fame-arjun-das-joins-the-cast-of-thalapathy-64/|title=‘Kaithi’ Fame Arjun Das Joins The Cast Of ‘Thalapathy 64’|date=2 December 2019}}</ref> He cites this past occupation as a form of sustenance before entering the film industry, and has often  mentioned that this was where he first claimed a fan base for his voice. He has also portrayed [[Gopichand (actor)|Gopichand]]'s brother in the Telugu movie, ''[[Oxygen (2017 film)|Oxygen]]'' (2017).<ref>{{Cite AV media |title=Oxygen|date=30 November 2017|last= Jyothi Krishna (director)|medium=Motion picture|time=1:19:07}}</ref>  
In 2012, he debuted in the independent film ''[[Perumaan]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/kumari-muthu-to-arjun-das-five-tamil-actors-who-became-popular-because-of-their-voices/photostory/75203514.cms?picid=75203569|title=Kumari Muthu to Arjun Das: Five Tamil actors who became popular because of their voices|work=The Times of India|date=17 April 2020}}</ref> Regarding his role in the film, The ''Times of India'' stated that "Arjun makes a confident debut".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/perumaan/movie-review/15754396.cms|title=Perumaan Movie Review {3/5}: Critic Review of Perumaan by Times of India|work=The Times of India}}</ref> After shooting for the [[Netflix]]-featured independent film and [[Atlee (director)|Atlee's]] debut venture, ''[[Andhaghaaram]]'', Arjun Das worked with [[Radio One (India)|Radio One 94.3FM]] hosting the ''Drive show'' as a radio jockey.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://silverscreen.in/movies/news/kaithi-fame-arjun-das-joins-the-cast-of-thalapathy-64/|title=‘Kaithi’ Fame Arjun Das Joins The Cast Of ‘Thalapathy 64’|date=2 December 2019}}</ref> He cites this past occupation as a form of sustenance before entering the film industry, and has often  mentioned that this was where he first claimed a fan base for his voice. He has also portrayed [[Gopichand (actor)|Gopichand]]'s brother in the Telugu movie, ''[[Oxygen (2017 film)|Oxygen]]'' (2017).<ref>{{Cite AV media |title=Oxygen|date=30 November 2017|last= Jyothi Krishna (director)|medium=Motion picture|time=1:19:07}}</ref>


Scouted by Lokesh Kanagaraj for ''Kaithi'', Arjun was initially hesitant to sign the film, due to the importance and substance of the character. After auditioning with a scene that didn't make it to the film's final cut, he landed a role as the main antagonist in the film''<ref>{{Cite web|date=December 2019|title=How Arjun Das has become the new go-to villain of Tamil cinema, from Karthi's Kaithi to Vijay's Thalapathy 64|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/how-arjun-das-has-become-the-new-go-to-villain-of-tamil-cinema-from-karthis-kaithi-to-viijays-thalapathy-64-7763581.html|website=[[First Post]]}}</ref>''. Quoting [[Dhanush]] as his inspiration, he claims that he is not the type to seriously prepare for any scene, however, he did conduct basic research to get into the skin of the character, with emphasis on the behaviour of drug use. He received abundant appreciation for his role and voice in ''Kaithi'', following which he was once again roped in by [[Lokesh Kanagaraj]] for ''[[Master (2021 film)|Master]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/south-indian/arjun-das-from-dubai-to-breakout-villain-in-kaithi-1.67467319 |title= Arjun Das From Dubai to breakout villain in Kaithi |date=October 2019 |website=[[Gulf News]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/thalapathy64-arjun-das-in-antony-out/articleshow/72307239.cms|title=#Thalapathy64: Arjun Das in; Antony out|date=1 December 2019|work=The Times of India}}</ref><ref name="A">{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/arjun-das-reveals-a-secret-from-the-master-trailer/articleshow/75799158.cms|title=Arjun Das reveals a secret from the 'Master' trailer|date=18 May 2020|work=The Times of India}}</ref> Often attributing his talent and fame to Lokesh Kanagaraj, Arjun has expressed his gratefulness to him for the role of Das in ''Master,'' for which he was called a few days after the commencement of shoot. His piercing glares and iconic voice in the film<ref>{{Cite news|last=Sunder|first=Gautam|date=2021-01-13|title=‘Master’ movie review: Five takeaways from Vijay’s latest|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/master-movie-review-five-takeaways-from-vijays-latest/article33565865.ece|access-date=2021-01-28|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> set him aside from the rest of the varied cast, as he portrays a sub-antagonist role responsible for controlling the children of a juvenile centre with the influence of drugs.
Scouted by Lokesh Kanagaraj for ''Kaithi'', Arjun was initially hesitant to sign the film, due to the importance and substance of the character. After auditioning with a scene that didn't make it to the film's final cut, he landed a role as the main antagonist in the film''<ref>{{Cite web|date=December 2019|title=How Arjun Das has become the new go-to villain of Tamil cinema, from Karthi's Kaithi to Vijay's Thalapathy 64|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/how-arjun-das-has-become-the-new-go-to-villain-of-tamil-cinema-from-karthis-kaithi-to-viijays-thalapathy-64-7763581.html|website=[[First Post]]}}</ref>''. Quoting [[Dhanush]] as his inspiration, he claims that he is not the type to seriously prepare for any scene, however, he did conduct basic research to get into the skin of the character, with emphasis on the behaviour of drug use. He received abundant appreciation for his role and voice in ''Kaithi'', following which he was once again roped in by [[Lokesh Kanagaraj]] for ''[[Master (2021 film)|Master]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/south-indian/arjun-das-from-dubai-to-breakout-villain-in-kaithi-1.67467319 |title= Arjun Das From Dubai to breakout villain in Kaithi |date=October 2019 |website=[[Gulf News]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/thalapathy64-arjun-das-in-antony-out/articleshow/72307239.cms|title=#Thalapathy64: Arjun Das in; Antony out|date=1 December 2019|work=The Times of India}}</ref><ref name="A">{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/arjun-das-reveals-a-secret-from-the-master-trailer/articleshow/75799158.cms|title=Arjun Das reveals a secret from the 'Master' trailer|date=18 May 2020|work=The Times of India}}</ref> Often attributing his talent and fame to Lokesh Kanagaraj, Arjun has expressed his gratefulness to him for the role of Das in ''Master,'' for which he was called a few days after the commencement of shoot. His piercing glares and iconic voice in the film<ref>{{Cite news|last=Sunder|first=Gautam|date=2021-01-13|title=‘Master’ movie review: Five takeaways from Vijay’s latest|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/master-movie-review-five-takeaways-from-vijays-latest/article33565865.ece|access-date=2021-01-28|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> set him aside from the rest of the varied cast, as he portrays a sub-antagonist role responsible for controlling the children of a juvenile centre with the influence of drugs.


His most recent release is the supernatural thriller, ''[[Andhaghaaram]]'', in which he plays the lead role of Vinod, an alcoholic and smoke addict of a coach, guilt stricken of his friend's mental condition.  
His most recent release is the supernatural thriller, ''[[Andhaghaaram]]'', in which he plays the lead role of Vinod, an alcoholic and smoke addict of a coach, guilt stricken of his friend's mental condition.


His upcoming films include ''[[Kumki 2]]'', where he portrays a character with "shades of grey" and ''[[Dhruva Natchathiram]]'', in which he lent his voice for the villain character.<ref name="A" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/arjun-dass-first-film-as-a-lead-will-be-a-supernatural-thriller/articleshow/75110641.cms|title=Arjun Das’s first film as a lead will be a supernatural thriller - Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/arjun-das-to-face-off-vikram-in-gautham-menons-dhruv-natchathiram/articleshow/71940774.cms|title=Arjun Das to face off Vikram in Gautham Menon's 'Dhruv Natchathiram' - Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref> He will play the lead in an untitled film directed by [[Anwar Rasheed]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/master-and-kaithi-actor-arjun-das-next-tamil-film-with-popular-malayalam-director/articleshow/77725964.cms|title=Master and Kaithi actor Arjun Das' next Tamil film with popular Malayalam director - Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref>
His upcoming films include ''[[Kumki 2]]'', where he portrays a character with "shades of grey" and ''[[Dhruva Natchathiram]]'', in which he lent his voice for the villain character.<ref name="A" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/arjun-dass-first-film-as-a-lead-will-be-a-supernatural-thriller/articleshow/75110641.cms|title=Arjun Das’s first film as a lead will be a supernatural thriller - Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/arjun-das-to-face-off-vikram-in-gautham-menons-dhruv-natchathiram/articleshow/71940774.cms|title=Arjun Das to face off Vikram in Gautham Menon's 'Dhruv Natchathiram' - Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref> He will play the lead in an untitled film directed by [[Anwar Rasheed]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/master-and-kaithi-actor-arjun-das-next-tamil-film-with-popular-malayalam-director/articleshow/77725964.cms|title=Master and Kaithi actor Arjun Das' next Tamil film with popular Malayalam director - Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref>


==Filmography==
==Filmography==
*''All films are in Tamil, unless otherwise noted.''
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=== Film ===
=== Feature films ===
*''All films are in Tamil language unless otherwise noted''.
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| 2012 || ''[[Perumaan]]'' || Shakti || Debut film; Credited as Arjun
| 2012 || ''[[Perumaan]]'' || Shakthi || credited as Arjun
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| 2017 || ''Random Numbers'' || Nick || Short film
| 2017 || ''[[Oxygen (2017 film)|Oxygen]]'' || Ajay || [[Telugu film]]
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| 2017 || ''[[Oxygen (2017 film)|Oxygen]]'' || Ajay || [[Telugu language|Telugu]] film
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| 2019|| ''[[Kaithi (2019 film)|Kaithi]]'' || Anbu  ||
| 2019|| ''[[Kaithi (2019 film)|Kaithi]]'' || Anbu  ||
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|2022
|rowspan=2|2022
|style="background:#ffc;"|''[[Kumki 2]]'' {{dagger|alt=Films that have not yet been released}}
| |''[[Vikram (2022 film)|Vikram]]''  
|{{TBA}}
|Anbu
|Filming
|Cameo appearance
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|{{TBA}}
| style="background:#ffc;" |''Aneethi''{{Dagger}}
|style="background:#ffc;"|''Aneethi'' {{Dagger}}
|{{TBA}}
|{{TBA}}
|Filming<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-02-13|title=Arjun Das to join hands with director Vasanthabalan for new film|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/arjun-das-join-hands-director-vasanthabalan-new-film-143386|access-date=2021-05-09|website=The News Minute|language=en}}</ref>
|Filming<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-02-13|title=Arjun Das to join hands with director Vasanthabalan for new film|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/arjun-das-join-hands-director-vasanthabalan-new-film-143386|access-date=2021-05-09|website=The News Minute|language=en}}</ref>
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|{{TBA}}
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|style="background:#ffc;"|''[[Vikram (upcoming film)|Vikram]]'' {{dagger|alt=Films that have not yet been released}}
 
|{{TBA}}
=== Web series ===
|Filming<ref>{{Cite web|title=Arjun Das to join Kamal Haasan's Vikram? - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/arjun-das-to-join-kamal-haasans-vikram/articleshow/83255763.cms|access-date=2021-06-19|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>
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!Notes
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| 2022
|''[[Putham Pudhu Kaalai Vidiyaadhaa]]''
|Dheeran
|[[Amazon Prime Video]]  
|Anthology; segment: ''Loners''
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=== Short films ===
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! Year !! Film !! Role(s) !! Notes
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|2015 || ''Random Numbers'' || Nick || Short Film Released on Various Platforms
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=== Music videos ===
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! Year !! Film !! Role(s) !! Platform
!Notes
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|2021 || ''Pottum Pogattume''|| [[Doctor (title)|Dr]]. Siva / [[Love Guru]]|| [[Think Music India]]
|Independent Music Video
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=== Television ===
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!Notes
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| rowspan="2" |2020 || ''Vaathi Coming'' || rowspan="2" |Guest ||[[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]]
|As a Part of [[Master (2021 film)|Master]] Movie Promotions
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|{{TBA}}
|''Spot Light''
|style="background:#ffc;"|''[[Dhruva Natchathiram]]'' {{dagger|alt=Films that have not yet been released}}
|[[Sun Music]]  
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|Delayed
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===Voicover===
=== Dubbing artist ===
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|| 2020 ||''[[Andhaghaaram]]''||Kumar Natarajan|| Dr. Indran ||
|| 2020 ||''[[Andhaghaaram]]''||Kumar Natarajan|| Dr. Indran ||
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| TBA || style="background:#FFFFCC;" |  ''[[Dhruva Natchathiram]]'' {{dagger|alt=Films that have not yet been released}} || {{TBA}} || Darkman || Delayed
| TBA || style="background:#FFFFCC;" |  ''[[Dhruva Natchathiram]]'' {{dagger|alt=Films that have not yet been released}} || {{TBA}} || Dark Man || Delayed
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| [[Zee Cine Awards]] Tamil
| [[Zee Cine Awards|Zee Cine Tamil film Awards]]  
| Best Actor in a Negative Role
| rowspan="9" | Best Actor in a Negative Role
| rowspan="5" | ''[[Kaithi (2019 film)|Kaithi]]''
| rowspan="9" | ''[[Kaithi (2019 film)|Kaithi]]''
| {{won}}
| {{won}}
|style="text-align:center;" | <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/zee-cine-awards-tamil-2020-winners-list-ajith-kamal-haasan-dhanush-won-these-honours-811280|title=Zee Cine Awards Tamil 2020 winners list: Ajith, Kamal Haasan, Dhanush won these honours|website=International Business Times|date=2020-01-05|access-date=2020-01-05}}</ref>
|style="text-align:center;" | <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/zee-cine-awards-tamil-2020-winners-list-ajith-kamal-haasan-dhanush-won-these-honours-811280|title=Zee Cine Awards Tamil 2020 winners list: Ajith, Kamal Haasan, Dhanush won these honours|website=International Business Times|date=2020-01-05|access-date=2020-01-05}}</ref>
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|  [[Norway Tamil Film Festival Awards]]
|  [[Norway Tamil Film Festival Awards]]
| Best Actor in a Negative Role
| {{won}}
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|style="text-align:center;" | <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://ntff.no/11th-ntff-2020-winners-list-of-awardees-tamilar-viruthu-tamil-nadu/|title=11th NTFF 2020 – Winners list of Awardees – Tamilar Viruthu – Tamil Nadu|date=15 January 2020|access-date=15 January 2020}}</ref>
|style="text-align:center;" | <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://ntff.no/11th-ntff-2020-winners-list-of-awardees-tamilar-viruthu-tamil-nadu/|title=11th NTFF 2020 – Winners list of Awardees – Tamilar Viruthu – Tamil Nadu|date=15 January 2020|access-date=15 January 2020}}</ref>
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|Osaka Tamil International Film Festival
|Osaka Tamil International Film Festival
|Best Actor in a Negative Role
|{{Won}}
|{{Won}}
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|[[Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards|Vikatan Awards]]
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|[[South Indian International Movie Awards]]
|[[South Indian International Movie Awards]]
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|Won
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|MGR -Sivaji Cinema Awards
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|V4 Awards
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|Edison Awards
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|Best Actor - Special Mention| Best Actor - Special Mention
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Arjun Das
File:Arjundas.jpg
Born (1990-10-05) 5 October 1990 (age 35)
OccupationActor
Years active2012–present

Arjun Das is an Indian actor, who works in the Tamil film industry. Best known for his role as Anbu in the film Kaithi (2019), he has garnered major attention for his bass-baritone voice.[1]

Arjun made his acting debut in the suspense thriller Perumaan (2012). Following a few other movies and short films, he appeared in Lokesh Kanagaraj's Kaithi, portraying the film's antagonist, a cocaine addict gang leader and then collaborated with Lokesh again for the film Master portraying Das, the film's secondary antagonist.

Early life[edit | edit source]

The actor has stated in interviews that he quit a well-paying job as a banker in Dubai, before moving to Chennai for opportunities in cinema. Arjun remembers being overweight. He lost around 36 kilograms (79 lb), which was when he decided to enter the Tamil cinema industry.[2]

Career[edit | edit source]

In 2012, he debuted in the independent film Perumaan.[3] Regarding his role in the film, The Times of India stated that "Arjun makes a confident debut".[4] After shooting for the Netflix-featured independent film and Atlee's debut venture, Andhaghaaram, Arjun Das worked with Radio One 94.3FM hosting the Drive show as a radio jockey.[5] He cites this past occupation as a form of sustenance before entering the film industry, and has often mentioned that this was where he first claimed a fan base for his voice. He has also portrayed Gopichand's brother in the Telugu movie, Oxygen (2017).[6]

Scouted by Lokesh Kanagaraj for Kaithi, Arjun was initially hesitant to sign the film, due to the importance and substance of the character. After auditioning with a scene that didn't make it to the film's final cut, he landed a role as the main antagonist in the film[7]. Quoting Dhanush as his inspiration, he claims that he is not the type to seriously prepare for any scene, however, he did conduct basic research to get into the skin of the character, with emphasis on the behaviour of drug use. He received abundant appreciation for his role and voice in Kaithi, following which he was once again roped in by Lokesh Kanagaraj for Master.[8][9][10] Often attributing his talent and fame to Lokesh Kanagaraj, Arjun has expressed his gratefulness to him for the role of Das in Master, for which he was called a few days after the commencement of shoot. His piercing glares and iconic voice in the film[11] set him aside from the rest of the varied cast, as he portrays a sub-antagonist role responsible for controlling the children of a juvenile centre with the influence of drugs.

His most recent release is the supernatural thriller, Andhaghaaram, in which he plays the lead role of Vinod, an alcoholic and smoke addict of a coach, guilt stricken of his friend's mental condition.

His upcoming films include Kumki 2, where he portrays a character with "shades of grey" and Dhruva Natchathiram, in which he lent his voice for the villain character.[10][12][13] He will play the lead in an untitled film directed by Anwar Rasheed.[14]

Filmography[edit | edit source]

Key
Films that have not yet been released Denotes films that have not yet been released

Feature films[edit | edit source]

  • All films are in Tamil language unless otherwise noted.
Year Film Role(s) Notes
2012 Perumaan Shakthi credited as Arjun
2017 Oxygen Ajay Telugu film
2019 Kaithi Anbu
2020 Andhaghaaram Vinod
2021 Master Das
2022 Vikram Anbu Cameo appearance
Aneethidagger
TBA
Filming[15]

Web series[edit | edit source]

Year Film Role(s) Platform Notes
2022 Putham Pudhu Kaalai Vidiyaadhaa Dheeran Amazon Prime Video Anthology; segment: Loners

Short films[edit | edit source]

Year Film Role(s) Notes
2015 Random Numbers Nick Short Film Released on Various Platforms

Music videos[edit | edit source]

Year Film Role(s) Platform Notes
2021 Pottum Pogattume Dr. Siva / Love Guru Think Music India Independent Music Video

Television[edit | edit source]

Year Program Role(s) Platform Notes
2020 Vaathi Coming Guest Sun TV As a Part of Master Movie Promotions
Spot Light Sun Music

Dubbing artist[edit | edit source]

Year Film Actor Role Notes
2020 Andhaghaaram Kumar Natarajan Dr. Indran
TBA Dhruva Natchathiram Films that have not yet been released
TBA
Dark Man Delayed

Awards and nominations[edit | edit source]

Year Award Category Film Result Ref.
2020 Zee Cine Tamil film Awards Best Actor in a Negative Role Kaithi Won [16]
Norway Tamil Film Festival Awards Won [17]
Osaka Tamil International Film Festival Won
Vikatan Awards Nominated
South Indian International Movie Awards Won
MGR -Sivaji Cinema Awards Won
V4 Awards Won
Edison Awards Won
Abirami Awards Won
2021 Blacksheep Awards Best Actor in a Leading Role Andhaghaaram Won
Behindwoods Gold Icon Best Actor - Special Mention Won

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "When Kaithi's antagonist Arjun Das stood with his voice". The New Indian Express. October 2019.
  2. ↑ "IG Office உள்ள வர Scene எனக்கே சிரிப்பு வந்துச்சு..! | Kaithi Master Movie Actor Arjun Das Interview - YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 28 January 2021.
  3. ↑ "Kumari Muthu to Arjun Das: Five Tamil actors who became popular because of their voices". The Times of India. 17 April 2020.
  4. ↑ "Perumaan Movie Review {3/5}: Critic Review of Perumaan by Times of India". The Times of India.
  5. ↑ "'Kaithi' Fame Arjun Das Joins The Cast Of 'Thalapathy 64'". 2 December 2019.
  6. ↑ Jyothi Krishna (director) (30 November 2017). Oxygen (Motion picture). Event occurs at 1:19:07.
  7. ↑ "How Arjun Das has become the new go-to villain of Tamil cinema, from Karthi's Kaithi to Vijay's Thalapathy 64". First Post. December 2019.
  8. ↑ "Arjun Das From Dubai to breakout villain in Kaithi". Gulf News. October 2019.
  9. ↑ "#Thalapathy64: Arjun Das in; Antony out". The Times of India. 1 December 2019.
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 "Arjun Das reveals a secret from the 'Master' trailer". The Times of India. 18 May 2020.
  11. ↑ Sunder, Gautam (13 January 2021). "'Master' movie review: Five takeaways from Vijay's latest". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 28 January 2021.
  12. ↑ "Arjun Das's first film as a lead will be a supernatural thriller - Times of India". The Times of India.
  13. ↑ "Arjun Das to face off Vikram in Gautham Menon's 'Dhruv Natchathiram' - Times of India". The Times of India.
  14. ↑ "Master and Kaithi actor Arjun Das' next Tamil film with popular Malayalam director - Times of India". The Times of India.
  15. ↑ "Arjun Das to join hands with director Vasanthabalan for new film". The News Minute. 13 February 2021. Retrieved 9 May 2021.
  16. ↑ "Zee Cine Awards Tamil 2020 winners list: Ajith, Kamal Haasan, Dhanush won these honours". International Business Times. 5 January 2020. Retrieved 5 January 2020.
  17. ↑ "11th NTFF 2020 – Winners list of Awardees – Tamilar Viruthu – Tamil Nadu". 15 January 2020. Retrieved 15 January 2020.

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