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{{short description|Indian | {{short description|Indian actor (born 1986)}} | ||
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| birth_name = Arjunan Nandakumar | | birth_name = Arjunan Nandakumar | ||
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1986|08|08|df=y}} | | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1986|08|08|df=y}} | ||
| birth_place = [[ | | birth_place = [[Madras]], [[Tamil Nadu, India]] | ||
| residence = | | residence = | ||
| occupation = Actor | | occupation = Actor | ||
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'''Arjunan''' is an Indian | '''Arjunan''' is an Indian actor who has appeared in supporting roles in Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam films. He made his breakthrough portraying Siva, a hopeless college romantic, in [[Balaji Mohan]]'s bilingual film, ''[[Kadhalil Sodhappuvadhu Yeppadi]]'' (2012), winning critical acclaim for his portrayal.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/arjunans-twin-kids-to-act-in-suriyas-next/articleshow/70105264.cms | title=Arjunan's twin kids to act in Suriya's next - Times of India | website=[[The Times of India]] }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.bollywoodlife.com/south-gossip/move-over-santhanam-its-time-for-sathish-soori-karuna-and-arjunan-436940/ | title=Move over Santhanam, it's time for Sathish, Soori, Karuna and Arjunan! | date=16 January 2015 }}</ref> 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== | ==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.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Mohan|first1=Balaji|title=Postmortem - Love Failure|url=http://www.idlebrain.com/movie/postmortem/lovefailure.html|website=idlebrain.com|publisher=Idlebrain|accessdate=30 June 2014}}</ref> A critic from ''[[The Hindu]]'' noted "despite appearing gawky and untrained as an actors", he "makes that up by being natural and uninhibited."<ref>{{cite news|last1=Subramanian|first1=Karthik|title=Kadhalil Sodhapuvadhu Yeppadi: Simple is beautiful|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/kadhalil-sodhapuvadhu-yeppadi-simple-is-beautiful/article2906969.ece|accessdate=30 June 2014| | 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.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Mohan|first1=Balaji|title=Postmortem - Love Failure|url=http://www.idlebrain.com/movie/postmortem/lovefailure.html|website=idlebrain.com|publisher=Idlebrain|accessdate=30 June 2014}}</ref> A critic from ''[[The Hindu]]'' noted "despite appearing gawky and untrained as an actors", he "makes that up by being natural and uninhibited."<ref>{{cite news|last1=Subramanian|first1=Karthik|title=Kadhalil Sodhapuvadhu Yeppadi: Simple is beautiful|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/kadhalil-sodhapuvadhu-yeppadi-simple-is-beautiful/article2906969.ece|accessdate=30 June 2014|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=18 February 2012}}</ref> After winning good reviews, he went on to feature in Siddharth's next Telugu film ''[[Jabardasth (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."<ref>{{cite news|last1=staff|title='Aadhalal Kadhal Seiveer' review: It's about careless romance|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/aadhalal-kadhal-seiveer-review-its-about-careless-romance/414715-71-178.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130819015731/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/aadhalal-kadhal-seiveer-review-its-about-careless-romance/414715-71-178.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=19 August 2013|accessdate=30 June 2014|publisher=[[CNN-IBN|IBN]]|date=16 August 2013}}</ref> Arjunan next played a supporting role in Balaji Mohans's following bilingual film, ''[[Vaayai Moodi Pesavum]]''.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Kaushik|first1=L.M.|title=KADHALIL SODHAPUVADHU YEPPADI MUSIC REVIEW|url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-music-reviews/review-1/feb-12-01/kadhalil-sodhapuvadhu-yeppadi-music-review.html|accessdate=30 June 2014|publisher=behindwoods.com|date=20 February 2012}}</ref> | ||
He has several films in production including [[Ravi K. Chandran]]'s ''[[Yaan (film)|Yaan]]'' and Anand Shankar's ''[[Arima Nambi]]''. Arjunan will also be seen in a major role in the forthcoming [[Anirudh Ravichandar|Anirudh]]-musical ''[[Aakko]]''.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Karthik|first1=Janani|title=Anirudh to do a cameo in Aakko|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news-interviews/Anirudh-to-do-a-cameo-in-Aakko/articleshow/28239298.cms|accessdate=30 June 2014|publisher=[[Times of India]]|date=2 January 2014}}</ref> | He has several films in production including [[Ravi K. Chandran]]'s ''[[Yaan (film)|Yaan]]'' and Anand Shankar's ''[[Arima Nambi]]''. Arjunan will also be seen in a major role in the forthcoming [[Anirudh Ravichandar|Anirudh]]-musical ''[[Aakko]]''.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Karthik|first1=Janani|title=Anirudh to do a cameo in Aakko|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news-interviews/Anirudh-to-do-a-cameo-in-Aakko/articleshow/28239298.cms|accessdate=30 June 2014|publisher=[[Times of India]]|date=2 January 2014}}</ref> | ||
==Filmography== | ==Filmography== | ||
*''All films are in Tamil, unless otherwise noted.'' | *''All films are in Tamil, unless otherwise noted.'' | ||
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!Role | !Role | ||
!Notes | !Notes | ||
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| 2011 || ''[[Uyarthiru 420]]'' || Doctor || | |||
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|rowspan="2"| 2012 || ''[[Kadhalil Sodhappuvadhu Yeppadi]]'' || rowspan="2"| Siva || | |rowspan="2"| 2012 || ''[[Kadhalil Sodhappuvadhu Yeppadi]]'' || rowspan="2"| Siva || | ||
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|''[[Kappal]]'' || Kalyanasundaram || | |''[[Kappal]]'' || Kalyanasundaram || | ||
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|rowspan="8"| 2016 ||''[[Aviyal (film)|Aviyal]]'' || Dosa || Acted in segment ''Kanneer Anjali'' | |rowspan="8"| 2016 ||''[[Aviyal (2016 film)|Aviyal]]'' || Dosa || Acted in segment ''Kanneer Anjali'' | ||
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|''[[Aagam (film)|Aagam]]'' || || | |''[[Aagam (film)|Aagam]]'' || || | ||
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|rowspan="1"|2018||''[[Tik Tik Tik (2018 film)|Tik Tik Tik]]'' || Appu || | |rowspan="1"|2018||''[[Tik Tik Tik (2018 film)|Tik Tik Tik]]'' || Appu || | ||
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| | | 2019 || ''[[Bodhai Yeri Budhi Maari]]'' || Joy || | ||
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| 2021 || ''[[Chakra (2021 film)|Chakra]]'' || Hacker || | |||
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|2022 | |||
|[[O2 (2022 film)|O2]] | |||
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=== Web series === | |||
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!Series | |||
!Language | |||
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|2017 | |||
|''[[As I'm Suffering From Kadhal]]'' | |||
|Tamil | |||
|[[Hotstar]] | |||
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|2022 | |||
|''[[Anantham (web series)|Anantham]]'' | |||
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== References == | == References == | ||
Latest revision as of 19:53, 28 June 2022
Arjunan | |
|---|---|
| Born | Arjunan Nandakumar 8 August 1986 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2012–present |
Arjunan is an Indian actor who has appeared in supporting roles in Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam films. He made his breakthrough portraying Siva, a hopeless college romantic, in Balaji Mohan's bilingual film, Kadhalil Sodhappuvadhu Yeppadi (2012), winning critical acclaim for his portrayal.[1][2] 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[edit | edit source]
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.[3] A critic from The Hindu noted "despite appearing gawky and untrained as an actors", he "makes that up by being natural and uninhibited."[4] 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."[5] Arjunan next played a supporting role in Balaji Mohans's following bilingual film, Vaayai Moodi Pesavum.[6]
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.[7]
Filmography[edit | edit source]
- All films are in Tamil, unless otherwise noted.
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Uyarthiru 420 | Doctor | |
| 2012 | Kadhalil Sodhappuvadhu Yeppadi | Siva | |
| Love Failure | Telugu film | ||
| 2013 | Jabardasth | Telugu film | |
| 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 | |||
| Darling 2 | Shankar | ||
| Oyee | Krish's Uncle | ||
| Idhu Namma Aalu | Shiva's friend | ||
| Nambiar | |||
| 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 | |
| 2022 | O2 |
Web series[edit | edit source]
| Year | Series | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | As I'm Suffering From Kadhal | Tamil | Hotstar |
| 2022 | Anantham | Tamil |
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Arjunan's twin kids to act in Suriya's next - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ↑ "Move over Santhanam, it's time for Sathish, Soori, Karuna and Arjunan!". 16 January 2015.
- ↑ Mohan, Balaji. "Postmortem - Love Failure". idlebrain.com. Idlebrain. Retrieved 30 June 2014.
- ↑ Subramanian, Karthik (18 February 2012). "Kadhalil Sodhapuvadhu Yeppadi: Simple is beautiful". The Hindu. Retrieved 30 June 2014.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ Kaushik, L.M. (20 February 2012). "KADHALIL SODHAPUVADHU YEPPADI MUSIC REVIEW". behindwoods.com. Retrieved 30 June 2014.
- ↑ Karthik, Janani (2 January 2014). "Anirudh to do a cameo in Aakko". Times of India. Retrieved 30 June 2014.