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{{Short description|Indian actor}} | {{Short description|Indian actor}} | ||
{{About|the Tamil film actor|the religious concept|Jiva ( | {{About|the Tamil film actor|the religious concept|Jiva}} | ||
{{redirect|Jeeva (actor)|the Telugu actor|Jeeva (Telugu actor)}} | |||
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| caption = Jiiva in 2014 | | caption = Jiiva in 2014 | ||
| birth_name = Amar Choudary | | birth_name = Amar Choudary | ||
| birth_date = {{birth date and age| | | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1984|1|4|df=yes}} | ||
| birth_place = | | birth_place = [[Madras, Tamil Nadu]], India | ||
| occupation = {{hlist|Actor|film producer|Host}} | | occupation = {{hlist|Actor|film producer|Host}} | ||
| years active = | | years active = 1991, 2003–present | ||
| spouse = {{marriage|Supriya|2007}} | | spouse = {{marriage|Supriya|2007}} | ||
| children = 1 | | children = 1 | ||
| | | father = [[R. B. Choudary]] | ||
| honours = [[Kalaimamani]] (2006) | | honours = [[Kalaimamani]] (2006) | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Amar Choudary''' (born 4 January 1984), known professionally as '''Jiiva''', is an Indian actor and film producer who works mainly in [[Tamil cinema]] and a few [[ | '''Amar Choudary''' (born 4 January 1984), known professionally as '''Jiiva''', is an Indian actor and film producer who works mainly in [[Tamil cinema]] and a few [[Telugu language|Telugu]], [[Malayalam]] and [[Hindi]] films. He is the youngest son of film producer [[R. B. Choudary]]. | ||
After this, he has acted in other movies that have been successful, such as ''[[E (2006 film)|E]]'' (2006), ''[[Kattradhu Thamizh|Katradhu Tamizh]]'' (2007), ''[[Siva Manasula Sakthi]]'' (2009), ''[[Ko (film)|Ko]]'' (2011), ''[[Nanban (2012 film)|Nanban]]'' (2012), ''[[Mugamoodi]]'' (2012), ''[[Neethaane En Ponvasantham]]'' (2012), ''[[Endrendrum Punnagai]]'' (2013), ''[[Kalakalappu 2]]'' (2018) and ''[[Kalathil Santhippom]]'' (2021). He made his [[Bollywood|Hindi cinema]] debut with the film ''[[83 (film)|83]]'' (2021), in which he portrayed cricketer [[Krishnamachari Srikkanth]]. | He began his career as a child actor in 1991 in films produced by his father. He made his debut as a lead actor in his father's 50th production, ''[[Aasai Aasaiyai]]'' (2003). After [[Sivaji Ganesan]], Jiiva is the only Tamil actor to have been awarded at the [[Cyprus International Film Festival]], particularly for his performance in ''[[Raam (2005 film)|Raam]]'' (2005). | ||
After this, he has acted in other movies that have been successful, such as ''[[E (2006 film)|E]]'' (2006), ''[[Kattradhu Thamizh|Katradhu Tamizh]]'' (2007), ''[[Siva Manasula Sakthi]]'' (2009), ''[[Ko (film)|Ko]]'' (2011), ''[[Nanban (2012 film)|Nanban]]'' (2012), ''[[Mugamoodi]]'' (2012), ''[[Neethaane En Ponvasantham]]'' (2012), ''[[Endrendrum Punnagai]]'' (2013), ''[[Kalakalappu 2]]'' (2018), and ''[[Kalathil Santhippom]]'' (2021). He made his [[Bollywood|Hindi cinema]] debut with the film ''[[83 (film)|83]]'' (2021), in which he portrayed cricketer [[Krishnamachari Srikkanth]]. After a series of commercial failures, he made a comeback with the hit film ''[[Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimaiyil]]'' (2026). | |||
== Early life == | == Early life == | ||
Jiiva was born on 4 January | Jiiva was born as Amar Choudary on 4 January 1984 in Chennai to [[Rajasthani people|Rajasthani-origin]] film producer [[R. B. Choudary]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=Fans pour love and wishes on Gypsy actor Jiiva for his 36th birthday|url=https://www.zoomtventertainment.com/tamil-cinema/article/fans-pour-love-and-wishes-on-gypsy-actor-jiiva-for-his-36th-birthday/702652|access-date=2021-07-28|website=[[Zoom (Indian TV channel)|Zoom TV Entertainment]]|date=4 January 2021|archive-date=28 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210728090310/https://www.zoomtventertainment.com/tamil-cinema/article/fans-pour-love-and-wishes-on-gypsy-actor-jiiva-for-his-36th-birthday/702652|url-status=live}}</ref> and his Tamil wife Mahjabeen.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Jiiva: I traveled from Kashmir to Kanyakumari for 'Gypsy'!|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/jiiva-i-traveled-from-kashmir-to-kanyakumari-for-gypsy-news-tamil-tfvjK1adjcajc.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190521093255/http://www.sify.com/movies/jiiva-i-traveled-from-kashmir-to-kanyakumari-for-gypsy-news-tamil-tfvjK1adjcajc.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=21 May 2019|access-date=2021-07-28|website=[[Sify]]|language=en}}</ref> He is the youngest of four boys; his brothers are Suresh Choudary (co-producer in their home banner, [[Super Good Films]]), Jeevan Choudary (entrepreneur of a steel company), and [[Jithan Ramesh]] (actor and producer). R. B. Choudary is a noted independent south Indian film producer (Super Good Films) who has been a launchpad for now-famous directors and actors.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://zeenews.india.com/home/waiting-to-make-it-big-the-hindu_132100.html|title=Waiting to make it big: The Hindu|date=17 November 2003|website=Zee News|access-date=2 November 2023|archive-date=16 July 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190716115038/https://zeenews.india.com/home/waiting-to-make-it-big-the-hindu_132100.html|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
==Career== | ==Career== | ||
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=== 2003–2008: Debut and breakthrough === | === 2003–2008: Debut and breakthrough === | ||
Jiiva made his debut in his father's production ([[Super Good Films]]), ''[[Aasai Aasaiyai]]'', directed by [[Ravi Mariya]] in 2003. The film performed averagely at the box office, but critics felt that Jiiva left an impression. | Jiiva made his debut in his father's production ([[Super Good Films]]), ''[[Aasai Aasaiyai]]'', directed by [[Ravi Mariya]] in 2003. The film performed averagely at the box office, but critics felt that Jiiva left an impression.<ref>{{cite web |last=Mannath |first=Malini |date=12 February 2003 |title=Aasai Aasaiyai |url=http://chennaionline.com/Moviereviews/tammov248.asp |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20031211211725/http://chennaionline.com/Moviereviews/tammov248.asp |archive-date=11 December 2003 |access-date=27 October 2024 |website=Chennai Online}}</ref> | ||
His second film ''[[Thithikudhe]]'' (the Tamil remake of [[Uday Kiran]]'s Telugu movie ''[[Manasantha Nuvve]]'') which also released in | His second film ''[[Thithikudhe]]'' (the Tamil remake of [[Uday Kiran]]'s Telugu movie ''[[Manasantha Nuvve]]'') which also released in 2003 was also produced by Super Good Films. The film opened to mixed reviews but the actor gained appreciation for his good looks and expressive emotions.<ref>{{cite web |title=Thitikudhe |url=http://www.cinesouth.com/scopes/reviews/titikude.shtml |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030819102559/http://www.cinesouth.com/scopes/reviews/titikude.shtml |archive-date=19 August 2003 |access-date=6 November 2024 |website=Cinesouth}}</ref> It was his third movie, [[Ameer (director)|Ameer]]'s crime thriller, [[Raam (2005 film)|''Raam'']] (2005) that was called a 'dream break' for his calling in the film industry. The racy screenplay and his role of an eccentric 17-year-old gained positive feedback from audience and critics. The movie was screened at the International Film Festival in Goa and later at the [[Cyprus International Film Festival]], where he won the Best Actor award.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Winners |url=http://www.cyiff.com/ciff2006/winners2006.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080417043442/http://www.cyiff.com/ciff2006/winners2006.html |archive-date=17 April 2008 |access-date=18 June 2009 |website=[[Cyprus International Film Festival]]}}</ref> | ||
Jiiva next starred in ''[[Dishyum]]'' (2006), opposite [[Sandhya (actress)|Sandhya]] of ''[[Kaadhal]]'' fame. "A feel-good movie for youngsters", reviewed various local publications. "Jeeva continues from this point and has matured as an actor. His acting is impeccable and natural; his emoting, expressions, emotions expressed by looks, body-language – all are perfect," remarked ''Galatta.''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2006/feb/01jeeva.htm|title=Jeeva: I risked my life for Dishyum|website=www.rediff.com|access-date=21 August 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304042058/http://www.rediff.com/movies/2006/feb/01jeeva.htm|archive-date=4 March 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> The same year, he made his debut as an NSG Commando in Malayalam cinema with [[Major Ravi]]'s film [[Keerthi Chakra (film)|''Keerthi Chakra'']] (2006) starring [[Mohanlal]]. The movie had a great opening and was one of the highest-grossing Malayalam films of the year. Jiiva also won the Best Pair Award along with [[Gopika]] at [[Asianet Film Awards]]. "Jeeva the Tamil actor has a more heroic role which he has done with felicity. The physical energy he imparts to the role has to be seen to be believed," wrote Sify.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/keerthichakra-review-malayalam-pclwbjibjheia.html |title=Sify |website=[[Sify]] |access-date=30 April 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180501094223/http://www.sify.com/movies/keerthichakra-review-malayalam-pclwbjibjheia.html |archive-date=1 May 2018 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Later, the movie was dubbed and released in Tamil as ''Aran''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-articles/movies-03/08-08-06-mohan-lal.html|title=Tamil movies : Mohanlal unhappy about Aran|website=www.behindwoods.com|access-date=25 January 2020|archive-date=25 January 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200125204304/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-articles/movies-03/08-08-06-mohan-lal.html|url-status=live}}</ref> His last movie in 2006 was ''[[E (2006 film)|E]]'', where he portrayed the role of a slum dweller, opposite [[Nayanthara]].The film received positive reviews and was a commercial hit.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/features/Reviews/reviews1/E/e-review.html|title = 'E' review – Good movie, bad timing}}</ref> | Jiiva next starred in ''[[Dishyum]]'' (2006), opposite [[Sandhya (actress)|Sandhya]] of ''[[Kaadhal]]'' fame. "A feel-good movie for youngsters", reviewed various local publications. "Jeeva continues from this point and has matured as an actor. His acting is impeccable and natural; his emoting, expressions, emotions expressed by looks, body-language – all are perfect," remarked ''Galatta.''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2006/feb/01jeeva.htm|title=Jeeva: I risked my life for Dishyum|website=www.rediff.com|access-date=21 August 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304042058/http://www.rediff.com/movies/2006/feb/01jeeva.htm|archive-date=4 March 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> The same year, he made his debut as an NSG Commando in Malayalam cinema with [[Major Ravi]]'s film [[Keerthi Chakra (film)|''Keerthi Chakra'']] (2006) starring [[Mohanlal]]. The movie had a great opening and was one of the highest-grossing Malayalam films of the year. Jiiva also won the Best Pair Award along with [[Gopika]] at [[Asianet Film Awards]]. "Jeeva the Tamil actor has a more heroic role which he has done with felicity. The physical energy he imparts to the role has to be seen to be believed," wrote Sify.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/keerthichakra-review-malayalam-pclwbjibjheia.html |title=Sify |website=[[Sify]] |access-date=30 April 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180501094223/http://www.sify.com/movies/keerthichakra-review-malayalam-pclwbjibjheia.html |archive-date=1 May 2018 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Later, the movie was dubbed and released in Tamil as ''Aran''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-articles/movies-03/08-08-06-mohan-lal.html|title=Tamil movies : Mohanlal unhappy about Aran|website=www.behindwoods.com|access-date=25 January 2020|archive-date=25 January 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200125204304/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-articles/movies-03/08-08-06-mohan-lal.html|url-status=live}}</ref> His last movie in 2006 was ''[[E (2006 film)|E]]'', where he portrayed the role of a slum dweller, opposite [[Nayanthara]].The film received positive reviews and was a commercial hit.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/features/Reviews/reviews1/E/e-review.html|title='E' review – Good movie, bad timing|access-date=23 February 2021|archive-date=2 March 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190302024636/http://www.behindwoods.com/features/Reviews/reviews1/E/e-review.html|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
The release of ''[[Kattradhu Thamizh]]'' (2007), which turned out to be a super hit. Jiiva had two more releases after that, ''[[Rameswaram (film)|Rameswaram]]'' in 2007 and ''[[Thenavattu]]'' in 2008.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-articles/movies-07/rameswaram-review.html|title = RAMESWARAM MOVIE REVIEW CAST CREW JEEVA BHAVANA MANIVANNAN SELVAM NIRU S N RAJA KATTRADHU TAMIL KANNATHIL MUTHAMITTAL SRILANKAN KOLLYWOOD movie wallpapers hot stills picture image gallery}}</ref><ref>https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-reviews/reviews-2/thenavattu-review.html | The release of ''[[Kattradhu Thamizh]]'' (2007), which turned out to be a super hit. Jiiva had two more releases after that, ''[[Rameswaram (film)|Rameswaram]]'' in 2007 and ''[[Thenavattu]]'' in 2008.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-articles/movies-07/rameswaram-review.html|title=RAMESWARAM MOVIE REVIEW CAST CREW JEEVA BHAVANA MANIVANNAN SELVAM NIRU S N RAJA KATTRADHU TAMIL KANNATHIL MUTHAMITTAL SRILANKAN KOLLYWOOD movie wallpapers hot stills picture image gallery|access-date=5 November 2015|archive-date=4 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304051601/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-articles/movies-07/rameswaram-review.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=te>{{cite web|url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-reviews/reviews-2/thenavattu-review.html|title=Thenavattu Review - Behindwoods.com - Actor Jeeva Actress Poonam Bajwa Direction V V Kathir Production ELK Productions Antony Music Srikanth Deva images tamil picture gallery images|access-date=5 November 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151103160950/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-reviews/reviews-2/thenavattu-review.html|archive-date=3 November 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref> | ||
=== 2009–2014: Commercial success and critical acclaim === | === 2009–2014: Commercial success and critical acclaim === | ||
Among his releases in the 2000s, Jiiva garnered the most appreciation for portraying various roles that were critically and commercially successful. In 2009, Jiiva experienced major commercial success with Director Rajesh's maiden venture, ''[[Siva Manasula Sakthi]]'' (2009), opposite [[Anuya]], still hailed as one of the best romantic comedies of all time and has since become a cult rom-com in the Tamil film industry. In 2010, he signed up with Super Good Films for a movie titled ''[[Kacheri Arambam]]'', which was described as entertaining, action-packed and comical by various news channels ''([http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-reviews/reviews-2/kacheri-aarambam-jiiva-poonam-bajwa.html Behindwoods], [https://www.indiaglitz.com/kacheri-aarambam-review-tamil-movie-11354 Indiaglitz], [https://web.archive.org/web/20180821093858/http://www.sify.com/movies/kacheri-aarambam-is-a-typical-commercial-potboiler-tamil-movie-review-news-national-kdvsObdbdjbsi.html IANS])'' | Among his releases in the 2000s, Jiiva garnered the most appreciation for portraying various roles that were critically and commercially successful. In 2009, Jiiva experienced major commercial success with Director Rajesh's maiden venture, ''[[Siva Manasula Sakthi]]'' (2009), opposite [[Anuya]], still hailed as one of the best romantic comedies of all time and has since become a cult rom-com in the Tamil film industry. In 2010, he signed up with Super Good Films for a movie titled ''[[Kacheri Arambam]]'', which was described as entertaining, action-packed and comical by various news channels ''([http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-reviews/reviews-2/kacheri-aarambam-jiiva-poonam-bajwa.html Behindwoods], [https://www.indiaglitz.com/kacheri-aarambam-review-tamil-movie-11354 Indiaglitz] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221113094626/https://www.indiaglitz.com/kacheri-aarambam-review-tamil-movie-11354 |date=13 November 2022 }}, [https://web.archive.org/web/20180821093858/http://www.sify.com/movies/kacheri-aarambam-is-a-typical-commercial-potboiler-tamil-movie-review-news-national-kdvsObdbdjbsi.html IANS])'' | ||
His next film was ''[[Singam Puli]]'' (2011), where he played dual roles, following which [[K. V. Anand]]'s political thriller ''[[Ko (film)|Ko]]'' (2011) with [[Karthika Nair]] as the lead-role actress and [[Piaa Bajpai]] in a supporting role. [http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/review-ko/20110422.htm ''Rediff''] stated that his role as Ashwin in ''Ko'' was a "cake-walk for Jiiva: he's had a ball with the camera, clicking shots in almost impossible situations and making sure his trademark effervescence is present at all times", while ''[https://web.archive.org/web/20160516200404/http://www.sify.com/movies/ko2-review-decent-political-entertainer-with-a-message-review-tamil-qfnn4ugabgcci.html Sify]'' said that "with this performance he was going to be a force to reckon with in Tamil cinema". His next films were ''[[Rowthiram]]'' (2011), directed by Gokul, and ''[[Vandhaan Vendraan]]'' (2011) by [[R. Kannan]], released in quick succession. In fact, in Rowthiram, his agility in action sequences is very impressive."<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/action-drama-without-any-punch/article2355877.ece|title=Action drama without any punch|first=Malathi|last=Rangarajan|date=14 August 2011|newspaper=The Hindu|access-date=1 May 2020|archive-date=11 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011152454/https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/action-drama-without-any-punch/article2355877.ece|url-status=live}}</ref> | His next film was ''[[Singam Puli]]'' (2011), where he played dual roles, following which [[K. V. Anand]]'s political thriller ''[[Ko (film)|Ko]]'' (2011) with [[Karthika Nair]] as the lead-role actress and [[Piaa Bajpai]] in a supporting role. [http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/review-ko/20110422.htm ''Rediff''] stated that his role as Ashwin in ''Ko'' was a "cake-walk for Jiiva: he's had a ball with the camera, clicking shots in almost impossible situations and making sure his trademark effervescence is present at all times", while ''[https://web.archive.org/web/20160516200404/http://www.sify.com/movies/ko2-review-decent-political-entertainer-with-a-message-review-tamil-qfnn4ugabgcci.html Sify]'' said that "with this performance he was going to be a force to reckon with in Tamil cinema". His next films were ''[[Rowthiram]]'' (2011), directed by Gokul, and ''[[Vandhaan Vendraan]]'' (2011) by [[R. Kannan]], released in quick succession. In fact, in Rowthiram, his agility in action sequences is very impressive."<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/action-drama-without-any-punch/article2355877.ece|title=Action drama without any punch|first=Malathi|last=Rangarajan|date=14 August 2011|newspaper=The Hindu|access-date=1 May 2020|archive-date=11 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011152454/https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/action-drama-without-any-punch/article2355877.ece|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
[[File:From the sets of Nanban .jpg|thumb|From the sets of ''[[Nanban (2012 film)|Nanban]]'' (2012), (from left to right) [[Srikanth ( | [[File:From the sets of Nanban .jpg|thumb|From the sets of ''[[Nanban (2012 film)|Nanban]]'' (2012), (from left to right) [[Srikanth (actor, born 1979)|Srikanth]], Jiiva and [[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]]]] | ||
In 2012, he appeared in [[S. Shankar]]'s comedy-drama [[Nanban (2012 film)|''Nanban'']] (a remake of the Bollywood blockbuster ''[[3 Idiots]]''). Jiiva reprised the role of Sharman Joshi in the Tamil version as Sevarkodi Senthil and starred alongside [[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]], and [[Srikanth ( | In 2012, he appeared in [[S. Shankar]]'s comedy-drama [[Nanban (2012 film)|''Nanban'']] (a remake of the Bollywood blockbuster ''[[3 Idiots]]''). Jiiva reprised the role of [[Sharman Joshi]] in the Tamil version as Sevarkodi Senthil and starred alongside [[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]], and [[Srikanth (actor, born 1979)|Srikanth]]. At the cost of 550 million (INR), it was one of the most expensive films to be made at that point, and was released on Pongal in 622 screens worldwide. The movie received highly positive reviews and became a blockbuster. Malathi Rangarajan of ''The Hindu'' stated, "As for Jiiva, you give him characters with scope and he delivers". | ||
His next project was [[Mysskin]]'s ''[[Mugamoodi]]'' (2012), the first ever Tamil superhero movie. Reports claimed that Jiiva underwent special training at Mansuria Kung Fu YMCA, Nandanam, Chennai, the same place where he had trained in Kung-Fu for a few years before venturing into movies.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Jiiva: Mugamoodi is my first real action film|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-south-interview-with-jiiva/20120830.htm#3|date=30 August 2012|access-date=12 March 2019|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191016080359/https://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-south-interview-with-jiiva/20120830.htm#3|archive-date=16 October 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> High-end gadgets were used in the film, designed by the [[Indian Institute of Technology Madras|Indian Institutes of Technology]] (IIT), while teams from the [[National Institute of Fashion Technology]] (NIFT) created the costumes and looks of the characters. It is said that Jiiva's super hero costume, designed by Gabriella Wilkins, weighed more than 10 kg. | His next project was [[Mysskin]]'s ''[[Mugamoodi]]'' (2012), the first ever Tamil superhero movie. Reports claimed that Jiiva underwent special training at Mansuria Kung Fu YMCA, Nandanam, Chennai, the same place where he had trained in Kung-Fu for a few years before venturing into movies.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Jiiva: Mugamoodi is my first real action film|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-south-interview-with-jiiva/20120830.htm#3|date=30 August 2012|access-date=12 March 2019|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191016080359/https://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-south-interview-with-jiiva/20120830.htm#3|archive-date=16 October 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> High-end gadgets were used in the film, designed by the [[Indian Institute of Technology Madras|Indian Institutes of Technology]] (IIT), while teams from the [[National Institute of Fashion Technology]] (NIFT) created the costumes and looks of the characters. It is said that Jiiva's super hero costume, designed by Gabriella Wilkins, weighed more than 10 kg. | ||
[[File:Mugamoodi costumer molding session.jpg|thumb|Jiiva during an 8-hour head casting session in [[Hong Kong]] for make up for the superhero film ''[[Mugamoodi]]'' (2012)]] | [[File:Mugamoodi costumer molding session.jpg|thumb|Jiiva during an 8-hour head casting session in [[Hong Kong]] for make up for the superhero film ''[[Mugamoodi]]'' (2012)]] | ||
The movie opened to positive reviews, and a few cited it as "different and refreshing". The movie received much attention from children. Jiiva received appreciation from critics for his role as Lee. "The titular role fits Jiiva well, very much like the armour he dons. But your heart goes out to him — performing stunts in a costume that looks unbearably heavy, with a face-mask to boot must have been quite a task," commented ''The Hindu'' review.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/mugamoodi-unmasked/article3848361.ece|title=Rowthiram - Action saga, but…|last=Rangarajan|first=Malathi|date=13 August 2011|work=The Hindu|access-date=21 August 2018|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180701165915/https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/mugamoodi-unmasked/article3848361.ece|archive-date=1 July 2018|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|title=Mugamoodi Movie Review {3.5/5}: Critic Review of Mugamoodi by Times of India|newspaper=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/mugamoodi/movie-review/16205769.cms|access-date=21 August 2018}}</ref> ''[[Firstpost]]'' called Jiiva's role a "rewarding performance".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.firstpost.com/fwire/mugamoodi-the-super-hero-who-couldve-been-superhero-tamil-movie-review-439750.html|title='Mugamoodi' - the super 'hero' who could've been superhero (Tamil Movie Review) - Firstpost|website=www.firstpost.com|date=September 2012|access-date=21 August 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180821152801/https://www.firstpost.com/fwire/mugamoodi-the-super-hero-who-couldve-been-superhero-tamil-movie-review-439750.html|archive-date=21 August 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> "Jiiva has obviously given his best, and his martial arts sequences are worthy of applause," said ''[[Rediff]]''.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/south-review-mugamoodi-won-to-impress/20120831.htm|title=Review: Mugamoodi won to impress|work=Rediff|access-date=21 August 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180821093833/http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/south-review-mugamoodi-fails-to-impress/20120831.htm|archive-date=21 August 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> | The movie opened to positive reviews, and a few cited it as "different and refreshing". The movie received much attention from children. Jiiva received appreciation from critics for his role as Lee. "The titular role fits Jiiva well, very much like the armour he dons. But your heart goes out to him — performing stunts in a costume that looks unbearably heavy, with a face-mask to boot must have been quite a task," commented ''The Hindu'' review.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/mugamoodi-unmasked/article3848361.ece|title=Rowthiram - Action saga, but…|last=Rangarajan|first=Malathi|date=13 August 2011|work=The Hindu|access-date=21 August 2018|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180701165915/https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/mugamoodi-unmasked/article3848361.ece|archive-date=1 July 2018|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|title=Mugamoodi Movie Review {3.5/5}: Critic Review of Mugamoodi by Times of India|newspaper=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/mugamoodi/movie-review/16205769.cms|access-date=21 August 2018}}</ref> ''[[Firstpost]]'' called Jiiva's role a "rewarding performance".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.firstpost.com/fwire/mugamoodi-the-super-hero-who-couldve-been-superhero-tamil-movie-review-439750.html|title='Mugamoodi' - the super 'hero' who could've been superhero (Tamil Movie Review) - Firstpost|website=www.firstpost.com|date=September 2012|access-date=21 August 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180821152801/https://www.firstpost.com/fwire/mugamoodi-the-super-hero-who-couldve-been-superhero-tamil-movie-review-439750.html|archive-date=21 August 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> "Jiiva has obviously given his best, and his martial arts sequences are worthy of applause," said ''[[Rediff]]''.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/south-review-mugamoodi-won-to-impress/20120831.htm|title=Review: Mugamoodi won to impress|work=Rediff|access-date=21 August 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180821093833/http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/south-review-mugamoodi-fails-to-impress/20120831.htm|archive-date=21 August 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
Jiiva's next venture was [[Gautham Vasudev Menon]]'s ''[[Neethaane En Ponvasantham]]'' (2012), starring opposite [[Samantha Ruth Prabhu]]. The film had an average run at the box office. Critics and audiences felt that the actor brought dignity to the screen as Varun Krishnan.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/Neethaane-En-Ponvasantham-An-ode-to-Ilaiyaraaja/article12073510.ece|title=Neethaane En Ponvasantham: An ode to Ilaiyaraaja|last=Subramanian|first=Karthik|date=15 December 2012|work=The Hindu|access-date=21 August 2018|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171113152723/http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/Neethaane-En-Ponvasantham-An-ode-to-Ilaiyaraaja/article12073510.ece|archive-date=13 November 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> After this, he worked on [[Bejoy Nambiar]]'s [[David (2013 film)|''David'']] (2013) alongside [[Vikram (actor)|Vikram]], which garnered positive reviews, but failed at the box office. His next movie was ''[[Endrendrum Punnagai]]'', where he was paired with [[Trisha (actress)|Trisha]] for the first time. The film, based on friendship, was a commercial success. In 2014, he worked in cinematographer [[Ravi K. Chandran]]'s directorial debut ''[[Yaan (film)|Yaan]]''. Despite the pre-release hype, the film received negative reviews and was a box office failure.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/yaan-movie-review-by-baradwaj-rangan/article6468718.ece|title=Yaan: All icing, no cake|newspaper=The Hindu|date=3 October 2014|last1=Rangan|first1=Baradwaj}}</ref> | Jiiva's next venture was [[Gautham Vasudev Menon]]'s ''[[Neethaane En Ponvasantham]]'' (2012), starring opposite [[Samantha Ruth Prabhu]]. The film had an average run at the box office. Critics and audiences felt that the actor brought dignity to the screen as Varun Krishnan.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/Neethaane-En-Ponvasantham-An-ode-to-Ilaiyaraaja/article12073510.ece|title=Neethaane En Ponvasantham: An ode to Ilaiyaraaja|last=Subramanian|first=Karthik|date=15 December 2012|work=The Hindu|access-date=21 August 2018|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171113152723/http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/Neethaane-En-Ponvasantham-An-ode-to-Ilaiyaraaja/article12073510.ece|archive-date=13 November 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> After this, he worked on [[Bejoy Nambiar]]'s [[David (2013 Tamil film)|''David'']] (2013) alongside [[Vikram (actor)|Vikram]], which garnered positive reviews, but failed at the box office. His next movie was ''[[Endrendrum Punnagai]]'', where he was paired with [[Trisha (actress)|Trisha]] for the first time. The film, based on friendship, was a commercial success. In 2014, he worked in cinematographer [[Ravi K. Chandran]]'s directorial debut ''[[Yaan (film)|Yaan]]''. Despite the pre-release hype, the film received negative reviews and was a box office failure.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/yaan-movie-review-by-baradwaj-rangan/article6468718.ece|title=Yaan: All icing, no cake|newspaper=The Hindu|date=3 October 2014|last1=Rangan|first1=Baradwaj|access-date=23 February 2021|archive-date=28 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220928114646/https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/yaan-movie-review-by-baradwaj-rangan/article6468718.ece|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
=== 2015–present: Challenges and comeback === | === 2015–present: Challenges and comeback === | ||
Jiiva took a break for a year in 2015 and returned with three releases in 2016. He starred in his 25th film ''[[Pokkiri Raja (2016 film)|Pokkiri Raja]]'', which opened to mixed to negative reviews. His next film was the long delayed ''[[Thirunaal]]'' in which he united with Nayantara for the second time. He was next seen in a romantic comedy, ''[[Kavalai Vendam]]'' (2016) | Jiiva took a break for a year in 2015 and returned with three releases in 2016. He starred in his 25th film ''[[Pokkiri Raja (2016 film)|Pokkiri Raja]]'', which opened to mixed to negative reviews. His next film was the long delayed ''[[Thirunaal]]'' in which he united with Nayantara for the second time. He was next seen in a romantic comedy, ''[[Kavalai Vendam]]'' (2016), where he was paired opposite [[Kajal Aggarwal]]. The movie had mixed reviews. "Jiiva seems like the perfect choice for the role, being effortlessly flippant, funny and intensely emotional", said Rediff.com's review.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-kavalai-vendam-is-a-fun-film/20161124.htm|title=Review: Kavalai Vendam is a fun film|work=Rediff|access-date=21 August 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180821093830/http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-kavalai-vendam-is-a-fun-film/20161124.htm|archive-date=21 August 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
His 2017 release, ''[[Sangili Bungili Kadhava Thorae]]'', a horror comedy by debut director Ike, received a mixed reviews to positive reviews and performed well at the box office.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/sangili-bungili-kadhava-thorae-review-a-watchable-horror-comedy-review-tamil-rftp2Nbcadajc.html|work=Sify|title=Sangili Bungili Kadhava Thorae review: A watchable horror comedy|access-date=2 November 2023|date=19 May 2017|archive-date=19 May 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170519163406/http://www.sify.com/movies/sangili-bungili-kadhava-thorae-review-a-watchable-horror-comedy-review-tamil-rftp2Nbcadajc.html|url-status=live}}</ref> His next movie was ''[[Kalakalappu 2]]'' (2018), directed by [[Sundar C]]. Jiiva was seen alongside [[Shiva (actor)|Shiva]], [[Jai (actor)|Jai]], [[Nikki Galrani]] and [[Catherine Tresa]]. A comedy entertainer, the movie received mixed reviews but performed well at the box office and was a super hit.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/kalakalappu-2-review-comedy-of-errors/article22705844.ece |title='Kalakalappu 2' review: Comedy of errors |newspaper=The Hindu |date=9 February 2018 |access-date=6 June 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180209144408/http://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/kalakalappu-2-review-comedy-of-errors/article22705844.ece |archive-date=9 February 2018 |url-status=live |last1=Ramanujam |first1=Srinivasa }}</ref> | |||
Jiiva's next film ''[[Kee (film)|Kee]]'', a cyber thriller, released in 2019 was received with mixed reviews, had an average run at the box-office.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/kee-movie-review-rating-5721844/|title=Kee movie review: Neither the cyber intelligence nor actors compensate for poor writing|date=10 May 2019|access-date=23 February 2021|archive-date=18 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210418220351/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/kee-movie-review-rating-5721844/|url-status=live}}</ref> Jiiva's next film ''[[Gorilla (film)|Gorilla]]'' released in mid-2019. This film had a chimpanzee in a key role which was the first ever instance in Indian film history. It was also revealed that the chimpanzee named Kong was hired from the Samut training station of Thailand. Most of the sequences related to the chimpanzee were shot in Thailand and the remaining portions were shot in Chennai.<ref>{{Cite web|url = https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/gorilla-movie-review-kong-the-chimpanzee-is-fun-to-watch-in-jiivas-illogical-ordinary-heist-film-6983341.html|title = Gorilla movie review: Kong the chimpanzee is fun to watch in Jiiva's illogical, ordinary heist film|date = 12 July 2019|access-date = 23 February 2021|archive-date = 16 May 2021|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20210516031652/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/gorilla-movie-review-kong-the-chimpanzee-is-fun-to-watch-in-jiivas-illogical-ordinary-heist-film-6983341.html|url-status = live}}</ref> | |||
In 2020, he starred in the action movie ''[[Seeru]]'' followed by the romance ''[[Gypsy (2019 film)|Gypsy]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/seeru-review-tamil-movie-22912|title=Seeru review. Seeru Tamil movie review, story, rating|access-date=23 February 2021|archive-date=19 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210119220646/https://www.indiaglitz.com/seeru-review-tamil-movie-22912|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/gypsy-movie-review-jiivas-film-oscillates-between-hard-hitting-social-commentary-and-a-romantic-musical-8123871.html|title=Gypsy movie review: Jiiva's film oscillates between hard-hitting social commentary and a romantic musical|date=6 March 2020|access-date=23 February 2021|archive-date=18 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201118074713/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/gypsy-movie-review-jiivas-film-oscillates-between-hard-hitting-social-commentary-and-a-romantic-musical-8123871.html|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2021, he appeared in the multistarrer drama, ''[[Kalathil Santhippom]]'' which received positive reviews.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/kalathil-santhippom/kalathil-santhippom-review.html | title=Kalathil Santhippom (Aka) Kalathil Sandhippom review | date=5 February 2021 | access-date=28 December 2022 | archive-date=26 November 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221126094556/https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/kalathil-santhippom/kalathil-santhippom-review.html | url-status=live }}</ref> He acted in [[Kabir Khan (director)|Kabir Khan]]'s Hindi film ''[[83 (film)|83]]'', playing the role of [[Kris Srikkanth]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/bollywood/300119/this-south-star-to-play-krishnamachari-srikkanth-in-ranveer-singhs-8.html | title=This south star to play Krishnamachari Srikkanth in Ranveer Singh's '83 | date=30 January 2019 | access-date=28 December 2022 | archive-date=28 December 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221228101234/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/bollywood/300119/this-south-star-to-play-krishnamachari-srikkanth-in-ranveer-singhs-8.html | url-status=live }}</ref> In 2022, he was seen in the romantic comedy drama ''[[Coffee with Kadhal]]'' and ''[[Varalaru Mukkiyam]]''.<ref>{{Cite news |title='Coffee with Kadhal' review: Convoluted romances, middling comedy, and an earnest Sundar C |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2022/Nov/05/coffee-with-kadhal-review-convolutedromances-middling-comedyand-anearnest-sundar-c-2515007.html |access-date=2022-11-05 |work=The New Indian Express}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title='Varalaru Mukkiyam' movie review: A stale, tasteless comedy |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2022/Dec/10/varalaru-mukkiyam-movie-review-a-stale-tasteless-comedy-2526606.html |access-date=2022-12-10 |work=The New Indian Express}}</ref> Jiiva playing [[Andhra Pradesh]] chief minister [[Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy]] in the Telugu sequel, ''[[Yatra 2]]'' (2024).<ref>{{Cite news |title=Jiiva on playing YS Jagan Mohan Reddy in Yatra 2: ‘I have no idea about AP politics, I approached it as an actor’ |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/jiiva-on-playing-ys-jagan-mohan-reddy-in-yatra-2-i-have-no-idea-about-ap-politics-i-approached-it-as-an-actor-101706774337815.html |access-date=2024-02-02 |work= Hindustan Times}}</ref> Followed by movie ''[[Black (2024 film)|Black]]'' (2024), which was released in theatres this October 11 and has acquired positive responses from both audiences and critics.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Box Office: Unexpected Dussehra Winner |url=https://www.m9.news/tamil-movie-news/black-tamil-movie-box-office-unexpected-dussehra-winner/ |access-date=2024-10-14 |work=M9 News}}</ref> Jiiva's next movie was with [[Pa. Vijay]] titled ''[[Aghathiyaa]]''.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Jiiva's next with Pa Vijay titled 'Aghathiyaa'|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/jiivas-next-with-pa-vijay-titled-aghathiyaa/articleshow/114018941.cms |access-date=2024-10-07 |work=The Times of India}}</ref> The film was released in 2025 to negative reviews.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Aghathiyaa review: Interesting concepts in Jiiva's film bogged down by melodrama|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/reviews/story/aghathiyaa-review-interesting-concepts-in-jiiva-and-arjun-sarjas-film-bogged-down-by-melodrama-2687099-2025-02-28 |access-date=2025-02-28 |work=India Today}}</ref> | |||
==Filmography== | ==Filmography== | ||
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*''All films are in Tamil, unless otherwise noted.'' | |||
=== Film === | |||
{| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" | |||
|+ List of film acting credits | |||
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! Year | ! scope="col" | Year | ||
! | ! scope="col" | Title | ||
! Role(s) | ! scope="col" | Role(s) | ||
! Notes | ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Notes | ||
! class="unsortable" | | ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{Refh}} | ||
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| rowspan="2" | 1991 | | rowspan="2" | 1991 | ||
| ''[[Perum Pulli]]'' || || Child | | ''[[Perum Pulli]]'' || || rowspan="2"|Child artist || rowspan ="2" style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{Cite tweet |author=Jiiva |author-link= |user=JiivaOfficial |number=233212619723517953 |date=8 August 2012 |title=Jiiva on X |script-title= |trans-title= |language= |retweet= |location= |access-date= |link= |quote= |ref=}}</ref> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| ''[[Cheran Pandian]]'' || | | ''[[Cheran Pandian]]'' || Boy playing with Chinna Gounder | ||
|- | |- | ||
| rowspan="2" | 2003 | | rowspan="2" | 2003 | ||
| ''[[Aasai Aasaiyai]]'' || Vinod || | | ''[[Aasai Aasaiyai]]'' || Vinod || || style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/fr/2003/02/07/stories/2003020700880200.htm|title=Aasai Aasaiyai...|date=7 February 2003|access-date=5 November 2015|archive-date=11 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011152437/https://www.thehindu.com/archive/print/2003/02/07/|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| ''[[Thithikudhe]]'' || Chinnu (Venu) || || style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/mp/2003/08/04/stories/2003080400540201.htm|title=A triangular love tale|access-date=5 November 2015|archive-date=11 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011152438/https://www.thehindu.com/archive/print/2003/08/04/|work=[[The Hindu]]|url-status=live}}</ref> | | ''[[Thithikudhe]]'' || Chinnu (Venu) || || style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/mp/2003/08/04/stories/2003080400540201.htm|title=A triangular love tale|access-date=5 November 2015|archive-date=11 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011152438/https://www.thehindu.com/archive/print/2003/08/04/|work=[[The Hindu]]|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 2005 | | 2005 | ||
| ''[[Raam (2005 film)|Raam]]'' || Rama Krishna || || style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/fr/2004/07/02/stories/2004070201930500.htm|title=Waiting for a win|date=2 July 2004|access-date=5 November 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041121215911/http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/fr/2004/07/02/stories/2004070201930500.htm|archive-date=21 November 2004|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|url-status=dead}}</ref> | | ''[[Raam (2005 film)|Raam]]'' || Rama Krishna || || style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/fr/2004/07/02/stories/2004070201930500.htm|title=Waiting for a win|date=2 July 2004|access-date=5 November 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041121215911/http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/fr/2004/07/02/stories/2004070201930500.htm|archive-date=21 November 2004|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|url-status=dead}}</ref> | ||
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| rowspan=" | | rowspan="3" | 2006 | ||
| ''[[Dishyum]]'' || Bhaskar || || style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/with-accent-on-a-brave-breed/article3217075.ece|title=With accent on a brave breed|newspaper=The Hindu|date=3 February 2006|access-date=5 November 2015|archive-date=11 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011152438/https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/with-accent-on-a-brave-breed/article3217075.ece|url-status=live}}</ref> | | ''[[Dishyum]]'' || Bhaskar || || style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/with-accent-on-a-brave-breed/article3217075.ece|title=With accent on a brave breed|newspaper=The Hindu|date=3 February 2006|access-date=5 November 2015|archive-date=11 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011152438/https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/with-accent-on-a-brave-breed/article3217075.ece|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
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|style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{cite web |title=Watch E for Jeeva |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2006/oct/23e.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924143938/http://www.rediff.com/movies/2006/oct/23e.htm |archive-date=24 September 2015 |access-date=5 November 2015}}</ref> | |||
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| ''[[ | | ''[[Keerthi Chakra (film)|Keerthi Chakra]]'' || Havildar Jaikumar || [[Malayalam]] film; partially reshot in Tamil as ''Aran'' || style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{cite web|url=http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2006/jul/06sli1.htm|title=rediff.com: Meet Jeeva, Mohanlal's buddy in Keerthichakra|access-date=5 November 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304111929/http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2006/jul/06sli1.htm|archive-date=4 March 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> | ||
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| ''[[Pori (film)|Pori]]'' || Hari || || style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/on-a-commercial-spree-pori/article2271418.ece|title=On a commercial spree -- Pori|newspaper=The Hindu|date=9 February 2007|access-date=5 November 2015|archive-date=11 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011152439/https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/on-a-commercial-spree-pori/article2271418.ece|url-status=live}}</ref> | | ''[[Pori (film)|Pori]]'' || Hari || || style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/on-a-commercial-spree-pori/article2271418.ece|title=On a commercial spree -- Pori|newspaper=The Hindu|date=9 February 2007|access-date=5 November 2015|archive-date=11 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011152439/https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/on-a-commercial-spree-pori/article2271418.ece|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
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| ''[[Kattradhu Thamizh]]'' || Prabhakar || Nominated | | ''[[Kattradhu Thamizh]]'' || Prabhakar || Nominated{{Emdash}}[[Vijay Award for Best Actor]] || style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-cinemaplus/call-this-different/article3023875.ece|title=Call this different?|newspaper=The Hindu|date=12 October 2007|access-date=5 November 2015|archive-date=13 November 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221113094641/https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-cinemaplus/call-this-different/article3023875.ece|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
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| | | ''[[Rameswaram (film)|Rameswaram]]'' || Jeevan || || style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hindu.com/fr/2007/12/07/stories/2007120750070200.htm |title=The Hindu : Friday Review Chennai / Film Review : Stunning visuals, that's about it -- Rameswaram |website=www.hindu.com |access-date=17 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071209115827/http://www.hindu.com/fr/2007/12/07/stories/2007120750070200.htm |archive-date=9 December 2007 |url-status=dead}}</ref> | ||
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| ''[[Thenavattu]]'' || Kottaisami || || style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{cite web|url=http:// | | ''[[Thenavattu]]'' || Kottaisami || || style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{cite web |last=Srinivasan |first=Pavithra |date=21 November 2008 |title=Silly and ridiculous |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2008/nov/21silly-and-ridiculous.htm |website=[[Rediff.com]] |access-date=28 October 2009 |archive-date=15 April 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090415184032/http://www.rediff.com/movies/2008/nov/21silly-and-ridiculous.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> | ||
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| ''[[Kacheri Arambam]]'' || Paari || || style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/commercial-cocktail-kacheri-aarambam/article789539.ece|title=Commercial cocktail -- Kacheri Aarambam|newspaper=The Hindu|date=26 March 2010|access-date=5 November 2015|archive-date=11 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011152441/https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/Commercial-cocktail-Kacheri-Aarambam/article15693657.ece|url-status=live}}</ref> | | ''[[Kacheri Arambam]]'' || Paari || || style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/commercial-cocktail-kacheri-aarambam/article789539.ece|title=Commercial cocktail -- Kacheri Aarambam|newspaper=The Hindu|date=26 March 2010|access-date=5 November 2015|archive-date=11 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011152441/https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/Commercial-cocktail-Kacheri-Aarambam/article15693657.ece|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
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| ''[[Boss Engira Bhaskaran]]'' || Shiva || Cameo | | ''[[Boss Engira Bhaskaran]]'' || Shiva || Cameo || style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-cinemaplus/jiiva-all-the-way/article614394.ece|title=Jiiva all the way|author=nikhil raghavan|newspaper=The Hindu|date=5 September 2010|access-date=5 November 2015|archive-date=11 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011152455/https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-cinemaplus/Jiiva-all-the-way/article15903099.ece|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
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| rowspan="4" | 2011 | | rowspan="4" | 2011 | ||
| ''[[Singam Puli]]'' || Ashok Kumar | | ''[[Singam Puli]]'' || Shiva/Ashok Kumar || Dual role || style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/south-review-singam-puli/20110304.htm|title=Review: Singam Puli works, most of the time|date=4 March 2011|work=Rediff|access-date=5 November 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151119235922/http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/south-review-singam-puli/20110304.htm|archive-date=19 November 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
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| ''[[Ko (film)|Ko]]'' || Ashwin Kumar || || style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-nxg/almost-picture-perfect/article1775048.ece|title=Almost picture perfect|author=RAGHAVAN S | | ''[[Ko (film)|Ko]]'' || Ashwin Kumar || || style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-nxg/almost-picture-perfect/article1775048.ece|title=Almost picture perfect|author=RAGHAVAN S. |newspaper=The Hindu|date=28 April 2011|access-date=5 November 2015|archive-date=11 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201011152456/https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-nxg/Almost-picture-perfect/article14699140.ece|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
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| ''[[Rowthiram]]'' || Siva || || style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/rowthiram-action-saga-but/article2353733.ece|title=Rowthiram - Action saga, but…|author=Malathi Rangarajan|newspaper=The Hindu|date=13 August 2011|access-date=5 November 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141130102407/http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/rowthiram-action-saga-but/article2353733.ece|archive-date=30 November 2014|url-status=live}}</ref> | | ''[[Rowthiram]]'' || Siva || || style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/rowthiram-action-saga-but/article2353733.ece|title=Rowthiram - Action saga, but…|author=Malathi Rangarajan|newspaper=The Hindu|date=13 August 2011|access-date=5 November 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141130102407/http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/rowthiram-action-saga-but/article2353733.ece|archive-date=30 November 2014|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
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| ''[[Neethaane En Ponvasantham]]'' || Varun Krishnan || [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor]] || style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/neethaane-en-ponvasantham-an-ode-to-ilaiyaraaja/article4203416.ece|title=Neethaane En Ponvasantham: An ode to Ilaiyaraaja|author=Karthik Subramanian|newspaper=The Hindu|date=15 December 2012|access-date=5 November 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160129085457/http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/neethaane-en-ponvasantham-an-ode-to-ilaiyaraaja/article4203416.ece|archive-date=29 January 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> | | ''[[Neethaane En Ponvasantham]]'' || Varun Krishnan || [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor]] || style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/neethaane-en-ponvasantham-an-ode-to-ilaiyaraaja/article4203416.ece|title=Neethaane En Ponvasantham: An ode to Ilaiyaraaja|author=Karthik Subramanian|newspaper=The Hindu|date=15 December 2012|access-date=5 November 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160129085457/http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/neethaane-en-ponvasantham-an-ode-to-ilaiyaraaja/article4203416.ece|archive-date=29 January 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
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| ''[[Yeto Vellipoyindhi Manasu]]'' || Train Passenger || Special appearance in song "Koti Koti" | | ''[[Yeto Vellipoyindhi Manasu]]'' || Train Passenger || Special appearance in the song "Koti Koti"; [[Telugu cinema|Telugu]] film || style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.idlebrain.com/movie/archive/mr-yvm.html|title=yeto vellipoyindi manasu review - Telugu cinema - Nani & Samantha|website=www.idlebrain.com}}</ref> | ||
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| rowspan="2" | 2013 | | rowspan="2" | 2013 | ||
| ''[[David (2013 film)|David]]'' || David || || style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/david-when-the-twain-meet/article4372294.ece|title=David: When the twain meet|author=Subha j rao|newspaper=The Hindu|date=2 February 2013|access-date=5 November 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150201133855/http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/david-when-the-twain-meet/article4372294.ece|archive-date=1 February 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> | | ''[[David (2013 Tamil film)|David]]'' || David || || style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/david-when-the-twain-meet/article4372294.ece|title=David: When the twain meet|author=Subha j rao|newspaper=The Hindu|date=2 February 2013|access-date=5 November 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150201133855/http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/david-when-the-twain-meet/article4372294.ece|archive-date=1 February 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
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| ''[[Endrendrum Punnagai]]'' || Goutham Sridhar || || style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/endrendrum-punnagai-needed-more-smiles-less-drama/article5486870.ece|title=Endrendrum Punnagai: Needed more smiles, less drama|author=Sudhish Kamath|newspaper=The Hindu|date=21 December 2013|access-date=5 November 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140705174901/http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/endrendrum-punnagai-needed-more-smiles-less-drama/article5486870.ece|archive-date=5 July 2014|url-status=live}}</ref> | | ''[[Endrendrum Punnagai]]'' || Goutham Sridhar || || style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/endrendrum-punnagai-needed-more-smiles-less-drama/article5486870.ece|title=Endrendrum Punnagai: Needed more smiles, less drama|author=Sudhish Kamath|newspaper=The Hindu|date=21 December 2013|access-date=5 November 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140705174901/http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/endrendrum-punnagai-needed-more-smiles-less-drama/article5486870.ece|archive-date=5 July 2014|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
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| rowspan="2" | 2014 | | rowspan="2" | 2014 | ||
| ''[[Jilla]]'' || Himself || Special appearance in "Paatu Onnu" | | ''[[Jilla]]'' || Himself || Special appearance in the song "Paatu Onnu" || style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.moviecrow.com/News/3371/jiiva-shakes-legs-in-jilla|title=Jiiva shakes legs in Jilla|website=www.moviecrow.com}}</ref> | ||
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| ''[[Yaan (film)|Yaan]]'' || K.Chandrasekhar || || style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/yearning-for-yaan/article6445689.ece|title=Yearning for Yaan|author=Srinivasa Ramanujam|newspaper=The Hindu|date=25 September 2014|access-date=5 November 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161127165213/http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/yearning-for-yaan/article6445689.ece|archive-date=27 November 2016 | | ''[[Yaan (film)|Yaan]]'' || K. Chandrasekhar || || style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/yearning-for-yaan/article6445689.ece|title=Yearning for Yaan|author=Srinivasa Ramanujam|newspaper=The Hindu|date=25 September 2014|access-date=5 November 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161127165213/http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/yearning-for-yaan/article6445689.ece|archive-date=27 November 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
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| rowspan="4" | 2016 | | rowspan="4" | 2016 | ||
| ''[[Pokkiri Raja (2016 film)|Pokkiri Raja]]'' || Sanjeevi || 25th Film || style="text-align:center;" |<ref> | | ''[[Pokkiri Raja (2016 film)|Pokkiri Raja]]'' || Sanjeevi || 25th Film || style="text-align:center;" |<ref>[http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/review-pokkiri-raja-is-an-utter-waste-of-time/20160306.htm Review: Pokkiri Raja is an utter waste of time – Rediff.com Movies] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160605222233/http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/review-pokkiri-raja-is-an-utter-waste-of-time/20160306.htm |date=5 June 2016 }}. Rediff.com (6 March 2016). Retrieved on 2016-10-28.</ref> | ||
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| ''[[Thirunaal]]'' || Blade Ganesh || || style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{ | | ''[[Thirunaal]]'' || Blade Ganesh || || style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/Thirunaal-Nicely-made-but-still-pretty-generic/article14555078.ece|title = Thirunaal: Nicely made, but still pretty generic|newspaper = The Hindu|date = 5 August 2016}}</ref> | ||
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| ''[[Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru]]'' || Karthik Kumar || Cameo | | ''[[Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru]]'' || Karthik Kumar || Cameo || style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Jiivas-cameo-in-Rajeshs-film/articleshow/54676928.cms?|title=Jiiva's cameo in Rajesh's film|website=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=4 October 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161122185921/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Jiivas-cameo-in-Rajeshs-film/articleshow/54676928.cms|archive-date=22 November 2016|url-status=live|last1=Menon |first1=Thinkal }}</ref> | ||
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| ''[[Kavalai Vendam]]'' || Aravind Baskar || || style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{ | | ''[[Kavalai Vendam]]'' || Aravind Baskar || || style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/kavalai-vendam/movie-review/55598717.cms|title=Kavalai Vendam Movie Review|via=The Economic Times - The Times of India}}</ref> | ||
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| rowspan="2" | 2021 | | rowspan="2" | 2021 | ||
|''[[Kalathil Santhippom]]'' || Ashok || ||style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/tamil/movies/kalathil-sandhippom.html#crew|title = Kalathil Sandhippom (2021) | Kalathil Sandhippom Movie | Kalathil Sandhippom Tamil Movie Cast & Crew, Release Date, Review, Photos, Videos}}</ref> | |''[[Kalathil Santhippom]]'' || Ashok || ||style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/tamil/movies/kalathil-sandhippom.html#crew|title=Kalathil Sandhippom (2021) | Kalathil Sandhippom Movie | Kalathil Sandhippom Tamil Movie Cast & Crew, Release Date, Review, Photos, Videos|access-date=19 February 2021|archive-date=12 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210212215511/https://www.filmibeat.com/tamil/movies/kalathil-sandhippom.html#crew|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
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| ''[[83 (film)|83]]'' || [[Krishnamachari Srikkanth|Kris Srikkanth]] || | | ''[[83 (film)|83]]'' || [[Krishnamachari Srikkanth|Kris Srikkanth]] || [[Hindi]] film || style="text-align:center;" |<ref name=ta>{{Cite news|title=I accepted '83' because I could speak in Tamil: Jiiva|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/i-accepted-83-because-i-could-speak-in-tamil-jiiva/article30733709.ece|access-date=2022-06-20|website=[[The Hindu]]|date=4 February 2020|last1=Kumar|first1=Pradeep|language=en|quote=Though Jiiva, son of producer RB Choudary, can claim a North Indian lineage, he acknowledges the limited grasp he has over the Hindi language.|archive-date=21 April 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200421202814/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/i-accepted-83-because-i-could-speak-in-tamil-jiiva/article30733709.ece|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
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|style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{Cite web|title=Sundar C's next with Jiiva, Jai and Srikanth goes on floors|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2022/jan/31/sundar-cs-next-with-jiiva-jai-and-srikanth-goes-on-floors-29415.html|access-date=2022-01-31|website=[[Cinema Express]]|language=en}}</ref> | |style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{Cite web|title=Sundar C's next with Jiiva, Jai and Srikanth goes on floors|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2022/jan/31/sundar-cs-next-with-jiiva-jai-and-srikanth-goes-on-floors-29415.html|access-date=2022-01-31|website=[[Cinema Express]]|language=en|archive-date=22 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220522161848/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2022/jan/31/sundar-cs-next-with-jiiva-jai-and-srikanth-goes-on-floors-29415.html|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
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| ''[[Nitham Oru Vaanam]]'' | | ''[[Nitham Oru Vaanam]]'' | ||
| Real Prabhakaran | | Real V. Prabhakaran | ||
| Cameo | | Cameo | ||
|style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.moviecrow.com/News/31299/nitham-oru-vaanam-review | title=Nitham Oru Vaanam Review }}</ref> | |style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.moviecrow.com/News/31299/nitham-oru-vaanam-review | title=Nitham Oru Vaanam Review | access-date=26 November 2022 | archive-date=4 November 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221104161042/https://www.moviecrow.com/News/31299/nitham-oru-vaanam-review | url-status=live }}</ref> | ||
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|''[[Varalaru Mukkiyam]]'' || Karthik || | |''[[Varalaru Mukkiyam]]'' || Karthik Gopal || | ||
| style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jiiva reunites with father R B Choudary for family entertainer 'Varalaru Mukkiyam' |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2022/jan/04/jiiva-reunites-with-father-r-b-choudary-for-family-entertainer-varalaru-mukkiyam-2402960.html |access-date=2022-04-08 |website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> | | style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jiiva reunites with father R B Choudary for family entertainer 'Varalaru Mukkiyam' |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2022/jan/04/jiiva-reunites-with-father-r-b-choudary-for-family-entertainer-varalaru-mukkiyam-2402960.html |access-date=2022-04-08 |website=The New Indian Express |archive-date=8 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220408083711/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2022/jan/04/jiiva-reunites-with-father-r-b-choudary-for-family-entertainer-varalaru-mukkiyam-2402960.html |url-status=live }}</ref> | ||
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| Cameo | |Vishnu | ||
| | | Bilingual film; Tamil and Telugu; Cameo | ||
| style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/venkat-prabhu-naga-chaitanyas-nc-22-to-have-this-talented-kollywood-star-playing-a-crucial-role-in-it/a0e836db0f350 | title=Venkat Prabhu, Naga Chaitanya's NC 22 to have THIS talented Kollywood star playing a crucial role in it | access-date=12 May 2023 | archive-date=12 May 2023 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230512034829/https://www.ottplay.com/news/venkat-prabhu-naga-chaitanyas-nc-22-to-have-this-talented-kollywood-star-playing-a-crucial-role-in-it/a0e836db0f350 | url-status=live }}</ref> | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | | rowspan="3" |2024 | ||
| ''[[Singapore Saloon]]'' | |||
| Himself | |||
| Cameo | |||
| style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-01 |title=Makers of 'Singapore Saloon' gift a gold chain to director Gokul; read details here |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/makers-of-singapore-saloon-gift-a-gold-chain-to-director-gokul-read-details-here/articleshow/107325133.cms |access-date=2024-02-03 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | |''[[Yatra 2]]'' | ||
| | |[[Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy]] | ||
| | |Telugu film | ||
|<ref>{{Cite | | style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{Cite news |last=Dundoo |first=Sangeetha Devi |date=2024-02-05 |title=Jiiva on playing Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy in the Telugu biopic ‘Yatra 2’ and his new venture, Deaf Frogs |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/actor-jiiva-on-playing-y-s-jagan-mohan-reddy-in-telugu-film-yatra-2-and-his-new-venture-deaf-frogs/article67813231.ece |access-date=2024-06-20 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> | ||
|- | |||
|''[[Black (2024 film)|Black]]'' | |||
|Vasanth | |||
| | |||
| style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{Cite web |last=Features |first=C. E. |date=2024-09-25 |title=Black Trailer: Jiiva-Priya Bhavani Shankar play a distraught couple in this home invasion thriller |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2024/Sep/25/black-trailer-jiiva-priya-bhavani-shankar-play-a-distraught-couple-in-this-home-invasion-thriller |access-date=2024-09-25 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref> | |||
|- | |||
| rowspan="1" |2025 | |||
|''[[Aghathiyaa]]'' | |||
|Aghathiyan / Nanjilan | |||
|Dual role | |||
| style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{Cite web |title=Aghathiyaa first look poster: Jiiva and Pa Vijay join hands; Arjun Sarja, Raashii Khanna to co-star |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/aghathiyaa-first-look-poster-jiiva-and-pa-vijay-join-hands-arjun-sarja-raashii-khanna-to-co-star/4b05456425719 |access-date=2024-10-07 |website=OTTPlay |language=en}}</ref> | |||
|- | |||
| rowspan="2" |2026||''[[Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimaiyil]]'' | |||
|Jeevarathnam | |||
|Also creative producer | |||
| style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{Cite web |title=Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimaiyil Movie Review: Familiar romp with enough comic spark |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/thalaivar-thambi-thalaimaiyil/movie-review/126539179.cms |access-date=2026-01-15 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> | |||
|- | |||
|''Jolliya Iruntha Oruthan'' | |||
|TBA | |||
|Filming | |||
| style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7zkHu3lOQo |title=JIIVA 47 - Announcement Video {{!}} Malik Streams Corporation {{!}} Yuvan Shankar Raja {{!}} Rajesh M {{!}} DAM |date=2026-01-03 |last=Malik Streams Corporation |access-date=2026-01-07 |via=YouTube}}</ref> | |||
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=== | === As dubbing artist === | ||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
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!Title | !Title | ||
! | !Actor | ||
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|2022 | |2007 | ||
|''[[Madurai Veeran (2007 film)|Madurai Veeran]]'' | |||
|[[Jithan Ramesh]] | |||
| | |||
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/maduraiveeran-review-tamil-pclworcgbfgeb.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190417124220/http://www.sify.com/movies/maduraiveeran-review-tamil-pclworcgbfgeb.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=17 April 2019|title=Maduraiveeran|website=[[Sify]]}}</ref> | |||
|- | |||
|2023 | |||
|''[[Farzi]]'' | |||
|[[Shahid Kapoor]] | |||
|Tamil dubbed version||<ref>{{Cite web |title=Instagram |url=https://www.instagram.com/reel/DGN87MOojbQ/ |access-date=2026-01-16 |website=www.instagram.com}}</ref> | |||
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== Television == | |||
{| class="wikitable" | |||
|- | |||
! scope="col" | Year | |||
! scope="col" | Title | |||
! scope="col" | Role(s) | |||
! scope="col" | Network | |||
! class="unsortable" scope="col" | Notes | |||
|- | |||
| 2008 || ''[[Jodi No.1 (TV series)|Jodi Number One]]'' Season 4 || Judge || [[Star Vijay]] || | |||
|- | |||
| 2014 || ''[[Yuttha Medai All Stars]]'' || Judge || [[Astro Vinmeen HD]] || <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thestar.com.my/news/community/2014/03/18/all-charged-up-for-the-battle-five-pairs-working-hard-to-dazzle-at-grand-finals-of-dance-competiti|title=The Star Online : Five pairs working hard to dazzle at grand finals of dance competition|access-date=4 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180704093505/https://www.thestar.com.my/news/community/2014/03/18/all-charged-up-for-the-battle-five-pairs-working-hard-to-dazzle-at-grand-finals-of-dance-competiti/|archive-date=4 July 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
|- | |||
|2022 | |||
|''[[Sarkaar With Jiiva]]'' | |''[[Sarkaar With Jiiva]]'' | ||
|Host | |Host | ||
| | |aha Tamil | ||
| <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/sarkaar-with-jiiva-the-much-awaited-game-show-to-be-hosted-by-the-actor-will-drop-on-this-date/8fc4ac3bf5676|title=Sarkaar With Jiiva: The much-awaited game show to be hosted by the actor will drop on THIS date|website=OTTPlay}}</ref> | |||
|} | |||
==Awards and nominations== | |||
{| class="wikitable" | |||
|+ List of awards and nominations received by Jiiva | |||
|- | |||
! scope="col" | Year | |||
! scope="col" | Award | |||
! scope="col" | Category | |||
! scope="col" | Film | |||
! scope="col" | Result | |||
! class="unsortable" scope="col" | {{Refh}} | |||
|- | |||
| 2006 | |||
| [[Cyprus International Film Festival]] | |||
| Best Actor | |||
| ''[[Raam (2005 film)|Raam]]'' | |||
| {{won}} | |||
| | | | ||
|- | |||
| 2007 | |||
| [[Asianet Film Awards]] | |||
| [[Asianet Film Awards#Best Star Pair|Best Star Pair]] <small>(with [[Gopika]])</small> | |||
| ''[[Keerthi Chakra (film)|Keerthi Chakra]]'' | |||
| {{won}} | |||
|<ref>{{cite news |author=Special Correspondent |title=Ujala-Asianet awards announced |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/ujalaasianet-awards-announced/article1785448.ece |accessdate=16 August 2015 |agency=[[The Hindu]] |date=21 January 2007 |location=[[Thiruvananthapuram]] |archive-date=27 January 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210127211749/https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/Ujala-Asianet-awards-announced/article14708969.ece |url-status=live }}</ref> | |||
|- | |||
| [[2nd Vijay Awards|2008]] | |||
| rowspan="2"|[[Vijay Awards]] | |||
| rowspan="2"| [[Vijay Award for Best Actor|Best Actor]] | |||
| ''[[Kattradhu Thamizh]]'' | |||
| {{nom}} | |||
|<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.starboxoffice.com/kollywood/vijayawards/about.html |title=The 2nd annual Vijay Awards 2007 |accessdate=14 November 2012 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080726022319/http://www.starboxoffice.com/kollywood/vijayawards/about.html |archivedate=26 July 2008 }}</ref> | |||
|- | |||
| rowspan="3"|[[6th Vijay Awards|2012]] | |||
| rowspan="2"|''[[Ko (film)|Ko]]'' | |||
| {{nom}} | |||
|<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.ibnlive.com/news/india/6th-annual-vijay-awards-complete-list-of-winners-483185.html | title=6th Annual Vijay Awards: Complete list of winners | work=CNN-IBN Live | date=19 June 2012 | access-date=11 August 2015 | archive-date=11 August 2015 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150811113839/http://www.ibnlive.com/news/india/6th-annual-vijay-awards-complete-list-of-winners-483185.html | url-status=live }}</ref> | |||
|- | |||
| [[59th Filmfare Awards South|Filmfare Awards South]] | |||
| [[Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil|Best Actor – Tamil]] | |||
| {{nom}} | |||
|<ref>{{cite web |author=Filmfare Editorial |title=59th Idea Filmfare Awards South (Winners list) |url=http://filmfare.com/news/59th-idea-filmfare-awards-south-winners-list-809.html |work=Filmfare |publisher=Times Internet Limited |access-date=20 July 2012 |date=9 July 2012 |archive-date=12 July 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120712073106/http://filmfare.com/news/59th-idea-filmfare-awards-south-winners-list-809.html |url-status=live }}</ref> | |||
|- | |||
| [[Tamil Nadu State Film Awards]] | |||
| [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor|Best Actor]] | |||
| ''[[Neethaane En Ponvasantham]]'' | |||
| {{won}} | |||
|<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/tn-govt-announces-tamil-film-awards-for-six-years/article19273078.ece|title=TN Govt. announces Tamil Film Awards for six years|work=The Hindu|access-date=2017-09-24|location=Chennai, India|date=2017-07-14|archive-date=15 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180615081711/http://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/tn-govt-announces-tamil-film-awards-for-six-years/article19273078.ece|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
|- | |||
| [[22nd IIFA Awards|2022]] | |||
| [[International Indian Film Academy Awards]] | |||
| [[IIFA Award for Best Supporting Actor|Best Supporting Actor]] | |||
| ''[[83 (film)|83]]'' | |||
| {{nom}} | |||
|<ref>{{cite web |url=https://iifa.com/iifa-2022 |title=The 22nd Nexa IIFA Awards |website=IIFA |publisher=[[International Indian Film Academy Awards]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220610013129/https://iifa.com/iifa-2022 |archive-date=10 June 2022 |access-date=13 July 2022 |url-status=dead}}</ref> | |||
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Latest revision as of 11:13, 3 March 2026
Jiiva | |
|---|---|
 Jiiva in 2014 | |
| Born | Amar Choudary 4 January 1984 Madras, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Occupation |
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| Years active | 1991, 2003–present |
| Spouse(s) | Supriya ( m. 2007) |
| Children | 1 |
| Parent(s) |
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| Honours | Kalaimamani (2006) |
Amar Choudary (born 4 January 1984), known professionally as Jiiva, is an Indian actor and film producer who works mainly in Tamil cinema and a few Telugu, Malayalam and Hindi films. He is the youngest son of film producer R. B. Choudary.
He began his career as a child actor in 1991 in films produced by his father. He made his debut as a lead actor in his father's 50th production, Aasai Aasaiyai (2003). After Sivaji Ganesan, Jiiva is the only Tamil actor to have been awarded at the Cyprus International Film Festival, particularly for his performance in Raam (2005).
After this, he has acted in other movies that have been successful, such as E (2006), Katradhu Tamizh (2007), Siva Manasula Sakthi (2009), Ko (2011), Nanban (2012), Mugamoodi (2012), Neethaane En Ponvasantham (2012), Endrendrum Punnagai (2013), Kalakalappu 2 (2018), and Kalathil Santhippom (2021). He made his Hindi cinema debut with the film 83 (2021), in which he portrayed cricketer Krishnamachari Srikkanth. After a series of commercial failures, he made a comeback with the hit film Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimaiyil (2026).
Early life[edit | edit source]
Jiiva was born as Amar Choudary on 4 January 1984 in Chennai to Rajasthani-origin film producer R. B. Choudary[1] and his Tamil wife Mahjabeen.[2] He is the youngest of four boys; his brothers are Suresh Choudary (co-producer in their home banner, Super Good Films), Jeevan Choudary (entrepreneur of a steel company), and Jithan Ramesh (actor and producer). R. B. Choudary is a noted independent south Indian film producer (Super Good Films) who has been a launchpad for now-famous directors and actors.[3]
Career[edit | edit source]
2003–2008: Debut and breakthrough[edit | edit source]
Jiiva made his debut in his father's production (Super Good Films), Aasai Aasaiyai, directed by Ravi Mariya in 2003. The film performed averagely at the box office, but critics felt that Jiiva left an impression.[4]
His second film Thithikudhe (the Tamil remake of Uday Kiran's Telugu movie Manasantha Nuvve) which also released in 2003 was also produced by Super Good Films. The film opened to mixed reviews but the actor gained appreciation for his good looks and expressive emotions.[5] It was his third movie, Ameer's crime thriller, Raam (2005) that was called a 'dream break' for his calling in the film industry. The racy screenplay and his role of an eccentric 17-year-old gained positive feedback from audience and critics. The movie was screened at the International Film Festival in Goa and later at the Cyprus International Film Festival, where he won the Best Actor award.[6]
Jiiva next starred in Dishyum (2006), opposite Sandhya of Kaadhal fame. "A feel-good movie for youngsters", reviewed various local publications. "Jeeva continues from this point and has matured as an actor. His acting is impeccable and natural; his emoting, expressions, emotions expressed by looks, body-language – all are perfect," remarked Galatta.[7] The same year, he made his debut as an NSG Commando in Malayalam cinema with Major Ravi's film Keerthi Chakra (2006) starring Mohanlal. The movie had a great opening and was one of the highest-grossing Malayalam films of the year. Jiiva also won the Best Pair Award along with Gopika at Asianet Film Awards. "Jeeva the Tamil actor has a more heroic role which he has done with felicity. The physical energy he imparts to the role has to be seen to be believed," wrote Sify.[8] Later, the movie was dubbed and released in Tamil as Aran.[9] His last movie in 2006 was E, where he portrayed the role of a slum dweller, opposite Nayanthara.The film received positive reviews and was a commercial hit.[10]
The release of Kattradhu Thamizh (2007), which turned out to be a super hit. Jiiva had two more releases after that, Rameswaram in 2007 and Thenavattu in 2008.[11][12]
2009–2014: Commercial success and critical acclaim[edit | edit source]
Among his releases in the 2000s, Jiiva garnered the most appreciation for portraying various roles that were critically and commercially successful. In 2009, Jiiva experienced major commercial success with Director Rajesh's maiden venture, Siva Manasula Sakthi (2009), opposite Anuya, still hailed as one of the best romantic comedies of all time and has since become a cult rom-com in the Tamil film industry. In 2010, he signed up with Super Good Films for a movie titled Kacheri Arambam, which was described as entertaining, action-packed and comical by various news channels (Behindwoods, Indiaglitz Archived 13 November 2022 at the Wayback Machine, IANS)
His next film was Singam Puli (2011), where he played dual roles, following which K. V. Anand's political thriller Ko (2011) with Karthika Nair as the lead-role actress and Piaa Bajpai in a supporting role. Rediff stated that his role as Ashwin in Ko was a "cake-walk for Jiiva: he's had a ball with the camera, clicking shots in almost impossible situations and making sure his trademark effervescence is present at all times", while Sify said that "with this performance he was going to be a force to reckon with in Tamil cinema". His next films were Rowthiram (2011), directed by Gokul, and Vandhaan Vendraan (2011) by R. Kannan, released in quick succession. In fact, in Rowthiram, his agility in action sequences is very impressive."[13]
In 2012, he appeared in S. Shankar's comedy-drama Nanban (a remake of the Bollywood blockbuster 3 Idiots). Jiiva reprised the role of Sharman Joshi in the Tamil version as Sevarkodi Senthil and starred alongside Vijay, and Srikanth. At the cost of 550 million (INR), it was one of the most expensive films to be made at that point, and was released on Pongal in 622 screens worldwide. The movie received highly positive reviews and became a blockbuster. Malathi Rangarajan of The Hindu stated, "As for Jiiva, you give him characters with scope and he delivers". His next project was Mysskin's Mugamoodi (2012), the first ever Tamil superhero movie. Reports claimed that Jiiva underwent special training at Mansuria Kung Fu YMCA, Nandanam, Chennai, the same place where he had trained in Kung-Fu for a few years before venturing into movies.[14] High-end gadgets were used in the film, designed by the Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT), while teams from the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) created the costumes and looks of the characters. It is said that Jiiva's super hero costume, designed by Gabriella Wilkins, weighed more than 10 kg.
The movie opened to positive reviews, and a few cited it as "different and refreshing". The movie received much attention from children. Jiiva received appreciation from critics for his role as Lee. "The titular role fits Jiiva well, very much like the armour he dons. But your heart goes out to him — performing stunts in a costume that looks unbearably heavy, with a face-mask to boot must have been quite a task," commented The Hindu review.[15][16] Firstpost called Jiiva's role a "rewarding performance".[17] "Jiiva has obviously given his best, and his martial arts sequences are worthy of applause," said Rediff.[18]
Jiiva's next venture was Gautham Vasudev Menon's Neethaane En Ponvasantham (2012), starring opposite Samantha Ruth Prabhu. The film had an average run at the box office. Critics and audiences felt that the actor brought dignity to the screen as Varun Krishnan.[19] After this, he worked on Bejoy Nambiar's David (2013) alongside Vikram, which garnered positive reviews, but failed at the box office. His next movie was Endrendrum Punnagai, where he was paired with Trisha for the first time. The film, based on friendship, was a commercial success. In 2014, he worked in cinematographer Ravi K. Chandran's directorial debut Yaan. Despite the pre-release hype, the film received negative reviews and was a box office failure.[20]
2015–present: Challenges and comeback[edit | edit source]
Jiiva took a break for a year in 2015 and returned with three releases in 2016. He starred in his 25th film Pokkiri Raja, which opened to mixed to negative reviews. His next film was the long delayed Thirunaal in which he united with Nayantara for the second time. He was next seen in a romantic comedy, Kavalai Vendam (2016), where he was paired opposite Kajal Aggarwal. The movie had mixed reviews. "Jiiva seems like the perfect choice for the role, being effortlessly flippant, funny and intensely emotional", said Rediff.com's review.[21]
His 2017 release, Sangili Bungili Kadhava Thorae, a horror comedy by debut director Ike, received a mixed reviews to positive reviews and performed well at the box office.[22] His next movie was Kalakalappu 2 (2018), directed by Sundar C. Jiiva was seen alongside Shiva, Jai, Nikki Galrani and Catherine Tresa. A comedy entertainer, the movie received mixed reviews but performed well at the box office and was a super hit.[23]
Jiiva's next film Kee, a cyber thriller, released in 2019 was received with mixed reviews, had an average run at the box-office.[24] Jiiva's next film Gorilla released in mid-2019. This film had a chimpanzee in a key role which was the first ever instance in Indian film history. It was also revealed that the chimpanzee named Kong was hired from the Samut training station of Thailand. Most of the sequences related to the chimpanzee were shot in Thailand and the remaining portions were shot in Chennai.[25]
In 2020, he starred in the action movie Seeru followed by the romance Gypsy.[26][27] In 2021, he appeared in the multistarrer drama, Kalathil Santhippom which received positive reviews.[28] He acted in Kabir Khan's Hindi film 83, playing the role of Kris Srikkanth.[29] In 2022, he was seen in the romantic comedy drama Coffee with Kadhal and Varalaru Mukkiyam.[30][31] Jiiva playing Andhra Pradesh chief minister Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy in the Telugu sequel, Yatra 2 (2024).[32] Followed by movie Black (2024), which was released in theatres this October 11 and has acquired positive responses from both audiences and critics.[33] Jiiva's next movie was with Pa. Vijay titled Aghathiyaa.[34] The film was released in 2025 to negative reviews.[35]
Filmography[edit | edit source]
|
Denotes films that have not yet been released |
- All films are in Tamil, unless otherwise noted.
Film[edit | edit source]
| Year | Title | Role(s) | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Perum Pulli | Child artist | [36] | |
| Cheran Pandian | Boy playing with Chinna Gounder | |||
| 2003 | Aasai Aasaiyai | Vinod | [37] | |
| Thithikudhe | Chinnu (Venu) | [38] | ||
| 2005 | Raam | Rama Krishna | [39] | |
| 2006 | Dishyum | Bhaskar | [40] | |
| E | Easwaran | [41] | ||
| Keerthi Chakra | Havildar Jaikumar | Malayalam film; partially reshot in Tamil as Aran | [42] | |
| 2007 | Pori | Hari | [43] | |
| Kattradhu Thamizh | Prabhakar | Nominated—Vijay Award for Best Actor | [44] | |
| Rameswaram | Jeevan | [45] | ||
| 2008 | Thenavattu | Kottaisami | [46] | |
| 2009 | Siva Manasula Sakthi | Siva | [47] | |
| TN 07 AL 4777 | Narrator | [48] | ||
| 2010 | Kacheri Arambam | Paari | [49] | |
| Boss Engira Bhaskaran | Shiva | Cameo | [50] | |
| 2011 | Singam Puli | Shiva/Ashok Kumar | Dual role | [51] |
| Ko | Ashwin Kumar | [52] | ||
| Rowthiram | Siva | [53] | ||
| Vandhaan Vendraan | Arjun | [54] | ||
| 2012 | Nanban | Sevarkodi Senthil | [55] | |
| Mugamoodi | Anand (Bruce Lee) | [56] | ||
| Neethaane En Ponvasantham | Varun Krishnan | Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor | [57] | |
| Yeto Vellipoyindhi Manasu | Train Passenger | Special appearance in the song "Koti Koti"; Telugu film | [58] | |
| 2013 | David | David | [59] | |
| Endrendrum Punnagai | Goutham Sridhar | [60] | ||
| 2014 | Jilla | Himself | Special appearance in the song "Paatu Onnu" | [61] |
| Yaan | K. Chandrasekhar | [62] | ||
| 2016 | Pokkiri Raja | Sanjeevi | 25th Film | [63] |
| Thirunaal | Blade Ganesh | [64] | ||
| Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru | Karthik Kumar | Cameo | [65] | |
| Kavalai Vendam | Aravind Baskar | [66] | ||
| 2017 | Sangili Bungili Kadhava Thorae | Vasu | [67] | |
| 2018 | Kalakalappu 2 | Srinivas | [68] | |
| Tamizh Padam 2 | Himself | Special appearance | [69] | |
| 2019 | Kee | Siddharth | [70] | |
| Gorilla | Jiiva | [71] | ||
| 2020 | Seeru | Manimaran | [72] | |
| Gypsy | Gypsy | [73] | ||
| 2021 | Kalathil Santhippom | Ashok | [74] | |
| 83 | Kris Srikkanth | Hindi film | [75] | |
| 2022 | Coffee with Kadhal | Saravanan | [76] | |
| Nitham Oru Vaanam | Real V. Prabhakaran | Cameo | [77] | |
| Varalaru Mukkiyam | Karthik Gopal | [78] | ||
| 2023 | Custody | Vishnu | Bilingual film; Tamil and Telugu; Cameo | [79] |
| 2024 | Singapore Saloon | Himself | Cameo | [80] |
| Yatra 2 | Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy | Telugu film | [81] | |
| Black | Vasanth | [82] | ||
| 2025 | Aghathiyaa | Aghathiyan / Nanjilan | Dual role | [83] |
| 2026 | Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimaiyil | Jeevarathnam | Also creative producer | [84] |
| Jolliya Iruntha Oruthan | TBA | Filming | [85] |
As dubbing artist[edit | edit source]
| Year | Title | Actor | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Madurai Veeran | Jithan Ramesh | [86] | |
| 2023 | Farzi | Shahid Kapoor | Tamil dubbed version | [87] |
Television[edit | edit source]
| Year | Title | Role(s) | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Jodi Number One Season 4 | Judge | Star Vijay | |
| 2014 | Yuttha Medai All Stars | Judge | Astro Vinmeen HD | [88] |
| 2022 | Sarkaar With Jiiva | Host | aha Tamil | [89] |
Awards and nominations[edit | edit source]
| Year | Award | Category | Film | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Cyprus International Film Festival | Best Actor | Raam | Won | |
| 2007 | Asianet Film Awards | Best Star Pair (with Gopika) | Keerthi Chakra | Won | [90] |
| 2008 | Vijay Awards | Best Actor | Kattradhu Thamizh | Nominated | [91] |
| 2012 | Ko | Nominated | [92] | ||
| Filmfare Awards South | Best Actor – Tamil | Nominated | [93] | ||
| Tamil Nadu State Film Awards | Best Actor | Neethaane En Ponvasantham | Won | [94] | |
| 2022 | International Indian Film Academy Awards | Best Supporting Actor | 83 | Nominated | [95] |
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