Arjunan is an Indian actor who has appeared in supporting roles in predominately Tamil-language 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).
Arjunan | |
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| Born | Arjunan Nandakumar (1986-08-08) 8 August 1986 (age 36) Madras, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2012–present |
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]
| 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 | |
| Gaadi Ulla body | |||
| 2022 | O2 |
| Year | Series | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | As I'm Suffering From Kadhal | Tamil | Hotstar |
| 2022 | Anantham | Tamil |