Arjunan (actor)


Arjunan is an Indian actor known for his supporting roles in predominantly Tamil-language films. He made a breakthrough as Siva, a hopeless romantic college student, in Balaji Mohan's bilingual film, Kadhalil Sodhappuvadhu Yeppadi, receiving critical acclaim for his portrayal.

Career

Arjunan made his breakthrough with Balaji Mohan's romantic comedy Kadhalil Sodhappuvadhu Yeppadi portraying Siddharth's friend, 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. A critic from The Hindu noted "despite appearing gawky and untrained as an actors", he "makes that up by being natural and uninhibited." After winning good reviews, he went on to feature in Siddharth's next Telugu film Jabardasth 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." Arjunan next played a supporting role in Balaji Mohans's following bilingual film, Vaayai Moodi Pesavum.

Personal life

Arjunan has twin children: son Ilan and daughter Iyal, both of whom are child actors.

Filmography

  • All films are in Tamil, unless otherwise noted.
YearFilmRoleNotes
2011Uyarthiru 420Doctor
2012Kadhalil Sodhappuvadhu YeppadiSiva
2013JabardasthBairraju's friendTelugu film
2013Oruvar Meethu Iruvar Sainthu
2013Aadhalal Kadhal SeiveerJai
2014BrammanLakshmi's Ex lover
2014Samsaaram Aarogyathinu HaanikaramSathishMalayalam film
2014Vaayai Moodi PesavumSathish
2014Arima NambiRaj
2014YaanSiva
2014KappalKalyanasundaram
2016AviyalDosaActed in segment Kanneer Anjali
2016AagamSai's friend
2016Darling 2Shankar
2016OyeeKrish's Uncle
2016Idhu Namma AaluShiva's friend
2016NambiarArjun
2016Meendum Oru Kadhal KadhaiAbu
2016Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru
2017Senjittale En Kadhala
2017BonguBhaskar
2017VanamaganArjun
2017Ivan Yarendru TherikirathaArivu's friend
2017Puriyaadha PudhirDJ
2017Nenjil ThunivirundhalJanani's lover
2017C/o SuryaJanani's loverTelugu film
2018Titanic Kadhalum Kavundhu PogumUnknownUnreleased
2018Tik Tik TikAppu
2019Bodhai Yeri Budhi MaariJoy
2021ChakraHacker
2021Gaadi Ulla Body
2022Oke Oka JeevithamSanthoshTelugu film
2022KanamSanthosh-
2022O2
2022Nitham Oru VaanamShiva-
2022Oh My GhostPushpa
2023Theerkadarishi
2023Uyir ThamizhukkuAdmin
2024Emakku Thozhil RomancePrashanth
2025Ring RingSundar
2025DinasariArjun
2025Yaman Kattalai