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| name = Varun
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| caption = Actor Varun during the Bigboss Tamil Season 5
| birth_name = Varun Kamalakannan
| birth_name = Jayandran Kamalakannan
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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1992|12|22|df=y}}
| birth_place = Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
| birth_place = [[Chennai, Tamil Nadu]], India
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| occupation = Actor
| occupation = Actor
| yearsactive = 2015
| yearsactive = 2013-present
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| height = 183cm
| relatives = [[Ishari K. Ganesh]] (uncle)
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'''Varun''' is an Indian film actor and the grandson of [[Isari Velan]]. He made a breakthrough appearing in [[Anthony (film editor)|Anthony]]'s ''[[Oru Naal Iravil]]'' (2015), and has since regularly collaborated in ventures involving [[A. L. Vijay]] and [[Prabhu Deva]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Isari-Velans-grandson-in-Victors-debut-film/articleshow/48375462.cms|title=Isari Velan's grandson in Victor's debut film - Times of India|work=indiatimes.com|accessdate=8 February 2017}}</ref>
'''Varun''' is an Indian actor who predominantly works in tamil cinema. He is the grandson of [[Isari Velan]]. His entry into the film industry occurred with his debut role in [[Anthony (film editor)|Anthony]]'s ''[[Oru Naal Iravil]]'' in 2015. Since then, he has consistently engaged in projects closely associated with acclaimed directors such as [[A. L. Vijay]] and [[Prabhu Deva]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Balachandran |first1=Logesh |date=2017-01-16 |title=Isari Velan's grandson in Victor's debut film |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Isari-Velans-grandson-in-Victors-debut-film/articleshow/48375462.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170208124734/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Isari-Velans-grandson-in-Victors-debut-film/articleshow/48375462.cms |archive-date=8 February 2017 |access-date=2024-01-29 |work=[[The Times of India |India Times]]}}</ref> In 2024, Varun collaborated with [[Gautham Vasudev Menon]] on an action thriller titled ''[[Joshua Imai Pol Kaakha]]''.


==Career==
==Career==
Grandson of actor [[Isari Velan]] and nephew of entrepreneur [[Ishari K. Ganesh|Isari Ganesh]], Varun first appeared as an actor by playing the lead role in [[Sriman (actor)|Sriman]]'s production venture ''Parimala Thiraiarangam'' in 2011, under the stage name of Vikaash. Featuring in an ensemble cast including [[Kishore (actor)|Kishore]], [[Vivek (actor)|Vivek]] and [[Sanusha]], as well as [[Arya (actor)|Arya]] in a guest appearance, the film ran into production troubles and did not have a theatrical release.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/carving-a-unique-niche/article2600840.ece|title=Carving a unique niche|first=MALATHI|last=RANGARAJAN|work=thehindu.com|accessdate=8 February 2017}}</ref> Varun subsequently moved on to apprentice as an assistant director under the supervision of [[A. L. Vijay]] and worked on the production of ''[[Thalaivaa]]'' (2013). Vijay requested Varun to consider working as an actor again in his next venture as a producer, with the pair then choosing to collaborate in the thriller film ''[[Oru Naal Iravil]]'' (2015) directed by noted film editor [[Anthony (film editor)|Anthony]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/151121/entertainment-kollywood/article/sathyaraj-sir-treated-me-his-son-sets-varun-kamal|title=Sathyaraj sir treated me like his son on sets: Varun Kamal|date=22 November 2015|work=deccanchronicle.com|accessdate=8 February 2017}}</ref> Varun put on fifteen kilograms to play the character of a thirty-year-old auto driver, and appeared in an ensemble cast also featuring [[Sathyaraj]], [[Anumol]] and [[Yugi Sethu]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-15/newcomer-varun-talks-about-working-in-oru-naal-iravil.html|title=Newcomer Varun talks about working in Oru Naal Iravil|date=18 November 2015|work=behindwoods.com|accessdate=8 February 2017}}</ref> The film did not perform well commercially but won positive reviews from critics, with Sify.com stating Varun did his role with "consummate ease" and the critic from Behindwoods.com stating "Varun does a decent job as the assistant of Sathyaraj".<ref name="behindwoods.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/oru-naal-iravil/oru-naal-iravil-review.html|title=Oru Naal Iravil (aka) Night Show review|work=behindwoods.com|accessdate=8 February 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/oru-naal-iravil-review-tamil-pluthhaiddjeh.html|title=Review : Oru Naal Iravil|work=sify.com|accessdate=8 February 2017}}</ref>
Varun commenced his career in the entertainment industry as a character artist, making his debut in [[A. L. Vijay]]'s ''[[Thalaivaa]]'' starring actor [[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]]. Subsequently, he worked as an assistant director under the guidance of A. L. Vijay for ''Thalaivaa''. Encouraged by A. L. Vijay, Varun collaborated with him as an actor and producer in the thriller film ''[[Oru Naal Iravil]]'' (2015), directed by film editor [[Anthony (film editor)|Anthony]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Subhakeerthana |first=S |date=2015-11-21 |title=Sathyaraj sir treated me like his son on sets: Varun Kamal |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/151121/entertainment-kollywood/article/sathyaraj-sir-treated-me-his-son-sets-varun-kamal |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170820044255/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/151121/entertainment-kollywood/article/sathyaraj-sir-treated-me-his-son-sets-varun-kamal |archive-date=2017-08-20 |access-date=2024-01-29 |work=[[Deccan Chronicle]]}}</ref> In preparation for his role as a thirty-year-old auto driver, Varun underwent a notable physical transformation, gaining {{Convert|15|kg|lb|abbr=off|sp=us}}. The ensemble cast also included [[Sathyaraj]], [[Anumol]] and [[Yugi Sethu]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Jyothsna |date=2015-11-18 |title=Newcomer Varun talks about working in Oru Naal Iravil |url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-15/newcomer-varun-talks-about-working-in-oru-naal-iravil.html |url-status=live |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20230429093034/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-15/newcomer-varun-talks-about-working-in-oru-naal-iravil.html |archive-date=2023-04-29 |access-date=2024-01-29 |work=Behind Woods}}</ref>
The film received positive reviews from critics, with [[Sify]] acknowledging Varun for portraying his role with "consummate ease," and Behindwoods commending his performance as the assistant of Sathyaraj.<ref name="behindwoods.com">{{cite web |date=2015-11-20 |title=Oru Naal Iravil (aka) Night Show review |url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/oru-naal-iravil/oru-naal-iravil-review.html |url-status=live |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20171231190212/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/oru-naal-iravil/oru-naal-iravil-review.html |archive-date=2017-12-31 |access-date=2024-01-29 |work=Behind Woods}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Review: Oru Naal Iravil |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/oru-naal-iravil-review-tamil-pluthhaiddjeh.html |url-status=unfit |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20151208040542/https://www.sify.com/movies/oru-naal-iravil-review-tamil-pluthhaiddjeh.html |archive-date=2015-12-08 |access-date=2024-01-29 |work=Sify Movies}}</ref>


Varun will make his debut as the leading actor in [[Prabhu Deva]]'s production venture, ''[[Vinodhan]]'' co-starring [[Vedhika]] and Salony Luthra, where he portrays a character with [[obsessive–compulsive disorder]].<ref name="deccanchronicle.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/150716/i-look-for-unique-roles-varun.html|title=I look for unique roles: Varun|date=15 July 2016|work=deccanchronicle.com|accessdate=8 February 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/210316/i-owe-everything-to-prabhu-deva-varun-kamal.html|title=I owe everything to Prabhu Deva: Varun Kamal|date=21 March 2016|work=deccanchronicle.com|accessdate=8 February 2017}}</ref> Varun was also recommended by Prabhu Deva to appear alongside [[Jayam Ravi]] and [[Arvind Swamy]] in the fantasy thriller ''[[Bogan (film)|Bogan]]'', by portraying a police officer, for which he put on more weight.<ref name="behindwoods.com"/> Varun will also be seen in a leading role in a third Prabhu Deva production ''[[Sometimes (film)|Sometimes]]'' as a drug addict, as well as the second lead actor in ''[[Neruppu Da]]'' with [[Vikram Prabhu]] and [[A. L. Vijay]]'s ''[[Vanamagan]]'' with Jayam Ravi and [[Sayyeshaa]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/varun-on-his-next-film-with-director-vijay-and-jayam-ravi.html|title=Varun on his next film with director Vijay and Jayam Ravi|date=7 September 2016|work=behindwoods.com|accessdate=8 February 2017}}</ref><ref name="deccanchronicle.com"/>
[[Prabhu Deva]] recommended Varun for a role alongside [[Jayam Ravi]] and [[Arvind Swamy]] in the fantasy thriller ''[[Bogan (film)|Bogan]]'', where he portrayed a police officer, necessitating additional physical preparation.<ref name="behindwoods.com"/> Varun played character roles in [[Prabhu Deva]]'s production ''[[Sometimes (film)|Sometimes]]'' portraying a drug addict, and as the second lead actor in ''[[Neruppu Da]]'' with [[Vikram Prabhu]] and Vijay's ''[[Vanamagan]]'' alongside Ravi and [[Sayyeshaa]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Jyothsna |date=2016-09-07 |title=Varun on his next film with director Vijay and Jayam Ravi |url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/varun-on-his-next-film-with-director-vijay-and-jayam-ravi.html |url-status=live |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20160917110109/https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-16/varun-on-his-next-film-with-director-vijay-and-jayam-ravi.html |archive-date=2016-09-17 |access-date=2024-01-29 |work=Behind Woods}}</ref><ref name="Deccan Chronicle">{{cite web |last=Janani K |date=2016-07-14 |title=I look for unique roles: Varun |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/150716/i-look-for-unique-roles-varun.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160717035101/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/150716/i-look-for-unique-roles-varun.html |archive-date=2016-07-17 |access-date=2024-01-29 |work=[[Deccan Chronicle]]}}</ref>

Varun marked his debut as a lead actor in the 2019 Tamil comedy-drama ''[[Puppy (2019 film)|Puppy]]'' co-starring with [[Samyuktha Hegde]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=2019-09-22 |title=Puppy to hit screens on October 11 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/puppy-to-hit-screens-on-october-11/articleshow/71242002.cms |access-date=2024-06-27 |work=The Times of India}}</ref> Continuing his trajectory, Varun headlined [[Gautham Vasudev Menon]]’s action thriller titled ''[[Joshua: Imai Pol Kaakha]]'', released in 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-02-16 |title=Gautham Vasudev Menon's Joshua Imai Pol Kaakha gets release date |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2024/feb/16/gautham-vasudev-menons-joshua-imai-polkaakhagets-release-date-52104.html |access-date=2024-06-27 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref>


==Filmography==
==Filmography==
===Films===
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!class=unsortable| Notes
|-
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| 2013 || ''[[Thalaivaa]]'' || Vishwa's friend ||
| 2013 || ''[[Thalaivaa]]'' || Vishwa's friend || Uncredited role
|-
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| 2015 || ''[[Oru Naal Iravil]]'' || Soori ||
| 2015 || ''[[Oru Naal Iravil]]'' || Soori ||
|-
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| 2017 || ''[[Bogan (film)|Bogan]]'' || Sathya ||
| rowspan="3" | 2017 || ''[[Bogan (film)|Bogan]]'' || Sathya ||
|-
|-
| 2017 || ''[[Vanamagan]]'' || Vicky ||
| ''[[Vanamagan]]'' || Vignesh (Vicky) ||
|-
|-
| 2017 || ''[[Neruppu Da]]'' || Dhana ||
| ''[[Neruppu Da]]'' || Dhana ||
|-
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| 2018 || ''[[Sometimes (film)|Sometimes]]'' || Vivek ||
|-
| rowspan="3" | 2019 || ''[[LKG (film)|LKG]]'' || Sniper || Cameo appearance
|-
| ''[[Comali]]'' || Nagaraj ||
|-
|''[[Puppy (2019 film)|Puppy]]'' || Prabhu ||
|-
| 2020 || ''[[Seeru]]'' || Vyasarpadi Malli ||
|-
| 2021 || ''[[Kutty Story]]'' || Adam Vice ||Anthology film; Segment: ''Lokham''
|-
| 2024 || ''[[Joshua: Imai Pol Kaakha]]'' || Joshua ||
|-
|}

===Television===
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|- style="background:#B0C4DE;"
! Year
! Show
! Role
!class=unsortable| Notes
|-
|-
| 2021-2022 || [[Bigg Boss (Tamil season 5)|''Bigg Boss Tamil 5'']]|| Contestant || 84 days
| 2017 || ''[[Vinodhan]]'' || || Filming
|-
|-
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| 2018 || ''[[Sometimes (film)|Sometimes]]'' || || Netflix Original
|-
|-
|}
|}


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 04:09, 27 June 2024

For other people named Varun, see Varun (disambiguation).

Varun
Born
Jayandran Kamalakannan

(1992-12-22) 22 December 1992 (age 32)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
OccupationActor
Years active2013-present
Height183 cm (6 ft 0 in)
RelativesIshari K. Ganesh (uncle)

Varun is an Indian actor who predominantly works in tamil cinema. He is the grandson of Isari Velan. His entry into the film industry occurred with his debut role in Anthony's Oru Naal Iravil in 2015. Since then, he has consistently engaged in projects closely associated with acclaimed directors such as A. L. Vijay and Prabhu Deva.[1] In 2024, Varun collaborated with Gautham Vasudev Menon on an action thriller titled Joshua Imai Pol Kaakha.

Career

[edit]

Varun commenced his career in the entertainment industry as a character artist, making his debut in A. L. Vijay's Thalaivaa starring actor Vijay. Subsequently, he worked as an assistant director under the guidance of A. L. Vijay for Thalaivaa. Encouraged by A. L. Vijay, Varun collaborated with him as an actor and producer in the thriller film Oru Naal Iravil (2015), directed by film editor Anthony.[2] In preparation for his role as a thirty-year-old auto driver, Varun underwent a notable physical transformation, gaining 15 kilograms (33 pounds). The ensemble cast also included Sathyaraj, Anumol and Yugi Sethu.[3] The film received positive reviews from critics, with Sify acknowledging Varun for portraying his role with "consummate ease," and Behindwoods commending his performance as the assistant of Sathyaraj.[4][5]

Prabhu Deva recommended Varun for a role alongside Jayam Ravi and Arvind Swamy in the fantasy thriller Bogan, where he portrayed a police officer, necessitating additional physical preparation.[4] Varun played character roles in Prabhu Deva's production Sometimes portraying a drug addict, and as the second lead actor in Neruppu Da with Vikram Prabhu and Vijay's Vanamagan alongside Ravi and Sayyeshaa.[6][7]

Varun marked his debut as a lead actor in the 2019 Tamil comedy-drama Puppy co-starring with Samyuktha Hegde.[8] Continuing his trajectory, Varun headlined Gautham Vasudev Menon’s action thriller titled Joshua: Imai Pol Kaakha, released in 2024.[9]

Filmography

[edit]

Films

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Year Film Role Notes
2013 Thalaivaa Vishwa's friend Uncredited role
2015 Oru Naal Iravil Soori
2017 Bogan Sathya
Vanamagan Vignesh (Vicky)
Neruppu Da Dhana
2018 Sometimes Vivek
2019 LKG Sniper Cameo appearance
Comali Nagaraj
Puppy Prabhu
2020 Seeru Vyasarpadi Malli
2021 Kutty Story Adam Vice Anthology film; Segment: Lokham
2024 Joshua: Imai Pol Kaakha Joshua

Television

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Year Show Role Notes
2021-2022 Bigg Boss Tamil 5 Contestant 84 days

References

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  1. ^ Balachandran, Logesh (16 January 2017). "Isari Velan's grandson in Victor's debut film". India Times. Archived from the original on 8 February 2017. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
  2. ^ Subhakeerthana, S (21 November 2015). "Sathyaraj sir treated me like his son on sets: Varun Kamal". Deccan Chronicle. Archived from the original on 20 August 2017. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
  3. ^ Jyothsna (18 November 2015). "Newcomer Varun talks about working in Oru Naal Iravil". Behind Woods. Archived from the original on 29 April 2023. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
  4. ^ a b "Oru Naal Iravil (aka) Night Show review". Behind Woods. 20 November 2015. Archived from the original on 31 December 2017. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
  5. ^ "Review: Oru Naal Iravil". Sify Movies. Archived from the original on 8 December 2015. Retrieved 29 January 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  6. ^ Jyothsna (7 September 2016). "Varun on his next film with director Vijay and Jayam Ravi". Behind Woods. Archived from the original on 17 September 2016. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
  7. ^ Janani K (14 July 2016). "I look for unique roles: Varun". Deccan Chronicle. Archived from the original on 17 July 2016. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
  8. ^ "Puppy to hit screens on October 11". The Times of India. 22 September 2019. Retrieved 27 June 2024.
  9. ^ "Gautham Vasudev Menon's Joshua Imai Pol Kaakha gets release date". Cinema Express. 16 February 2024. Retrieved 27 June 2024.
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