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Revision as of 13:15, 11 January 2022
Aari Arujunan | |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Spouse |
Nathiya (m. 2015) |
| Children | 1 |
Aari Arujunan, known by the mononym Aari, is an Indian actor who has appeared in Tamil language films. He made his feature film debut in Rettaisuzhi (2010) produced by director Shankar, before having a breakthrough performance as Murugan in Nedunchaalai (2014) and starring in the supernatural thriller Maya. In 2021, he emerged as the title winner of the Tamil reality television show Bigg Boss Tamil Season 4.
Career
Aari, before entering films, had background in theatre featuring in productions by Magic Lantern, Theatre Nisha and Inland Theatres.[1][2] He was cast the role of Muthu in Aadum Koothu (2005).[3] Aari made his feature film debut in Rettaisuzhi, produced by director Shankar. He appeared as Murthy, an army man, returning to his village.
In October 2011 it was announced that Aari would feature in Maalai Pozhudhin Mayakathilaey and would star alongside winner of Miss South India 2010, Shubha Phutela. Aari mentioned that it was "really challenging to play an ordinary guy", as he had to consciously keep his emotions to a minimum at all times.[4]
Aari portrayed the lead role in N. Krishna's third venture, a romantic road trip film titled Nedunchaalai (2014), a period film set in the 1980, which took two years to complete.[5] Post-release, a critic noted "Aari immerses himself in the central character of Murugan with such conviction and controlled flair that it becomes impossible to separate the actor from the part".[6] The film opened to positive reviews.[7] His following venture, the comedy Kadai Enn 6, remains unreleased.[8] Another venture Dharani directed by newcomer Guhan Sambandham, released in 2015, which did not perform well. In the same year he played a pivotal role in Maya, supernatural thriller alongside Nayanthara. Maya was a huge success at the box office and was critically acclaimed. He was again cast in a lead role in N.Krishna's next venture, Maane Thene Paeye, a romantic comedy opposite Subhasree Ganguly, which was dropped halfway. In 2016, he was seen in Unnodu Ka, a commercial entertainer opposite to Maya ,which performed average in the box office. Later, he was cast in horror comedy Nagesh Thirayarangam in lead role opposite Ashna Zaveri. His next ventures to be released include Ellam Mele Irukkuruvan Pathuppan, a sci fi movie with alien backdrop, then Aleka, a romantic thriller and Bagavan mythological drama. He has also been roped in to play a significant role in Nenjuku Needhi , alongside Udhayanidhi Stalin directed by Arunraja Kamaraj, the official remake of critically acclaimed Hindi film Article 15.[9]
In January 2021, he emerged as the title winner in the reality show Bigg Boss Tamil 4.[10]
Personal life
He married Nathiya (Sri Lankan) - UK citizen and HR Manager Chennai on 18 November 2015 and the reception was held on 19 November 2015 in Taj Connemara.The couple has one child named Riya.
He is also a body sculptor and fitness coach, who has mentored actors Cheran, Ameer, Sasikumar, Parthiban, Jiiva, Aadhi Pinisetty, etc.
As a social activist, he has supported Tamil culture, language and agriculture. In 2018, he started a 'தமிழ் கையொப்பம்' (Tamil Signature) movement where he wanted all the Tamil people to sign documents in Tamil script. He holds the Guinness Book of World Records for most signatures on a whiteboard. He also holds the Guinness World Record for planting approximately 30,000 seedlings with 20,000 participants, in a 15-acre land, in collaboration with Sathyabama University. In 2017 he actively participated in Jallikattu protests held in Marina beach, Chennai.[11]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Aadum Koothu | Muthu | National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil |
| 2010 | Rettaisuzhi | Murthy | |
| 2012 | Maalai Pozhudhin Mayakathilaey | Ajay | |
| 2014 | Nedunchaalai | Murugan | Best Actor – Film Fans Association 62nd Annual Award & V4 Awards
Nominated for Best Debut Actor Tamil in SIIMA 2015[12] |
| 2015 | Dharani | Shekar | |
| Maya | Vasanth/Arjun | ||
| 2016 | Unnodu Ka | Siva | |
| 2017 | Mupparimanam | Himself | Cameo appearance |
| 2018 | Nagesh Thiraiyarangam | Nagesh | |
| 2022 | Ellam Mele Irukkuruvan Pathuppan † | TBA | Filming |
| Aleka † | Joseph Vijay | Filming[13] | |
| Bagavan † | TBA | Filming[14] | |
| Nenjuku Needhi† | TBA | Filming[9] | |
| Untitled film † | TBA | Filming[15] |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020–2021 | Bigg Boss Tamil Season 4 | Contestant | Star Vijay | Winner |
| 2021 | Bharathi Kannamma | Guest | To declare winner of Super Kudumbam |
Awards
| Year | Cateogary | Awards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Bigg Boss Tamil 4 | Title winner | |
| 2017 | Transplanting Seedlings | Guinness World Record | Transplanting Seedlings with 3000 students from Sathyabhama University |
| 2017 | Youth Icon | Trikona Awards – 2017 | For exemplary work for betterment of society and motivating youth and following the footsteps |
| 2017 | Best Ambassador Pair & The Charming Dyad Award | Annual Thomas Edison Advertisement Awards | Shared with Ritu Varma for Amazon Pongal Advertisement |
| 2016 | Take Care India | Youth Icon Awards – 2016 | For flood work – 12/01/2016 – Take Care India in Association with DR. A P J Abdulkalam International Foundation |
| 2015 | Best Actor | V4 Awards – 2014 | Nedunchaalai |
| 2014 | Best Actor | 62nd Annual Film Fans Association Awards | Nedunchaalai |
References
- ^ "News Archives:". The Hindu. 2 January 2011. Archived from the original on 26 April 2011.
- ^ "Aari's acting dreams". The New Indian Express.
- ^ "Taking to the highway". The Hindu.
- ^ "Playing a simple person the toughest job: Aari". The Times of India.
- ^ "Aari Interview".
- ^ "Review : Nedunchalai". Sify. Archived from the original on 28 March 2014.
- ^ Baradwaj Rangan. "Nedunchalai: Road rage". The Hindu.
- ^ "Variety-Seeker Aari Gets Laughter Break". The New Indian Express.
- ^ a b "Aari Arjunan in Udhayanidhi's 'Article 15' remake".
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ admin. "Everything about Aari Arjuna Big Boss 4 - CelebWoods.com". Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ^ "Aari Arjuna Biography, Wife, Family, Big Boss 4". CelebWoods.com. Retrieved 31 December 2020.
- ^ "SIIMA 2015 nominations: Best Debutant Male".
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Aiyappan, Ashameera (17 January 2019). "Aari's next titled Aleka". The New Indian Express.
The crew is currently shooting in a single schedule in Chennai, with a couple of songs being planned abroad.
- ^ "The shoot of Aari Arjunan's Bagavan has been wrapped".
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