Arun Vijay – Complete Biography

Full Name: Arun Vijay (formerly Arun Kumar)

Born: November 19, 1977 (Age: 47)

Birthplace: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Nationality: Indian

Profession: Actor, Playback Singer, Stunt Coordinator

Years Active: 1995 – Present

Education: Loyola College, Chennai

Father: Veteran Actor Vijayakumar

Spouse: Aarthi Mohan (Married in 2006)

Children: Purvi Arun

Early Life & Film Debut

• Son of legendary Tamil actor Vijayakumar, Arun Vijay was inspired to enter cinema.
• Made his debut in Murai Mappillai (1995) at the age of 18.
• Struggled in the industry during the late 90s and early 2000s but made a strong comeback later.

Film Career & Major Hits

Early Career (1995-2008)

1. Murai Mappillai (1995) – Debut film.
2. Thulli Thirintha Kaalam (1998) – Romantic drama.
3. Pandavar Bhoomi (2001) – Critically acclaimed rural drama.
4. Malai Malai (2009) – Action-packed comeback hit.

Breakthrough & Blockbusters (2015 – Present)

1. Yennai Arindhaal (2015) – Played the villain opposite Ajith, a turning point in his career.
2. Kuttram 23 (2017) – A gripping police thriller, box office hit.
3. Chekka Chivantha Vaanam (2018) – Mani Ratnam’s multi-starrer, praised for his role.
4. Thadam (2019) – Dual role thriller, one of his biggest hits.
5. Mafia: Chapter 1 (2020) – Stylish crime thriller.
6. Agni Siragugal (2021) – Action thriller with Vijay Antony.
7. Enemy (2021) – Action film with Vishal.
8. Borrder (2023) – Espionage thriller.
9. Mission: Chapter 1 (2024) – Pan-India action film.

Upcoming Movies (2025 & Beyond)

🎬 Idly Kadai (2025) – Directed by Dhanush, major role.
🎬 Sinam 2 (2025) – Sequel to his 2022 police action film.
🎬 Thadam Hindi Remake (2025) – Bollywood debut alongside Aditya Roy Kapur.

Awards & Achievements

🏆 SIIMA Award – Best Actor (Thadam, 2019)
🏆 Filmfare South – Best Supporting Actor (Yennai Arindhaal, 2015)
🏆 Behindwoods Gold Medal – Best Villain (2015)

Other Ventures & Personal Life

• Fitness Enthusiast – One of the fittest actors in Kollywood.
• Playback Singer – Sung songs in his movies.
• Owns a Production House – In Cinemas Entertainment (ICE).

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