Atlee – Full Biography
Personal Information
- Full Name: Arun Kumar (Known as Atlee)
- Date of Birth: 21 September 1986
- Birthplace: Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Occupation: Film Director, Screenwriter, Producer
- Years Active: 2013 – Present
- Known For: Mass Commercial Films, Collaborations with Vijay & Shah Rukh Khan
Career Overview
Atlee is a highly successful Indian film director and screenwriter, primarily working in Tamil cinema. He started his career as an assistant director to S. Shankar for films like Enthiran (2010).
His directorial debut, Raja Rani (2013), was a blockbuster romantic drama, earning him the Vijay Award for Best Debut Director.
Atlee gained massive popularity for his collaborations with Thalapathy Vijay, directing three blockbuster films:
- Theri (2016) – An emotional action thriller.
- Mersal (2017) – A high-budget action film with Vijay in triple roles.
- Bigil (2019) – A sports drama about women’s football.
In 2023, Atlee made his Bollywood debut with Jawan, starring Shah Rukh Khan, which became one of the highest-grossing Indian films of all time.
Movies Directed by Atlee
- Raja Rani (2013) – Romantic drama starring Arya, Nayanthara, Jai, and Nazriya Nazim.
- Theri (2016) – Action thriller with Vijay, Samantha, and Amy Jackson.
- Mersal (2017) – Action-drama with Vijay in triple roles, along with Nithya Menen, Kajal Aggarwal, and Samantha.
- Bigil (2019) – Sports action drama starring Vijay, Nayanthara, and Jackie Shroff.
- Jawan (2023) – Bollywood action-thriller featuring Shah Rukh Khan, Nayanthara, and Vijay Sethupathi.
Upcoming Movies
- Jawan 2 (TBA) – A possible sequel to Jawan (not officially confirmed).
- Untitled Bollywood Film (TBA) – Atlee’s next Hindi film, rumored to star Salman Khan.
Filmmaking Style & Themes
✅ Mass Commercial Entertainers – His films have larger-than-life heroes, action, and emotions.
✅ Father-Son Emotional Connect – Frequently explores family bonds and fatherly sacrifices.
✅ Social Themes – His movies tackle corruption, medical scams, and women’s empowerment.
✅ Grand Visuals & High Production Value – Works with top cinematographers and composers like A.R. Rahman and Anirudh.
Awards & Recognitions
🏆 Vijay Award for Best Debut Director – Raja Rani (2013)
🏆 SIIMA Best Director Award – Mersal (2017)
🏆 Zee Cine Awards Best Director (Hindi) – Jawan (2023)
Personal Life
- Spouse: Krishna Priya (Married in 2014)
- Children: A son (born in 2023)
- Production House: Owns A for Apple Productions
SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS :
YOUTUBE : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUpWFMqwWrk&pp=ygUSQXRsZWUgICBsaWZlIHN0b3J5
INSTAGRAM : https://www.instagram.com/atlee47/
FACEBOOK : https://www.facebook.com/atlee.kumar/
TWITTER : https://twitter.com/Atlee_dir?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
