Arjun Das Explained

Arjun Das
Years Active:2012–present
Occupation:Actor

Arjun Das is an Indian actor who predominantly works in Tamil films, along with a few Telugu films. He has garnered major attention for his bass voice.[1]

Arjun made his acting debut in the suspense thriller Perumaan (2012). Following a few other movies and a short film, he appeared in Lokesh Kanagaraj's Kaithi, portraying a cocaine addict gang leader and then collaborated with Lokesh again for the film Master portraying Das.

Early life

The actor has stated in interviews that he quit a well-paying job as a banker in Dubai, before moving to Chennai for opportunities in cinema. Arjun remembers being overweight. He lost around 36kg (79lb), which was when he decided to enter the Tamil cinema industry.[2]

Career

In 2012, he debuted in the independent film Perumaan.[3] Regarding his role in the film, The Times of India stated that "Arjun makes a confident debut".[4] After shooting for the Netflix-featured independent film and Atlee's debut venture, Andhaghaaram, Arjun Das worked with Radio One 94.3FM hosting the Drive show as a radio jockey.[5] He cites this past occupation as a form of sustenance before entering the film industry, and has often mentioned that this was where he first claimed a fan base for his voice. He has also portrayed Gopichand's brother in the Telugu movie, Oxygen (2017) for which he shot his dialogues in Tamil.[6] [7]

Scouted by Lokesh Kanagaraj for Kaithi, Arjun was initially hesitant to sign the film, due to the importance and substance of the character. After auditioning with a scene that didn't make it to the film's final cut, he landed a role as the main antagonist in the film[8] . Quoting Dhanush as his inspiration, he claims that he is not the type to seriously prepare for any scene, however, he did conduct basic research to get into the skin of the character, with emphasis on the behaviour of drug use. He received abundant appreciation for his role and voice in Kaithi, following which he was once again roped in by Lokesh Kanagaraj for Master.[9] [10] [11] Often attributing his talent and fame to Lokesh Kanagaraj, Arjun has expressed his gratefulness to him for the role of Das in Master, for which he was called a few days after the commencement of shoot. His piercing glares and iconic voice in the film[12] set him aside from the rest of the varied cast, as he portrays a sub-antagonist role responsible for controlling the children of a juvenile centre with the influence of drugs.

His 2020 release is the supernatural thriller, Andhaghaaram, in which he plays the lead role of Vinod, an alcoholic and smoke addict of a coach, guilt stricken of his friend's mental condition.[13]

His upcoming films include Kumki 2, where he portrays a character with "shades of grey" and Dhruva Natchathiram, in which he lent his voice for the villain character.[14] [15] He will play the lead in an untitled film directed by Anwar Rasheed.[16]

Filmography

As an actor

Films

List of Arjun Das film acting credits
YearTitleRoleNotes
2012 Perumaan Shakthi credited as Arjun
2015 Random Numbers Nick Short film
2017 Oxygen Ajay
2019 Kaithi Anbu
2020 Andhaghaaram Vinod
2021 Master Das
2022 Vikram Anbu Cameo
2023 Butta Bomma Ramakrishna (RK) Telugu film
AneethiThirumeni
2024 Por Prabu Selvan [17] [18]
Rasavathi Sadhasiva "Sadha" Pandian [19]
Telugu; filming[20] [21] <-- filming has begun as verified by a reliable source. -->

Music video

As voice actor

List of Arjun Das film voice acting credits
YearTitleForRoleNotes
2020 Andhaghaaram Kumar Natarajan Dr. Indran
2024 Kalki 2898 AD Telugu film[22]

Awards and nominations

Year AwardCategoryFilmResultRef.
2020Best Actor in a Negative RoleKaithi[23]
Norway Tamil Film Festival Awards[24]
Osaka Tamil International Film Festival
Vikatan Awards
South Indian International Movie Awards
MGR -Sivaji Cinema Awards
V4 Awards
Edison Awards
Abirami Awards
2021Blacksheep AwardsBest Actor in a Leading Role Andhaghaaram
Behindwoods Gold IconBest Actor - Special MentionBest Actor - Special Mention

Notes and References

  1. Web site: October 2019. When Kaithi's antagonist Arjun Das stood with his voice. The New Indian Express. 11 January 2020. 9 September 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220909134918/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2019/oct/30/when-kaithis-antagonist-arjun-das-stood-with-his-voice-2054858.html. live.
  2. Das . Arjun . IG Office உள்ள வர Scene எனக்கே சிரிப்பு வந்துச்சு..! Kaithi Master Movie Actor Arjun Das Interview . 2019-11-02 . TalksOfCinema . 2021-01-28 . YouTube . 10 December 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211210031813/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pp8qqcTS3eo . live .
  3. Web site: Kumari Muthu to Arjun Das: Five Tamil actors who became popular because of their voices. The Times of India. 17 April 2020. 18 May 2020. 3 February 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220203080127/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/kumari-muthu-to-arjun-das-five-tamil-actors-who-became-popular-because-of-their-voices/photostory/75203514.cms?picid=75203569. live.
  4. News: Perumaan Movie Review : Critic Review of Perumaan by Times of India. The Times of India.
  5. Web site: 'Kaithi' Fame Arjun Das Joins The Cast Of 'Thalapathy 64'. 2 December 2019.
  6. Web site: 'Kaithi' fame Arjun Das goes to Telugu Cinema – Full Details. 7 July 2021. Indiaglitz. 31 May 2023. 31 May 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230531015720/https://www.indiaglitz.com/arjundastelugucinema-tamil-news-290410. live.
  7. Web site: అర్జున్ దాస్ హీరోల డైలాగ్ చెప్తే : Arjun das EXCLUSIVE Interview | Allu Arjun | Balakrishna| FLP . . 25 January 2023 . 31 May 2023 . 31 May 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230531023104/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1oCFB4HjG88&t=230s . live .
  8. Web site: December 2019. How Arjun Das has become the new go-to villain of Tamil cinema, from Karthi's Kaithi to Vijay's Thalapathy 64. First Post. 14 December 2019. 21 December 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211221161427/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/how-arjun-das-has-become-the-new-go-to-villain-of-tamil-cinema-from-karthis-kaithi-to-viijays-thalapathy-64-7763581.html. live.
  9. Web site: Arjun Das From Dubai to breakout villain in Kaithi . October 2019 . . 11 January 2020 . 11 January 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200111022533/https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/south-indian/arjun-das-from-dubai-to-breakout-villain-in-kaithi-1.67467319 . live .
  10. Web site:
    1. Thalapathy64: Arjun Das in; Antony out
    . 1 December 2019. The Times of India. 18 May 2020. 3 February 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220203061607/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/thalapathy64-arjun-das-in-antony-out/articleshow/72307239.cms. live.
  11. Web site: Arjun Das reveals a secret from the 'Master' trailer. 18 May 2020. The Times of India. 18 May 2020. 20 May 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200520004422/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/arjun-das-reveals-a-secret-from-the-master-trailer/articleshow/75799158.cms. live.
  12. News: Sunder. Gautam. 2021-01-13. 'Master' movie review: Five takeaways from Vijay's latest. en-IN. The Hindu. 2021-01-28. 0971-751X. 30 January 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210130230422/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/master-movie-review-five-takeaways-from-vijays-latest/article33565865.ece. live.
  13. Web site: 24 November 2020 . Andhaghaaram movie review: A good attempt . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210117003927/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/andhaghaaram-movie-review-a-good-attempt-7063721/ . 17 January 2021 . 1 April 2021 . The Indian Express.
  14. News: Arjun Das's first film as a lead will be a supernatural thriller. The Times of India. Lakshmi. V.. 18 May 2020. 16 April 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200416175214/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/arjun-dass-first-film-as-a-lead-will-be-a-supernatural-thriller/articleshow/75110641.cms. live.
  15. News: Arjun Das to face off Vikram in Gautham Menon's 'Dhruv Natchathiram'. The Times of India. 31 December 2019. 7 January 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220107154631/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/arjun-das-to-face-off-vikram-in-gautham-menons-dhruv-natchathiram/articleshow/71940774.cms. live.
  16. News: Master and Kaithi actor Arjun Das' next Tamil film with popular Malayalam director. The Times of India. 28 August 2020. 3 February 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220203061608/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/master-and-kaithi-actor-arjun-das-next-tamil-film-with-popular-malayalam-director/articleshow/77725964.cms. live.
  17. Web site: Por Teaser: War brews between Arjun Das and Kalidas Jayaram. 27 January 2024. 27 January 2024. en. The New Indian Express. 27 January 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240127125853/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2024/Jan/27/por-teaser-war-brews-between-arjun-das-and-kalidas-jayaram. live.
  18. Web site: POR (2024) - Movie | Reviews, Cast & Release Date in chennai . BookMyShow.
  19. Web site: Features . C. E. . 2024-05-09 . 'Thai Thai' song from Rasavathi out . 2024-05-10 . Cinema Express . en.
  20. News: 2023-06-11 . Meeting Pawan Kalyan in person was surreal: Arjun Das roped in for Sujeeth's OG . . 2023-06-11 . 0971-8257 . 11 June 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230611121429/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/meeting-pawan-kalyan-in-person-was-surreal-arjun-das-roped-in-for-sujeeths-og/articleshow/100913756.cms . live .
  21. Web site: Samsani . Sukanya . 2023-04-15 . OG Film Shoot Begins In Style Pawan Kalyan . 2023-06-11 . Telugu Filmnagar . en-US . 11 June 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230611122938/https://www.thetelugufilmnagar.com/2023/04/15/og-film-shoot-begins-in-style/ . live .
  22. Web site: Kalki 2898 AD: Do You Know Who Played Lord Krishna In Prabhas-Deepika Padukone's Sci-Fi Film? Read More HERE . Filmibeat . 27 June 2024.
  23. Web site: Zee Cine Awards Tamil 2020 winners list: Ajith, Kamal Haasan, Dhanush won these honours. International Business Times. 2020-01-05. 2020-01-05. 25 May 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210525004659/https://www.ibtimes.co.in/zee-cine-awards-tamil-2020-winners-list-ajith-kamal-haasan-dhanush-won-these-honours-811280. live.
  24. Web site: 11th NTFF 2020 – Winners list of Awardees – Tamilar Viruthu – Tamil Nadu. 15 January 2020. 15 January 2020. 26 October 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201026071804/https://ntff.no/11th-ntff-2020-winners-list-of-awardees-tamilar-viruthu-tamil-nadu/. dead.

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