| Arjunan | |
| Birth Name: | Arjunan Nandakumar |
| Birth Date: | 8 August 1986 |
| Birth Place: | Madras, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Occupation: | Actor |
| Yearsactive: | 2012–present |
| Spouse: | Gayathri |
| Children: | 3 |
Arjunan is an Indian actor known for his supporting roles in predominantly Tamil-language films. He made a breakthrough as Siva, a hopeless romantic collage student, in Balaji Mohan's bilingual film, Kadhalil Sodhappuvadhu Yeppadi (2012), receiving critical acclaim for his portrayal.[1] He has since featured in comedy roles in films including Suseendran's Aadhalal Kadhal Seiveer and in Balaji Mohan's next bilingual Vaayai Moodi Pesavum (2014).
Arjunan made his breakthrough with Balaji Mohan's bilingual romantic comedy Kadhalil Sodhappuvadhu Yeppadi portraying Siddharth's friend Siva, a hopeless romantic. The film, a remake of a short film by the director, which Arjunan also featured in saw him double up duty as an assistant director.[2] A critic from The Hindu noted "despite appearing gawky and untrained as an actors", he "makes that up by being natural and uninhibited."[3] After winning good reviews, he went on to feature in Siddharth's next Telugu film Jabardasth (2013) and then played a supporting role in Suseendran's Aadhalal Kadhal Seiveer, where a critic praised his contribution, writing he "ensures some laughs even in the most serious scenes."[4] Arjunan next played a supporting role in Balaji Mohans's following bilingual film, Vaayai Moodi Pesavum.[5]
He has several films in production including Ravi K. Chandran's Yaan and Anand Shankar's Arima Nambi. Arjunan will also be seen in a major role in the forthcoming Anirudh-musical Aakko.[6]
Arjunan has twin children: son Ilan and daughter Iyal, both of whom are child actors.[7] [8]
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Uyarthiru 420 | Doctor | |
| 2012 | Kadhalil Sodhappuvadhu Yeppadi | Siva | |
| 2013 | Jabardasth | Bairraju's friend | Telugu film |
| Oruvar Meethu Iruvar Sainthu | |||
| Aadhalal Kadhal Seiveer | Jai | ||
| 2014 | Bramman | Lakshmi's Ex lover | |
| Samsaaram Aarogyathinu Haanikaram | Sathish | Malayalam film | |
| Vaayai Moodi Pesavum | |||
| Arima Nambi | Raj | ||
| Yaan | Siva | ||
| Kappal | Kalyanasundaram | ||
| 2016 | Aviyal | Dosa | Acted in segment Kanneer Anjali |
| Aagam | Sai's friend | ||
| Darling 2 | Shankar | ||
| Oyee | Krish's Uncle | ||
| Idhu Namma Aalu | Shiva's friend | ||
| Nambiar | Arjun | ||
| Meendum Oru Kadhal Kadhai | Abu | ||
| Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru | |||
| 2017 | Senjittale En Kadhala | ||
| Bongu | Bhaskar | ||
| Vanamagan | Arjun | ||
| Ivan Yarendru Therikiratha | Arivu's friend | ||
| Puriyaadha Pudhir | DJ | ||
| Nenjil Thunivirundhal | Janani's lover | ||
| C/o Surya | Telugu film | ||
| 2018 | Tik Tik Tik | Appu | |
| 2019 | Bodhai Yeri Budhi Maari | Joy | |
| 2021 | Chakra | Hacker | |
| Gaadi Ulla Body | |||
| 2022 | Oke Oka Jeevitham | Santhosh | Telugu film |
| Kanam | |||
| O2 | |||
| Nitham Oru Vaanam | Shiva | ||
| Oh My Ghost | Pushpa | ||
| 2023 | Theerkadarishi | ||
| 2023 | Uyir Thamizhukku | Admin | |
| 2024 | Emakku Thozhil Romance | Prashanth | |
| Year | Series | Role | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | As I'm Suffering From Kadhal | Santosh's friend | Hotstar | |
| 2022 | Anantham | Ramany |