Tarun Kumar (born 8 January 1980) is an Indian actor known for his works predominantly in

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. He has also appeared in few

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and

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films. He has received three state Nandi Awards and the

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for his works. He received the

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in 1991, for his work in

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's '' Anjali'', which was

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for that year. Tarun won critical acclaim with the Malayalam children's film, '' Abhayam'' (1991), which won the

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for that year, and Tarun won the Best Child artist Award at the ''Furoshiki Film Festival in Japan''. As a child artist, Tarun starred in super hits such as ''Manasu Mamatha'' (1990), ''

Surya IPS ''Surya IPS'' is a 1991 Telugu-language action crime film produced by T. Subbarami Reddy under the Maheswari Parameswari Productions banner and directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy. Venkatesh and Vijayashanti played the lead roles, and the music ...

'' (1991), ''

Aditya 369 ''Aditya 369'' is a 1991 Indian Telugu-language science fiction film written and directed by Singeetam Srinivasa Rao. The film stars Nandamuri Balakrishna and Mohini while Amrish Puri, Tinnu Anand, and Suthivelu play supporting roles. The ...

'' (1991), '' Teja'' (1992), ''

My Dear Muthachan ''My Dear Muthachan'' () is a 1992 Malayalam film written by Sreenivasan and directed by Sathyan Anthikad and produced by Joy Thomas. It stars Thilakan, Madhurima Narla, Baby Jomol, Baby Renju and Master Tarun in lead roles, and Murali, Sre ...

'' (1992), and '' Johny'' (1993).

Early life

Tarun is the son of

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and Odia Director Sushant Chakrapani. He started his career as a child actor with ''Manasu Mamatha'' (1990).

Career as lead actor

After a seven-year break, Tarun was the lead actor in the big blockbuster ''

Nuvve Kavali ''Nuvve Kavali'' () is a 2000 Indian Telugu-language romance film directed by K. Vijaya Bhaskar and produced by Ramoji Rao under Ushakiran Movies. A remake of the 1999 Malayalam film '' Niram'', the film stars Tarun, Richa Pallod, Sai Kiran, ...

'' in 2000, which won the

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for that year, and Tarun won the

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for his work in the film. Some of his films include ''

Priyamaina Neeku ''Priyamaina Neeku'' () is a 2001 Indian Telugu-language romantic comedy film written and directed by Balasekaran. The film stars Tarun, Sivaji, Sneha (in her Telugu debut) and Preetha, while Ali, Venu Madhav and Tanikella Bharani played ...

'' (2001), '' Nuvvu Leka Nenu Lenu'' (2002), ''

Nuvve Nuvve ''Nuvve.. Nuvve... '' () is a 2002 Indian Telugu-language romance film written and directed by Trivikram Srinivas. The film starred Tarun, Shriya Saran, and Prakash Raj in important lead roles. Upon release, the film and the soundtrack received r ...

'' (2002), ''

Punnagai Desam ''Punnagai Desam'' () is a 2002 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by K. Shajahan. The film was produced by R. B. Choudary under the production banner Super Good films. The film stars Tharun, Sneha, Kunal, Hamsavardhan, Dhamu and Pree ...

'' (2002) (Tamil), ''

Ninne Istapaddanu ''Ninne Ishtapaddanu'' () is a 2003 Telugu-language film directed by Konda and produced by KL Narayana under Sri Durga Arts. The film stars Tarun, Sridevi and Anita Hassanandani in the lead roles. Plot Charan ( Tarun) is a fun loving colleg ...

'' (2003), '' Ela Cheppanu'' (2003), ''

Nee Manasu Naaku Telusu ''Enakku 20 Unakku 18'' () is a 2003 Indian romantic comedy film written and directed by Jyothi Krishna (director), Jyothi Krishna. This film is a remake of the Hindi film ''Kuch Kuch Hota Hai''. The film stars Tarun (Telugu actor), Tarun, Trisha ...

'' (2003), '' Sakhiya'' (2004), ''

Bhale Dongalu ''Bhale Dongalu'' () is a 2008 Telugu-language black comedy con film, produced by Sakhamuri Panduranga Rao, Bellamkonda Suresh on Sri Lakshmi Devi Productions banner and directed by K. Vijaya Bhaskar. Starring Tarun, Ileana, Jagapati Babu and ...

'' (2008), ''

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'' (2009), ''

Chukkalanti Ammayi Chakkanaina Abbayi ''Chukkalanti Ammayi Chakkanaina Abbayi'' is a 2013 Telugu romance film directed by Kanmani. It stars Tarun and Vimala Raman in the lead roles. The music was composed by Anup Rubens. Plot Sanjay, a carefree guy earning his income from a TV prog ...

'' (2013), '' Yuddham'' (2014), and ''Idhi Naa Love Story'' (2018).

Non-film work

Tarun is an accomplished

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and participates in Indian

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. He is the brand ambassador of Medak Mavericks team of Telangana T20 League cricket.

Filmography

;Actor ;Dubbing artist

References

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