A. P. Arjun (born 8 August 1984) is an Indian film director, screenwriter and lyricist. He works in

Kannada cinema Kannada cinema, also known as Sandalwood, or Chandanavana, is the segment of Indian cinema dedicated to the production of motion pictures in the Kannada language widely spoken in the state of Karnataka. The 1934 film ''Sati Sulochana'' direct ...

. He made his debut as a lyricist in the film ''

Thangigagi ''Thangigagi'' ( en, For younger sister) is a 2006 Indian Kannada-language action drama film directed by P. N. Satya and produced by Anitha Kashyap. The main cast includes Darshan, Poonam Bajwa and Shwetha Chengappa besides Avinash and Rangayan ...

'' (2006), he debuted as a director with the 2009 film ''

Ambari Ambari is a locality in Guwahati, India. Located North West of Guwahati, it is a site for important archaeological excavations related to ancient Assam. Some important buildings located here like Guwahati Press Club, Asom Gana Parishad Office, ...

''. His second directorial ''

Addhuri ''Addhuri'' is a 2012 Kannada romantic drama film starring Dhruva Sarja in his debut film, along with Radhika Pandit in the lead roles. The story, screenplay, dialogues and direction are by A. P. Arjun of the Kannada movie '' Ambaari'' fame. V. ...

'' (2012) and won him multiple awards. In a recent press conference of movie ''

Pogaru ''Pogaru'' is a 2021 Indian Kannada-language masala film directed by Nanda Kishore and produced by B. K. Gangadhar. The film stars Dhruva Sarja and Rashmika Mandanna with Chikkanna, P. Ravi Shankar, Pavitra Lokesh, and Raghavendra Rajkumar ...

'', he threatened to kidnap and assault a few reviewers who had pointed out his plagiarism and were critical of his movies

Personal life

Arjun married Annapoorna on 10 May 2020 in a simple ceremony with his close relatives. Ceremony done in simple traditional way in Arjun's home. Couple got blessed with baby boy who born on 6 may 2021.

Filmography

As director

As associate director

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(2005) *

(2006) *

Snehana Preethina ''Snehana Preethina'' () is a 2007 Indian Kannada-language film directed by Shahuraj Shindhe, and is a remake of the 1997 Hindi film, ''Ishq''. It stars Darshan, Aditya, Sindhu Tolani and Lakshmi Rai. Plot Soorya ( Darshan) and Adi (Aditya) ar ...

(2007)

As lyricist

* ''

'' (2006) * ''Yuga'' (2007) * ''

'' (2009) * ''Banni'' (2010) * ''Gubbi'' (2010) * ''Swayamvara'' (2010) * ''

Sugreeva ''This character is about the vanara, in the Ramayana.'' Sugriva ( sa, सुग्रीव, , ) is a character In the ancient Indian epic Ramayana. He is the younger brother of Vali, whom he succeeded as ruler of the vanara kingdom of Kish ...

'' (2010) * ''

'' (2012) * '' Rajanikantha'' (2013) * ''

Varadhanayaka ''Varadhanayaka'' is a 2013 Indian Kannada-language action film Ayyappa P. Sharma and stars Sudeepa, Chiranjeevi Sarja, Sameera Reddy and Nikesha Patel. The film marks the Kannada debut of Sameera Reddy. The film is a remake of Telugu film ...

'' (2013) * ''

Chandra Chandra ( sa, चन्द्र, Candra, shining' or 'moon), also known as Soma ( sa, सोम), is the Hindu god of the Moon, and is associated with the night, plants and vegetation. He is one of the Navagraha (nine planets of Hinduism) a ...

'' (2013) * ''

Andhar Bahar ''Andar Baahar'' is a 2013 Kannada action film starring Shiva Rajkumar and Parvathy in the lead. The film is directed by Phaneesh Ramanathapura and produced by a host of USA Kannadiga friends under the Legends International Group banner. Popul ...

'' (2013) * ''Aantharya'' (2013) * ''

Endendu Ninagagi ''Endendu Ninagagi'' is a 2014 Indian Kannada-language drama film directed by Mahesh Rao. A remake of the Tamil film ''Engaeyum Eppothum'', it features newcomer Vivek Narasimhan, Deepa Sannidhi, Anish Tejeshwar and Sindhu Lokanath in the lead rol ...

'' (2014) * ''Karodpathi'' (2014) * ''Shivajinagara'' (2014) * ''

Bahaddur ''Bahaddur'' ( kn, ಬಹದ್ದೂರ್) is a 2014 Indian Kannada-language masala film directed by Chethan Kumar and produced by R. Srinivas. The film stars Dhruva Sarja and Radhika Pandit in the lead roles. The supporting cast features P ...

'' (2014) * ''Tharagele'' (2014) * '' Fair & Lovely'' (2014) * ''

Gajakesari ''Gajakesari'' is a 2014 Indian Kannada-language historical action film directed by cinematographer Krishna and produced by Jayanna and Bogendra. The film stars Yash in leading role along with Amulya and Anant Nag. The film also prominently f ...

'' (2014) * ''

Mr. and Mrs. Ramachari ''Mr. and Mrs. Ramachari'' is a 2014 Cinema of India, Indian Kannada cinema, Kannada Romantic drama film, romantic drama film written and directed by Santhosh Ananddram and produced by the duo Jayanna and Bhogendra under the banner Jayanna Combi ...

'' (2014) * ''

Rhaatee ''Rhaatee'' ( kn, ರಾಟೆ) is a 2015 Indian Kannada romantic thriller film written and directed by A. P. Arjun, in his third directorial venture after the successful films like ''Ambari'' and ''Addhuri''. The film also marks the second pr ...

'' (2015) * ''

Endendigu ''Endendigu'' is a 2015 Indian Kannada romantic thriller film written directed by Imran Sardhariya, and stars Ajay Rao and Radhika Pandit in the lead roles. The supporting cast features Shanthamma, Ashok, Kalyani Raju, Pavitra Lokesh, Tabla Na ...

'' (2015) * ''

Muddu Manase ''Muddu Manase'' ( kn, ಮುದ್ದು ಮನಸೇ) is a 2015 Indian Kannada romance drama film directed by Ananth Shain. It stars Aru Gowda, Nithya Ram and Aishwarya Nag in lead roles, the former two of whom made their debuts with the film ...

'' (2015)

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