Aari (actor)

Aari Arujunan is an Indian actor who has appeared in Tamil language films. He made his lead debut in ''Rettaisuzhi'' (2010) produced by director Shankar, before having a breakthrough performance as Murugan in ''Nedunchaalai'' (2014) and starring in the supernatural thriller ''Maya''. In 2021, he emerged as the winner of the reality television show '' Bigg Boss 4''.

Career

Aari, before entering films, had background in theatre featuring in productions by Magic Lantern, Theatre Nisha and Inland Theatres. He appeared in a minor role in ''Alaiyadikkuthu'' (2005) and was later cast in the role of Muthu in ''Aadum Koothu'' (2006). Aari made his lead debut in ''Rettaisuzhi'', produced by director Shankar. He appeared as Murthy, an army man, returning to his village.He is the only actor to act with two legendary directors Balachandar and Bharathiraja in the same film in Rettaisuzhi movie.

In October 2011 it was announced that Aari would feature in ''Maalai Pozhudhin Mayakathilaey'' and would star alongside winner of Miss South India 2010, Shubha Phutela. Aari mentioned that it was "really challenging to play an ordinary guy", as he had to consciously keep his emotions to a minimum at all times.

Aari portrayed the lead role in N. Krishna's third venture, a romantic road trip film titled ''Nedunchaalai'' (2014), a period film set in the 1980, which took two years to complete. Post-release, a critic noted "Aari immerses himself in the central character of Murugan with such conviction and controlled flair that it becomes impossible to separate the actor from the part". The film opened to positive reviews. His following venture, the comedy ''Kadai Enn 6'', remains unreleased. Another venture ''Dharani'' directed by newcomer Guhan Sambandham, released in 2015, which did not perform well. In the same year he played a pivotal role in ''Maya'', supernatural thriller alongside Nayanthara. Maya was a huge success at the box office and was critically acclaimed. He was again cast in a lead role in N.Krishna's next venture, ''Maane'' ''Thene'' ''Paeye'', a romantic comedy opposite Subhashree Ganguly, which was dropped halfway. In 2016, he was seen in ''Unnodu'' ''Ka'', a commercial entertainer opposite to Maya, which performed average in the box office. Later, he was cast in horror comedy ''Nagesh'' ''Thirayarangam'' in lead role opposite Ashna Zaveri. His next ventures to be released include ''Ellam Mele Irukkuruvan Pathuppan'', a sci fi movie with alien backdrop, then ''Aleka'', a romantic thriller, ''Bagavan'' mythological drama and an action thriller titled ''TN-43''. He has played a significant role in ''Nenjuku Needhi'', alongside Udhayanidhi Stalin directed by Arunraja Kamaraj, the official remake of critically acclaimed Hindi film Article 15.

In January 2021, he emerged as the title winner in the reality show Bigg Boss Tamil 4.

The newest additions to his filmography are ''Man'' alongside Hansika Motwani
''Fourth floor''
alongside Deepshika and Pavithra and '' Golli Soda'' sequel with Vijay Milton .

Personal life

Aari was born in Palani, Tamil Nadu. He married Nathiya, a UK-based HR professional of Sri Lankan origin, on 18 November 2015 and the couple has two children; a girl named Riya (b. 2016) and a son, Ranatheeran (b. 2023).

He is a / She is a body builder and fitness coach, who has mentored actors Cheran, Ameer, Sasikumar, Parthiban, Jiiva, Aadhi Pinisetty and more.

As a social activist, he has supported Tamil culture, language and agriculture. In 2018, he started a '' (Tamil Signature) movement where he wanted all the Tamil people to sign documents in Tamil script. He holds the ''Guinness Book of World Records'' for most signatures on a whiteboard. He also holds the ''Guinness World Record'' for planting approximately 30,000 seedlings with 20,000 participants, in a 15-acre land, in collaboration with Sathyabama University. In 2017 he actively participated in Jallikattu protests held in Marina beach, Chennai. Aari Arjunan also broke record by garnering over 2.1 crore votes and emerging as the winner of Bigg Boss Tamil Season 4, the highest number of votes any winner has received in the series.

Filmography

Film

Television

Awards

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21st-century Indian male actors
Living people
Male actors in Tamil cinema
1986 births
People from Dindigul district
Bigg Boss (Tamil TV series) winners