Varun (actor)
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Varun is an Indian actor who predominantly works in Tamil cinema. He is the grandson of Isari Velan. His entry into the film industry occurred with his debut role in Anthony's '' Oru Naal Iravil'' in 2015. Since then, he has consistently engaged in projects closely associated with acclaimed directors such as A. L. Vijay and
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. In 2024, Varun collaborated with Gautham Vasudev Menon on an action thriller titled '' Joshua Imai Pol Kaakha''.


Career

Varun commenced his career in the entertainment industry as a character artist, making his debut in A. L. Vijay's '' Thalaivaa'' starring actor Vijay. Subsequently, he worked as an assistant director under the guidance of A. L. Vijay for ''Thalaivaa''. Encouraged by A. L. Vijay, Varun collaborated with him as an actor and producer in the thriller film '' Oru Naal Iravil'' (2015), directed by film editor Anthony. In preparation for his role as a thirty-year-old auto driver, Varun underwent a notable physical transformation, gaining . The ensemble cast also included Sathyaraj, Anumol and Yugi Sethu. The film received positive reviews from critics, with Sify acknowledging Varun for portraying his role with "consummate ease," and Behindwoods commending his performance as the assistant of Sathyaraj.
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recommended Varun for a role alongside Jayam Ravi and Arvind Swamy in the fantasy thriller '' Bogan'', where he portrayed a police officer, necessitating additional physical preparation. Varun played character roles in
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's production '' Sometimes'' portraying a drug addict, and as the second lead actor in '' Neruppu Da'' with Vikram Prabhu and Vijay's '' Vanamagan'' alongside Ravi and Sayyeshaa. Varun marked his debut as a lead actor in the 2019 Tamil comedy-drama ''
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'' co-starring with Samyuktha Hegde. Continuing his trajectory, Varun headlined Gautham Vasudev Menon’s action thriller titled '' Joshua: Imai Pol Kaakha'', released in 2024.


Filmography


Films


Television


References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Varun Living people Male actors in Tamil cinema 21st-century Indian male actors Male actors from Chennai 1992 births