Actor
Arun Vijay Wiki, Biography, Age, Movies, Awards, Family, Images
Arun Vijay is an Indian actor, playback singer, and stunt coordinator. He is the only son of veteran film actor Vijayakumar and has been active in the Tamil film industry since 1995. He became famous for his movies like Yennai Arindhall, Bruce Lee – The Fighter, Kuttram 23, Chekka Chivantha Vaanam, and more. Arun Vijay is also featured in an Untitled, Arivazhagan’s web series. His Mission Chapter 1 movie teaser took over the internet, and it’s a comeback film for Amy Jackson after 2.0.
Biography
Name | Arun Vijay |
Real Name | Arun Vijay |
Nickname | AV |
Profession | Actor |
Date of Birth | November 19, 1977 |
Age (as of 2023) | 46 |
Zodiac sign | Scorpio |
Family | Father: Vijayakumar Mother: Muthukkannu Step-Mother: Manjula Sister: Kavitha Vijayakumar, Anitha Vijayakumar, Vanitha Vijayakumar, Pritha Vijayakumar, Sridevi Vijayakumar |
Marital Status | Married (m. 2006) |
Affairs/Girlfriends | NA |
Wife | Aarathi Mohan |
Children | Son: Arnav Vijay Daughter: Purvi |
Religion | Hindu |
Educational Qualification | Graduation |
School | Don Bosco Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Egmore |
College | Loyola College, Chennai |
Hobbies | Skydiving, Cricket, Horse Riding |
Birth Place | Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
Hometown | Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
Current City | Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
Nationality | India |
Social Media Profiles
Facts
- Arun Vijay and his son Arnav Vijay made their debut collaboration in Oh My Dog.
- Arun Vijay is a licensed skydiver from the United States Parachute Association.
- Arun Vijay had a desire towards acting since childhood. He also developed a strong interest in watching his father during film shoots. His father encouraged him to join classes for extracurricular activities such as dancing, swimming, skating, and horse riding.
- Arun started receiving movie offers when he was in tenth grade, but his father desired him to finish his schooling before acting in films.
- He has more than 2M followers on Instagram (as of April 2023).
Movies
Year | Title | Role(s) | Language(s) | Notes |
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1995 | Murai Mappillai | Raja | Tamil | |
1996 | Priyam | Arimath | Tamil | |
1997 | Kathirunda Kadhal | Mayilsamy | Tamil | |
1997 | Ganga Gowri | Shiva | Tamil | |
1998 | Thulli Thirintha Kalam | Ashok | Tamil | |
2000 | Kannaal Pesavaa | Arun | Tamil | |
2000 | Anbudan | Sathya | Tamil | |
2001 | Pandavar Bhoomi | Tamizharasan | Tamil | |
2002 | Mutham | Bharath | Tamil | |
2003 | Iyarkai | Mukundan | Tamil | Cameo Appearance |
2004 | Jananam | Surya | Tamil | |
2006 | Azhagai Irukkirai Bayamai Irukkirathu | Prem | Tamil | Supporting role |
2007 | Thavam | Subramaniam | Tamil | |
2008 | Vedha | Vijay | Tamil | |
2009 | Malai Malai | Vetrivel | Tamil | |
2010 | Thunichal | Shiva | Tamil | |
2010 | Maanja Velu | Velu | Tamil | |
2012 | Thadaiyara Thaakka | Selva | Tamil | Also singer for "Poondamalli Thaan" |
2012 | Vaa Deal | Vetrivel | Tamil | Unreleased |
2015 | Yennai Arindhaal | Victor Manoharan | Tamil | |
2015 | Bruce Lee – The Fighter | Deepak Raj | Telugu | |
2016 | Chakravyuha | Omkaar | Kannada | |
2017 | Kuttram 23 | ACP Vetrimaaran IPS | Tamil | |
2018 | Chekka Chivantha Vaanam | Thyagarajan "Thyagu" Senapathi | Tamil | |
2019 | Thadam | Ezhil & Kavin | Tamil | 25th film; Dual role |
2019 | Saaho | Vishwank Roy / Iqbal | Telugu | Trilingual film |
2019 | Saaho | Vishwank Roy / Iqbal | Tamil | Trilingual film |
2019 | Saaho | Vishwank Roy / Iqbal | Hindi | Trilingual film |
2020 | Mafia: Chapter 1 | Aryan / Dileep" Dexter" | Tamil | |
2022 | Oh My Dog | Shankar | Tamil | |
2022 | Yaanai | Ravi | Tamil | Releasing on 6 May |
TBA | Sinam | TBA | Tamil | Filming |
2022 | Agni Siragugal | Ranjith | Tamil | Post-production |
2023 | Borrder | Aravind Chandrashekar | Tamil | Awaiting release |
2023 | Mission Chapter 1 - Achcham Enbathu Illaiyae | TBA | Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada | Completed |
TBA | Vanangaan | TBA | Tamil | Announced |
TBA | Boxer | TBA | Tamil | Filming |
Web Series
- 2022 – Tamilrockerz as Rudhra
As Dubbing Artist
- 2019 – Aladdin for Hakim
Awards And Nominations
Year | Award | Category | Film | Result | Ref. |
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2016 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Supporting Actor – Tamil | Yennai Arindhaal | Nominated | |
2016 | Edison Awards | Best Villain | Yennai Arindhaal | Won | |
2016 | Norway Tamil Film Festival Awards | Best Villain | Yennai Arindhaal | Won | |
2016 | South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Actor in a Negative Role | Yennai Arindhaal | Won | |
2017 | South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Actor in a Negative Role | Chakravyuha | Nominated |
Images
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