Arjunan (actor)

Arjunan is an Indian actor known for his supporting roles in predominantly Tamil-language films. He made a breakthrough as Siva, a hopeless romantic college student, in Balaji Mohan's bilingual film, Kadhalil Sodhappuvadhu Yeppadi (2012), receiving critical acclaim for his portrayal.¹

Arjunan made his breakthrough with Balaji Mohan's romantic comedy Kadhalil Sodhappuvadhu Yeppadi portraying Siddharth's friend, a hopeless romantic. The film, a remake of a short film by the director, which Arjunan also featured in saw him double up duty as an assistant director.² A critic from The Hindu noted "despite appearing gawky and untrained as an actors", he "makes that up by being natural and uninhibited."³ After winning good reviews, he went on to feature in Siddharth's next Telugu film Jabardasth (2013) and then played a supporting role in Suseendran's Aadhalal Kadhal Seiveer (2013), where a critic praised his contribution, writing he "ensures some laughs even in the most serious scenes."⁴ Arjunan next played a supporting role in Balaji Mohans's following bilingual film, Vaayai Moodi Pesavum (2014).⁵

Arjunan has twin children: son Ilan and daughter Iyal, both of whom are child actors.⁶⁷

• All films are in Tamil, unless otherwise noted.