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Arulnithi was offered the lead role in [[Pandiraj]]'s ''[[Vamsam]]'' after his cousin, [[Udhayanidhi Stalin]], had opted out. The film featured him as a young man shying away from the politics of his village, despite claims for him to avenge his father's death. The film, which featured him alongside [[Sunaina]], was heavily promoted in [[Tamil Nadu]], and became a profitable venture at the box-office, garnering positive reviews. His second film was ''[[Udhayan (film)|Udhayan]]'' in which he played a [[dual role]] for the first time.<ref>[http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/may-11-03/arulnidhi-udayan-16-05-11.html Arulnidhi Is Going To Be Twice As Good – Arulnidhi – Udayan – Charlie – Tamil Movie News]. Behindwoods.com (16 May 2011).</ref><ref>{{cite web|archive-url=https://archive.today/20150218223720/http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/bloodlust-and-beyond/article2153098.ece|access-date=2 November 2023|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/bloodlust-and-beyond/article2153098.ece|date=2 July 2011|title=Bloodlust and beyond|archive-date=18 February 2015}}</ref> The next film ''[[Mouna Guru]]'' directed by debutant Santhakumar was critically acclaimed [[sleeper hit]] which was also screened at the [[Hong Kong International Film Festival]] 2013.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Mouna-Guru-in-Hong-Kong-film-festival/articleshow/19030704.cms|title=Mouna Guru in Hong Kong film festival |website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2020-04-27}}</ref>
Arulnithi was offered the lead role in [[Pandiraj]]'s ''[[Vamsam]]'' after his cousin, [[Udhayanidhi Stalin]], had opted out. The film featured him as a young man shying away from the politics of his village, despite claims for him to avenge his father's death. The film, which featured him alongside [[Sunaina]], was heavily promoted in [[Tamil Nadu]], and became a profitable venture at the box-office, garnering positive reviews. His second film was ''[[Udhayan (film)|Udhayan]]'' in which he played a [[dual role]] for the first time.<ref>[http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/may-11-03/arulnidhi-udayan-16-05-11.html Arulnidhi Is Going To Be Twice As Good – Arulnidhi – Udayan – Charlie – Tamil Movie News]. Behindwoods.com (16 May 2011).</ref><ref>{{cite web|archive-url=https://archive.today/20150218223720/http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/bloodlust-and-beyond/article2153098.ece|access-date=2 November 2023|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/bloodlust-and-beyond/article2153098.ece|date=2 July 2011|title=Bloodlust and beyond|archive-date=18 February 2015}}</ref> The next film ''[[Mouna Guru]]'' directed by debutant Santhakumar was critically acclaimed [[sleeper hit]] which was also screened at the [[Hong Kong International Film Festival]] 2013.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Mouna-Guru-in-Hong-Kong-film-festival/articleshow/19030704.cms|title=Mouna Guru in Hong Kong film festival |website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2020-04-27}}</ref>


In 2013, he starred in action drama film ''[[Thagaraaru]]'' was released to average reviews.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/thagaraaru-the-trouble-is/article5433516.ece|title = Thagaraaru: The trouble is…|newspaper = The Hindu|date = 7 December 2013|last1 = Rangarajan|first1 = Malathi}}</ref> In 2014, his film ''[[Oru Kanniyum Moonu Kalavaanikalum]]'' is [[Chimbu Deven]]’s trademark style, filled with quirky characters, fantastical elements, and loads of comedy and satire.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-oru-kanniyum-moonu-kalavaanikalum-is-interesting-south/20140407.htm|title=Review: Oru Kanniyum Moonu Kalavaanikalum is interesting}}</ref> In 2015, his horror film ''[[Demonte Colony]]'', directed by [[R. Ajay Gnanamuthu]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/demonte-colony-review-tamil-pfwqI8fehcdeh.htm|title=Review: Demonte Colony|work=Sify}}</ref> is inspired by real life events centred around a supposedly haunted colony in [[Chennai]] called ''Demonte Colony''. The film received mostly positive reviews from critics and became an commercial success at the box office.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-demonte-colony-is-a-gripping-tale-of-horror-south/20150522.htm|title = Review: Demonte Colony is a gripping tale of horror}}</ref> Thereafter, the comedy ''[[Naalu Policeum Nalla Irundha Oorum]]'' (2015) which was released to negative reviews.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/naalu-polisum-nalla-iruntha-oorum/naalu-polisum-nalla-iruntha-oorum-review.html|title=Naalu Polisum Nalla Iruntha Oorum (Aka) Naalu Polisum Nalla Irundha Oorum review|date=24 July 2015}}</ref> His next film was the crime thriller ''[[Aarathu Sinam]]'' (2016), which marks the arrival of a remake of yet another brilliant Malayalam film, [[Jeethu Joseph]]'s ''[[Memories (2013 film)|Memories]]'' that had [[Prithviraj Sukumaran|Prithviraj]] playing the lead.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/aarathu-sinam/aarathu-sinam-review.html|title = Aarathu Sinam (Aka) Aaradhu Sinam review|date = 26 February 2016}}</ref> In [[Radha Mohan]]'s ''[[Brindavanam (2017 film)|Brindhavanam]]'' (2017), Arulnithi plays a deaf and mute character and his relationship with actor [[Vivek (actor)|Vivek]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/movie-reviews/brindavanam-movie-review-director-radha-mohan-s-film-is-heartwarming-and-funny/story-h607p9Lx3s8H7xnjt64BYK.html|title = Brindavanam movie review: Director Radha Mohan's film is heartwarming and funny|date = 26 May 2017}}</ref> Arulnithi's choice of screenplays has always been promising, giving importance to the content, and his next film was ''[[Iravukku Aayiram Kangal]]'' (2018). Arulnithi fits well into his character and shows maturity with his performance. It was released to positive reviews and performed well at the box office.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/iravukku-aayiram-kangal/iravukku-aayiram-kangal-review.html|title = Iravukku Aayiram Kangal (Aka) IravukkuAayiram Kangal review|date = 11 May 2018}}</ref> In 2019, the thriller ''[[K-13 (film)|K-13]]'' is another quality film from Arulnithi who has an eye for good scripts. Arulnithi has once again delivered a subtle performance.<ref>https://www.sify.com/movies/k-13-review-a-fairly-neat-mystery-thriller-review-tamil-tfdpOGdcdbhcd.html {{Bare URL inline|date=August 2022}}</ref>
In 2013, he starred in action drama film ''[[Thagaraaru]]'' was released to average reviews.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/thagaraaru-the-trouble-is/article5433516.ece|title = Thagaraaru: The trouble is…|newspaper = The Hindu|date = 7 December 2013|last1 = Rangarajan|first1 = Malathi}}</ref> In 2014, his film ''[[Oru Kanniyum Moonu Kalavaanikalum]]'' is [[Chimbu Deven]]’s trademark style, filled with quirky characters, fantastical elements, and loads of comedy and satire.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-oru-kanniyum-moonu-kalavaanikalum-is-interesting-south/20140407.htm|title=Review: Oru Kanniyum Moonu Kalavaanikalum is interesting|first=S.|last=Saraswathi|website=Rediff}}</ref> In 2015, his horror film ''[[Demonte Colony]]'', directed by [[R. Ajay Gnanamuthu]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/demonte-colony-review-tamil-pfwqI8fehcdeh.htm|title=Review: Demonte Colony|work=Sify}}</ref> is inspired by real life events centred around a supposedly haunted colony in [[Chennai]] called ''Demonte Colony''. The film received mostly positive reviews from critics and became an commercial success at the box office.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-demonte-colony-is-a-gripping-tale-of-horror-south/20150522.htm|title = Review: Demonte Colony is a gripping tale of horror}}</ref> Thereafter, the comedy ''[[Naalu Policeum Nalla Irundha Oorum]]'' (2015) which was released to negative reviews.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/naalu-polisum-nalla-iruntha-oorum/naalu-polisum-nalla-iruntha-oorum-review.html|title=Naalu Polisum Nalla Iruntha Oorum (Aka) Naalu Polisum Nalla Irundha Oorum review|date=24 July 2015}}</ref> His next film was the crime thriller ''[[Aarathu Sinam]]'' (2016), which marks the arrival of a remake of yet another brilliant Malayalam film, [[Jeethu Joseph]]'s ''[[Memories (2013 film)|Memories]]'' that had [[Prithviraj Sukumaran|Prithviraj]] playing the lead.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/aarathu-sinam/aarathu-sinam-review.html|title = Aarathu Sinam (Aka) Aaradhu Sinam review|date = 26 February 2016}}</ref> In [[Radha Mohan]]'s ''[[Brindavanam (2017 film)|Brindhavanam]]'' (2017), Arulnithi plays a deaf and mute character and his relationship with actor [[Vivek (actor)|Vivek]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/movie-reviews/brindavanam-movie-review-director-radha-mohan-s-film-is-heartwarming-and-funny/story-h607p9Lx3s8H7xnjt64BYK.html|title = Brindavanam movie review: Director Radha Mohan's film is heartwarming and funny|date = 26 May 2017}}</ref> Arulnithi's choice of screenplays has always been promising, giving importance to the content, and his next film was ''[[Iravukku Aayiram Kangal]]'' (2018). Arulnithi fits well into his character and shows maturity with his performance. It was released to positive reviews and performed well at the box office.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/iravukku-aayiram-kangal/iravukku-aayiram-kangal-review.html|title = Iravukku Aayiram Kangal (Aka) IravukkuAayiram Kangal review|date = 11 May 2018}}</ref> In 2019, the thriller ''[[K-13 (film)|K-13]]'' is another quality film from Arulnithi who has an eye for good scripts. Arulnithi has once again delivered a subtle performance.<ref>https://www.sify.com/movies/k-13-review-a-fairly-neat-mystery-thriller-review-tamil-tfdpOGdcdbhcd.html {{Bare URL inline|date=August 2022}}</ref>


His next movie was the multistarrer drama ''[[Kalathil Santhippom]]'' (2021) starring with [[Jiiva]]. was released to mixed reviews and became an average grosser.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/kalathil-santhippom/kalathil-santhippom-review.html | title=Kalathil Santhippom (Aka) Kalathil Sandhippom review | date=5 February 2021 }}</ref> In 2022, he starred in thriller films with ''[[D Block (film)|D Block]]'', ''[[Dejavu (2022 film)|Dejavu]]'' and ''[[Diary (2022 film)|Diary]]''. Except for the former film, the latter two films released to positive reviews.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/interviews/2022/jul/21/arulnithi-not-many-senior-filmmakers-have-approached-me-32913.html | title=Arulnithi: Not many senior filmmakers have approached me | website=[[Cinema Express]] }}</ref>
His next movie was the multistarrer drama ''[[Kalathil Santhippom]]'' (2021) starring with [[Jiiva]]. was released to mixed reviews and became an average grosser.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/kalathil-santhippom/kalathil-santhippom-review.html | title=Kalathil Santhippom (Aka) Kalathil Sandhippom review | date=5 February 2021 }}</ref> In 2022, he starred in thriller films with ''[[D Block (film)|D Block]]'', ''[[Dejavu (2022 film)|Dejavu]]'' and ''[[Diary (2022 film)|Diary]]''. Except for the former film, the latter two films released to positive reviews.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/interviews/2022/jul/21/arulnithi-not-many-senior-filmmakers-have-approached-me-32913.html | title=Arulnithi: Not many senior filmmakers have approached me | website=[[Cinema Express]] }}</ref>

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Arulnithi
Born
Arulnithi Tamilarasu

(1987-07-21) 21 July 1987 (age 36)
Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
Alma materLoyola College, Chennai
OccupationActor
Years active2010–present
Spouse
Keerthana
​
(m. 2015)​
Children2
Parent(s)Tamilarasu (Father)
Mohana (Mother)
Relatives

Arulnithi Tamilarasu (born 21 July 1987) is an Indian actor best known for playing the lead role in Vamsam, directed by Pandiraj.

Personal life

Arulnithi's grandfather is M. Karunanidhi, former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. His father is M. K. Tamilarasu, brother of M. K. Stalin, Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. His cousins include noted producers, Udhayanidhi Stalin and Dhayanidhi Alagiri.[1]

Arulnithi was educated at St. Michael's Academy in Chennai, before pursuing a degree at Loyola College. He then went on to Pondicherry University to undertake more qualifications.[2] Arulnithi married Keerthana on 7 June 2015.[3] Their first child, a son, named Magizhan, was born in 2017,[4][5] and their second child, a girl, named Saaral, was born in November 2021.[6]

Acting career

Arulnithi was offered the lead role in Pandiraj's Vamsam after his cousin, Udhayanidhi Stalin, had opted out. The film featured him as a young man shying away from the politics of his village, despite claims for him to avenge his father's death. The film, which featured him alongside Sunaina, was heavily promoted in Tamil Nadu, and became a profitable venture at the box-office, garnering positive reviews. His second film was Udhayan in which he played a dual role for the first time.[7][8] The next film Mouna Guru directed by debutant Santhakumar was critically acclaimed sleeper hit which was also screened at the Hong Kong International Film Festival 2013.[9]

In 2013, he starred in action drama film Thagaraaru was released to average reviews.[10] In 2014, his film Oru Kanniyum Moonu Kalavaanikalum is Chimbu Deven’s trademark style, filled with quirky characters, fantastical elements, and loads of comedy and satire.[11] In 2015, his horror film Demonte Colony, directed by R. Ajay Gnanamuthu,[12] is inspired by real life events centred around a supposedly haunted colony in Chennai called Demonte Colony. The film received mostly positive reviews from critics and became an commercial success at the box office.[13] Thereafter, the comedy Naalu Policeum Nalla Irundha Oorum (2015) which was released to negative reviews.[14] His next film was the crime thriller Aarathu Sinam (2016), which marks the arrival of a remake of yet another brilliant Malayalam film, Jeethu Joseph's Memories that had Prithviraj playing the lead.[15] In Radha Mohan's Brindhavanam (2017), Arulnithi plays a deaf and mute character and his relationship with actor Vivek.[16] Arulnithi's choice of screenplays has always been promising, giving importance to the content, and his next film was Iravukku Aayiram Kangal (2018). Arulnithi fits well into his character and shows maturity with his performance. It was released to positive reviews and performed well at the box office.[17] In 2019, the thriller K-13 is another quality film from Arulnithi who has an eye for good scripts. Arulnithi has once again delivered a subtle performance.[18]

His next movie was the multistarrer drama Kalathil Santhippom (2021) starring with Jiiva. was released to mixed reviews and became an average grosser.[19] In 2022, he starred in thriller films with D Block, Dejavu and Diary. Except for the former film, the latter two films released to positive reviews.[20]

Filmography

Year Film Role Notes
2010 Vamsam Anbarasu Nominated, Vijay Award for Best Debut Actor
2011 Udhayan Vasanth, Udhayan
Mouna Guru Karunakaran
2013 Thagaraaru Saravanan
2014 Oru Kanniyum Moonu Kalavaanikalum Thamizh
2015 Demonte Colony Srinivasan
Naalu Policeum Nalla Irundha Oorum Shanmugapandian
2016 Aarathu Sinam Aravind
2017 Brindhavanam Kannan
2018 Iravukku Aayiram Kangal Bharath
2019 K-13 Madhiazhagan
2021 Kalathil Santhippom Anand
2022 D Block Arul
Dejavu Vikram Kumar
Diary Varadhan Annadurai
2023 Thiruvin Kural Thiru
Kazhuvethi Moorkkan Moorkasamy
Demonte Colony 2 Srinivasan Filming

References

  1. ^ Friday Fury- 13 August. Sify.com (13 August 2010).
  2. ^ Rangarajan, Malathi (13 August 2010). "Another hero is here". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
  3. ^ "Arulnithi and Keerthana got married at a high profile ceremony at the Anna Arivalayam, Chennai". The Times of India.
  4. ^ "Arulnithi and wife Keerthana welcome their second child". 28 November 2021.
  5. ^ "Arulnithi welcomes second child, a baby girl". The Times of India.
  6. ^ "Arulnithi and wife Keerthana welcome a baby girl, their second child".
  7. ^ Arulnidhi Is Going To Be Twice As Good – Arulnidhi – Udayan – Charlie – Tamil Movie News. Behindwoods.com (16 May 2011).
  8. ^ "Bloodlust and beyond". 2 July 2011. Archived from the original on 18 February 2015. Retrieved 2 November 2023.
  9. ^ "Mouna Guru in Hong Kong film festival". The Times of India. Retrieved 27 April 2020.
  10. ^ Rangarajan, Malathi (7 December 2013). "Thagaraaru: The trouble is…". The Hindu.
  11. ^ Saraswathi, S. "Review: Oru Kanniyum Moonu Kalavaanikalum is interesting". Rediff.
  12. ^ "Review: Demonte Colony". Sify.
  13. ^ "Review: Demonte Colony is a gripping tale of horror".
  14. ^ "Naalu Polisum Nalla Iruntha Oorum (Aka) Naalu Polisum Nalla Irundha Oorum review". 24 July 2015.
  15. ^ "Aarathu Sinam (Aka) Aaradhu Sinam review". 26 February 2016.
  16. ^ "Brindavanam movie review: Director Radha Mohan's film is heartwarming and funny". 26 May 2017.
  17. ^ "Iravukku Aayiram Kangal (Aka) IravukkuAayiram Kangal review". 11 May 2018.
  18. ^ https://www.sify.com/movies/k-13-review-a-fairly-neat-mystery-thriller-review-tamil-tfdpOGdcdbhcd.html [bare URL]
  19. ^ "Kalathil Santhippom (Aka) Kalathil Sandhippom review". 5 February 2021.
  20. ^ "Arulnithi: Not many senior filmmakers have approached me". Cinema Express.

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