

In 1998, Vijay played the lead role in director Balasekaran's film Thulli Thirintha Kaalam. Kathirunda Kadhal was Arun's first film with Suvalakshmi. Vijay then signed for two films Kathirunda Kadhal and Ganga Gowri under Ganga Gowri Productions. In 1996, Vijay's second film, Priyam, was released. Prabakaran, Kalaranjini, Goundamani and Senthil. Murai Mapillai had a star cast which included Manivannan, K. This made him one of the youngest actors to debut as a hero in the Tamil film industry. He was 18 years old when he signed to act in Murai Mapillai. Rahman musical Love Story to be his acting debut, but the delay of that project meant that he accepted Anbalaya Films' offer of Sundar C's Murai Mappillai (1995). Vijay started getting film offers when he was in tenth grade but his father wanted him to complete his schooling before acting in films.

He developed a strong interest by watching his father during film shoots. Vijay had a desire to act since childhood. His two elder sisters Kavitha and Anitha, who had debuted in the 1995 Tamil film, Coolie, Career 1995-2001 After completing his schooling, he joined Loyola college for his higher studies. He studied at Don Bosco Maticulation Higher Secondary School, Egmore. He is a recipient of many awards, including a Norway Tamil Film Festival Award, two Filmfare South Awards, a Edison Award and three SIIMA Awards.Īrun Vijay was born as the only son to actor Vijayakumar and his first wife Muthukannu. He is noted for his villanous roles in Yennai Arindhaal (2015), Bruce Lee: The Fighter (2015) and Chakravyuha (2016). Īfter a string of failures, he changed his name to Arun Vijay and achieved breakthrough success and recognition for playing lead roles in Malai Malai (2009), Maanja Velu (2010), Thadaiyara Thaakka (2012), Kuttram 23 (2017), Chekka Chivantha Vaanam (2018), Thadam (2019), Mafia: Chapter 1 (2020) and Yaanai (2022). He received early success in Thulli Thirintha Kaalam (1998) and Pandavar Bhoomi (2001). īorn as Arun Kumar and being the only son of veteran actor Vijayakumar, he debuted in Sundar C's Murai Mappillai (1995).

He also starred in a few films in Telugu, Kannada and Hindi. Arun Vijay (born 19 November 1977), formerly known as Arun Kumar, is an Indian actor who works primarily in Tamil cinema.
