Anbariv
{{Short description|Indian action choreographer, stunt coordinator duo}}
{{BLP sources|date=November 2019}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Anbariv
| image =
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=y|1984|05|11}}
| birth_place = Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
| othername =
| occupation = {{hlist|Action choreographer|stunt co-ordinator}}
| yearsactive = 2010–present
}}
Anbumani and Arivumani, jointly known as Anbariv, are an Indian duo of brothers, who are action choreographers and stunt coordinators in Tamil cinema, Telugu cinema, Malayalam cinema, Kannada cinema, and Hindi cinema.{{Cite web|url=https://nettv4u.com/celebrity/tamil/stunt-director/anbariv|title=Kollywood Stunt Director Anbariv Biography, News, Photos, Videos|website=nettv4u|language=en|access-date=2019-11-02|archive-date=2019-11-02|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191102170214/https://nettv4u.com/celebrity/tamil/stunt-director/anbariv|url-status=live}} The duo are well known for their action sequences in films such as Madras (2014), Kabali (2016), and KGF: Chapter 1 (2018). Anbariv won the National Film Award for Best Stunt Choreography in 2019 for their work in KGF: Chapter 1 and in 2024 for KGF: Chapter 2.{{Cite web|url=https://moviegalleri.net/2019/08/kgf-stunt-masters-anbariv-thank-for-national-awards.html|title=KGF Stunt Masters Anbariv thank for National Awards {{!}} New Movie Posters|last=admin|date=2019-08-11|language=en-US|access-date=2019-11-02|archive-date=2019-11-02|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191102170216/https://moviegalleri.net/2019/08/kgf-stunt-masters-anbariv-thank-for-national-awards.html|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindutamil.in/news/cinema/south-cinema/511036-stunt-masters-anbariv-talks-about-national-award.html|title=அயராத உழைப்புக்குக் கிடைத்த மிகப்பெரிய வெற்றி: தேசிய விருது குறித்து அன்பறிவ்|website=Hindu Tamil Thisai|date=11 August 2019 |language=en|access-date=2019-11-02|archive-date=2019-11-03|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191103072546/https://www.hindutamil.in/news/cinema/south-cinema/511036-stunt-masters-anbariv-talks-about-national-award.html|url-status=live}}
Early life
Anbumani, also known as Anbu, and Arivumani or Arivu, were born as twins and were raised up in Pulhal.{{Cite web |date=2019-01-02 |title= |script-title=ta:சண்டை பயிற்சி இயக்குநர் அன்பறிவ் தொடங்கும் ஆக்சன் அகாடமி..! |trans-title=Action Academy to be launched by stunt choreographer Anbariv |url=http://www.behindframes.com/stunt-directors-anbariv-action-academy/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191102170220/http://www.behindframes.com/stunt-directors-anbariv-action-academy/ |archive-date=2 November 2019 |access-date=2019-11-02 |website=Behind Frames |language=ta}} They did schooling in Avichi Higher Seconday School in Saligramam, Chennai. They were known to be very silent in classes.
Career
It was Anbu who joined the film industry initially before his twin brother Arivu. Both of them initially served as training assistants to some of the leading stunt masters in the Indian film industry including Stun Siva, Peter Hein, Vijayan, Kecha Khamphakdee, Silva and Dinesh Subbarayan.{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/The-action-brothers/article14571292.ece|title=The action brothers|last=Ramanujam|first=Srinivasa|date=2016-08-15|work=The Hindu|access-date=2019-11-02|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X|archive-date=2023-04-03|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230403215035/https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/The-action-brothers/article14571292.ece|url-status=live}}
The duo debuted in Kollywood as assistant stunt directors in the 2010 film Naan Mahaan Alla before becoming prominent full fledged stunt choreographers in Indian cinema.{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/twins-anbu-and-arivu-have-stirred-up-kollywood/article6491804.ece|title=Double trouble|last=Srinivasan|first=Sudhir|date=2014-10-11|work=The Hindu|access-date=2019-11-02|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X|archive-date=2023-04-03|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230403215035/https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/twins-anbu-and-arivu-have-stirred-up-kollywood/article6491804.ece|url-status=live}}
In 2018, the duo was suspended from the South Indian Cine and TV Stunt Artistes Union for allegations on violating the union rules and code of ethics regarding the stunt sequences and action performances.{{Cite web|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/kabali-madras-stunt-directors-anbariv-removed-union-90312|title='Kabali', 'Madras' stunt directors Anbariv removed from union|website=www.thenewsminute.com|date=21 October 2018 |access-date=2019-11-02|archive-date=2019-11-02|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191102170224/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/kabali-madras-stunt-directors-anbariv-removed-union-90312|url-status=live}} The court granted relief to the duo and allowed to rejoin the union.{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/court-grants-injunction-against-removal-of-stunt-choreographers/articleshow/65993632.cms|title=Court grants injunction against removal of stunt choreographers|website=The Times of India|date=28 September 2018 |language=en|access-date=2019-11-02|archive-date=2020-01-10|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200110130619/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/court-grants-injunction-against-removal-of-stunt-choreographers/articleshow/65993632.cms|url-status=live}}
Anbariv received the National Award for K.G.F: Chapter 1 as the Best Stunt Choreographer at the 66th National Film Awards which was held in August 2019.{{Cite web|url=http://cinemavalai.com/stuntmasters-anbariv-interview/|title=கேஜிஎஃப் படத்தின் சண்டைப்பயிற்சி இயக்குநர்கள் அன்பறிவ் உடன் ஒரு சந்திப்பு|date=2019-01-01|website=Cinemavalai|language=en-US|access-date=2019-11-02|archive-date=2019-11-02|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191102081954/http://cinemavalai.com/stuntmasters-anbariv-interview/|url-status=live}}
The duo will be making their directorial debut with Kamal Haasan's 237th film tentatively titled KH237.{{Cite news |date=2024-01-12 |title=Kamal Haasan's 'KH 237' announced; to be helmed by action choreographers Anbariv |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/kamal-haasans-kh-237-announced-to-be-helmed-by-action-choreographers-anbariv/article67734538.ece |access-date=2024-01-13 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}
Filmography
{{pending films key}}
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!Year !Film !Language !Notes !Ref. |
| 2010
|Tamil | | |
| 2012
| rowspan="1" |Malayalam | | |
| rowspan="4"|2013
|rowspan="3"|Malayalam | | |
| Honey Bee
| | |
| Sringaravelan
| | |
| Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara
|Tamil | | |
| rowspan="2" |2014
|Malayalam |Climax fight only | |
| Madras
|Tamil | | |
| rowspan="2" |2015
|Malayalam | | |
| Amar Akbar Anthony
| rowspan="1" |Malayalam | | |
| rowspan="7" |2016
|Tamil | |
| King Liar
|Malayalam | | |
| 24
| rowspan="3" |Tamil | | |
| Kabali
| |
| Iru Mugan
| | |
| Welcome to Central Jail
|Malayalam | | |
| Kaashmora
| rowspan="3" |Tamil | | |
| rowspan="8" |2017
|Si:3 | | |
| Maanagaram
| | |
| Georgettan's Pooram
|Malayalam | | |
| Sathriyan
| rowspan="2" |Tamil | | |
| Kootathil Oruthan
| | |
| Ramaleela
|Malayalam | | |
| Solo
|Malayalam | | |
| Nenjil Thunivirundhal
|Tamil | | |
| rowspan="8" |2018
|Telugu | | |
| Kammara Sambhavam
|Malayalam | | |
| Mercury
| rowspan="2" |Tamil | | |
| Junga
| | |
| NOTA
|Tamil | | |
| Sandakozhi 2
| rowspan="2" |Tamil |Interval fight only | |
| Thuppaki Munai
| | |
| K.G.F: Chapter 1
|Kannada |
| rowspan="8" |2019
| rowspan="2" |Tamil | | |
| Thadam
| | |
| 118
|Telugu | | |
| Kee
| rowspan="4" |Tamil | | |
| Mr. Local
| | |
| Kaithi
| | |
| Action
| | |
| Ruler
| rowspan="2" |Telugu | | |
| 2020
| | |
| rowspan="9" |2021
|Kannada | | |
| Mumbai Saga
|Hindi | | |
| Yuvarathnaa
|Kannada | | |
| Radhe
|Hindi | | |
| Sarpatta Parambarai
| rowspan="4" |Tamil | | |
| Doctor
| | |
| Jai Bhim
| | |
| Pon Manickavel
| | |
| Lakshya
|Telugu | | |
| rowspan="9" |2022
| rowspan="2" |Tamil | |{{Citation needed|date=November 2022}} |
| Theal
| | |
| Khiladi
| rowspan="1" |Telugu | | |
| Etharkkum Thunindhavan
| rowspan="2" |Tamil | |{{Citation needed|date=November 2022}} |
| Beast
| |{{Cite web |title=National Award winning stunt choreographers in Vijay's Thalapathy 65 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/national-award-winning-stunt-choreographers-in-vijays-thalapathy-65/articleshow/77649989.cms |date=20 August 2020 |language=en |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200826131817/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/national-award-winning-stunt-choreographers-in-vijays-thalapathy-65/articleshow/77649989.cms |archive-date=26 August 2020 |access-date=31 March 2021 |website=The Times of India}} |
| K.G.F: Chapter 2
|Kannada | | |
| Vikram
|Tamil | |
| Ramarao on Duty
|Telugu | |{{Citation needed|date=November 2022}} |
| Gatta Kusthi
|Tamil | | |
| rowspan="6" |2023
|Telugu | |{{Citation needed|date=November 2022}} |
| Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan
|Hindi | | |
| RDX: Robert Dony Xavier
|Malayalam | |
| Leo
|Tamil | |{{Citation needed|date=January 2023}} |
| Bandra
|Malayalam | |
| Salaar: Part 1 - Ceasefire
|Telugu | |{{Citation needed|date=November 2022}} |
| rowspan="6" |2024
|Tamil | |
| Kalki 2898 AD
|Telugu | |
| Indian 2
| rowspan="3" |Tamil | |
| Vettaiyan
| |
| Amaran
| | |
| ''Baby John
|rowspan="1" |Hindi | | |
| rowspan="5" |2025
|Telugu | |
| {{Pending film|Thug Life}}
| rowspan="4" |Tamil | |
| {{Pending film| Ottakomban |Maylayalam}}
| | |
| {{Pending film| Coolie}}
| | |
| {{Pending film| Indian 3 }}
| | |
References
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Category:Indian action choreographers
Category:Indian stunt performers
Category:Place of birth missing (living people)
Category:Best Stunt Choreography National Film Award winners