Arjun Das
{{short description|Indian actor}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2016}}
{{Use Indian English|date=February 2016}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Arjun Das
| image = Arjundas.jpg
| caption =
| birth_name = Arjun Das
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1990|10|5|df=y}}
| birth_place = Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
| years active = 2012–present
| occupation = Actor
}}
Arjun Das is an Indian actor who predominantly works in Tamil films, along with a few Telugu films. He has garnered major attention for his bass voice.{{Cite web|date=October 2019|title=When Kaithi's antagonist Arjun Das stood with his voice|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2019/oct/30/when-kaithis-antagonist-arjun-das-stood-with-his-voice-2054858.html|website=The New Indian Express|access-date=11 January 2020|archive-date=9 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220909134918/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2019/oct/30/when-kaithis-antagonist-arjun-das-stood-with-his-voice-2054858.html|url-status=live}}
Early life
Arjun Das was born in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. He was working for Incline POS in Dubai, before moving back to Chennai to find opportunities in the film industry. He lost around {{convert|40|kg|lb}}, when he decided to enter the Tamil cinema industry.{{Cite AV media |last1=Das |first1=Arjun |title=IG Office உள்ள வர Scene எனக்கே சிரிப்பு வந்துச்சு..! {{!}} Kaithi Master Movie Actor Arjun Das Interview |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pp8qqcTS3eo |date=2019-11-02 |publisher=TalksOfCinema |access-date=2021-01-28 |via=YouTube |archive-date=10 December 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211210031813/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pp8qqcTS3eo |url-status=live }}
Career
In 2012, he debuted in the independent film Perumaan.{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/kumari-muthu-to-arjun-das-five-tamil-actors-who-became-popular-because-of-their-voices/photostory/75203514.cms?picid=75203569|title=Kumari Muthu to Arjun Das: Five Tamil actors who became popular because of their voices|work=The Times of India|date=17 April 2020|access-date=18 May 2020|archive-date=3 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220203080127/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/kumari-muthu-to-arjun-das-five-tamil-actors-who-became-popular-because-of-their-voices/photostory/75203514.cms?picid=75203569|url-status=live}} Regarding his role in the film, The Times of India stated that "Arjun makes a confident debut".{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/perumaan/movie-review/15754396.cms|title=Perumaan Movie Review {3/5}: Critic Review of Perumaan by Times of India|work=The Times of India}} After shooting for the Netflix-featured independent film and V. Vignarajan's debut venture, Andhaghaaram, Arjun Das worked with Radio One 94.3FM hosting the Drive show as a radio jockey.{{Cite web|url=https://silverscreen.in/movies/news/kaithi-fame-arjun-das-joins-the-cast-of-thalapathy-64/|title='Kaithi' Fame Arjun Das Joins The Cast Of 'Thalapathy 64'|date=2 December 2019}}{{dead link|date=February 2025|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}} He cites this past occupation as a form of sustenance before entering the film industry, and has often mentioned that this was where he first claimed a fan base for his voice. He has also portrayed Gopichand's brother in the Telugu movie, Oxygen (2017).{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/arjundastelugucinema-tamil-news-290410|title='Kaithi' fame Arjun Das goes to Telugu Cinema – Full Details|date=7 July 2021|work=Indiaglitz|access-date=31 May 2023|archive-date=31 May 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230531015720/https://www.indiaglitz.com/arjundastelugucinema-tamil-news-290410|url-status=live}}
Following, he appeared in Lokesh Kanagaraj's Kaithi (2019), Master (2021) and Vikram (2022). Arjun Das has won many hearts outside of Tamil Nadu for his husky baritone and intense, dark roles.{{Cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2023/Jan/21/you-will-not-see-me-do-negative-roles-for-a-while-actor-arjun-das-2539781.html|title =You will not see me do negative roles for a while: Actor Arjun Das}}
His 2020 release is the supernatural thriller, Andhaghaaram, in which he plays the lead role of Vinod, an alcoholic and smoke addict of a coach, guilt stricken of his friend's mental condition.{{Cite web |date=24 November 2020 |title=Andhaghaaram movie review: A good attempt |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/andhaghaaram-movie-review-a-good-attempt-7063721/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210117003927/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/andhaghaaram-movie-review-a-good-attempt-7063721/ |archive-date=17 January 2021 |access-date=1 April 2021 |website=The Indian Express}} In 2022, the anthology series Putham Pudhu Kaalai Vidiyaadhaa was released.{{Cite web|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/review/2022/Jan/14/putham-pudhu-kaalai-vidiyaadha-movie-review-halitha-shameems-loner-shines-in-this-decentanthology-29015.html|title =Putham Pudhu Kaalai Vidiyaadha Movie Review: Halitha Shameem’s Loner shines in this decent anthology}} Arjun Das played a vital role in Butta Bomma (2023), which marks his second movie in Tollywood.{{Cite web|url=https://www.123telugu.com/mnews/butta-bomma-arjun-dass-performance-leaves-a-mark-in-viewers-hearts.html|title =Butta Bomma: Arjun Das’s performance leaves a mark in viewers’ hearts}} He is playing the lead role in Aneethi directed by Vasanthabalan.{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/arjun-das-and-vasanthabalans-aneethi-heads-to-the-final-stage-of-production/articleshow/91764348.cms|title =Arjun Das and Vasanthabalan's 'Aneethi' heads to the final stage of production}} The film received positive reviews from critics and the audience.{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/kaali-venkat-expresses-his-gratitude-for-the-overwhelming-response-to-his-role-in-aneethi/articleshow/103985266.cms|title =Kaali Venkat expresses his gratitude for the overwhelming response to his role in 'Aneethi'}} In 2024, he appeared in the action drama Por and the romantic thriller Rasavathi.{{Cite web|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2024/Feb/16/pordange-trailer-arjun-das-and-kalidas-jayaram-harshvardhan-rane-and-ehan-bhat-lock-horns-in-this-52108.html|title =Por/Dange Trailer: Arjun Das and Kalidas Jayaram, Harshvardhan Rane and Ehan Bhat lock horns in this action drama}}{{Cite web|url=https://thesouthfirst.com/entertainment/rasavathi-tamil-movie-review/|title =Rasavathi review: Arjun Das effectively shoulders this middling Santhakumar film}}
Filmography
{{pending films key}}
= As Actor =
- All films are in Tamil language unless otherwise noted.
= Television =
| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ List of Arjun Das television credits |
| scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Work ! scope="col" | Role(s) ! scope="col" | Note |
|---|
| 2022
| Putham Pudhu Kaalai Vidiyaadhaa | Dheeran | Anthology series; |
= Music videos =
| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ List of Arjun Das music video credits | |||
| scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Work ! scope="col" | Role(s) ! scope="col" | Artist(s) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | "Pottum Pogattume" | Dr. Siva | Jen Martin, Sathyajit Ravi |
= As dubbing artist =
| class="wikitable"
|+ List of Arjun Das film dubbing credits | ||||
| scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Title ! scope="col" | For ! scope="col" | Role ! scope="col" | Notes | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Andhaghaaram | Kumar Natarajan | Dr. Indran | |
| rowspan="2" | 2024 | Kalki 2898 AD | Krishnakumar Balasubramanian | Krishna | Telugu film{{Cite web|title= Kalki 2898 AD: Do You Know Who Played Lord Krishna In Prabhas-Deepika Padukone's Sci-Fi Film? Read More HERE |url= https://www.filmibeat.com/amphtml/telugu/news/2024/kalki-2898-ad-do-you-know-who-played-lord-krishna-in-prabhas-deepika-padukones-sci-fi-film-read-m-403935.html |website=Filmibeat |date=27 June 2024}} |
| Mufasa: The Lion King
|Tamil version |
Awards and nominations
| class="wikitable sortable"
!Year !Award !Category !Film !Result ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Ref. |
| rowspan="9" |2020
| rowspan="9" | Best Actor in a Negative Role | rowspan="9" | Kaithi | {{won}} |
| Norway Tamil Film Festival Awards
| {{won}} |
| Osaka Tamil International Film Festival
|{{Won}} | |
| Vikatan Awards
|{{Nominated}} | |
| South Indian International Movie Awards
|{{Won}} | |
| MGR -Sivaji Cinema Awards
|{{Won}} | |
| V4 Awards
|{{Won}} | |
| Edison Awards
|{{Won}} | |
| Abirami Awards
|{{Won}} | |
| rowspan="2" |2021
|Blacksheep Awards |Best Actor in a Leading Role | rowspan="2" |Andhaghaaram | {{won}} | |
| Behindwoods Gold Icon
|Best Actor - Special Mention| Best Actor - Special Mention |{{Won}} | |
References
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External links
- {{IMDb name|10183124}}
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