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Arun Ajikumar | |
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| Born | 24 January 2000 Kochi, Kerala, India |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2016–present |
| Organization | Aesthetic Kunjamma |
| Notable work | Padakkalam (2025), Little Hearts(2024) |
Arun Ajikumar (born 24 January 2000) is an Indian actor who acted in several Malayalam films like Padakkalam (2025), Little Hearts (2024), Anweshippin Kandethum (2024), Pookkaalam (2023).
Early life and education
[edit]Arun Ajikumar, originally from Kochi, Kerala, began his involvement in the performing arts during his school years, participating in productions by Lokadharmi,[1] a prominent theatre collective based in Kochi. He initially enrolled in a Commerce program at Bharata Matha College, Thrikkakara, but later discontinued his studies to focus on a career in the creative and performing arts.
Career
[edit]Arun Ajikumar began his involvement in acting at a young age, performing with various theatre groups in Kochi, including Lokadharmi, a noted collective known for its emphasis on physical theatre. These early experiences helped shape his interest in performance and storytelling.[2]
During his teenage years, he transitioned from stage to screen, appearing in short films, television commercials, and Malayalam-language films.
In 2011, he appeared in a short film directed by Jude Anthany Joseph (known for Om Shanthi Oshana and 2018),[3] based on the life of actor Mammootty. This was one of his earliest on-screen roles and demonstrated his focus on character-driven performance.
He made his feature film debut in School Bus (2016), a Malayalam thriller directed by Rosshan Andrrews and written by the screenwriting duo Bobby–Sanjay. He played a supporting role alongside actors Jayasurya and Kunchacko Boban.[4]
He continued to work in various film and web projects over the following years.[5] In 2021, he appeared in Madhuram, directed by Ahammed Khabeer. In 2023, he played a supporting role as Guinness in Pookkaalam, a Malayalam film directed by Ganesh Raj. The role was noted for its light-hearted and humorous tone.[6] That same year, he was featured in the Tamil-language anthology series Modern Love Chennai.[7]
In 2024, Arun portrayed an antagonist in the investigative crime drama Anweshippin Kandethum and made his Hindi film debut in Do Aur Do Pyaar, portraying the character C.R. Surya.[8]
In Little Hearts (2024), he played a supporting role as Power Bhai. His performance was noted by critics for its natural screen presence and comic timing. In 2025, he played Nakul, one of the central characters in Padakkalam, a role that received attention for its intensity and grounded portrayal.[9][10] In the same year he appeared in the horror film Dies Irae, which featured Pranav Mohanlal in the lead role.[11]Arun portrayed a pivotal character in the film, a performance that received appreciation for its impact within the narrative.[12] [13]
Filmography
[edit]| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Mammookkas Biography | Short film tribute to actor Mammootty | [14] | |
| 2016 | School Bus | Kevin | Film Debut | [15] |
| 2020 | for Amose | Short Film | ||
| 2021 | Madhuram | [16] | ||
| 2023 | Pookkaalam | Guinness | [17][18] | |
| Modern Love Chennai | Tamil anthology series | [7] | ||
| 2024 | Anweshippin Kandethum | [19] | ||
| Do Aur Do Pyaar | C.R. Surya | Hindi Debut | [20] | |
| Little Hearts | Power Bhai | [21][22] | ||
| 2025 | Lovely | Kichen | [23] | |
| Padakkalam | Nakul | [9][24][25] | ||
| Diés Iraé | Kiran | Heroine's Brother | [26] [27] [28] | |
| Sarvam Maya | Sreerag | [29] | ||
References
[edit]- ↑ "Malayalam play Agleyum Cleopatrayum by Lokadharmi Nadakaveedu to be staged in Kochi and Pune". The Hindu. 2024-11-26. Retrieved 2025-05-05.
- ↑ "'All elements of Dies Irae are encrypted in the poster,' says Aesthetic Kunjamma founder Arun Ajikumar". The New Indian Express. 2025-07-16. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
- ↑ "Jude Antony Joseph on 10 years of 'Ohm Shanti Oshaana': Thank you, Nivin, for trusting me". The Times of India. 2024-02-08. Retrieved 2025-07-21.
- ↑ "'School Bus' is a must-watch, says education director". The Times of India. 2016-06-06. Retrieved 2025-07-21.
- ↑ "മഹേഷ് നാരായണൻ സിനിമയുടെ സ്ക്രിപ്റ്റ് വായിച്ചു; പോസ്റ്ററുകൾ റെഡിയാണ്, ഇറക്കിയാല് മതി: അരുൺ". 2025-05-25. Retrieved 2025-07-21.
- ↑ "ഇനിയുമുതല് എന്റെ സിനിമകളുടെ പോസ്റ്റേഴ്സ് നിങ്ങള് ചെയ്താല് മതിയെന്ന് നാനി സര് പറഞ്ഞു: അരുണ് അജികുമാര്". 2025-07-01. Retrieved 2025-07-21.
- 1 2 "'Modern Love: Chennai' review: Thiagarajan Kumararaja's anthology is a phenomenal assortment of captivating love stories". The Hindu. 2023-05-18.
- ↑ "'Do Aur Do Pyaar' not a film about infidelity: director Shirsha Guha Thakurta". The Times of India. 2024-04-21. Retrieved 2025-07-21.
- 1 2 "പടക്കളത്തിന്റെ ഇഫെക്ട് വളരെ വലുതായിരുന്നു, സുരാജേട്ടനും ഷറഫ് ഇക്കയും ആ കാര്യത്തിൽ എനിക്ക് പ്രചോദനമായി". Kerala Kaumudi. 2025-07-06. Retrieved 2025-07-22.
- ↑ "ഏസ്റ്റെറ്റിക് കുഞ്ഞമ്മയും അതിലേറെ ഏസ്റ്റെറ്റിക് ആയ അരുണ് അജികുമാറും". Dool News. 2025-06-12. Retrieved 2025-07-22.
- ↑ "Dies Irae actor Arun Ajikumar: The ghost had some unresoveld issue..." The New Indian Express. 2025-11-20. Retrieved 2026-01-05.
- ↑ "Who is Dies Irae actor Arun Ajikumar, co-founder of poster design firm, now in spotlight for performance in Pranav Mohanlal film". The Indian Express. 2025-11-03. Retrieved 2026-01-05.
- ↑ "Dies Irae actor Arjun Ajikumar is winning hearts. He also designed Mammootty's Bramayugam posters. Check his education and career". The Economic Times. 2025-11-04. Retrieved 2026-01-05.
- ↑ "Ode to Mammootty". The Hindi. 2016-05-18.
- ↑ "School Bus Movie Review {3/5}: Critic Review of School Bus by Times of India". Time of India. 2016-05-27.
- ↑ "Madhuram Movie Review: A saccharine story, too good to be true". Time of India. 2021-12-24.
- ↑ "ഇതാണ് മേക്കോവർ; നൂറ് വയസുകാരനായി വിജയരാഘവൻ; രസകരമായ മൂഹൂർത്തങ്ങളുമായി 'ഹ്യൂമൻസ് ഓഫ് പൂക്കാലം'". News 18 Malayalam. 2023-03-04.
- ↑ "Pookkaalam Review: Vijayaraghavan and KPAC Leela Shine In This Mostly-Wholesome Family Drama". Pink Lungi. 2023-04-11. Retrieved 2025-07-22.
- ↑ "Anweshippin Kandethum movie review: Tovino Thomas film is engaging, but artificial at times". Indian Express. 2024-02-10.
- ↑ "Do Aur Do Pyaar movie review: Vidya Balan-starrer lacks a certain sizzle, but springs to life intermittently". The Indian Express. 2024-04-19.
- ↑ 'എന്റെ അഭിനയം കണ്ടിട്ട് ചായക്കടയിലെ ചേട്ടൻ ജോലി തരാമെന്ന് വരെ പറഞ്ഞു...'. YouTube. Reporter Live. 2025-05-29. Retrieved 2025-05-05.
- ↑ "Little Hearts review: Shane Nigam, Mahima Nambiar film tries too hard to present itself as simple and rooted". The Indian Express. 2024-06-08.
- ↑ "Lovely Movie Review: A fantasy comedy weighed down by a poor screenplay and half-baked ideas". Times of India. 2025-05-16.
- ↑ "Padakkalam' box office collections day 7: Suraj Venjaramoodu's fantasy comedy turns surprise winner; mints Rs 5.25 crore". The Hindu. 2025-05-15.
- ↑ M, Athira (2025-05-28). "Malayalam filmmaker Manu Swaraj on his directorial debut, 'Padakkalam', a sleeper hit at the box office". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2025-11-01.
- ↑ "'All elements of Dies Irae are encrypted in the poster,' says Aesthetic Kunjamma founder Arun Ajikumar". The Indian Express. 2025-07-16. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2025-11-02.
- ↑ "പ്രണവിനെ ടെൻഷൻ അടിപ്പിച്ച കനിയുടെ സഹോദരൻ; 'കാലും കയ്യുമൊക്കെ ഓക്കെ അല്ലേ?'; അരുൺ അജികുമാർ അഭിമുഖം..." Manorama Online. 2025-11-06. Retrieved 2026-01-05.
- ↑ "All You Need To Know About Arjun Ajikumar, Actor Who Played Kiran in Pranav Mohanlal's Dies Irae". Times Now. 2025-11-04. Retrieved 2026-01-05.
- ↑ "Nivin Pauly breaks silence on successive box office flops: 'People told me I will become forgettable'". Hindustan Times. 2025-12-24. Retrieved 2026-01-02.
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