Arjun Nandhakumar (born 22 August 1986) is an Indian actor who appears in Malayalam films. He made his debut as a supporting actor in 2012 with Casanovva directed by Rosshan Andrrews.[1]
Arjun Nandhakumar | |
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| Born | 22 August 1986 Mavelikara, Kerala, India |
| Education | BDS Dentistry |
| Alma mater | Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Spouse |
Divya Pillai (m. 2021) |
| Parents |
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Early life and education
editArjun Nandhakumar was born in Chennithala, Kerala.[2] He completed his primary education at Sree Bhuvaneswari English Medium High School, Mannar. He did his BDS at Government Dental College, Thiruvananthapuram. Before entering the film industry, he worked as a model. He married Divya Pillai on 21 June 2021.[citation needed]
Acting career
editArjun Nandhakumar started his career in films through the romantic action thriller Casanovva (2012) directed by Rosshan Andrrews, starring Mohanlal in lead. He played supporting role, Kiran. Arjun's most noted films are Grandmaster (2012), Radio Jockey (2013), 8:20 (2014), Medulla Oblongata (2014), The Dolphins (2014), Jamna Pyari (2015), Su.. Su... Sudhi Vathmeekam (2015). His recent films are Oppam (2016), Ore Mugham, Marupadi,[3] Masterpiece (2017) and Anjaam Pathiraa (2020).
Apart from acting, Arjun is a cricket player. He is a prominent player of Kerala Strikers which take part in the Celebrity Cricket League.[4] He had been a key player for the Kerala team and has won the Best Player awards.
Filmography
edit| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Casanovva | Kiran | Debut |
| Grandmaster | Mark Roshan | ||
| 2013 | Radio Jockey | Idevettu Balu | |
| Aaru Sundarimaarude Katha | Jai | ||
| Call Me @ | Arjun | ||
| 2014 | Medulla Oblongata | Seetharaman | |
| 8:20 | |||
| Samsaaram Aarogyathinu Haanikaram | Sathish | ||
| Gamer | Arjun | ||
| The Dolphins[5] | |||
| 2015 | Mr. Fraud | ||
| 32aam Adhyayam 23aam Vaakyam | Kiran | ||
| Jamna Pyari | Goutham | ||
| Su.. Su... Sudhi Vathmeekam | Mohan | ||
| 2016 | James & Alice | Yoga thomas | |
| Oppam | Ravi | ||
| Ore Mugham | Aravindan | ||
| Marupadi | Vijay | ||
| 2017 | Chunkzz | Arjun | |
| Masterpiece | Gokul Das | ||
| 2018 | Mandharam | Roshen | |
| 2019 | Kodathi Samaksham Balan Vakeel | Premod | |
| 2020 | Anjaam Pathiraa | ACP Prakash Seetharam | |
| Shylock | Ram | ||
| Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham | Nambyathiri | ||
| Confessions of a Cuckoo | Vinay | ||
| 2022 | CBI 5: The Brain | Deceased Doctor's driver | |
| 2023 | Garudan | [6]
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| 2024 | Abraham Ozler | Dr. Arun Jayadev |
References
edit- ^ "Arjun Nandakumar". filmibeat.com. Retrieved 12 July 2016.
- ^ K. S., Aravind (30 November 2015). "Want to be an actor, not a star: Arjun Nandhakumar". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 12 July 2016.
- ^ K. S., Aravind (10 June 2016). "Back with 'thrillers': Arjun Nandakumar". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 12 July 2016.
- ^ India.com Sports Desk (31 January 2016). "Kerala Strikers win by 6 wickets. Celebrity Cricket League (CCL) 2016 Match 8 Live Score Updates Kerala Strikers vs Karnataka Bulldozers". India.com. Retrieved 12 July 2016.
- ^ Arjun Nandakumar thanks Anoop Menon
- ^ Daily, Keralakaumudi (17 October 2023). "Trailer of Garudan starring Suresh Gopi and Biju Menon released". Keralakaumudi Daily. Retrieved 18 October 2023.