Arun Kumar popularly known as Arun Vijay is an Indian actor who is known for working in Tami, Telugu, Kannada and Hindi films. He was born on 19th November 1977 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India to Vijayakumar and Muthukkannu. He has two real sisters, Kavita and Anitha Vijayakumar and three half-sisters, Vanitha, Pritha and Sridevi Vijayakumar. He completed his schooling at Don Bosco Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Egmore. Later he joined Loyola College, Chennai.
He made his film debut in 1995 with Murai Mappillai. After this movie, he became one of the youngest actors to debut as a hero in the Tamil film industry.
He appeared in the film Priyam in 1996.
Kathirunda Kadhal and Ganga Gowri were his two films, which he appeared in 1997.
In 1998, he appeared in the film Thulli Thirintha Kalam.
In 2000, he appeared in two films, Anbudan and Kannaal Pesavaa.
In 2001, he was seen in Pandavar Bhoomi.
Mutham was his only released film in 2002.
He appeared in the film Iyarkai in 2003.
Jananam is his only film, which was released in 2004.
In 2006, he appeared in the film Azhagai Irukkirai Bayamai Irukkirathu.
Thavam was his only released film in 2007.
In the following year, he appeared in several films, such as Vedha (2008), Malai Malai (2009), Maanja Velu (2010), and Thadaiyara Thaakka (2012) etc.
In 2015, he made his Telugu debut with Bruce Lee – The Fighter. For his other performance in that year in film, Yennai Arindhaal helped him to earn several awards. In the following film, he played a negative alongside actor Ram Charan
In 2016, he made his Kannada debut with Chakravyuha.
In 2017, he was seen in the film Kuttram 23.
Chekka Chivantha Vaanam was his only released film in 2018.
In 2019, he made his Hindi debut with Saaho. Saaho was a breakthrough for Arun. He gained popularity and wide recognition.
In 2020, he appeared in the film Mafia: Chapter 1.
In 2020, he was last seen in Oh My Dog and Yaanai.
He has several upcoming films, Agni Siragugal, Borrder, Boxer, Sinam and Mafia Chapter 2.
He will make his digital debut with the web series Tamil Rockerz.
Arun married Aarathi in 2006. Together, they have a daughter, Purvi and a son, Arnav.
Name | Arun Kumar |
Nick Name | AV |
Profession | Actor |
Known for | Victor Manohar, Yennai Arindhaal (2015) |
Date of Birth | 19 November 1977 (Saturday) |
Age | 44 Years |
Birth Place | Madras, Tamil Nadu, India |
Nationality | Indian |
Hometown | Madras, Tamil Nadu, India |
School | Don Bosco Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Egmore |
Collage | Loyola College, Chennai |
Debut | Film: • Murai Mappillai,Tamil (1995) Bruce Lee, Telugu (2015) Chakravyuha, Kannada (2016) Yennai Arindhaal, 2015: |
Religion | Hinduism |
Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |

Arun Vijay Career
- He made his film debut in 1995 with Murai Mappillai.
- He appeared in the film Priyam in 1996.
- Kathirunda Kadhal and Ganga Gowri were his two films, which he appeared in 1997.
- In 1998, he appeared in the film Thulli Thirintha Kalam.
- In 2000, he appeared in two films, Anbudan and Kannaal Pesavaa.
- In 2001, he was seen in Pandavar Bhoomi.
- Mutham was his only released film in 2002.
- He appeared in the film Iyarkai in 2003.
- Jananam is his only film, which was released in 2004.
- In 2006, he appeared in the film Azhagai Irukkirai Bayamai Irukkirathu.
- Thavam was his only released film in 2007.
- In the following year, he appeared in several films, such as Vedha (2008), Malai Malai (2009), Maanja Velu (2010), and Thadaiyara Thaakka (2012) etc.
- In 2015, he made his Telugu debut with Bruce Lee – The Fighter. His other film in that year was Yennai Arindhaal.
- In 2016, he made his Kannada debut with Chakravyuha.
- In 2017, he was seen in the film Kuttram 23.
- Chekka Chivantha Vaanam was his only released film in 2018.
- In 2019, he made his Hindi debut with Saaho.
- In 2020, he appeared in the film Mafia: Chapter 1.
- In 2020, he was last seen in Oh My Dog and Yaanai.
Family Arun VijayFamily
Father Name | Vijayakumar, Actor |
Mother Name | Muthukkannu Manjula, Actress (Step-Mother) |
Brother | None |
Sister | Kavitha Vijayakumar Anitha Vijayakumar (Doctor) Vanitha Vijayakumar (Half-sister) Pritha Vijayakumar (Half-sister) Sridevi Vijaykumar (Half-sister) ![]() |
Wife | Aarathi Mohan |
Arun Vijay Relationship / Marital Status & Many More
Marital Status | Married |
Affairs / Girlfriend | Not Known |
Wife/ Spouse | Aarathi Mohan (Daughter of Dr N. S. Mohan, film producer) |
Marriage date | In 2006 |
Marriage Place | Not Known |
Children | Son- Arnav Vijay Daughter- Purvi |

Arun Vijay Physical Stats
Height | In Centimeter – 165 cm In Meter – 1.65 m In feet & inches – 5’5 |
Weight | In Kilogram- 54 Kg In Pounds – 119lbs |
Eye Color | Black |
Hair Color | Brown |
Arun Vijay Favourite
Favourite Actor | Kamal Haasan |
Favourite Director | Mani Ratnam |
Favourite Song | N/A |
Favourite Movie | N/A |
Favourite Cuisine | South Indian Food |
Favourite Color | Black |
Favourite Sport | Skydiving and Cricket |
Favourite Destination | Goa, Maldives |
Arun Vijay Education
School | Don Bosco Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Egmore |
Collage | Loyola College, Chennai |
Educational Qualification | Graduate |
Arun Vijay’s Net Worth
Net Worth | N/A |
Salary | N/A |
Income Source | N/A |
Car Collection | Jaguar (JLR India) Pick Up Truck Hayabusa |

Some Unknown facts about Arun Vijay
- He became one of the youngest actors to debut as a hero in the Tamil film industry after appearing in Murai Mappillai.
- Horse riding, singing, and skydiving are his hobbies.
- He is the United States Parachute Association’s licensed skydiver.
- He loves animals. He has a dog, Rudhra.
- He has two tattoos.
- In 2006, Vijay married Aarathi, the daughter of film producer Dr. N. S. Mohan
- He also starred in a few films in Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi.
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