Arvind Swamy
Arvind Swamy (born 18 June 1970) is an Indian actor, film director and entrepreneur known for his work in Tamil cinema and a few Hindi, Telugu and Malayalam films. He was introduced by Mani Ratnam with Thalapathi (1991) and subsequently starred in Roja (1992), Paasamalargal (1994), Bombay (1995), Minsara Kanavu (1997), Thani Oruvan (2015), Chekka Chivantha Vaanam (2018), Thalaivi (2023) and Meiyazhagan (2024). He made his debut as a director in the Netflix anthology series Navarasa (2021). He is a recipient of four Filmfare Award South, one Tamil Nadu State Film Award and two SIIMA Awards.
Career Timeline
In 2018, he acted in Bhaskar Oru Rascal, playing the character Mammootty did in the original
In 2018, he acted in Bhaskar Oru Rascal, playing the character Mammootty did in the original. The film was followed by Chekka Chivantha Vaanam (2018). The film was released to positive reviews which also got him the Filmfare Award.
In 2018, he acted in Bhaskar Oru Rascal, playing the character Mammootty did in the original
In 2018, he acted in Bhaskar Oru Rascal, playing the character Mammootty did in the original. The film was followed by Chekka Chivantha Vaanam (2018). The film was released to positive reviews which also got him the Filmfare Award.
In 2017, he played the title role of Bogan, co-starring Jayam Ravi, for which he again got an outstanding response from
In 2017, he played the title role of Bogan, co-starring Jayam Ravi, for which he again got an outstanding response from critics and audience.
In 2017, he played the title role of Bogan, co-starring Jayam Ravi, for which he again got an outstanding response from
In 2017, he played the title role of Bogan, co-starring Jayam Ravi, for which he again got an outstanding response from critics and audience.
In 2016, he reprised the same role in Telugu in the film Dhruva with Ram Charan, a remake of Thani Oruvan, for which he
In 2016, he reprised the same role in Telugu in the film Dhruva with Ram Charan, a remake of Thani Oruvan, for which he got appreciation from the Telugu audience. Later that year, he appeared in a Hindi film, Dear Dad. The game show Neengalum Vellalam Oru Kodi recruited Swamy for its third season, which started airing on 30 May 2016.
In 2016, he reprised the same role in Telugu in the film Dhruva with Ram Charan, a remake of Thani Oruvan, for which he
In 2016, he reprised the same role in Telugu in the film Dhruva with Ram Charan, a remake of Thani Oruvan, for which he got appreciation from the Telugu audience. Later that year, he appeared in a Hindi film, Dear Dad. The game show Neengalum Vellalam Oru Kodi recruited Swamy for its third season, which started airing on 30 May 2016.
In 2015, he played the iconic negative role of Sidharth Abhimanyu in Thani Oruvan, for which he was highly praised and r
In 2015, he played the iconic negative role of Sidharth Abhimanyu in Thani Oruvan, for which he was highly praised and received positive reviews and many awards.
In 2015, he played the iconic negative role of Sidharth Abhimanyu in Thani Oruvan, for which he was highly praised and r
In 2015, he played the iconic negative role of Sidharth Abhimanyu in Thani Oruvan, for which he was highly praised and received positive reviews and many awards.
After his successful treatment, Mani Ratnam called him once more to play a role in one of his films, Kadal (2013) for wh
After his successful treatment, Mani Ratnam called him once more to play a role in one of his films, Kadal (2013) for which Swamy dropped 15 kilograms. In 2013, he provided the voice-over for Santhosh Sivan's film Ceylon.
After his successful treatment, Mani Ratnam called him once more to play a role in one of his films, Kadal (2013) for wh
After his successful treatment, Mani Ratnam called him once more to play a role in one of his films, Kadal (2013) for which Swamy dropped 15 kilograms. In 2013, he provided the voice-over for Santhosh Sivan's film Ceylon.
Swamy eventually stopped acting in films post-2000, after playing a guest role in Mani Ratnam's Alai Payuthey, and opted
Swamy eventually stopped acting in films post-2000, after playing a guest role in Mani Ratnam's Alai Payuthey, and opted to concentrate on his business interests. As the director of V D Swamy and Company, he continued to engage in international trade and construction businesses. In 2000, he became the president of InterPro Global, and the chairman and managing director of Prolease India, engaged in transaction processing. He was in charge of operations and technology for the delivery of many processes across different verticals globally. He then founded Talent Maximus in 2005, a company engaged in payroll processing and temporary staffing in India. In 2005, he had an accident and injured his spine. He experienced partial paralysis of his leg and suffered in pain for many years. The treatment took another 4–5 years.
Swamy eventually stopped acting in films post-2000, after playing a guest role in Mani Ratnam's Alai Payuthey, and opted
Swamy eventually stopped acting in films post-2000, after playing a guest role in Mani Ratnam's Alai Payuthey, and opted to concentrate on his business interests. As the director of V D Swamy and Company, he continued to engage in international trade and construction businesses. In 2000, he became the president of InterPro Global, and the chairman and managing director of Prolease India, engaged in transaction processing. He was in charge of operations and technology for the delivery of many processes across different verticals globally. He then founded Talent Maximus in 2005, a company engaged in payroll processing and temporary staffing in India. In 2005, he had an accident and injured his spine. He experienced partial paralysis of his leg and suffered in pain for many years. The treatment took another 4–5 years.
His final two releases before his sabbatical, En Swasa Kaatre (1999) and Raja Ko Rani Se Pyar Ho Gaya (2000) took severa
His final two releases before his sabbatical, En Swasa Kaatre (1999) and Raja Ko Rani Se Pyar Ho Gaya (2000) took several years to complete, with long delays during the production phase.
His final two releases before his sabbatical, En Swasa Kaatre (1999) and Raja Ko Rani Se Pyar Ho Gaya (2000) took severa
His final two releases before his sabbatical, En Swasa Kaatre (1999) and Raja Ko Rani Se Pyar Ho Gaya (2000) took several years to complete, with long delays during the production phase.
He starred in Rajiv Menon's Minsaara Kanavu alongside Prabhu Deva and Kajol, which won four National Film Awards besides
He starred in Rajiv Menon's Minsaara Kanavu alongside Prabhu Deva and Kajol, which won four National Film Awards besides high box office reviews. During the making of the film, Arvind Swami was critical of Menon changing the script to prioritise Prabhu Deva's role. The film eventually performed well at the box office after a slow start, with Arvind Swami eventually stating he was happy to be a part of the film. His next film, Pudhayal (1997), again saw him portray a role with a cast headlined by another actor, Mammootty. In the film, Arvind wore uncharacteristically loud clothes and portrayed a comedy-oriented role for the first time in his career. Working on the two films meant that he missed out on the opportunity of acting in Mani Ratnam's Iruvar (1997). He appeared in his first Hindi film through Priyadarshan's Saat Rang Ke Sapne (1998) produced by Amitabh Bachchan. Co-starring Juhi Chawla, Arvind portrayed the role of a village do-gooder.
He starred in Rajiv Menon's Minsaara Kanavu alongside Prabhu Deva and Kajol, which won four National Film Awards besides
He starred in Rajiv Menon's Minsaara Kanavu alongside Prabhu Deva and Kajol, which won four National Film Awards besides high box office reviews. During the making of the film, Arvind Swami was critical of Menon changing the script to prioritise Prabhu Deva's role. The film eventually performed well at the box office after a slow start, with Arvind Swami eventually stating he was happy to be a part of the film. His next film, Pudhayal (1997), again saw him portray a role with a cast headlined by another actor, Mammootty. In the film, Arvind wore uncharacteristically loud clothes and portrayed a comedy-oriented role for the first time in his career. Working on the two films meant that he missed out on the opportunity of acting in Mani Ratnam's Iruvar (1997). He appeared in his first Hindi film through Priyadarshan's Saat Rang Ke Sapne (1998) produced by Amitabh Bachchan. Co-starring Juhi Chawla, Arvind portrayed the role of a village do-gooder.
Swamy made his debut in Mani Ratnam's action drama film, Thalapathi (1991), where he played a young district collector p
Swamy made his debut in Mani Ratnam's action drama film, Thalapathi (1991), where he played a young district collector pitted against a don and his own biological brother. Subsequently, Mani Ratnam signed him on to play the lead role in his 1992 political drama film Roja (1992). Roja and Bombay (1995) won awards at the State and National Film Awards. His performance in Bombay was called "soulful" by Time Magazine. Swamy has won several awards, popular and critical, for his films. He has been described as one of the first few actors in India who is able to achieve pan-Indian appeal. He lent his voice for the Tamil dubbed version of the adult Simba in Disney's The Lion King (1994). His next project was Indira (1995), followed by the Telugu film Mounam (1995) and Malayalam movie Devaraagam (1996).
Swamy made his debut in Mani Ratnam's action drama film, Thalapathi (1991), where he played a young district collector p
Swamy made his debut in Mani Ratnam's action drama film, Thalapathi (1991), where he played a young district collector pitted against a don and his own biological brother. Subsequently, Mani Ratnam signed him on to play the lead role in his 1992 political drama film Roja (1992). Roja and Bombay (1995) won awards at the State and National Film Awards. His performance in Bombay was called "soulful" by Time Magazine. Swamy has won several awards, popular and critical, for his films. He has been described as one of the first few actors in India who is able to achieve pan-Indian appeal. He lent his voice for the Tamil dubbed version of the adult Simba in Disney's The Lion King (1994). His next project was Indira (1995), followed by the Telugu film Mounam (1995) and Malayalam movie Devaraagam (1996).
Aravind Swamy was born in Kumbakonam to a Tamil speaking Iyer father Delhi Kumar
Aravind Swamy was born in Kumbakonam to a Tamil speaking Iyer father Delhi Kumar. However, he was adopted by his biological mother's sister and husband: industrialist V. D. Swami and Bharatanatyam dancer Vasantha Swamy. Swamy studied at the Sishya School and later in Don Bosco Matriculation Higher Secondary School and completed his schooling in 1987. He then graduated from Loyola College, Madras in 1990 with a Bachelor of Commerce degree. He then went to the United States to do his master's degree in international business from Wake Forest University in North Carolina.
Aravind Swamy was born in Kumbakonam to a Tamil speaking Iyer father Delhi Kumar
Aravind Swamy was born in Kumbakonam to a Tamil speaking Iyer father Delhi Kumar. However, he was adopted by his biological mother's sister and husband: industrialist V. D. Swami and Bharatanatyam dancer Vasantha Swamy. Swamy studied at the Sishya School and later in Don Bosco Matriculation Higher Secondary School and completed his schooling in 1987. He then graduated from Loyola College, Madras in 1990 with a Bachelor of Commerce degree. He then went to the United States to do his master's degree in international business from Wake Forest University in North Carolina.
About Arvind Swamy
Aravind Swamy was born in Kumbakonam to a Tamil speaking Iyer father Delhi Kumar. However, he was adopted by his biological mother's sister and husband: industrialist V. D. Swami and Bharatanatyam dancer Vasantha Swamy. Swamy studied at the Sishya School and later in Don Bosco Matriculation Higher Secondary School and completed his schooling in 1987. He then graduated from Loyola College, Madras in 1990 with a Bachelor of Commerce degree. He then went to the United States to do his master's degree in international business from Wake Forest University in North Carolina. Arvind Swamy wished to be a doctor. In college, he used to be a model for pocket money. In his Loyola Theatre Society, he wasn't well received and was asked to get off stage.
Tamil Nadu, India
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"Udal Manukku" - Iruvar
"Unnodu Naan Irundha" - Iruvar
"Kooduvittu Koodu" - Bogan
Indian male film actors
Indian male voice actors
Male actors from Chennai
Wake Forest University alumni
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Arvind Swamy (born 18 June 1970) is an Indian actor, film director and entrepreneur known for his work in Tamil cinema and a few Hindi, Telugu and Malayalam films. He was introduced by Mani Ratnam with Thalapathi (1991) and subsequently starred in Roja (1992), Paasamalargal (1994), Bombay (1995), Minsara Kanavu (1997), Thani Oruvan (2015), Chekka Chivantha Vaanam (2018), Thalaivi (2023) and Meiyazhagan (2024). He made his debut as a director in the Netflix anthology series Navarasa (2021). He is a recipient of four Filmfare Award South, one Tamil Nadu State Film Award and two SIIMA Awards.
Arvind Swamy is from Tamil Nadu, India.