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{{short description|Indian actor}}
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'''Arjun Das''' is an Indian actor, who works in the [[Tamil cinema|Tamil]] [[film industry]]. Best known for his role as ''Anbu'' in the film [[Kaithi (2019 film)|''Kaithi'']] (2019), he has garnered major attention for his [[bass-baritone]] voice.<ref name=":0">{{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]]}}</ref>

Arjun made his acting debut in the suspense thriller ''[[Perumaan]]'' (2012). Following a few other movies and short films, he appeared in [[Lokesh Kanagaraj|Lokesh Kanagaraj's]] ''[[Kaithi (2019 film)|Kaithi]]'', portraying the film's antagonist, a cocaine addict gang leader and then collaborated with Lokesh again for the film ''[[Master (2021 film)|Master]]'' portraying Das, the film's secondary antagonist.

== Early life ==
The actor has stated in interviews that he quit a well-paying job as a banker in Dubai, before moving to Chennai for opportunities in cinema. Arjun remembers being overweight. He lost around {{convert|36|kg|lb}}, which was when he decided to enter the Tamil cinema industry.<ref>{{Cite web|title=IG Office உள்ள வர Scene எனக்கே சிரிப்பு வந்துச்சு..! {{!}} Kaithi Master Movie Actor Arjun Das Interview - YouTube|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pp8qqcTS3eo|access-date=2021-01-28|website=www.youtube.com}}</ref>

== Career ==

In 2012, he debuted in the independent film ''[[Perumaan]]''.<ref>{{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}}</ref> Regarding his role in the film, The ''Times of India'' stated that "Arjun makes a confident debut".<ref>{{Cite web|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}}</ref> After shooting for the [[Netflix]]-featured independent film and [[Atlee (director)|Atlee's]] debut venture, ''[[Andhaghaaram]]'', Arjun Das worked with [[Radio One (India)|Radio One 94.3FM]] hosting the ''Drive show'' as a radio jockey.<ref>{{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}}</ref> 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 (actor)|Gopichand]]'s brother in the Telugu movie, ''[[Oxygen (2017 film)|Oxygen]]'' (2017).<ref>{{Cite AV media |title=Oxygen|date=30 November 2017|last= Jyothi Krishna (director)|medium=Motion picture|time=1:19:07}}</ref>

Scouted by Lokesh Kanagaraj for ''Kaithi'', Arjun was initially hesitant to sign the film, due to the importance and substance of the character. After auditioning with a scene that didn't make it to the film's final cut, he landed a role as the main antagonist in the film''<ref>{{Cite web|date=December 2019|title=How Arjun Das has become the new go-to villain of Tamil cinema, from Karthi's Kaithi to Vijay's Thalapathy 64|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/how-arjun-das-has-become-the-new-go-to-villain-of-tamil-cinema-from-karthis-kaithi-to-viijays-thalapathy-64-7763581.html|website=[[First Post]]}}</ref>''. Quoting [[Dhanush]] as his inspiration, he claims that he is not the type to seriously prepare for any scene, however, he did conduct basic research to get into the skin of the character, with emphasis on the behaviour of drug use. He received abundant appreciation for his role and voice in ''Kaithi'', following which he was once again roped in by [[Lokesh Kanagaraj]] for ''[[Master (2021 film)|Master]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/south-indian/arjun-das-from-dubai-to-breakout-villain-in-kaithi-1.67467319 |title= Arjun Das From Dubai to breakout villain in Kaithi |date=October 2019 |website=[[Gulf News]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/thalapathy64-arjun-das-in-antony-out/articleshow/72307239.cms|title=#Thalapathy64: Arjun Das in; Antony out|date=1 December 2019|work=The Times of India}}</ref><ref name="A">{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/arjun-das-reveals-a-secret-from-the-master-trailer/articleshow/75799158.cms|title=Arjun Das reveals a secret from the 'Master' trailer|date=18 May 2020|work=The Times of India}}</ref> Often attributing his talent and fame to Lokesh Kanagaraj, Arjun has expressed his gratefulness to him for the role of Das in ''Master,'' for which he was called a few days after the commencement of shoot. His piercing glares and iconic voice in the film<ref>{{Cite news|last=Sunder|first=Gautam|date=2021-01-13|title=‘Master’ movie review: Five takeaways from Vijay’s latest|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/master-movie-review-five-takeaways-from-vijays-latest/article33565865.ece|access-date=2021-01-28|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> set him aside from the rest of the varied cast, as he portrays a sub-antagonist role responsible for controlling the children of a juvenile centre with the influence of drugs.

His most recent 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.

His upcoming films include ''[[Kumki 2]]'', where he portrays a character with "shades of grey" and ''[[Dhruva Natchathiram]]'', in which he lent his voice for the villain character.<ref name="A" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/arjun-dass-first-film-as-a-lead-will-be-a-supernatural-thriller/articleshow/75110641.cms|title=Arjun Das’s first film as a lead will be a supernatural thriller - Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/arjun-das-to-face-off-vikram-in-gautham-menons-dhruv-natchathiram/articleshow/71940774.cms|title=Arjun Das to face off Vikram in Gautham Menon's 'Dhruv Natchathiram' - Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref> He will play the lead in an untitled film directed by [[Anwar Rasheed]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/master-and-kaithi-actor-arjun-das-next-tamil-film-with-popular-malayalam-director/articleshow/77725964.cms|title=Master and Kaithi actor Arjun Das' next Tamil film with popular Malayalam director - Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref>

==Filmography==
*
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+Key
| style="background:#FFFFCC;"| {{dagger|alt=Films that have not yet been released}}
| Denotes films that have not yet been released
|}

=== Feature films ===
*''All films are in Tamil language unless otherwise noted''.
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year !! Film !! Role(s) !! Notes
|-
| 2012 || ''[[Perumaan]]'' || Shakthi || credited as Arjun
|-
| 2017 || ''[[Oxygen (2017 film)|Oxygen]]'' || Ajay || [[Telugu film]]
|-
| 2019|| ''[[Kaithi (2019 film)|Kaithi]]'' || Anbu ||
|-
| 2020 || ''[[Andhaghaaram]]'' || Vinod ||
|-
|2021
|''[[Master (2021 film)|Master]]''
|Das
|
|-
|rowspan=2|2022
| |''[[Vikram (2022 film)|Vikram]]''
|Anbu
|Cameo appearance
|-
| style="background:#ffc;" |''Aneethi''{{Dagger}}
|{{TBA}}
|Filming<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-02-13|title=Arjun Das to join hands with director Vasanthabalan for new film|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/arjun-das-join-hands-director-vasanthabalan-new-film-143386|access-date=2021-05-09|website=The News Minute|language=en}}</ref>
|-
|}

=== Web series ===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year !! Film !! Role(s) !! Platform
!Notes
|-
| 2022
|''[[Putham Pudhu Kaalai Vidiyaadhaa]]''
|Dheeran
|[[Amazon Prime Video]]
|Anthology; segment: ''Loners''
|-
|}

=== Short films ===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year !! Film !! Role(s) !! Notes
|-
|2015 || ''Random Numbers'' || Nick || Short Film Released on Various Platforms
|-
|}

=== Music videos ===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year !! Film !! Role(s) !! Platform
!Notes
|-
|2021 || ''Pottum Pogattume''|| [[Doctor (title)|Dr]]. Siva / [[Love Guru]]|| [[Think Music India]]
|Independent Music Video
|-
|}

=== Television ===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year !! Program!! Role(s) !! Platform
!Notes
|-
| rowspan="2" |2020 || ''Vaathi Coming'' || rowspan="2" |Guest ||[[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]]
|As a Part of [[Master (2021 film)|Master]] Movie Promotions
|-
|''Spot Light''
|[[Sun Music]]
|
|-
|}

=== Dubbing artist ===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Year
! Film
! Actor
! Role
! Notes
|-
|| 2020 ||''[[Andhaghaaram]]''||Kumar Natarajan|| Dr. Indran ||
|-
| TBA || style="background:#FFFFCC;" | ''[[Dhruva Natchathiram]]'' {{dagger|alt=Films that have not yet been released}} || {{TBA}} || Dark Man || Delayed
|}

== Awards and nominations ==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
!Year
!Award
!Category
!Film
!Result
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Ref.
|-
| rowspan="9" |2020
| [[Zee Cine Awards|Zee Cine Tamil film Awards]]
| rowspan="9" | Best Actor in a Negative Role
| rowspan="9" | ''[[Kaithi (2019 film)|Kaithi]]''
| {{won}}
|style="text-align:center;" | <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/zee-cine-awards-tamil-2020-winners-list-ajith-kamal-haasan-dhanush-won-these-honours-811280|title=Zee Cine Awards Tamil 2020 winners list: Ajith, Kamal Haasan, Dhanush won these honours|website=International Business Times|date=2020-01-05|access-date=2020-01-05}}</ref>
|-
| [[Norway Tamil Film Festival Awards]]
| {{won}}
|style="text-align:center;" | <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://ntff.no/11th-ntff-2020-winners-list-of-awardees-tamilar-viruthu-tamil-nadu/|title=11th NTFF 2020 – Winners list of Awardees – Tamilar Viruthu – Tamil Nadu|date=15 January 2020|access-date=15 January 2020}}</ref>
|-
|Osaka Tamil International Film Festival
|{{Won}}
|
|-
|[[Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards|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 | Arjun Das }}

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