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{{short description|Indian actor}}
{{EngvarB|date=October 2013}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=November 2020}}

{{Infobox person
| honorific_prefix =
| name = Arulnithi
| image =
| caption =
| birthname = Arulnithi Tamilarasu
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1987|7|21|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Madurai]], [[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]]
| parents = Tamilarasu (Father)<br>Mohana (Mother)
| relatives = {{unbulletedlist| Poonguzhali (Sister)<br>[[M. Karunanidhi]] (grandfather)|[[M. K. Stalin]] (Uncle)|[[Udhayanidhi Stalin]] (cousin)|[[Dayanidhi Azhagiri]] (cousin)}}
| yearsactive = 2010–present
| spouse = {{marriage |Keerthana|2015}}
| children = Magizhan
| alma_mater = [[Loyola College, Chennai]]
| occupation = Actor
}}
'''Arulnithi Tamilarasu''' (born 21 July 1987) is an Indian Tamil actor best known for playing the lead role in ''[[Vamsam]]'', directed by [[Pandiraj]].

==Personal life==
Arulnithi's grandfather is [[M. Karunanidhi]], former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. His father is M. K. Tamilarasu, brother of [[M. K. Stalin]],Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. His cousins include noted producers, [[Udhayanidhi Stalin]] and [[Dhayanidhi Alagiri]].<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20100816092033/http://sify.com/movies/tamil/fullstory.php?id=14953068 Friday Fury- 13 August]. Sify.com (13 August 2010).</ref>

Arulnithi was educated at St. Michael's Academy in Chennai, before pursuing a degree at [[Loyola College, Chennai|Loyola College]]. He then went on to [[Pondicherry University]] to undertake more qualifications.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Rangarajan|first=Malathi|date=2010-08-13|title=Another hero is here|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/Another-hero-is-here/article16129523.ece|url-access=subscription|access-date=2021-04-02|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> Arulnithi married Keerthana on 7 June 2015.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/events/chennai/Arulnithi-and-Keerthana-got-married-at-a-high-profile-ceremony-at-the-Anna-Arivalayam-Chennai/articleshow/47584984.cms|title = Arulnithi and Keerthana got married at a high profile ceremony at the Anna Arivalayam, Chennai - Times of India}}</ref>

==Acting career==
Arulnithi was offered the lead role in [[Pandiraj]]'s ''[[Vamsam]]'' after his cousin, [[Udhayanidhi Stalin]], had opted out. The film featured him as a young man shying away from the politics of his village, despite claims for him to avenge his father's death. The film, which featured him alongside [[Sunaina]], was heavily promoted in [[Tamil Nadu]], and became a profitable venture at the box-office, garnering positive reviews. His second film was ''[[Udhayan (film)|Udhayan]]'' in which he played a [[dual role]] for the first time.<ref>[http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/may-11-03/arulnidhi-udayan-16-05-11.html Arulnidhi Is Going To Be Twice As Good – Arulnidhi – Udayan – Charlie – Tamil Movie News]. Behindwoods.com (16 May 2011).</ref><ref>[http://www.hindu.com/cp/2011/05/15/stories/2011051550210800.html]{{dead link|date=October 2013}}</ref> The next film ''[[Mouna Guru]]'' directed by debutant Santhakumar was a critically acclaimed [[sleeper hit]] which was also screened at the [[Hong Kong International Film Festival]] 2013.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Mouna-Guru-in-Hong-Kong-film-festival/articleshow/19030704.cms|title=Mouna Guru in Hong Kong film festival |website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2020-04-27}}</ref>

In 2013, he starred in action drama film ''[[Thagaraaru]]'' was released to average reviews.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/thagaraaru-the-trouble-is/article5433516.ece|title = Thagaraaru: The trouble is…|newspaper = The Hindu|date = 7 December 2013|last1 = Rangarajan|first1 = Malathi}}</ref> In 2014, his film ''[[Oru Kanniyum Moonu Kalavaanikalum]]'' is [[Chimbu Deven]]’s trademark style, filled with quirky characters, fantastical elements, and loads of comedy and satire.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-oru-kanniyum-moonu-kalavaanikalum-is-interesting-south/20140407.htm|title=Review: Oru Kanniyum Moonu Kalavaanikalum is interesting}}</ref> In 2015, his horror film ''[[Demonte Colony]]'', directed by [[R. Ajay Gnanamuthu]],<ref>[https://www.sify.com/movies/demonte-colony-review-tamil-pfwqI8fehcdeh.html sify.com]</ref> is inspired by real life events centred around a supposedly haunted colony in [[Chennai]] called ''De Monte Colony''. Arulnithi gives a good performance and the film is undoubtedly a fine attempt by the debutant director.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-demonte-colony-is-a-gripping-tale-of-horror-south/20150522.htm|title = Review: Demonte Colony is a gripping tale of horror}}</ref> Thereafter, the comedy ''[[Naalu Policeum Nalla Irundha Oorum]]'' (2015) which was posted on negative reviews.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/naalu-polisum-nalla-iruntha-oorum/naalu-polisum-nalla-iruntha-oorum-review.html|title=Naalu Polisum Nalla Iruntha Oorum (Aka) Naalu Polisum Nalla Irundha Oorum review|date=24 July 2015}}</ref> His next film was the crime thriller ''[[Aarathu Sinam]]'' (2016), which marks the arrival of a remake of yet another brilliant Malayalam film, [[Jeethu Joseph]]'s ''[[Memories (2013 film)|Memories]]'' that had [[Prithviraj Sukumaran|Prithviraj]] playing the lead.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/aarathu-sinam/aarathu-sinam-review.html|title = Aarathu Sinam (Aka) Aaradhu Sinam review|date = 26 February 2016}}</ref> In [[Radha Mohan]]'s ''[[Brindavanam (2017 film)|Brindhavanam]]'' (2017), Arulnithi plays a deaf and mute character and his relationship with actor [[Vivek (actor)|Vivek]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/movie-reviews/brindavanam-movie-review-director-radha-mohan-s-film-is-heartwarming-and-funny/story-h607p9Lx3s8H7xnjt64BYK.html|title = Brindavanam movie review: Director Radha Mohan's film is heartwarming and funny|date = 26 May 2017}}</ref> Arulnithi's choice of screenplays has always been promising, giving importance to the content, and his next film was ''[[Iravukku Aayiram Kangal]]'' (2018). Arulnithi fits well into his character and shows maturity with his performance. It was released to positive reviews.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/iravukku-aayiram-kangal/iravukku-aayiram-kangal-review.html|title = Iravukku Aayiram Kangal (Aka) IravukkuAayiram Kangal review|date = 11 May 2018}}</ref> In 2019, the thriller ''[[K-13 (film)|K-13]]'' is another quality film from Arulnithi who has an eye for good scripts. Arulnithi has once again delivered a subtle performance.<ref>[https://www.sify.com/movies/k-13-review-a-fairly-neat-mystery-thriller-review-tamil-tfdpOGdcdbhcd.html sify.com]</ref>
He will be next seen as a lead in ''D Block'', a college-based drama directed by YouTuber Vijay Kumar Rajendran (of Eruma Saani fame).

==Filmography==
{| class="wikitable sortable mw-collapsible"
|- style="background:#ccc; text-align:center;"
! Year !! Film !! Role !! Notes
|-
| 2010 || ''[[Vamsam]]'' || Anbarasu || Nominated, [[Vijay Award for Best Debut Actor]]
|-
|rowspan=2| 2011 || ''[[Udhayan (film)|Udhayan]]'' || Vasanth, Udhayan ||
|-
| ''[[Mouna Guru]]'' || Karunakaran ||
|-
| 2013 || ''[[Thagaraaru]]'' || Saravanan ||
|-
| 2014 || ''[[Oru Kanniyum Moonu Kalavaanikalum]]'' || Thamizh ||
|-
|rowspan=2| 2015 ||''[[Demonte Colony]]'' || Srinivasan ||
|-
| ''[[Naalu Policeum Nalla Irundha Oorum]]'' || Shanmugapandian ||
|-
| 2016 || ''[[Aarathu Sinam]]'' || ACP Aravind ||
|-
| 2017 || ''[[Brindavanam (2017 film)|Brindhavanam]]'' || Kannan ||
|-
| 2018 || ''[[Iravukku Aayiram Kangal]]'' || Bharath ||
|-
| 2019 || ''[[K-13 (film)|K-13]]'' || Madhiazhagan ||
|-
| rowspan=4|2021 ||''[[Kalathil Santhippom]]'' || Anand ||
|-
| style="background:#FFFFCC;" |''Diary''{{dagger|alt=Films that have not yet been released}}||{{TBA}}||Filming <ref>https://www.insidethemovie.com/diary-tamil-movie/</ref>
|-
| style="background:#FFFFCC;" |''D Block''{{dagger|alt=Films that have not yet been released}} || {{TBA}} ||Filming <ref >{{Cite web|url=https://www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/first-look-poster-of-arulnithis-d-block/articleshow/84610850.cms|title= First look Poster of Arulnithi's D Block|website= Timesofindia.com|date=Jul 21, 2021}}</ref>
|-
| style="background:#FFFFCC;" |''Dejavu''{{dagger|alt=Films that have not yet been released}} || {{TBA}} ||Filming <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2021/jul/20/arulnithi-to-play-an-investigating-officer-in-dejavu-25596.html|title = Arulnithi to play an investigating officer in Dejavu}}</ref>
|-
|}

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