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{{short description|Indian actor}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2016}}
{{Use Indian English|date=February 2016}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Arun Vijay
| image = Actor Arun Vijay at Vaa Press Meet.jpg
| caption = Vijay at Vaa Press Meet in 2012
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1977|11|19}}
| birth_place = [[Madras]], [[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]]
| occupation = Actor
| alma_mater = [[Loyola College, Chennai]]
| parents = {{ubl|[[Vijayakumar (Tamil actor)|Vijaykumar]]|Muthukannu}}
| relatives = [[Preetha Vijayakumar]] (half-sister) <br />[[Sridevi Vijaykumar]] (half-sister) <br /> [[Manjula Vijayakumar]] (mother)
| yearsactive = 1995–present
| spouse = {{marriage|Aarathi Arun|2006}}
| children = 2
}}

'''Arun Vijay''' (born 19 November 1977), formerly known as '''Arun Kumar''', is an Indian actor who works primarily in [[Tamil cinema]]. He also starred in a few films in [[Telugu language|Telugu]], [[Kannada]] and [[Hindi]]. He has been in the film industry since 1995.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2018/oct/01/its-my-time-now-arun-vijay-1879303.amp|title=It's my time now: Arun Vijay|first=Ashameera |last=Aiyappan|website=The New Indian Express |date= 1 October 2018|access-date= 12 September 2021}}</ref> He is noted for his villanous roles in ''[[Yennai Arindhaal]]'', ''[[Bruce Lee: The Fighter]]'' and ''[[Chakravyuha (2016 film)|Chakravyuha]]'', in [[Tamil language|Tamil]], [[Telugu language|Telugu]] and [[Kannada]] film industries respectively.

Born as '''Arun Kumar''' and being the only son of veteran actor [[Vijayakumar (Tamil actor)|Vijayakumar]], he debuted in [[Sundar C]]'s ''[[Murai Mappillai]]'' (1995).<ref name="thehindu.com">{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/his-career-makes-a-steady-progress/article3128652.ece |title=His career makes a steady progress – TAMIL NADU |newspaper=[[The Hindu]] |date=5 May 2006 |access-date=2016-01-20}}</ref> He received early success in ''[[Thulli Thirintha Kaalam]]'' and ''[[Pandavar Bhoomi]]''.<ref name=autogenerated>{{cite web|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/tamil/article/arun-vijay-has-a-net-worth-of-rs-80-crore-know-all-the-expensive-things-owned-by-the-actor/833390|title=Recap on Arun Vijay|website=Times Now News}}</ref> After a string of failures, he changed his name to '''Arun Vijay'''<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/arun-kumar-name-change-seems-to-be-working-tamil-news-25638|title=Name change seems to be working|website=Indiaglitz.com}}</ref> and achieved further commercial success playing lead roles in ''[[Malai Malai]]'', ''[[Maanja Velu]]'', ''[[Thadaiyara Thaakka]]'', ''[[Kuttram 23]]'', ''[[Chekka Chivantha Vaanam]]'' and ''[[Thadam]]''.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thenewstuff.in/ill-prove-one-day-how-arun-vijays-pain-transformed-success|title= I'll prove one day: Arun Vijay|website=The New Stuff}}</ref>

==Early life==
Arun Vijay was born as the only son to actor [[Vijayakumar (Tamil actor)|Vijayakumar]] and his first wife Muthukannu. He studied at [[Don Bosco Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Chennai|Don Bosco Maticulation Higher Secondary School]], [[Egmore]]. After completing his schooling, he joined [[Loyola College, Chennai|Loyola college]] for his higher studies.

His two elder sisters Kavitha and Anitha, who had debuted in the 1995 [[Tamil film]], ''[[Coolie (1995 film)|Coolie]]'',<ref name=autogenerated1>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/hindi/article/57308.html |title=Wedding bells in Arun Vijays family – Bollywood Movie News |website=Indiaglitz.com |date=27 May 2010 |access-date=2016-01-20}}</ref>

==Career==
===1995-2001===
Vijay had a desire to act since childhood. He developed a strong interest by watching his father during film shoots. Vijay started getting film offers when he was in tenth grade but his father wanted him to complete his schooling before acting in films.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/his-career-makes-a-steady-progress/article3128652.ece |title= Arun vijay's interest towards acting|newspaper=[[The Hindu]] |date=5 May 2006 }}</ref>

Vijay signed on for an [[A. R. Rahman]] musical ''Love Story'' to be his acting debut, but the delay of that project meant that he accepted Anbalaya Films' offer of [[Sundar C]]'s ''[[Murai Mappillai]]'' (1995).<ref name="thehindu.com"/> He was 18 years old when he signed to act in ''Murai Mapillai''. This made him one of the youngest actors to debut as a hero in the Tamil film industry. ''Murai Mapillai'' had a star cast which included [[Manivannan]], [[Kanadasan Prabakaran|K. Prabakaran]], [[Kalaranjini]], [[Goundamani]] and [[Senthil]]. The film was released in December 1995.

In 1996, Vijay's second film, ''[[Priyam (film)|Priyam]]'', was released. Vijay then signed for two films ''[[Kathirunda Kadhal]]'' and ''[[Ganga Gowri (1997 film)|Ganga Gowri]]'' under Ganga Gowri Productions. Both were released in 1997.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.flicksup.com/movies/vEWvtRvcRjqvh8a1xgPr2A/kathirunda-kadhal/people/|title=Kathirunda Kadhal (1997)|website=www. flicksup.com|access-date=4 December 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161221022726/https://www.flicksup.com/movies/vEWvtRvcRjqvh8a1xgPr2A/kathirunda-kadhal/people/|archive-date=21 December 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://spicyonion.com/movie/ganga-gowri/ |title= Ganga Gowri (1997)| website= spicyonion.com }}</ref> ''Kathirunda Kadhal'' was Arun's first film with [[Suvalakshmi]].

In 1998, Vijay played the lead role in director [[Balasekaran]]'s film ''[[Thulli Thirintha Kaalam]]''. It was produced by [[Kavithalayaa Productions]], a company owned by [[K.Balachander]]. The film was a commercial success and was later remade in Telugu with a different cast.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://telugucinewritersassociation.com/profile?start=12|title= Telegu remake of Thulli thiruntha kalam.| website= telegucinewritersassociation.com }}</ref>

In 2000, Vijay featured in two films, ''[[Kannaal Pesavaa]]'' and ''[[Anbudan]]''. Kannal Pesavaa was released in August 2000 and was his second film with actors [[Suvalakshmi]], [[Goundamani]] and [[Senthil]]. ''Anbudan'', released in November 2000, had two heroines [[Meena (actress)|Meena]] and [[Rambha (actress)|Rambha]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/2000/11/17/stories/09170222.htm |title= Film Review: Anbudan |newspaper=[[The Hindu]] |date=17 November 2000}} {{dead link|date=April 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/fr/2002/04/19/stories/2002041900990300.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20020808144238/http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/fr/2002/04/19/stories/2002041900990300.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=8 August 2002 |title= Anbudan-Cautious moves |newspaper=[[The Hindu]] |date=19 April 2002 }}</ref> His career hit a nadir when ''Buddhan'', a project which he had physically transformed for, was stalled and dropped in 2000.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.cinesouth.com/masala/11102000/news02.shtml|title=www.cinesouth.com - Hot News Just for U|date=15 May 2001|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010515044512/http://www.cinesouth.com/masala/11102000/news02.shtml|archive-date=15 May 2001}}</ref>

In 2001, he played a civil engineer in ''[[Pandavar Bhoomi]]'', directed by [[Cheran (director)|Cheran]]. This was the first movie in which Vijay and his father [[Vijayakumar (Tamil actor)|Vijayakumar]] acted together. This movie won the [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Film]] (Second Prize) in 2001.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/tamil-nadu-announces-film-awards-for-three-years-tamil-news-10733.html|title= Tamil Nadu announces film awards for three years| website=Indiaglitz.com |date=1 October 2004 }}</ref>

===2002-2008===
Vijay's next film was ''[[Mutham]]'' (2002). It was initially titled ''Muthamidalamma'', but was changed after the censor screening. It was directed by [[S.A. Chandrasekhar]] and was the first film to be shot using digital cinematography in Tamil cinema.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/lf/2002/08/26/stories/2002082601650200.htm|title= Digital does it|newspaper=[[The Hindu]] |date=26 August 2002}} {{dead link|date=April 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/a-digital-take/article5969847.ece|title= A digital take|newspaper=[[The Hindu]] |date=2 May 2014}}</ref> Vijay had a special appearance in ''[[Iyarkai]]'' (2003), which won the [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/laabam-director-sp-jananathan-passes-away-7227761/|title=National Award-winning director SP Jananathan passes away|date=14 March 2021}}</ref>

He acted in director [[Ramesh Selvan]]'s ''[[Jananam]]'' (2004). The film's actress [[Priyanka Trivedi]] could not fulfill her scheduled commitments in the film, as she got married in 2003.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Upendra-wedding-comes-as-a-shocker/articleshow/361510.cms|title= Upendra wedding comes as a shocker!|newspaper=[[Times of India]] |date=16 Dec 2003 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/arun-kumar-hoping-for-a-new-birth-in-jananam-kannada-news-11206.html|title=Arun Kumar hoping for a new birth in Jananam| website=Indiaglitz.com |date=1 November 2004 }}</ref> The film failed to make a mark, as the screenplay was not good and the story was incomplete.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/jananam-tamil-movie-review-7254.html|title= Jananam Review| website=Indiaglitz.com |date=22 December 2004 }}</ref> Critics appreciated Arun Vijay's acting in the movie.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/fr/2004/12/24/stories/2004122402850301.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061120094227/http://www.thehindu.com/thehindu/fr/2004/12/24/stories/2004122402850301.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=20 November 2006 |title= Film review: Jananam|newspaper=[[The Hindu]] |date=24 December 2004}}</ref> In 2006, he has given a matured performance in ''[[Azhagai Irukkirai Bayamai Irukkirathu]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/azhagai-irukkirai-bayamai-irukkirathu-review-tamil-movie-7689|title=Azhagai Irukkirai Bayamai Irukkirathu review. Azhagai Irukkirai Bayamai Irukkirathu Tamil movie review, story, rating}}</ref> His next projects was ''[[Thavam]]'' (2007) and ''[[Vedha]]'' (2008).<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-articles/movies-07/thavam-review.html|title = THAVAM MOVIE REVIEW cast crew Arun Vijay Vandana Arpitha Vadivelu Direction Shakthi Paramesh Music D Imman Production arjun movie wallpapers hot stills picture image gallery}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-reviews/reviews-1/vedha-review.html|title = VEDHA MOVIE REVIEW ARUN VIJAY SHEELA SRIKANTH DEVA TAMIL MOVIE GALLERY AUDIO SONGS tamil movie hot stills picture image gallery}}</ref> ''Thavam'' was the first film to credit Arun Kumar under his new name Arun Vijay.

===2009-2020===
The first venture, ''[[Malai Malai]]'' (2009), directed by [[A. Venkatesh (director)|A. Venkatesh]], became a commercial success. The next, ''[[Maanja Velu]]'' (2010), by the same team, was also a success. Arun Vijay appeared in Magizh Thirumeni's action-thriller ''[[Thadaiyara Thaakka]]'' (2012), marking a move away from his previous two [[Masala (film genre)|Masala]] films.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/how-ajith-helped-arun-vijay-get-in-shape/article6771771.ece |title=Thadaiyara Thaakka, a new dimension |newspaper=[[The Hindu]] |date=9 January 2015}}</ref><ref name="Actor Arun Vijay interview">{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-actors/arun-vijay/an-interview-with-actor-arun-vijay-by-kaushik-lm.html |title=Actor Arun Vijay interview |website=Behindwoods.com |date=2015}}</ref>

He starred in ''[[Yennai Arindhaal]]'' (2015) with actor [[Ajith Kumar]]. This was his first film with director [[Gautham Vasudev Menon]]. Vijay played the role of Victor, an antagonist.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/how-ajith-helped-arun-vijay-get-in-shape/article6771771.ece |title=How Ajith helped Arun Vijay get in shape |newspaper=[[The Hindu]] |date=9 January 2015}}</ref>

On September 1, 2015, Vijay launched his own production company called In Cinemas Entertainment (ICE).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-15/arun-vijay-launches-his-production-company-called-in-cinemas-entertainment.html |title = Arun vijay launches his production company called in cinemas entertainment|date = 2 September 2015}}</ref> He said that he launched the company to identify and provide an opportunity to ambitious and talented youngsters.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/150831/entertainment-kollywood/article/arun-vijay-now-producer-too| title = Arun Vijay, now a producer too |website=Deccanchronicle.com |date=1 September 2015 }}</ref>

The same year, he debuted in Telugu in the film ''[[Bruce Lee - The Fighter]]'' (2015) as the lead antagonist. He also made his [[Kannada]] debut as the lead antagonist in the movie ''[[Chakravyuha (2016 film)|Chakravyuha]]'' in 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-arun-vijay-makes-his-kannada-debut-with-chakravyuha-2207131|title=Arun Vijay makes his Kannada debut with Chakravayuha|work=DNA India}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/Sandalwood-debut-is-at-the-right-time-Arun-Vijay/articleshow/51713604.cms |title=Sandalwood debut is at the right time - Arun Vijay|work=Times of India}}</ref> His next,''[[Kuttram 23]]'' (2017), returning to lead roles, was a success at the box office.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/kuttram-23/movie-review/57454304.cms|title=Kuttram 23 Review {3.5/5}: The film is immensely satisfying as a thriller from start to finish|via=timesofindia.indiatimes.com}}</ref> His next movie was ''[[Chekka Chivantha Vaanam]]'' (2018), which was directed by [[Mani Ratnam]] with an [[ensemble cast]].

In 2019, Vijay acted in ''[[Thadam]]'', an action crime thriller. He played his first double role in this film. This was also the second film in which he and Magizh Thirumeni worked together, after ''Thadaiyara Thaakka''.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/south-indian/arun-vijay-takes-on-dual-role-in-thadam-1.62343549 |title = Arun Vijay in a dual role}}</ref> The film was loosely based on various real-life crimes where the suspects are [[identical twin]]s. ''Thadam''{{'}}s biggest strength was Vijay's convincing performance as Kavin and Ezhil.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/thadam-review-an-engaging-whodunit-thriller-review-tamil-tc2jR6cjdegid.html|title=Thadam review: An engaging whodunit thriller|website=Sify}}</ref> The film was a blockbuster hit. In the action thriller film ''[[Saaho]]'', [[Prabhas]] was the hero while Vijay played a supporting role.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/saaho-review-missed-opportunity/article29298631.ece|title='Saaho' review: Prabhas' latest is a missed opportunity|first=Sangeetha Devi|last=Dundoo|newspaper=The Hindu|date=30 August 2019|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref> In 2020, he appeared in action crime thriller ''[[Mafia: Chapter 1]]'' that was directed by [[Karthick Naren]]. In the film, Arun Vijay played a narcotics police officer on a mission to hunt down a drug mafia kingpin.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/arun-vijay-teams-director-hari-next-film-139880|title = Arun Vijay teams up with Director Hari for next film|date = 18 December 2020}}</ref>

==Personal life==
In 2006, Vijay married Aarathi, daughter of film producer Dr. N. S. Mohan<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/27384.html |title=Arun Vijay wedding – Tamil Movie News |website=Indiaglitz.com |date=1 December 2006 |access-date=2016-01-20}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/gallery/events/10450.html |title=Events – Arun Kumar's Betrothal Function |website=Indiaglitz.com |date=12 September 2006 |access-date=2016-01-20}}</ref> with whom he has a daughter, Purvi and a son, Arnav Vijay. In 2010, Arun Vijay's eldest sister Kavitha's daughter Hasini married N. S. Mohan's son Hemanth, who is a co-producer of Feather Touch Entertainments and also acted alongside Arun Vijay in ''[[Malai Malai]]''.<ref name=autogenerated1 /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-08-24/regional/28281324_1_family-affair-wedding-reception-vijay-kumar |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120309000029/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-08-24/regional/28281324_1_family-affair-wedding-reception-vijay-kumar |url-status=dead |archive-date=9 March 2012 |title=A family affair for Vijay Kumar |date=24 August 2010 |website=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=2016-01-20}}</ref>

== Filmography ==
===Films===
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable"
|- style="background:#ccc; text-align:center;"
! scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Title
! scope="col" | Role(s)
! scope="col" | Language(s)
! scope="col" | Notes
! scope="col" | Ref(s)
|-
|1995 || ''[[Murai Mappillai]]'' || Raja || rowspan="20" |[[Tamil language|Tamil]] ||
||<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6272924/ | title=Murai Mapillai | website=[[IMDb]] }}</ref>
|-
|1996 || ''[[Priyam (1996 film)|Priyam]]'' || Arimath ||
||<ref>{{cite web | url=https://spicyonion.com/movie/priyam/ | title=Priyam }}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="2" |1997 || ''[[Kathirunda Kadhal]]'' || Mayilsamy ||
||<ref>https://tamilstar.net/movies/kathirunda-kadhal/filmography-short/1137</ref>
|-
| ''[[Ganga Gowri (1997 film)|Ganga Gowri]]'' || Shiva ||
||<ref>{{cite web | url=https://spicyonion.com/movie/ganga-gowri/ | title=Ganga Gowri }}</ref>
|-
|1998 || ''[[Thulli Thirintha Kalam]]'' || Ashok ||
||<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.ultraindia.com/film-details/5315-thulli-thirintha-kaalam | title=THULLI THIRINTHA KAALAM - 1998 - Rights }}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="2" |2000 || ''[[Kannaal Pesavaa]]'' || Arun ||
||<ref>{{cite web | url=https://spicyonion.com/movie/kannal-pesava/ | title=Kannal Pesava }}</ref>
|-
| ''[[Anbudan]]'' || Sathya ||
||<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4971256/ | title=Anbudan | website=[[IMDb]] }}</ref>
|-
|2001 || ''[[Pandavar Bhoomi]]'' || Tamizharasan ||
||<ref>https://www.rediff.com/movies/2001/nov/02bhumi.htm</ref>
|-
|2002 || ''[[Mutham]]'' || Bharath ||
||<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10295786/ | title=Mutham | website=[[IMDb]] }}</ref>
|-
|2003 || ''[[Iyarkai]]'' || Mukundan || Cameo Appearance ||<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0434105/ | title=Iyarkai | website=[[IMDb]] }}</ref>
|-
|2004 || ''[[Jananam]]'' || Surya ||
||<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.sify.com/movies/jananam-review-tamil-pclvCngfigjie.html | title=Jananam }}</ref>
|-
|2006 || ''[[Azhagai Irukkirai Bayamai Irukkirathu]]'' || Prem || Cameo Appearance
||<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0483559/ | title=Azhagai Irukirai... Bayamai Irukiradhu | website=[[IMDb]] }}</ref>
|-
|2007 || ''[[Thavam]]'' || Subramaniam ||
||<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-articles/movies-07/thavam-review.html | title=THAVAM MOVIE REVIEW cast crew Arun Vijay Vandana Arpitha Vadivelu Direction Shakthi Paramesh Music D Imman Production arjun movie wallpapers hot stills picture image gallery }}</ref>
|-
|2008 || ''[[Vedha]]'' || Vijay ||
||<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12671908/ | title=Vedha | website=[[IMDb]] }}</ref>
|-
|2009 || ''[[Malai Malai]]'' || Vetrivel ||
||<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.nowrunning.com/movie/6266/tamil/malai-malai/index.htm | title=Malai Malai (2009) | Malai Malai Tamil Movie | Movie Reviews, Showtimes | date=15 January 2009 }}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="2" |2010 || ''[[Thunichal]]'' || Shiva ||
||<ref>http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-reviews/reviews-2/thunichal.html</ref>
|-
| ''[[Maanja Velu]]'' || Velu ||
||<ref>http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-reviews/reviews-2/maanja-velu-arun-vijay-prabhu.html</ref>
|-
| rowspan="2" |2012 || ''[[Thadaiyara Thaakka]]'' || Selva || Also singer for "Poondamalli Thaan" ||<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-reviews/reviews-2/jun-12-01/thadaiyara-thaakka-review.html | title=Thadaiyara Thaakka Review - Thadaiyara Thaakka Movie Review }}</ref>
|-
| ''Vaa Deal'' || Vetrivel || Unreleased ||<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.moviecrow.com/News/29193/vaa-deal-deepavali-release-arun-vijay | title=Arun Vijay's Vaa Deal joins the Diwali 2021 race! }}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="2" |2015 || ''[[Yennai Arindhaal]]'' || Victor Manoharan ||
||<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/yennai-arindhaal/yennai-arindhaal-review.html | title=Yennai Arindhaal (Aka) Ennai Arindhaal review }}</ref>
|-
|''[[Bruce Lee – The Fighter]]'' || Deepak Raj
|[[Telugu language|Telugu]]||
||<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.123telugu.com/reviews/bruce-lee-telugu-movie-review.html | title=Bruce Lee Telugu Movie Review | Bruce Lee the Fighter Movie Review | Bruce Lee Movie Review | Ram Charan Bruce Lee Review | Chiru Ram Charan Bruce Moive Review | Bruce Lee Telugu Review | Ram Charan Srinu Vaitla Bruce Lee Review | Bruce Lee Cinema Review | Bruce Lee Review | Bruce Lee Twitter Updates | Ram Charan Bruce Lee Live Updates | Bruce Lee Movie Live Updates | date=18 October 2015 }}</ref>
|-
|2016|| ''[[Chakravyuha (2016 film)|Chakravyuha]]'' || Omkaar || [[Kannada]] ||
||<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5349428/ | title=Chakravyuha | website=[[IMDb]] }}</ref>
|-
|2017|| ''[[Kuttram 23]]'' || ACP Vetrimaaran IPS || rowspan="3" | Tamil ||
||<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/kuttram-23-review-tamil-movie-20790 | title=Kuttram 23 review. Kuttram 23 Tamil movie review, story, rating }}</ref>
|-
|2018||''[[Chekka Chivantha Vaanam]]'' || Thyagarajan "Thyagu" Senapathi ||
||<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/chekka-chivantha-vaanam-star-arun-vijay-on-his-character-thyagu-and-working-with-mani-ratnam-5258651.html | title=Chekka Chivantha Vaanam star Arun Vijay on his character Thyagu and working with Mani Ratnam-Entertainment News , Firstpost | date=25 September 2018 }}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="4" |2019 || ''[[Thadam]]'' || Ezhil & Kavin ||25th film; Dual role
||<ref>{{cite web | url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/thadam-movie-review-rating-arun-vijay-5606225/ | title=Thadam movie review: A thriller that doesn't disappoint | date=March 2019 }}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="3" |''[[Saaho]]'' || rowspan="3" | Vishwank Roy / Iqbal || Telugu || rowspan="3" | Trilingual film|| rowspan="3" |<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/saaho-movie-review-telugu-prabhas-tries-hard-in-a-film-that-is-too-silly-to-realise-its-ambitions/story-kFYS1qoHfqooClyk3abNuK.html | title=Saaho movie review Telugu: Prabhas tries hard in a film that is too silly to realise its ambitions | date=30 August 2019 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.behindwoods.com/telugu-movies/saaho/saaho-review.html | title=Saaho (Aka) Saahoo review | date=30 August 2019 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/01/movies/saaho-review.html | title='Saaho' Review: Mayhem on an International Scale | newspaper=The New York Times | date=September 2019 | last1=Saltz | first1=Rachel }}</ref>
|-
|Tamil
|-
|[[Hindi]]
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| rowspan="1" |2020 || ''[[Mafia: Chapter 1]]'' || Aryan / Dileep" Dexter" || rowspan="9" |Tamil ||
||<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/mafia-chapter-1-movie-review-a-wonderfully-ordinary-movie-with-a-great-presentation/article30881232.ece | title='Mafia: Chapter 1' movie review: A wonderfully ordinary movie with a great presentation by Karthick Naren | newspaper=The Hindu | date=21 February 2020 | last1=S | first1=Srivatsan }}</ref>
|-
|rowspan="4"|2022|| ''[[Oh My Dog]]'' || Shankar ||
||<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/tamil/movies/oh-my-dog.html|title=Oh My Dog (2021) | Oh My Dog Movie | Oh My Dog Tamil Movie Cast & Crew, Release Date, Review, Photos, Videos|website=FilmiBeat}}</ref>
|-
||''[[Yaanai]]'' || Ravi ||
||<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/arun-vijays-av33-with-director-hari-titled-yaanai/articleshow/86068239.cms |title= Arun Vijay's AV33 with director Hari titled Yaanai |date=9 September 2021|access-date=12 September 2021|website= Times of India}}</ref>
|-
| style="background:#FFFFCC;"|''[[Agni Siragugal]]'' {{dagger}} || Ranjith ||Post-production
||<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/arun-vijay-completes-dubbing-for-agni-siragugal/articleshow/84111227.cms|title=Arun Vijay completes dubbing for Agni Siragugal - Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref>
|-
|style="background:#FFFFCC;"|''[[Borrder]]'' {{dagger}} || Aravind Chandrashekar || Delayed
||<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.indiaherald.com/Movies/Read/994432312/Border-is-my-career-best-movie-says-Arun-Vijay | title=Border is my career best movie says Arun Vijay }}</ref>
|-
|rowspan="2"|TBA|| style="background:#FFFFCC;" | ''Boxer'' {{dagger}}|| {{TBA}} || Delayed
||<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/arun-vijay-releases-new-still-from-boxer-i-have-been-working-very-hard-for-this-film-1692233-2020-06-24|title=Arun Vijay releases new still from Boxer: I have been working very hard for this film|first1=Janani |last1=K.|date=June 24, 2020|website=India Today}}</ref>
|-
| style="background:#FFFFCC;"|''Sinam'' {{dagger}} || {{TBA}} ||Delayed
||<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/arun-vijay-confirms-theatrical-release-of-sinam-see-new-poster-1819905-2021-06-27|title=Arun Vijay confirms theatrical release of Sinam. See new poster|author=Janani K.|date=27 June 2021|access-date=12 September 2021|website=India Today}}</ref>
|-
|TBA
|Mafia Chapter 2
|TBA
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=== Web Series ===
{| class="wikitable"
!Year
!Title
!Role
!Network
! class="unsortable" | Notes
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{Tooltip|Ref.|References}}
|-
|2022
|style="background:#FFFFCC;"|Untitled [[Arivazhagan Venkatachalam|Arivazhagan]] webseries{{Dagger}}
| {{TBA}}
| {{TBA}}
|Filming
|style="text-align:center;"| <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dtnext.in/amp/Lifestyle/LifeStyleTopNews/2021/11/16025741/1329044/Aishwarya-Lekshmi-Vani-Bhojan-play-female-lead-in-.vpf|title=Vani Bhojan and Aishwarya pair up with Arun Vijay in Web Series and Director by Arivazhagan |date=15 November 2021|website=DTNext.in}}</ref>
|-
|}

== Awards and nominations ==
{{Infobox actor awards
| name = Arun Vijay
| image =
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| caption =
| wins = 3
| nominations = 5
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{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year
! Award
! Category
! Film
! Result
! {{Tooltip|Ref.|References}}
|-
| rowspan="4"| 2016
| [[Filmfare Awards South]]
| [[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Tamil|Best Supporting Actor – Tamil]]
| rowspan="4"| ''[[Yennai Arindhaal]]''
| {{nom}}
|
|-
|[[Edison Awards (India)|Edison Awards]]
|[[Edison Awards (India)|Best Villain]]
| {{won}}
|
|-
| [[Norway Tamil Film Festival Awards]]
| [[Norway Tamil Film Festival Awards|Best Villain]]
| {{won}}
|
|-
| rowspan="2" | [[South Indian International Movie Awards]]
| rowspan="2" |[[5th South Indian International Movie Awards|Best Actor in a Negative Role]]
| {{won}}
|
|-
| 2017
| ''[[Chakravyuha (2016 film)|Chakravyuha]]''
| {{nom}}
|
|-
|}

== References ==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* {{IMDb name|nm4521975}}

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