20 September
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Actor
Arish Kumar is an Indian actor known for his work in Tamil cinema. He has frequently appeared in multi-starrer films.
Career
Arish Kumar is the son of Editor Kumar, of the editing duo Ganesh–Kumar, who worked extensively under K. Balachander's Kavithalayaa Productions.
He made his acting debut in Idhu Kadhal Varum Paruvam (2006), a coming-of-age film directed by Kasthuri Raja, where he played a youngster infatuated with an older woman, portrayed by Kiran Rathod.[1] He followed this with Pugaippadam (2010), a film centered on friendship, emphasizing that academics and career aspirations should take precedence over romantic relationships among friends.[2]
Later in 2010, Arish appeared in Maathi Yosi, a film set against the backdrop of a Dalit colony that portrayed prevailing caste dynamics.[3] The same year, he played one of the leads in Goripalayam, directed by Rasu Madhuravan, where he played a rebellious youngster.[4] He continued his collaboration with Madhuravan in Muthukku Muthaaga (2011), a family drama highlighting the emotional bonds and sacrifices between parents and children.[5]
In 2019, he appeared in Miga Miga Avasaram as Sri Priyanka's love interest.[6]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Idhu Kadhal Varum Paruvam | Surya | |
| 2010 | Pugaippadam | Bala | |
| Maathi Yosi | Pandi | ||
| Goripalayam | Azhagar | ||
| 2011 | Muthukku Muthaaga | Selvam | |
| 2014 | Ninaithathu Yaaro | Himself | Cameo appearance |
| Netru Indru | Narayanan | ||
| Kaadhal 2014 | Baskar | ||
| 2015 | Vethu Vettu | Machaikaalai | |
| 2019 | Miga Miga Avasaram |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Label | Arul Kumaran | Disney+ Hotstar |
References
- ↑ Ithu Kathal Varum Paruvam. Sify. Retrieved 2025-09-20.
- ↑ Pugaipadam. Sify. Retrieved 15 December 2023.
- ↑ Maathi Yosi. Sify(13 March 2010). Retrieved 16 November 2019.
- ↑ Engaging tale of gore, Rangarajan, Malathi. The Hindu(13 May 2010). Retrieved 23 January 2025.
- ↑ Muthuku Muthaga. Sify. Retrieved 11 March 2025.
- ↑ ‘Hits or flops, you have to do films to be in the limelight. The Times of India(2 December 2017).