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Arvind Swamy

Arvind Swamy Image Source : Wikipedia
  • Born 18 June 1970
  • Place of Birth Chennai
  • Occupation Actor, Model, Voice Actor, Television Presenter, Businessperson
  • Father Delhi Kumar
  • Spouse Gayathri Ramamurthy (1994; 2010), Aparna Mukherjee (2012)
  • Education Loyola College, Wake Forest University
  • Years active 1991-2000, 2013-present

Related Other Pages:

  • Meiyazhagan, 
  • Roja
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ABOUT Arvind Swamy

Arvind Swamy: A Respected Veteran of Indian Cinema Arvind Swamy, born June 18, 1970, is a prominent figure in Indian cinema, excelling as an actor, director, and entrepreneur. His career, spanning three decades, showcases versatility across Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, and Malayalam films. Launched by Mani Ratnam in the iconic Thalapathi (1991), Swamy solidified his position with roles in Roja (1992) and Bombay (1995), establishing him as a leading man. His filmography boasts a diverse range of characters, showcased in successes like Minsara Kanavu (1997), Thani Oruvan (2015), and Chekka Chivantha Vaanam (2018). Beyond acting, he ventured into direction with the Navarasa (2021) Netflix anthology, helming the segment "Rowthiram." Swamy's accolades include three Filmfare Awards South, a Tamil Nadu State Film Award, and two SIIMA Awards. His notable performances in films such as Mounam (1995) and Daddy (1992) further broadened his regional cinematic presence. His Hindi film debut was in Saat Rang Ke Sapne (1998). He also briefly hosted the television show Neengalum Vellalam Oru Kodi (2012-2016). His recent achievements focus on maintaining a consistent presence in quality films, demonstrating his enduring appeal and commitment to his craft.

Arvind Swamy FILMS AND CREDITS

Previous Movies Upcoming Movies
  • Meiyazhagan
  • Meiyazhagan

    ( 2024 )

  • Gandhi Talks
  • Gandhi Talks

    ( 2025 )

  • IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack
  • IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack

    ( 2024 )

  • Vanangamudi
  • Vanangamudi

    ( Not Final )

  • Amilam
  • Amilam

    ( 2023 )

  • Sathuranga Vettai 2
  • Sathuranga Vettai 2

    ( Not Final )

  • Custody
  • Custody

    ( 2023 )

  • Kallapart
  • Kallapart

    ( Not Final )

  • Ottu
  • Ottu

    ( 2022 )

  • Naragasooran
  • Naragasooran

    ( Not Final )

  • Thalaivii
  • Thalaivii

    ( 2021 )

  • Pulanaivu
  • Pulanaivu

    ( Not Final )

  • Navarasa
  • Navarasa

    ( 2021 )

  • Chekka Chivantha Vaanam
  • Chekka Chivantha Vaanam

    ( 2018 )

  • Bhaskar Oru Rascal
  • Bhaskar Oru Rascal

    ( 2018 )

  • Bogan
  • Bogan

    ( 2017 )

  • Dhruva
  • Dhruva

    ( 2016 )

  • Uriyadi
  • Uriyadi

    ( 2016 )

  • Dear Dad
  • Dear Dad

    ( 2016 )

  • Thani Oruvan
  • Thani Oruvan

    ( 2015 )

  • Inam
  • Inam

    ( 2014 )

  • Kadal
  • Kadal

    ( 2013 )

  • Sasanam
  • Sasanam

    ( 2006 )

  • Raja Ko Rani Se Pyar Ho Gaya
  • Raja Ko Rani Se Pyar Ho Gaya

    ( 2000 )

  • Alaipayuthey
  • Alaipayuthey

    ( 2000 )

  • En Swasa Katre
  • En Swasa Katre

    ( 1999 )

  • Saat Rang Ke Sapne
  • Saat Rang Ke Sapne

    ( 1998 )

  • Puthayal
  • Puthayal

    ( 1997 )

  • Minsaara Kanavu
  • Minsaara Kanavu

    ( 1997 )

  • Devaraagam
  • Devaraagam

    ( 1996 )

  • Mounam
  • Mounam

    ( 1995 )

  • Indira
  • Indira

    ( 1995 )

  • Bombay
  • Bombay

    ( 1995 )

  • Priyanka
  • Priyanka

    ( 1994 )

  • Duet
  • Duet

    ( 1994 )

  • Paasamalargal
  • Paasamalargal

    ( 1994 )

  • Marupadiyam
  • Marupadiyam

    ( 1993 )

  • Thalattu
  • Thalattu

    ( 1993 )

  • Daddy
  • Daddy

    ( 1992 )

  • Roja
  • Roja

    ( 1992 )

  • Thalapathi
  • Thalapathi

    ( 1991 )

Image Source : IMDB & Wikipedia

Arvind Swamy AWARDS

Awards
  • Best Villain - Male
  • The Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards for Best Villain - Male - 2016 Thani Oruvan

  • Best Performance by an Actor in a Negative Role
  • The Edison Awards India for Best Performance by an Actor in a Negative Role - 2016 Thani Oruvan

  • Best Actor: Critics
  • The Filmfare Awards South for Best Actor: Critics - 2022 Thalaivii

  • Best Actor (Critics)
  • The Filmfare Awards South for Best Actor (Critics) - 2019 Chekka Chivantha Vaanam

  • Best Supporting Actor
  • The Filmfare Awards South for Best Supporting Actor - 2016 Thani Oruvan

  • Best Actor in a Supporting Role
  • The South Indian International Movie Awards for Best Actor in a Supporting Role - 2022 Thalaivii

  • Best Villain
  • The Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, India for Best Villain - 2015 Thani Oruvan

  • Best Actor
  • The Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, India for Best Actor - 1992 Roja

Image Source : IMDB & Wikipedia

ARVIND SWAMY NEWS

Anupam Kher says actors worked for free in Tanvi the Great, financiers gave Rs 50 crore for it but 'haven't asked me to return it'

July 30, 2025 6:41 pm

Actor-director Anupam Kher said that his film Tanvi the Great was crowd-funded after the person who had initially promised to finance it dropped out. The actor worked for free, and the 10 producers to funded the project still haven't been paid back after the film's underperformance.

In a time of conflict, the message of love in a ‘Meiyazhagan’ rings loud and true

November 10, 2024 10:21 pm

Amidst bigger films that are heavy on machismo and action, ‘Meiyazhagan’ poses fundamental questions about the nature of kindness and the far-reaching impact of everyday gestures of empathy

How to make mainstream cinema: What Bollywood can learn from these three Tamil films

November 15, 2024 7:52 am

From ‘Meiyazhagan’ to ‘Kottukkaali’ and ‘Vaazhai’ — Tamil cinema, like other film industries in the South, knows its larger cultural role. It is for the people, and about them

Arvind Swamy suffered from partial paralysis in the leg after near-fatal accident: how it can affect quality of life

October 22, 2024 3:26 pm

"From the time I get from my bed to the shower, I would be in extreme, excruciating pain, and I would have to sit down three or four times," Arvind Swamy recalled

Arvind Swamy opens up about spinal injury that left him bedridden for two years: 'Was in excruciating pain, unable to walk 10 metres'

October 03, 2024 12:12 pm

Arvind Swamy spoke about his debilitating injury due to which he was bed-ridden for years, and the mental fortitude that he showed in bouncing back from it.

Meiyazhagan movie review: Karthi, Arvind Swamy power a beautiful ode to love, loss and belonging

September 27, 2024 6:16 am

Meiyazhagan Movie Review: Karthi and Arvind Swamy's Meiyazhagan is the cinematic equivalent of that break in the journey of life. It doesn’t have to take you anywhere, but it does, and that’s why Meiyazhagan is a really special film.

IC 814 The Kandahar Hijack: In the best Indian show of the year, Anubhav Sinha puts 'babugiri' on blast

August 31, 2024 10:04 pm

Post Credits Scene: Anubhav Sinha's monumental Netflix series, IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack, owes about as much to the Jason Bourne movies as it does to the satirical sitcom Ji Mantriji.

IC 814 The Kandahar Hijack review: Effective and sharp, Vijay Varma-Anubhav Sinha series bravely unpacks the truth

August 30, 2024 10:09 am

IC 814 The Kandahar Hijack review: The Vijay Varma-Naseeruddin Shah-Pankaj Kapur show keeps it grounded, even when it’s in the air, and manages to distribute the tension evenly throughout.

IC 814 The Kandahar Hijack: Anubhav Sinha reveals hijacker apologised to the pilot and hugged him, said 'Main aapke kaam aa sakoon toh...'

August 27, 2024 10:15 pm

Anubhav Sinha is all set to return to long-form storytelling with Netflix's IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack after a 27-year hiatus from television. In an exclusive conversation, he promises the show will offer a 360 degree view of the event.

Jio Studios unveils slate: Dunki, Bhediya 2, Stree 2, Zara Hatke Zara Bachke, Laal Batti and others

April 12, 2023 11:09 pm

Jio Studios announced that they are collaborating with noted filmmakers including Rajkumar Hirani, Sooraj Barjatya, Dinesh Vijan, Ali Abbas Zafar, Aditya Dhar, Prakash Jha, Amar Kaushik, and Laxman Utekar among others for their upcoming titles.

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