Arvind Swamy

Arvind Swamy

54 · Born: Jul 18, 1970

Personal Details

Official Socials
BornJul 18, 1970 Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Spouse
  • Aparna Mukerjee

    ( Feb 19, 2012 to May 13, 2025 )
  • Gayathri

    ( Jun 3, 1994 to Dec 10, 2010 )

Biography

Arvind Swamy, a quintessential Indian film actor, model, entrepreneur, and television presenter, has left an indelible mark on the Tamil cinema industry, his multifaceted talents and versatility having earned him widespread recognition and acclaim.

Swamy's subsequent on-screen appearances in a string of successful films, including the critically acclaimed and commercially successful Tamil films Roja (1992),Bombay (1995),Minsaara Kanavu (1997),and Alaipayuthey (2000),solidified his position as a leading actor in Tamil cinema, earning him widespread recognition and acclaim within the industry.

His remarkable versatility as an actor was further showcased through his appearances in films from other languages, including the Telugu film Mounam (1995),where he demonstrated his ability to adapt to new languages and cultures. This trend continued with his roles in the Malayalam film Devaraagam (1996),and the Bollywood film Saat Rang Ke Sapne (1998),further cementing his reputation as a talented and sought-after actor.

As a result, Swamy's filmography began to take on a diverse and eclectic tone, with his ability to navigate different genres, languages, and styles earning him a reputation as one of the most talented and bankable stars in the industry.

Beyond his illustrious acting career, R. Madhavan Swamy has also ventured into a multitude of business pursuits, encompassing software engineering, construction, international trade, and global outsourcing, a testament to his entrepreneurial spirit and adaptability.

For a decade, Swamy devoted himself to these diverse interests, honing his skills and gaining valuable experience before ultimately returning to his first love, acting, with a string of notable films, including Kadal, released in 2013, Thani Oruvan, which premiered in 2015, Dear Dad, a 2016 release, Dhruva, also from 2016, and Bogan, another 2016 film.

Swamy's impressive repertoire extends beyond his acting career, as he has also taken on the role of host for the third season of the highly acclaimed television show Neengalum Vellalam Oru Kodi on STAR Vijay.

Career

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2022
Ottu
Ottu as David
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2021
Thalaivi
Thalaivi as M. J. Ramachandran
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2018
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Chekka Chivantha Vaanam
Chekka Chivantha Vaanam as Varadarajan aka Varadan
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2017
Bogan
Bogan as Adithya Maravarman
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2016
Dear Dad
Dear Dad as Nitin Swaminathan
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2015
Thani Oruvan
Thani Oruvan as Dr. Siddharth Abhimanyu
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2013
Kadal
Kadal as Sam Fernando
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2000
Alai Payuthey
Alai Payuthey as Collector
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1997
Minsaara Kanavu
Minsaara Kanavu as Thomas Thangadurai
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1995
Bombay
Bombay as Shekhar Narayanan Pillai
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1992
Roja
Roja as Rishikumar
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1991
Thalapathi
Thalapathi as Arjun