Aari Arujunan, often credited mononymously as Aari, is an Indian film actor who works primarily in Tamil cinema. He is known for taking up subject-driven, socially relevant films and gained wider recognition after winning the fourth season of the Tamil reality television show Bigg Boss.
| Name | Aari Arujunan |
|---|---|
| Known as | Aari |
| Profession | Film actor |
| Industry | Tamil cinema (Kollywood) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Notable recognition | Winner, Bigg Boss Tamil Season 4 |
Aari began his career in the Tamil film industry, initially exploring work behind the camera before transitioning to acting. He has spoken in interviews about his interest in films with strong social themes, which has shaped much of his on-screen choices.
Aari made his lead acting debut with the Tamil film Rettaisuzhi (2010), directed by Charles. He went on to appear in films such as Nedunchaalai (2014), directed by N. Krishna, and Maya (2015), a horror thriller directed by Ashwin Saravanan in which he starred opposite Nayanthara. He has continued to feature in Tamil films across genres including drama, thriller, and social-issue cinema.
Aari was a contestant on the fourth season of Bigg Boss Tamil, the Tamil-language version of the reality show hosted by Kamal Haasan and broadcast on Star Vijay. He emerged as the winner of the season, which significantly raised his public profile and led to renewed interest in his subsequent film projects.
Aari is regarded among Tamil audiences as an actor who has consistently chosen scripts addressing socio-political themes rather than mainstream commercial templates. His Bigg Boss win was widely discussed in Tamil media as a comeback moment, with viewers crediting his composed conduct on the show.