Actor
Arjun Sarja
Based In
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Origin
Madhugiri, Tumkur district, Karnataka, India
Years Active
1979 – Present
Arjun Sarja Biography
Arjun Sarja Basic Information
- Full Name: Srinivasa Sarja
- Stage Name: Arjun Sarja
- Nickname: Action King Arjun
- Date of Birth: 15 August 1962
- Age: 63 years (as of 2025)
- Birthplace: Madhugiri, Tumkur district, Karnataka, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Religion: Hinduism
- Zodiac Sign: Leo
Family Details
- Father: Shakti Prasad (Actor)
- Mother: Lakshmi Devi
- Brothers: Kishore Sarja (Film Director, deceased)
- Wife: Asha Rani
Nephews:
- Chiranjeevi Sarja (late actor)
- Dhruva Sarja
Daughters
- Aishwarya Arjun
- Anjana Arjun
Education
- Schooling: Local schools in Bangalore
- Qualification: Pre-University Course (PUC)
Career Highlight
| Year | Film | Role | Achievement / Highlight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Simhada Mari Sainya | Arjun | Early breakthrough in Kannada cinema |
| 1984 | Nandri | Murugan | Tamil debut |
| 1985 | Maa Pallelo Gopaludu | Gopalam | Telugu debut |
| 1992 | Sevagan | DSP Sanjay | Directorial debut |
| 1993 | Gentleman | Krishnamoorthy (Kicha) | Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor |
| 1994 | Jaihind | ACP Bharath | Major patriotic hit |
| 1995 | Kuruthipunal | Abbas IPS | Critically acclaimed bilingual film |
| 1999 | Mudhalvan | Pughazhendi | Cult political action film |
| 2001 | Hanuman Junction | Krishna | Commercial blockbuster |
| 2004 | Sri Anjaneyam | Lord Anjaneya | Played mythological role |
| 2007 | Marudhamalai | Inspector Marudhamalai | Popular action entertainer |
| 2010 | Vandae Maatharam | Anwar Hussain IPS | Malayalam debut |
| 2011 | Mankatha | ACP Prithviraj | Strong supporting role in blockbuster |
| 2012 | Prasad | Shankar | Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actor |
| 2013 | Kadal | Bergmans | Vijay Award for Best Villain |
| 2014 | Jaihind 2 | Abhimanyu | Multilingual film & sequel success |
| 2017 | Nibunan | DSP Ranjith | Comeback as investigative officer |
| 2018 | Irumbu Thirai | Sathyamoorthy (White Devil) | Critically acclaimed villain role |
| 2019 | Hero | Moorthy (Mask) | Best Supporting Actor (Norway Tamil Film Festival) |
| 2023 | Leo | Harold Das | SIIMA Award for Best Actor in Negative Role |
| 2024 | Virunnu / Virundhu | Deva Narayanan | Bilingual project |
| 2025 | Vidaamuyarchi | Rakshith | Big-budget upcoming project |
| 2026 | Seetha Payanam | Giri | Guest appearance |
Awards List
| Year | Award | Category | Award Name | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Tamil Nadu State Film Awards | Best Actor | Tamil Nadu State Film Award | Gentleman | Won |
| 2011 | Silver Screen Awards | Sensational Actor | Silver Screen Sensational Actor Award | — | Won |
| 2012 | Karnataka State Film Awards | Best Actor | Karnataka State Film Award | Prasad | Won |
| 2013 | Vijay Awards | Best Villain | Vijay Award | Kadal | Won |
| 2014 | Karnataka State Film Awards | Second Best Film | Karnataka State Film Award | Abhimanyu | Won |
| 2020 | Norway Tamil Film Festival | Best Supporting Actor | Norway Tamil Film Festival Award | Hero | Won |
| 2024 | SIIMA Awards | Best Actor in a Negative Role | SIIMA Award | Leo | Won |
About Arjun Sarja
Arjun Sarja is a veteran Indian actor known for action and patriotic films in South Indian cinema.
He earned the title due to his strong action roles and consistent performances in action films.
Gentleman (1993) is considered one of his most iconic films.
He has won multiple state awards and international recognitions like SIIMA and film festival awards.
Yes, he continues to act in movies, often in supporting and villain roles.