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Arya
Active Tamil Cinema
- FromTrikaripur, Kasaragod, Kerala, India
- Based inChennai, India
- Age45 years
- Active2005 – present
- Updated
Arya Biography
Arya Full Information
- Full Name: Jamshad Cethirakath
- Stage Name: Arya
- Profession: Actor, Producer
- Industry: Tamil Cinema (Kollywood), with films in Malayalam, Telugu and Kannada
- Years Active: 2005–present
Personal Details
- Date of Birth: 11 December 1980
- Age: 45 (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Trikaripur, Kasaragod, Kerala, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Family Background
- Brother: Sathya (younger brother; Tamil film actor)
- Spouse: Sayyeshaa (actress)
- Engagement Announced: 14 February 2019
- Marriage Date: 10 March 2019
- Children: One daughter, born July 2021
- Father-in-law: Sumeet Saigal (actor)
Education
- Schooling: SBOA Matriculation and Higher Secondary School, Chennai
- College: Crescent Engineering College, Vandalur, Chennai
- Qualification: B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering
Career Highlight
| Year | Movie Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Arinthum Ariyamalum | First film release; won the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut – South |
| 2006 | Pattiyal | Box-office success that established him as a leading man in Tamil cinema |
| 2007 | Oram Po | Well-reviewed lead role as an auto driver |
| 2009 | Naan Kadavul | Critically acclaimed performance; two major award nominations |
| 2010 | Madrasapattinam | Period romance; commercial success |
| 2010 | Boss Engira Bhaskaran | Comedy hit; also co-produced under The Show People |
| 2013 | Raja Rani | Won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor |
| 2014 | Meaghamann | Action thriller lead role |
| 2017 | Kadamban | Physically demanding title role |
| 2018 | Ghajinikanth | Tamil remake of the Telugu film Bhale Bhale Magadivoy |
| 2021 | Sarpatta Parambarai | Career-defining role as boxer Kabilan; won two major acting awards |
| 2022 | Captain | Science-fiction thriller; also produced |
| 2023 | Kathar Basha Endra Muthuramalingam | Action drama lead role |
Other Work
- Founded the production company The Show People in 2010 and is a partner in the Thiruvananthapuram-based Malayalam production house August Cinema.
- Produced the Malayalam web series 1000 Babies (2024) for Disney+ Hotstar.
- Appeared as the prospective bridegroom on the Colors Tamil reality show Enga Veetu Mapillai (2018).
- Took part in the Vätternrundan cycle race in Motala, Sweden, and won a medal.
- Brand ambassador for Otto, the flagship clothing brand of Pothys.
Awards List
| Year | Award | Category | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Male Debut – South | Arinthum Ariyamalum | Won |
| 2009 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actor – Tamil | Naan Kadavul | Nominated |
| 2009 | Vijay Awards | Best Actor | Naan Kadavul | Nominated |
| 2010 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actor – Tamil | Madrasapattinam | Nominated |
| 2010 | Vijay Awards | Best Actor | Madrasapattinam | Nominated |
| 2013 | Tamil Nadu State Film Awards | Best Actor | Raja Rani | Won |
| 2013 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Supporting Actor – Tamil | Arrambam | Nominated |
| 2021 | Filmfare Awards South | Critics Award for Best Actor – Tamil | Sarpatta Parambarai | Won |
| 2021 | Tamil Nadu State Film Awards | Best Actor | Sarpatta Parambarai | Won |
| 2021 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actor – Tamil | Sarpatta Parambarai | Nominated |
Filmography
| Year | Credit | Title | Role / Contribution | Language / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Actor | Arinthum Ariyamalum | Kutty | Tamil |
| 2005 | Actor | Ullam Ketkumae | Emaan | Tamil |
| 2005 | Actor | Oru Kalluriyin Kathai | Sathya | Tamil |
| 2006 | Actor | Kalabha Kadhalan | Akhilan | Tamil |
| 2006 | Actor | Pattiyal | Kosi | Tamil |
| 2006 | Actor | Vattaram | Burma | Tamil |
| 2007 | Actor | Maya Kannadi | Himself | Tamil; cameo |
| 2007 | Actor | Oram Po | Chandru | Tamil |
| 2009 | Actor | Naan Kadavul | Rudhran | Tamil |
| 2009 | Actor | Siva Manasula Sakthi | Arun | Tamil; cameo |
| 2009 | Actor | Sarvam | Karthik | Tamil |
| 2010 | Actor | Varudu | Diwakar | Telugu |
| 2010 | Actor | Madrasapattinam | Ilam Parithi | Tamil |
| 2010 | Actor | Kaadhal Solla Vandhen | Doctor | Tamil; cameo |
| 2010 | Actor | Boss Engira Bhaskaran | Bhaskaran | Tamil; also distributor |
| 2010 | Actor | Va | Chandhru | Tamil; cameo |
| 2010 | Actor | Chikku Bukku | Arjun Sekhar & Sekhar | Tamil; double role |
| 2011 | Actor | Urumi | Chirakkal Kothuwal, Thangachan | Malayalam; double role, cameo |
| 2011 | Actor | Avan Ivan | Kumbuduren Sami | Tamil |
| 2012 | Actor | Vettai | Gurumoorthy | Tamil |
| 2012 | Actor | Oru Kal Oru Kannadi | Rajini Murugan | Tamil; cameo |
| 2013 | Actor | Settai | Jayakanthan (JK) | Tamil |
| 2013 | Actor | Raja Rani | John | Tamil |
| 2013 | Actor | Arrambam | Arjun | Tamil |
| 2013 | Actor | Irandaam Ulagam | Madhu Balakrishnan & Maruvan | Tamil; double role |
| 2014 | Actor | Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam | Himself | Tamil; cameo |
| 2014 | Actor | Jeeva | Cameraman | Tamil; cameo |
| 2014 | Producer | Amara Kaaviyam | — | Tamil |
| 2014 | Producer | Jeeva | — | Tamil |
| 2014 | Actor | Meaghamann | Arul IPS (Siva) | Tamil |
| 2015 | Actor | Purampokku Engira Podhuvudamai | Balu | Tamil |
| 2015 | Actor | Romeo Juliet | Himself | Tamil; cameo |
| 2015 | Actor | Indru Netru Naalai | Scientist | Tamil; cameo |
| 2015 | Actor | Vasuvum Saravananum Onna Padichavanga | Saravanan | Tamil; 25th film |
| 2015 | Actor | Double Barrel | Majnu | Malayalam |
| 2015 | Actor | Yatchan | Chinna | Tamil |
| 2015 | Actor | Trisha Illana Nayanthara | Harish | Tamil; cameo |
| 2015 | Actor | Size Zero / Inji Iduppazhagi | Abhishek | Telugu / Tamil bilingual |
| 2015 | Producer | Vasuvum Saravananum Onna Padichavanga | — | Tamil |
| 2015 | Producer | Double Barrel | — | Malayalam |
| 2016 | Actor | Bangalore Naatkal | Arjun (Aju) | Tamil |
| 2016 | Actor | Nambiyaar | Baskar | Tamil; cameo |
| 2016 | Producer | Darvinte Parinamam | — | Malayalam |
| 2016 | Producer | Anuraga Karikkin Vellam | — | Malayalam |
| 2017 | Actor | Mupparimanam | Himself | Tamil; cameo |
| 2017 | Actor | The Great Father | ASP Andrews Eapen | Malayalam |
| 2017 | Actor | Kadamban | Kadamban | Tamil |
| 2017 | Producer | The Great Father | — | Malayalam |
| 2018 | Actor | Rajaratha | Vishwa | Kannada |
| 2018 | Actor | Iruttu Araiyil Murattu Kuththu | Himself | Tamil; cameo |
| 2018 | Actor | Ghajinikanth | Rajinikanth | Tamil |
| 2019 | Actor | Pathinettam Padi | Major Ayyappan | Malayalam; cameo |
| 2019 | Actor | Magamuni | Mahalingam & Muniraj | Tamil; double role |
| 2019 | Actor | Kaappaan | Abhishek Chandrakant Varma | Tamil |
| 2021 | Actor | Teddy | Shiva | Tamil |
| 2021 | Actor | Sarpatta Parambarai | Kabilan | Tamil |
| 2021 | Actor | Aranmanai 3 | Saravanan | Tamil |
| 2021 | Actor | Enemy | Rajiv | Tamil |
| 2022 | Actor | Captain | Captain Vetriselvan | Tamil |
| 2022 | Producer | Ottu / Rendagam | — | Malayalam / Tamil |
| 2022 | Producer | Captain | — | Tamil |
| 2022 | Actor | Coffee with Kadhal | Captain Santhosh | Tamil; cameo |
| 2023 | Actor | Vasantha Mullai | Bharath | Tamil; cameo |
| 2023 | Actor | Kathar Basha Endra Muthuramalingam | Muthuramalingam alias Kathar Basha | Tamil |
| 2023 | TV / Web | The Village | Dr. Gautham Subramanian | Tamil; Amazon Prime Video series |
| 2024 | Actor | Saindhav | Manas | Telugu |
| 2024 | Actor | The Boys | Robin Singh | Tamil; cameo |
| 2024 | Actor | Thiru.Manickam | Himself | Tamil; cameo |
| 2024 | Producer | Grrr | — | Malayalam |
| 2024 | Web Producer | 1000 Babies | — | Malayalam; Disney+ Hotstar |
| 2025 | Actor | Madha Gaja Raja | ‘Dickey’ David | Tamil; cameo |
| 2025 | Producer | Devil’s Double Next Level | — | Tamil; co-produced with Santhanam |
| 2026 | Actor | Mr. X | Gautham Surya Pratap | Tamil |
| 2026 | Actor | Ananthan Kaadu | Vetri | Malayalam–Tamil bilingual |
| TBA | Actor | Vettuvam | TBA | Tamil; filming |
| 2018 | Television | Enga Veetu Mapillai | Prospective bridegroom | Colors Tamil; reality show |
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About Arya
Who is Arya?
Arya is an Indian film actor and producer primarily known for his work in Tamil cinema. He is recognized for his versatile roles and fitness-driven persona.
What is Arya’s real name?
Arya’s birth name is Jamshad Cethirakath.
When did Arya start his acting career?
Arya began his acting career in 2005 with the Tamil film Arinthum Ariyamalum.
Which films made Arya famous?
Some of Arya’s notable films include Naan Kadavul, Madrasapattinam, Raja Rani, Boss Engira Bhaskaran, and Sarpatta Parambarai.
Is Arya married?
Yes, Arya is married to actress Sayyeshaa Saigal. They tied the knot in March 2019.
Does Arya have children?
Yes, he has one daughter, born in 2021.
How many awards has Arya won?
Arya has won two Filmfare Awards South — Best Male Debut for Arinthum Ariyamalum (2005) and the Critics Award for Best Actor – Tamil for Sarpatta Parambarai (2021) — and two Tamil Nadu State Film Awards for Best Actor, for Raja Rani (2013) and Sarpatta Parambarai (2021).
Which industries has Arya worked in?
While Arya mainly works in Tamil cinema, he has also acted in Malayalam, Telugu, and Kannada films.
Apart from acting, what else does Arya do?
Arya owns a production company named The Show People, produces films/web series, and is also known for his passion for cycling and fitness activities.
What is Arya’s recent work?
Arya recently starred in Saindhav (2024), and has multiple films in production including Mr. X, Ananthan Kaadu, and Vettuvam.
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