Actor
Arya
Based In
Chennai, India
Origin
Trikaripur, Kasaragod, Kerala, India
Years Active
2005–present
Arya Biography
Arya Full Information
- Full Name: Jamshad Cethirakath
- Stage Name: Arya
- Nicknames: Jammy, Kollywood Hulk
- Profession: Actor, Producer
- Industry: Tamil Cinema (Kollywood)
- Years Active: 2005–present
Personal Details
- Date of Birth: 11 December 1980
- Age: 44 (as of 2025)
- Birthplace: Trikaripur, Kasaragod, Kerala, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Religion: Islam
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
- Height: 5 ft 11 in (approx.)
- Languages Known: Tamil, Malayalam, Hindi, English
Family Background
- Father: Umar Cethirakath (Restaurant Owner)
- Mother: Jameela Cethirakath
- Brothers: Sathya Cethirakath (Actor), Razi Cethirakath
- Spouse: Sayyeshaa Saigal (Actress)
- Marriage Date: 10 March 2019
Children:
- One daughter (born 2021)
Education
- Schooling: SBOA School and Junior College, Chennai
- College: Crescent Engineering College, Chennai
- Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (B.E. – Computer Science)
Career Highlight
| Year | Movie Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Arinthum Ariyamalum | Debut film & breakthrough |
| 2006 | Pattiyal | Major commercial success |
| 2007 | Oram Po | Recognition for role & style |
| 2009 | Naan Kadavul | Critically acclaimed performance |
| 2010 | Madrasapattinam | One of his most loved roles |
| 2010 | Boss Engira Bhaskaran | Comedy blockbuster |
| 2013 | Raja Rani | Major success and mainstream popularity |
| 2014 | Meaghamann | Performance appreciation |
| 2017 | Kadamban | Recognized for physical transformation |
| 2018 | Ghajinikanth | Family entertainer hit |
| 2021 | Sarpatta Parambarai | Career-defining performance |
| 2022 | Captain | Sci-fi genre attempt |
| 2023 | Kathar Basha Endra Muthuramalingam | Action role recognition |
Arya’s Recent Activities
- Actor Arya was involved in producing the Malayalam series 1000 Babies in 2024.
- Actress Arya shared personal news by announcing her engagement on Facebook in an emotional post.
- In November 2025, reports surfaced regarding the last rites of Rohit Arya, a separate individual known as a former hostage-taker, who passed away in Pune.
Awards List
| Year | Category | Title / Film | Role / Contribution | Language / Notes | Result / Remark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Actor | Arinthum Ariyamalum | Kutty | Tamil | Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut – South |
| 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 | Nominated for multiple awards |
| 2009 | Actor | Siva Manasula Sakthi | Arun | Tamil | Cameo |
| 2009 | Actor | Sarvam | Karthik | Tamil | — |
| 2010 | Actor | Varudu | Diwakar | Telugu | — |
| 2010 | Actor | Madrasapattinam | Ilam Parithi | Tamil | Nominated for major awards |
| 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 | Won Tamil Nadu State Film Award |
| 2013 | Actor | Arrambam | Arjun | Tamil | Nominated for Best Supporting Actor |
| 2013 | Actor | Irandaam Ulagam | Madhu / Maruvan | Tamil | Double role |
| 2014 | Actor | Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam | Himself | Tamil | Cameo |
| 2014 | Actor | Jeeva | Cameraman | Tamil | Cameo |
| 2014 | Producer | Amara Kaaviyam | — | Tamil | Produced |
| 2014 | Producer | Jeeva | — | Tamil | Produced |
| 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 | Abhishek | Telugu | — |
| 2015 | Producer | Vasuvum Saravananum Onna Padichavanga | — | Tamil | Produced |
| 2015 | Producer | Double Barrel | — | Malayalam | Produced |
| 2016 | Actor | Bangalore Naatkal | Arjun (Aju) | Tamil | — |
| 2016 | Actor | Nambiyaar | Baskar | Tamil | Cameo |
| 2016 | Producer | Darvinte Parinamam | — | Malayalam | Produced |
| 2016 | Producer | Anuraga Karikkin Vellam | — | Malayalam | Produced |
| 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 | Produced |
| 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 | Tamil | — |
| 2021 | Actor | Teddy | Shiva | Tamil | — |
| 2021 | Actor | Sarpatta Parambarai | Kabilan | Tamil | Won Filmfare Critics Award |
| 2021 | Actor | Aranmanai 3 | Saravanan | Tamil | — |
| 2021 | Actor | Enemy | Rajiv | Tamil | — |
| 2022 | Actor | Captain | Vetriselvan | Tamil | — |
| 2022 | Producer | Ottu / Rendagam | — | Malayalam / Tamil | Produced |
| 2022 | Producer | Captain | — | Tamil | Produced |
| 2022 | Actor | Coffee With Kadhal | Santhosh | Tamil | Cameo |
| 2023 | Actor | Vasantha Mullai | Bharath | Tamil | Cameo |
| 2023 | Actor | Kathar Basha Endra Muthuramalingam | Kathar Basha | Tamil | — |
| 2023 | TV/Web | The Village | Dr. Gautham Subramanian | Tamil | Streaming series |
| 2024 | Actor | Saindhav | Manas | Telugu | — |
| 2024 | Actor | The Boys | Robin Singh | Tamil | Cameo |
| 2024 | Producer | Grrr | — | Malayalam | Produced |
| 2024 | Web Producer | 1000 Babies | — | Malayalam | Disney+ Hotstar |
| 2025 | Actor | Madha Gaja Raja | Dickey David | Tamil | Cameo |
| 2025 | Actor | Mr. X | TBA | Tamil | Filming |
| 2025 | Actor | Ananthan Kaadu | TBA | Tamil / Malayalam | Filming |
| 2025 | Producer | Devil’s Double Next Level | — | Tamil | Co-produced |
| 2026 | Actor | Vettuvam | TBA | Tamil | Filming |
| 2018 | Television | Enga Veetu Mapillai | Host | Colors Tamil | Reality Show |
About 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.
Arya’s birth name is Jamshad Cethirakath.
Arya began his acting career in 2005 with the Tamil film Arinthum Ariyamalum.
Some of Arya’s notable films include Naan Kadavul, Madrasapattinam, Raja Rani, Boss Engira Bhaskaran, and Sarpatta Parambarai.
Yes, Arya is married to actress Sayyeshaa Saigal. They tied the knot in March 2019.
Yes, he has one daughter, born in 2021.
Arya has won 10+ awards throughout his career, along with numerous nominations for his performances.
While Arya mainly works in Tamil cinema, he has also acted in Malayalam, Telugu, and Kannada films.
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.
Arya recently starred in Saindhav (2024), and has multiple films in production including Mr. X, Ananthan Kaadu, and Vettuvam.