Arya
Actor

Arya

Active Tamil Cinema
Based In Chennai, India
Origin Trikaripur, Kasaragod, Kerala, India
Years Active 2005–present
Overall Rating 4.5 /5
Fan Rating 9.5/10

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.

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