Arvind Swamy is a multifaceted talent from India, recognized as an actor, film director, and entrepreneur, primarily celebrated for his contributions to Tamil cinema, along with notable roles in Hindi, Telugu, and Malayalam films. His acting career took off under the guidance of Mani Ratnam in the hit film Thalapathi (1991), paving the way for his appearance in acclaimed movies like Roja (1992), Bombay (1995), Minsara Kanavu (1997), Thani Oruvan (2015), and Chekka Chivantha Vaanam (2018). In 2021, he ventured into directing with his segment titled Rowthiram (Raudra – Anger) in the Netflix anthology series Navarasa. His accolades include three Filmfare Awards South, a Tamil Nadu State Film Award, and two SIIMA Awards.
In addition to his work in Tamil films, Swamy has made his mark in other regional cinema, featuring in Telugu and Malayalam productions such as Mounam (1995), Daddy (1992), and Devaraagam (1996). His foray into Hindi cinema began with the lead role in Saat Rang Ke Sapne (1998). Moreover, he briefly stepped into the realm of television as the host of the third season of Neengalum Vellalam Oru Kodi on Star Vijay, running from 2012 to 2016.
Actor Name
Arvind Swamy
Date of Birth
18 June 1970 (Thursday)
Birth Place
Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, India
Studied in
Loyola College, Chennai (BS), Wake Forest University (MA)
