Arunraja Kamaraj

Arunraja Kamaraj is an Indian singer, lyricist, actor and director in Tamil-language films. He is known for his works as lyricist in films such as Jigarthanda, Theri, Pencil and Kabali.[1] He also debuted as an actor in Raja Rani and appeared as Neruppu Kumar in the film Maan Karate.[2] He has written and sung the songs "Ding Dong" for the movie Jigarthanda[3] and written "Kaavaalaa" for the movie Jailer which were critically acclaimed. He has also written and sung the song "Neruppu Da" in Rajinikanth's film Kabali.[4] His other notable works includes movies such as Demonte Colony and Trisha Illana Nayanthara.[5]

Arunraja Kamaraj
Born (1984-06-15) 15 June 1984
Parali, Kulithalai, Karur district, Tamil Nadu, India
Occupation(s)Actor, singer, lyricist, writer, comedian, director
Years active2014–present
Spouse
Sindhuja Kamaraj
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(died)​
Children1

Life

Arunraja Kamaraj was born in Parali near Kulithalai town in Tamil Nadu. Studied schoolings at Government Boys Higher Secondary School, Kulithalai and higher secondary schoolings at Bishop Heber Higher Secondary School, Trichy. He graduated from J. J. College of Engineering and Technology, Tiruchirappalli. One of his college mates was actor Sivakarthikeyan. He is an excellent cricketer, during his college days, he represented JJCET as an all-rounder and won many university trophies and cups, he is nicknamed as Tikolo by the teammates in reference to the Kenyan cricket captain Steve Tikolo. He worked as an assistant director in Nelson Dilipkumar's Kolamaavu Kokila. Later, he went on to name a character in his movie Kanaa after Nelson Dilipkumar which was played by Sivakarthikeyan.[6]

Personal life

Arunraja Kamaraj was married to Sindhuja, who died of COVID-19 in 2021. They had two daughters together.[7][8] Arunraja Kamaraj remarried in late 2022.[9]

Filmography
As director and writer
Year Film Notes
2018 Kanaa
2022 Nenjuku Needhi
2023 Label with Jai Hotstar Web series
As actor
YearFilmRoleNotes
2013Raja RaniUdumbe
2014Maan KarateNeruppu Kumar
2016PencilSelvam
RemoArunCameo appearance
2017Maragadha NaanayamNesamani
Yaanum TheeyavanArun
2018Kaathiruppor PattiyalKuttipuli
2019Natpuna Ennanu TheriyumaManikandan
2020Ka Pae RanasingamGunasekhar
As lyricist
YearFilmSong(s)Notes
2012Pizza"Rathiri"
"Engo Odugindrai"
2013Pizza II: Villa"Boomiyil"
Uyir mozhi
2014Jigarthanda"Ding Dong"
2015Darling"Vandha Mala"
Kaaki Sattai"Im So Cool"
"Shake That"
Demonte Colony"Dummy Piece-u", "Trap of the Beast"
Trisha Illana Nayanthara"Trisha Illana"
2016Pokkiri Raja"Taaru Taara"
Theri"Dub Theri Step"
"Eena Meena Teeka" Rap part of the song
Kadhalum Kadandhu Pogum"Pangali"
Sawaari"Paani Poori"
Pencil"Why Machi Why", "LED Kannala"
Kabali"Neruppu Da"
Kodi"Kodi Parakutha"
Wagah"Aaniyae Pudunga Venandaa"
Enakku Innoru Per Irukku"Myma"
2017Bairavaa"Varlam Varlam Vaa"
Kombu Vacha SingamDa"Kombu Vacha Singam da"Independent album for Jallikattu
Bruce Lee"Naan Thaan Goppan da"
Kavan"Happy New Year"
Baloon
Shivalinga"Chinna Kabali"
Nibunan "Vaa Daa Modhi Paakalam"
2018Kaala"Semma Weightu"
"Thanga Sela"
"Katravai Patravai"
Kanaa"Kanne En Kannazhage"
"Othaiyadi Pathaiyila"
2019Sarvam Thaala Mayam"Peter Beatu Yethu"
"Dingu Dongu"
Namma Veettu Pillai"Jigiri Dosthu"
"Namma Veettu Pillai Theme"
Asuran "Vaa Ezhundhuvaa"
Darbar"Kannula Thimiru"
Gurkha"Chowkidar"
2020 Plan Panni Pannanum "Plan Panni"
2021Master"Kutti Story"
2023Jailer"Kaavaalaa"
As singer
YearFilmSong(s)ComposerNotes
2014 Jigarthanda Ding DongSanthosh Narayanan
2015Demonte ColonyTrap of the BeastKeba Jeremiah
Trisha Illana NayantharaTrisha Illana NayantharaG. V. Prakash Kumar
2016Kadhalum Kadandhu PogumPangaaliSanthosh Narayanan
TheriDub Theri StepG. V. Prakash Kumar
KabaliNeruppu DaSanthosh Narayanan
Nippu RaaTelugu version
Oru Mexican AparathaKalippu Katta KalippuManikandan AyyappanMalayalam film
KodiKodi ParakuthaSanthosh Narayanan
BairavaaVarlam Varlam Vaa
2017Kombu Vacha Singam daKombu Vacha Singam daG. V. Prakash KumarIndependent album
Bruce LeeNaan Thaan Goppan da
ShivalingaChinna KabaliS. S. Thaman
NibunanVaa Daa Modhi PaakalamS. Navin
2018KaalaKatravai PatravaiSanthosh Narayanan
Nikkal Nikkal
2019 Asuran Vaa Ezhunduvaa G. V. Prakash Kumar
50/50 Bin Laden (Theme) Dharan Kumar
Gurkha Chowkidar Raj Aryan
Bharathi Kannamaa Bharathi Kadhaliyae Kannamaa Himself Serial

Awards and recognitions

References
  1. "I got huge recognition because of Kabali". The Times of India. Sharanya CR. Retrieved 10 June 2016.
  2. "Theri Lyricist in Sivakarthikeyans Remo". iluvcinema.in. V. Archived from the original on 14 April 2016. Retrieved 10 June 2016.
  3. "Audio Beat: Jigarthanda – Fusion, folk, rap and more". The Hindu. S. R. Ashok Kumar. 15 March 2014.
  4. Suganth, M. "Now, Rajinikanth credited in Kabali track list". The Times of India. M Suganth. Retrieved 10 June 2016.
  5. Cr, Sharanya. "Music Review: Trisha Illana Nayanthara". The Times of India. Sharanya CR. Retrieved 10 June 2016.
  6. "Dedication to Guru". IndiaGlitz. 27 December 2018.
  7. "Director Arunraja Kamaraj's wife passes away due to COVID-19". The Times of India. 17 May 2021. Retrieved 17 May 2021.
  8. manimegalai.a. "Arunraja Kamaraj : மனைவி இறந்த ஒரே வருடத்தில் இரண்டாவது திருமணம் செய்து கொண்ட அருண் ராஜா காமராஜ்!". Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd (in Tamil). Retrieved 9 January 2023.
  9. "Arunraja Kamaraj Gets Married In An Intimate Ceremony". News18. 1 November 2022. Retrieved 9 January 2023.
  10. "BOFTA Galatta Debut Awards 2018 Winners". IndWiki. Retrieved 31 March 2020.
  11. "Colors Tamil Galatta Nakshatra Awards 2019 Winners". audiotionsdate.com. 21 November 2019. Retrieved 31 March 2020.
  12. "JFW MOVIE AWARDS 2019 – Award Presentation". jfwonline.com. Retrieved 31 March 2020.
  13. "Pariyerum Perumal bags Best Film award at Norway Tamil Film Festival". The News Minute. 9 January 2019. Retrieved 31 March 2020.
  14. "Zee Cine Awards Tamil 2020: The complete winners list". The Indian Express. 5 January 2020. Retrieved 31 March 2020.
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