Arjun Ashokan (24 August 1993)[2] is an Indian actor working in the Malayalam film industry. He is the son of the actor Harisree Ashokan. He played supporting roles in his career with notable performances in Parava, B. Tech, June, Varathan, Unda, Super Sharanya and Pranaya Vilasam.

Arjun Ashokan
Born (1993-08-24) 24 August 1993 (age 31)
OccupationActor
Years active2012–present
SpouseNikhita Ganeshan[1]
Parents

His career progressed with the release of Romancham and the subsequent release of Pranaya Vilasam (both 2023).[3] Romancham became a box office success, emerging as his highest grosser,[4] until the release of Bramayugam.[5]

Career

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Making his debut with Orkut Oru Ormakoot,[6] along with a group of newcomers, Arjun first made a mark with Parava, the debut directorial of Soubin Shahir, and later with B. Tech and the sleeper hit June produced by Vijay Babu, and The Times of India described him as 'a scene stealer in his own right' for the later film.[7]

Personal life

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He married Nikhita Ganeshan in 2018. The couple have a daughter.[8]

Filmography

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Key
Denotes films that have not yet been released
  • All films are in Malayalam language unless otherwise noted.
Year Title Role(s) ref.
2012 Orkut Oru Ormakoot Ganeshan Debut film
2014 To Let Ambadi Talkies Anthony [9]
2017 Parava Hakeem [10]
2018 Varathan Johnny [11]
B.Tech Azad [12]
Mandharam Renjith [13]
2019 Stand Up Sujith
Under World Frog catcher
Ambili Man at beach
Unda PC Gireesh T. P [14]
An International Local Story Photographer
June Anand
2020 Trance Paul
2021 Wolf Sanjay [15]
Jan.E.Man Sambath [16]
Madhuram Kevin [17]
Ajagajantharam Kannan [18]
Sumesh and Ramesh
2022 Super Sharanya Deepu [19]
Member Rameshan 9am Ward O.M.Rameshan [20]
Kaduva Victor [21]
Malayankunju Deepu
Thattassery Koottam Sanju [22]
2023 Romancham Sinu [23]
Pranaya Vilasam Suraj [24]
Thuramukham Hamza [25]
Khali Purse of Billionaires Abhi [26]
Thrishanku Sethu [27]
Theeppori Benny Benny [28]
Chaaver Arun [29]
Otta Ben [30]
2024 Abraham Ozler Vineeth [31]
Bramayugam Thevan [32]
Once Upon a Time in Kochi CI Anand Das [33]
Pallotty 90's Kids Unni [34]
Anand Sreebala Anand Sreebala [35]
TBA Nancy Rani TBA [36]
Ennitu Avasanam TBA [37]
Bromance TBA [38]

References

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  1. ^ "ഹരിശ്രീ അശോകന്റെ മകനും നടനുമായ അർജുൻ വിവാഹിതനായി". The Indian Express. 2 December 2018. Retrieved 2 February 2020.
  2. ^ "Did you know about these facts about birthday boy actor Arjun Ashokan". Zee 5. 24 August 2020.
  3. ^ Menon, Neelima (3 October 2023). "From Parava to Romancham: The on-screen evolution of actor Arjun Ashokan". The News Minute. Retrieved 2 December 2023.
  4. ^ "Arjun Ashokan's birthday bash gets legendary with Mammootty". The Times of India. 25 August 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
  5. ^ "Malayalam cinema thrived in Q1 2024, grossing over Rs 670 crore globally". The Indian Express. 18 April 2024.
  6. ^ "My dad was very supportive: Arjun Ashokan". The New Indian Express. 4 May 2018. Retrieved 2 February 2020.
  7. ^ Mathews, Anna (15 February 2019). "June Movie Review". The Times of India. Retrieved 2 February 2020.
  8. ^ "Arjun Ashokan and wife Nikhita welcome their first child! - Times of India". The Times of India.
  9. ^ Prakash, Asha (24 May 2014). "To Let Ambadi Talkies releases". The Times of India. Retrieved 2 February 2020.
  10. ^ Nair, Vidya (30 May 2018). "Ready to make a mark: Arjun Ashokan". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 2 February 2020.
  11. ^ "Arjun Ashokan reveals why he was nervous to be part of Varathan". Times of India.
  12. ^ "B Tech review:goes well beyond the campus".
  13. ^ "Arjun Ashokan gets engaged". The Times of India. 22 October 2018. Retrieved 2 February 2020.
  14. ^ Jayaram, Deepika. "Arjun Ashokan dons a cop's role in Unda". Times of India.
  15. ^ "Arjun Ashokan and Samyuktha Menon in Wolf; Here's the first look". Times of India.
  16. ^ "Lal, Arjun Ashokan in Chidambaram SP's Jan-E-Man". Times of India.
  17. ^ "Arjun Ashokan: I dreamt of all this and I'm happy it's all coming true now - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 25 January 2021.
  18. ^ "Arjun Ashokan's look from Ajagajantharam revealed". Onlookers Media. 20 June 2020.
  19. ^ George, Anjana. "Arjun Ashokan and Anaswara Rajan in Thaneer Mathan team's next". Times of India.
  20. ^ "Arjun Ashokan to headline Member Rameshan 9th Ward". New Indian Express. 7 January 2020.
  21. ^ "Arjun Ashokan joins the cast of Kaduva". Times of India.
  22. ^ "Arjun Ashokan to play the lead in the directorial debut of Dileep's brother Anoop". Onlookers Media. 15 August 2019.
  23. ^ "Romancham: Soubin Shahir, Arjun Ashokan's horror-comedy, inspired by true incidents, to release on this date".
  24. ^ "'Pranaya Vilasam' release date: Anaswara Rajan starrer to hit the big screens on THIS date". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
  25. ^ "'Thuramukham' teaser: Witness the terrific performance of Nivin Pauly in this Rajeev Ravi film". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 10 March 2023.
  26. ^ nirmal. "കടം വാങ്ങുമ്പോള്‍ ശ്രദ്ധിക്കേണ്ടത്; 'ഖാലി പേഴ്സ് ഓഫ് ബില്യണയേഴ്സ്' ടീസര്‍". Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd (in Malayalam). Retrieved 10 March 2023.
  27. ^ "Panjimittai song from Thrishanku is out". Cinema Express. 24 May 2023. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
  28. ^ "Arjun Ashokan's Theeppori Benny clears censorship formalities". Cinema Express. 19 September 2023. Retrieved 27 September 2023.
  29. ^ "Kunchacko Boban-Tinu Pappachan film Chaaver promises plenty of action, watch motion poster". Cinema Express. 30 January 2023. Retrieved 31 January 2023.
  30. ^ "Otta trailer: Resul Pookutty's star-studded directorial debut promises some intense drama". Cinema Express. 20 October 2023. Retrieved 25 October 2023.
  31. ^ "Jayaram's Abraham Ozler to arrive on Christmas". Cinema Express. 25 September 2023. Retrieved 27 September 2023.
  32. ^ etimes (17 August 2023). "Mammootty's new movie 'Bramayugam'". The Times of India.
  33. ^ Features, C. E. (10 May 2024). "Once Upon A Time In Kochi gets a release date". Cinema Express. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
  34. ^ "Pallotty 90's Kids: Kerala State Film Award winner film to have a theatrical release on this date". ottplay. 5 October 2024. Retrieved 5 October 2024.
  35. ^ Features, C. E. (19 April 2024). "It's a wrap for Arjun Ashokan and Aparna Das-starrer Anand Sreebala". Cinema Express. Retrieved 19 April 2024.
  36. ^ "Ahaana krishna , Arjun Ashokan and Lal in Nancy Rani". New Indian Express. 15 October 2020.
  37. ^ "Madhubala, Arjun Ashokan and Anna Ben join Ennittu Avasanam". New Indian Express. 3 November 2020.
  38. ^ "Mathew Thomas - Arjun Ashokan Starrer 'Bromance' Starts Rolling". The Times Of India. 24 July 2024. Retrieved 27 July 2024.
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