Arun Kumar
Born: 1986-09-21
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Atlee Kumar is a leading Indian film director, screenwriter, and producer known for his blockbuster Tamil films like Raja Rani, Theri, Mersal, and Bigil. He is celebrated for blending action, emotion, and mass appeal, and made his Bollywood debut with Jawan starring Shah Rukh Khan.
Atlee Kumar is a leading Indian film director, screenwriter, and producer known for his blockbuster Tamil films like Raja Rani, Theri, Mersal, and Bigil. He is celebrated for blending action, emotion, and mass appeal, and made his Bollywood debut with Jawan starring Shah Rukh Khan.
Atlee Kumar, born Arun Kumar on September 21, 1986, in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, is a popular Indian film director, screenwriter, and producer. He started his career as an assistant director under S. Shankar, working on films like Enthiran and Nanban. Atlee made his directorial debut with Raja Rani (2013), which was a commercial success. He is best known for directing blockbuster Tamil films such as Theri (2016), Mersal (2017), and Bigil (2019), often collaborating with actor Vijay. In 2023, he made his Bollywood debut with Jawan, starring Shah Rukh Khan. Atlee co-founded the production company A for Apple Productions with his wife Priya Atlee, and they have a son born in 2023. His films are known for their emotional storytelling, action sequences, and mass appeal.
Atlee Kumar, born Arun Kumar on September 21, 1986, in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, is
a popular Indian film director, screenwriter, and producer. He started his career as an assistant director under S. Shankar, working on films like Enthiran and Nanban. Atlee made his directorial debut with Raja Rani (2013), which was a commercial success. He is best known for directing blockbuster Tamil films such as Theri (2016), Mersal (2017), and Bigil (2019), often collaborating with actor Vijay. In 2023, he made his Bollywood debut with Jawan, starring Shah Rukh Khan. Atlee co-founded the production company A for Apple Productions with his wife Priya Atlee, and they have a son born in 2023. His films are known for their emotional storytelling, action sequences, and mass appeal.
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Personal details
- Alternative names Atlee
- Height 5'9"/70 kg
- Born September 21, 1986 · Thiruparankundram, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India.
- Children Meer
- Other works
- Screen writing, Film Production, Bollywood Direction
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S.?U. Arun Kumar is best known for directing critically acclaimed Tamil films like Pannaiyarum Padminiyum (2014) and Chithha (2023).
He often explores human emotions and relationships in his storytelling, blending realism with subtle humor.
Arun Kumar started his career assisting established directors in Tamil cinema before making his own films.
Quotes
"I want my films to entertain, inspire, and connect emotionally with the audience."
"Storytelling with mass appeal and heart is what drives my work."
Trademarks
Emotional Storytelling: Known for blending action, drama, and sentiment in his films.
Mass Appeal: Creates movies that cater to a wide audience, especially in Tamil cinema.
Collaborations with Vijay: Many of his major hits, like Theri, Mersal, and Bigil, star actor Vijay.
High-Octane Direction: Combines dynamic action sequences with engaging narratives.
Production Ventures: Actively involved in producing films through his own banner.
Nicknames
Atlee
Salaries
Atlee commands a fee of approximately RS:100 crore per film.
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