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Arun Prabhu Purushothaman

Born: June 14, 1989

FAN SCORE

82

POPULARITY

8

Arun Prabhu Purushothaman is an acclaimed Tamil film director and writer known for his socially conscious storytelling and impactful debut film Aruvi -2017.

ROLES

Director

HEIGHT

5'10"/ 72kg

BIRTH PLACE

Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

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Quick Info

Born June 14, 1989

Birth Place Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

Height 5'10"/ 72kg

Fan Score 82

Popularity 8

Roles Director

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Videos

Making of Vaazhi Arun Prabu Pradeep Kumar Sivakarthikey...

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Personal Details

Alternative Names Arun Prabhu P, A P Purushothaman, Arun Prabhu

Parents Purushothaman

Did You Know

Trivia

Arun Prabhu Purushothaman began his career as an assistant to legendary filmmaker Balu Mahendra, from whom he learned the craft of visual storytelling.

His debut film Aruvi -2017 became a cult hit for its fresh narrative style and strong social message.

Aruvi was screened at several international film festivals and received widespread critical acclaim.

Arun Prabhu is known for his meticulous scripting process and for casting fresh, talented actors.

Quotes

"Cinema is a medium of empathy - it should make you feel what others live through."

"A story becomes powerful only when it reflects truth."

"I believe filmmaking is not about grandeur, but about honesty in emotion."

Trademarks

Strong social and emotional themes rooted in realism.

Bold storytelling with unconventional narratives.

Use of new and emerging actors instead of mainstream stars.

Deeply empathetic character development.

Nicknames

Arun

Salaries

Estimated remuneration per film Rs: 50 - 80 lakhs -approximately

Frequently Asked Questions

01

When was Yuvan Shankar Raja born?

August 31, 1979.

02

Who is Yuvan Shankar Raja's father?

Legendary composer Ilaiyaraaja.

03

When did Yuvan Shankar Raja debut as a composer?

At the age of 16 with the film Aravindhan -1997.

04

What is Yuvan Shankar Raja known for?

He is known for blending Western music genres like hip-hop, electronic, and pop with Indian melodies and composing youth-centric, trendsetting music.

05

Has he sung his own compositions?

Yes, Yuvan frequently sings his own compositions in addition to composing music.

Tags

Director Writer Filmmaker Tamil cinema

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