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Arun Ajikumar
[edit]Arun Ajikumar (born 24 January 2000) is an Indian actor, Founder of the Aesthetic Kunjamma Private Limited [1].He has acted in several Malayalam films like Padakkalam (2025), Little Hearts (2024), Anweshippin Kandethum (2024), Pookkaalam (2023).
Arun Ajikumar | |
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| Born | 24 January 2000 |
| Citizenship | Indian |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2016–present |
| Organization | Aesthetic Kunjamma |
| Notable work | Padakkalam (2025), Little Hearts(2024) |
Early Life and Education
[edit]Arun Ajikumar, a native of Kochi, Kerala, found his passion for the performing arts early in life. He began his artistic journey as a school student, performing with Lokadharmi,[2] a well-known theatre collective based in Kochi. Alongside his interest in theatre, Arun developed a deep appreciation for holistic living, which led him to complete a diploma in Ashtanga Yoga and Yoga Therapy. Though he initially joined Bharata Matha College, Thrikkakara, to pursue a degree in Commerce, Arun soon realised that his heart lay in the creative world. He eventually decided to leave the course and dedicate himself fully to the arts.
Career
[edit]Arun Ajikumar discovered his passion for acting early in life. By the age of eight, he was already performing with respected theatre groups in Kochi, including the renowned collective Lokadharmi. These formative years laid the groundwork for his understanding of physical theatre and sparked a deep appreciation for storytelling and performance.[3]
In his teens, he made a natural shift from stage to screen, taking on roles in short films, television commercials, and Malayalam cinema. His work quickly drew attention for its subtlety and realism qualities rooted in his early theatre experience.[4]
In 2011, Arun appeared in a short film directed by Jude Anthany Joseph, (known for Om Shanthi Oshana and 2018) [5] based on the life of actor Mammootty. The project marked one of Arun’s earliest acting performances and highlighted his commitment to character and subtle expression.
In 2016 Arun Ajikumar made his film debut with School Bus (2016) a Malayalam thriller directed by Rosshan Andrrews, written by Bobby–Sanjay, and starring Jayasurya and Kunchacko Boban. Arun played a supporting role in this film.[6]
Arun Ajikumar steadily built his acting career with a diverse range of roles across films and web series [7] . He appeared in the 2021 film Madhuram directed by Ahammed Kabeer .In 2023, Arun played a supporting role as Guinness in Pookkaalam, a Malayalam film directed by Ganesh Raj. The film featured Arun as a light-hearted and humorous presence within the family setting. [8] . The same year, he was part of the Tamil anthology series Modern Love Chennai[9]. In 2024, he played a negative shade character in the crime investigation film Anweshippin Kandethum and also made his Hindi film debut with Do Aur Do Pyaar [10] , portraying the character C.R. Surya. In Little Hearts (2025), Arun Ajikumar portrayed a supporting character named Power Bhai. His performance received appreciation from critics for his natural screen presence and effective comic timing, marking it as one of his standout roles.Transitioning from that, In Padakkalam Arun played Nakul, one of the main characters. The role was more intense compared to his previous work, and he received appreciation for delivering a grounded and convincing performance.
Aesthetic Kunjamma
[edit]In 2020, during the COVID-19 lockdown, Arun Ajikumar started an Instagram page named Aesthetic Kunjamma[11][12][13], featuring reimagined film posters combining elements of Eastern and Western cinema.The page grew to over 46,000 followers within three months. The collective's work led to collaborations in the film industry, including designing the poster for the Shane Nigam starrer Veyil.The posters received media coverage in outlets such as The Hindu and Onmanorama for the 2024 film ''Bramayugam''[14] [15] , which went viral on social media platforms for their unique visual approach.[16]
In July 2022, Arun co-founded Aesthetic Kunjamma Private Limited, where he serves as a director alongside Deepak Jyothibasu.
Notable Works
[edit]- Veyil (2021)
- Bhoothakaalam (2022)
- Kannur Squad (2023)
- Ponniyin Selvan: Part 2 (2023)
- Bramayugam (2024)[17]
- Aavesham (2024)
- Hit 3 (2025)
- Lokah (2025)
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Mammookkas Biography | Short film tribute to actor Mammootty | [18] | |
| 2016 | School Bus | Kevin | Film Debut | [19] |
| 2020 | for Amose | Short Film | ||
| 2021 | Madhuram | [20] | ||
| 2023 | Pookkaalam | Guinness | Supporting role | [21] |
| Modern Love Chennai | Tamil anthology series | [9] | ||
| 2024 | Anweshippin Kandethum | [22] | ||
| Do Aur Do Pyaar | C.R. Surya | Hindi Debut | [23] | |
| Little Hearts | Power Bhai | Supporting role | [24] [25] | |
| 2025 | Lovely | Kichen | [26] | |
| Padakkalam | Nakul | Supporting role | [24] [27] |
References
[edit]- ^ "Pushing Forward Vintage and Retro Times – Aesthetic Kunjamma". The Hindu. 2021-08-06. Retrieved 2025-05-05.
- ^ "Malayalam play Agleyum Cleopatrayum by Lokadharmi Nadakaveedu to be staged in Kochi and Pune". The Hindu. 2024-11-26. Retrieved 2025-05-05.
- ^ "'All elements of Dies Irae are encrypted in the poster,' says Aesthetic Kunjamma founder Arun Ajikumar". The New Indian Express. 2025-07-16. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
- ^ "നിങ്ങളുടെ പോസ്റ്റേഴ്സ് എല്ലാം വളരെ സ്ട്രൈക്കിങ് ആണ്; റിപ്പോർട്ടർ ഗ്രാഫിക്സ് ടീമിനൊപ്പം അരുണ് അജികുമാര്". 2025-01-27. Retrieved 2025-07-21.
- ^ "Jude Antony Joseph on 10 years of 'Ohm Shanti Oshaana': Thank you, Nivin, for trusting me". The Times of India. 2024-02-08. Retrieved 2025-07-21.
- ^ "'School Bus' is a must-watch, says education director". The Times of India. 2016-06-06. Retrieved 2025-07-21.
- ^ "മഹേഷ് നാരായണൻ സിനിമയുടെ സ്ക്രിപ്റ്റ് വായിച്ചു; പോസ്റ്ററുകൾ റെഡിയാണ്, ഇറക്കിയാല് മതി: അരുൺ". 2025-05-25. Retrieved 2025-07-21.
- ^ "ഇനിയുമുതല് എന്റെ സിനിമകളുടെ പോസ്റ്റേഴ്സ് നിങ്ങള് ചെയ്താല് മതിയെന്ന് നാനി സര് പറഞ്ഞു: അരുണ് അജികുമാര്". 2025-07-01. Retrieved 2025-07-21.
- ^ a b "'Modern Love: Chennai' review: Thiagarajan Kumararaja's anthology is a phenomenal assortment of captivating love stories". The Hindu. 2023-05-18.
- ^ "'Do Aur Do Pyaar' not a film about infidelity: director Shirsha Guha Thakurta". The Times of India. 2024-04-21. Retrieved 2025-07-21.
- ^ "Aesthetic Wholesome". The New Indian Express. 28 July 2020. Retrieved 24 May 2025.
- ^ "Poster Boys". The Times of India. 2024-05-09. Retrieved 2025-05-05.
- ^ "Aesthetic Kunjamma: Meet the brain behind Bramayugam's viral posters". Onmanorama. 2024-02-20. Retrieved 2025-05-05.
- ^ "ദേഷ്യമുള്ള എക്സ്പ്രെഷന്, കണ്ണിലെ തീവ്രത, ചിരിയുടെ പവര്; മമ്മൂക്കയുടെ ആ ലുക്കിന് പിന്നിലെ കഥ ഇങ്ങനെ". Kairali News. 2023-09-10. Retrieved 2025-05-05.
- ^ "Aesthetic Kunjamma's black-and-white posters give glimpses of the eerie world of Mammootty-starrer 'Bramayugam'". The Hindu. 2024-03-13. Retrieved 2025-07-21.
- ^ "'ഏസ്തെറ്റിക് കുഞ്ഞമ്മ'; ചെറുപ്പക്കാരുടെ ഇന്സ്റ്റഗ്രാം പേജ് സിനിമാ പോസ്റ്റര് ഡിസൈന് കമ്പനിയായ കഥ..." 2023-09-09. Retrieved 2025-07-21.
- ^ "ഇത് ഞങ്ങളുടെയുടെയല്ലാ പറഞ്ഞളച്ചോ.. തരുംമായി ബ്രഹ്മായുഗം: മമ്മൂട്ടിയുടെ സെറ്റില് ലുക്കിന് നന്ദി പറഞ്ഞ് വിഷ്ണു ലുക്കിന്". Mathrubhumi. 2023-09-08. Retrieved 2025-07-21.
- ^ "Ode to Mammootty". The Hindi. 2016-05-18.
- ^ "School Bus Movie Review {3/5}: Critic Review of School Bus by Times of India". Time of India. 2016-05-27.
- ^ "Madhuram Movie Review: A saccharine story, too good to be true". Time of India. 2021-12-24.
- ^ "ഇതാണ് മേക്കോവർ; നൂറ് വയസുകാരനായി വിജയരാഘവൻ; രസകരമായ മൂഹൂർത്തങ്ങളുമായി 'ഹ്യൂമൻസ് ഓഫ് പൂക്കാലം'". News 18 Malayalam. 2023-03-04.
- ^ "Anweshippin Kandethum movie review: Tovino Thomas film is engaging, but artificial at times". Indian Express. 2024-02-10.
- ^ "Do Aur Do Pyaar movie review: Vidya Balan-starrer lacks a certain sizzle, but springs to life intermittently". The Indian Express. 2024-04-19.
- ^ a b 'എന്റെ അഭിനയം കണ്ടിട്ട് ചായക്കടയിലെ ചേട്ടൻ ജോലി തരാമെന്ന് വരെ പറഞ്ഞു...'. YouTube. Reporter Live. 2025-05-29. Retrieved 2025-05-05.
- ^ "Little Hearts review: Shane Nigam, Mahima Nambiar film tries too hard to present itself as simple and rooted". The Indian Express. 2024-06-08.
- ^ "Lovely Movie Review: A fantasy comedy weighed down by a poor screenplay and half-baked ideas". Times of India. 2025-05-16.
- ^ "Padakkalam' box office collections day 7: Suraj Venjaramoodu's fantasy comedy turns surprise winner; mints Rs 5.25 crore". The Hindu. 2025-05-15.