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Comment: You need to add significant coverage on the subject's carrer and the roles that the subject played in all films. The roles have to be significant roles to pass notability as an actor. The films also have to be notable. RangersRus (talk) 15:03, 22 April 2025 (UTC)
Santosh Kumar (born 29, August 1987),also known by his stage name Aryn Santosh, is an Indian actor, film producer, television personality and a philanthropist. Started his career as a model in Chennai, featuring in Ad campaigns for Nivaran 90, Metlac Paints, Citibank Suvidha, Lipton Tea and Hyundai. After a short stint in theatre and being a Radio Jockey for SS Music, Chennai, made a foray into mainstream cinema with the Malayalam film titled Lanka with superstar Suresh Gopi and Prajapathi with Megastar Mammooty. Soon, owing to his vibrant nature and challenge driven mindset, he found a firm foothold in Kannada films with his first performance in the 2006 with the film “Kallarali Hoovagi” directed by national award director T.S. NAGABHARANA.
He went onto to spend the few years working with noted directors and leading co-actors before making his debut[1] as the main lead in 2010 with the critically acclaimed director, Nagathalli Chandrashekhar in Nooru Janmaku. The film shot in an urban setting, dealt with the trials of young professionals during recession and how they emerge stronger through troubled times.
Aryn Santosh | |
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 Indian Actor | |
| Born | 29 August 1987 |
| Occupations | |
| Parent | V Mani & Shanthakumari |
| Awards |
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Early life
[edit]Born on 29 August 1987 in a Ottapalam Nair family, Aryn was brought up in Bengaluru and proudly carries the badge of a true blue ‘Bengalurean’ and is fluent in not just Kannada and Malayalam but also in Tamil, Telegu and Hindi. A commerce graduate by education, he also has a certificate in international management from IMT Ghaziabad. Post his education, he worked across many multi-national companies, before his true passion drove him to the entertainment and film industry. He also has his own film production company, Winterbridge Studios that specializes in novel scripts and believes in creating magic through their movies. Their first production, ‘Dear Satya[2]’ is slated for release soon and have three other films in the pipeline, the first of which is expected to go on floors in early August.
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Lanka (2006) | Captain Rohit | Malayalam | |
| 2006 | Prajapathi | Rajeevan | Malayalam | |
| 2006 | Kallarali Hoovagi | Arjun | Kannada | |
| 2007 | Maathaad Maathaadu Mallige | Santosh | Kannada | |
| 2007 | Hudugaata | Rahul | Kannada | |
| 2008 | Aramane | Vishnu | Kannada | |
| 2008 | Rocky 2008 | Rocky | Kannada | |
| 2009 | Baaji | Amar | Kannada | |
| 2009 | Ravana | Vikram | Kannada | |
| 2010 | Nooru Janmaku | Vinyas | Kannada | |
| 2016 | Bhujanga | ACP Vardhan | Kannada | |
| 2022 | Dear Sathya | Sathya | Kannada | |
| 2023 | Bandra | ACP Sanjay Bhatt | Malayalam | |
| 2025 | Chenkol | TBA | Filming | Kannada & Malayalam |
After having acted for over a decade, Aryn would soon be seen in his upcoming action thriller, ‘Dear Satya[3]’ later this year. The film is directed by Shivaganesh, known for his top grossers Jigarthanda and Adrishya.
Television & Host
[edit]Anchored a reality show Pyate Hudgir Halli Life – Season 3 aired on STAR Suvarna made him a household brand in STAR Suvarna TV. He also anchored Halli Hyda Pyateg Banda, Season 2 which further cemented his stardom in TV across the state.
| Title | Channel | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Bigg Boss Kannada[4] - 2 | STAR Suvarna | Top 5 Finalist |
| Pyate Hudgir Halli Life - 2 | STAR Suvarna | Celebrity Anchor |
| Halli Hyda Pyateg Banda - 3 | STAR Suvarna | Celebrity Anchor |
| Filmfare Awards South | Stage | Host |
| South Indian International Movie Awards | SIIMA AWARDS, Dubai | Host |
Awards and Nominations
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | AKKA | Best Debutant Award - Nooru Janmaku | Won |
| 2010 | ZEE Kannada Awards | Best Promising Actor Award | Won |
| 2015 | STAR Suvarna Awards | Best Entertaining Anchor Award | Won |
| 2021 | TIMES Kannada Films Icon | Kannada Films Icon | Won |
Philanthropy
[edit]Aryn is also an avid philanthropist[5] and leads an independent initiative called ‘Volunteers of India Foundation’ with members from all walks of life working towards betterment of society at large. They actively flung into action during the recent COVID lockdown reaching basic food and amenities to over 1000 families across the state of Karnataka. They also ran a special campaign to provide refreshments to the brave policeman on duty across Bengaluru city during the lockdown and continue to extend their support to all law enforcement agencies.