Arun Ajikumar | |
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| Born | 24 January 2000 Kochi, Kerala, India |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2016–present |
| Organization | Aesthetic Kunjamma |
| Notable work | Padakkalam (2025), Little Hearts(2024) |
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, originally from Kochi, Kerala, began his involvement in the performing arts during his school years, participating in productions by Lokadharmi, [2] a prominent theatre collective based in Kochi. He initially enrolled in a Commerce program at Bharata Matha College, Thrikkakara, but later discontinued his studies to focus on a career in the creative and performing arts.
Arun Ajikumar began his involvement in acting at a young age, performing with various theatre groups in Kochi, including Lokadharmi, a noted collective known for its emphasis on physical theatre. These early experiences helped shape his interest in performance and storytelling. [3]
During his teenage years, he transitioned from stage to screen, appearing in short films, television commercials, and Malayalam-language films.
In 2011, he appeared in a short film directed by Jude Anthany Joseph (known for Om Shanthi Oshana and 2018 ), [4] based on the life of actor Mammootty. This was one of his earliest on-screen roles and demonstrated his focus on character-driven performance.
He made his feature film debut in School Bus (2016), a Malayalam thriller directed by Rosshan Andrrews and written by the screenwriting duo Bobby–Sanjay. He played a supporting role alongside actors Jayasurya and Kunchacko Boban. [5]
He continued to work in various film and web projects over the following years. [6] In 2021, he appeared in Madhuram , directed by Ahammed Khabeer. In 2023, he played a supporting role as Guinness in Pookkaalam , a Malayalam film directed by Ganesh Raj. The role was noted for its light-hearted and humorous tone. [7] That same year, he was featured in the Tamil-language anthology series Modern Love Chennai . [8]
In 2024, Arun portrayed an antagonist in the investigative crime drama Anweshippin Kandethum and made his Hindi film debut in Do Aur Do Pyaar , portraying the character C.R. Surya. [9]
In Little Hearts (2024), he played a supporting role as Power Bhai. [10] His performance was noted by critics for its natural screen presence and comic timing. In the same year, he played Nakul, one of the central characters in Padakkalam , a role that received attention for its intensity and grounded portrayal. [11] [12]
Source: [13]
In 2020, during the COVID-19 lockdown, Arun Ajikumar launched an Instagram page titled Aesthetic Kunjamma [14] [15] [16] , which featured reimagined film posters blending elements of Eastern and Western cinema.The page gained rapid popularity, amassing over 46,000 followers within three months. The work produced under this initiative led to collaborations within the Malayalam film industry, including the official poster design for the film Veyil , starring Shane Nigam.
The collective received media attention for its visual contributions to films, notably for the 2024 Malayalam film Bramayugam . The posters garnered viral traction on social media and were featured in publications such as The Hindu, The Times of India and Onmanorama for their distinctive design style and visual interpretation. [17] [18]
In July 2022, Arun Ajikumar founded Aesthetic Kunjamma Private Limited, where he serves as a director alongside Deepak Jyothibasu.
| † | Denotes film or TV productions that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Mammookkas Biography | Short film tribute to actor Mammootty | [19] | |
| 2016 | School Bus | Kevin | Film Debut | [20] |
| 2020 | for Amose | Short Film | ||
| 2021 | Madhuram | [21] | ||
| 2023 | Pookkaalam | Guinness | [22] [23] | |
| Modern Love Chennai | Tamil anthology series | [8] | ||
| 2024 | Anweshippin Kandethum | [24] | ||
| Do Aur Do Pyaar | C.R. Surya | Hindi Debut | [25] | |
| Little Hearts | Power Bhai | [10] [26] | ||
| 2025 | Lovely | Kichen | [27] | |
| Padakkalam | Nakul | [11] [28] [29] | ||
| Diés Iraé | Kiran | [30] | ||