Arun Vijay, Indian actor and singer
Arun Vijay (born 19 November 1977), formerly known as Arun Kumar, is an Indian film actor who works primarily in Tamil cinema. He also starred in a few films in Telugu, Kannada and Hindi. He has been in the film industry since 1995. He is noted for his villanous roles in Yennai Arindhaal, Bruce Lee: The Fighter and Chakravyuha, in Tamil, Telugu and Kannada film industries respectively.
Born as Arun Kumar and being the only son of veteran actor Vijayakumar, he debuted in Sundar C's Murai Mappillai (1995). He received early success in Thulli Thirintha Kaalam and Pandavar Bhoomi. After a string of failures, he changed his name to Arun Vijay and achieved further commercial success playing lead roles in Malai Malai, Maanja Velu, Thadaiyara Thaakka, Kuttram 23, Chekka Chivantha Vaanam and Thadam.