Arvind Swamy
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Arvind Swamy (born June 18, 1970) is an Indian film actor, model, entrepreneur and television presenter known for his work in Tamil cinema. He was introduced as an actor by Mani Ratnam with the film Thalapathi (1991) and subsequently starred in successful films such as Roja (1992), Bombay (1995), Minsaara Kanavu (1997) and Alaipayuthey (2000). Swamy also starred in other ventures, including the Telugu film Mounam (1995), the Malayalam film Devaraagam (1996), and the Bollywood film Saat Rang Ke Sapne (1998). Swamy spent a decade in businesses ranging from software engineering, construction, international trade to global outsourcing, before returning to acting with works such as Kadal (2013), Thani Oruvan (2015), Dear Dad (2016), Dhruva (2016), and Bogan (2016). He is the host of the third season of Neengalum Vellalam Oru Kodi on STAR Vijay.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Arvind Swamy reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 34 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Arvind Swamy's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 41% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Arvind Swamy remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Thalapathi, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Arvind Swamy Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Arvind Swamy's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Arvind Swamy.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Gandhi Talks | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2025 | Tanvi the Great | Major Srinivasan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Meiyazhagan | Arulmozhi Varman | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Singapore Saloon | Special Appearance | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | Custody | Rajasekhar "Raju" aka "Razoo" | Flop | Similar → |
| 2022 | Ottu | David | Flop | Similar → |
| 2021 | Thalaivii | M. J. Ramachandran | Flop | Similar → |
| 2018 | Chekka Chivantha Vaanam | Varadarajan aka Varadan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Bhaskar Oru Rascal | Bhaskar | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | Bogan | Adithya Maravarman | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Dhruva | Siddarth Abhimanyu / Venkanna | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Dear Dad | Nitin Swaminathan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Thani Oruvan | Dr. Siddharth Abhimanyu | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Kadal | Sam Fernando | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Sasanam | Muthiah | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Raja Ko Rani Se Pyar Ho Gaya | Mohit Kumar | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Alaipayuthey | Collector | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | En Swasa Kaatre | Arun Raj | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Saat Rang Ke Sapne | Mahipal | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Pudhayal | Kodiesvaran | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Minsara Kanavu | Thomas Thangadurai | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Devaraagam | Vishnu | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | Indira | Thiyagu | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Bombay | Shekhar Narayanan Pillai | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Priyanka | Raju | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | Duet | Guest appearance | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Paasamalargal | Raj | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | Marupadiyum | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Roja | Rishikumar | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Daddy | Anand | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | Thalapathi | Arjun | Super Hit | Similar → |
| N/A | Kallapart | - | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Vanangamudi | - | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Pulanaivu | - | Flop | Similar → |
Arvind Swamy - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Arvind Swamy?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Arvind Swamy is "Thalapathi" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Arvind Swamy acted in?
Arvind Swamy has been featured in at least 34 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Arvind Swamy?
Other notable films include "Meiyazhagan", "Alaipayuthey", and "Thani Oruvan".