Tarun - Actor Profile

Tarun

Acting
Updated: Apr 13, 2026
24Total Films
7.9 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 8, 1981
Birth Place: Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India

About Tarun

Tarun Kumar is an Indian film actor known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema. He has also appeared in few Tamil and Malayalam films. He has received three state Nandi Awards and the National Film Award for his works. He received the National Film Award for Best Child Artist in 1991, for his work in Mani Ratnam's Anjali, which was India's official entry to the Oscars for that year. Tarun won critical acclaim with the Malayalam children's film, Abhayam (1991), which won the National Film Award for Best Children's Film for that year, and Tarun won the Best Child artist Award at the Furoshiki Film Festival in Japan. As a child artist, Tarun starred in super hits such as Manasu Mamatha (1990), Surya IPS (1991), Aditya 369 (1991), Teja (1992), My Dear Muthachan (1992), and Johny (1993). After a seven-year break, Tarun was the lead actor in the blockbuster Nuvve Kavali in 2000, which won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu for that year, and Tarun won the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut – South for his work in the film.[5][6] He then starred in successful films such as Priyamaina Neeku (2001), Nuvvu Leka Nenu Lenu (2002), Nuvve Nuvve (2002), Punnagai Desam (2002) (Tamil), Ninne Istapaddanu (2003), Ela Cheppanu (2003), Nee Manasu Naaku Telusu (2003), Sakhiya (2004), Bhale Dongalu (2008), Sasirekha Parinayam (2009), Chukkalanti Ammayi Chakkanaina Abbayi (2013), Yuddham (2014), and Idhi Naa Love Story (2018), and established himself as one of the successful actors of Telugu cinema.

Tarun Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Tarun reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 24 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Tarun's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 25% of Tarun's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Thalapathi, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Tarun Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Tarun's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Tarun has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

Tarun - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Tarun?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Tarun is "Thalapathi" with a rating of 7.9/10.

How many movies has Tarun acted in?

Tarun has been featured in at least 24 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Tarun?

Other notable films include "Anjali", "Aditya 369", and "Ganapa".

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