, born Jamshad Cethirakath on December 11, 1980, has carved a unique niche in Tamil cinema with his versatile acting, charming screen presence, and dedication to fitness . Known for intense roles in films like Naan Kadavul and light-hearted comedy in Boss Engira Bhaskaran , Arya has maintained a steady career since his debut in 2005.

A quirky comedy set against the backdrop of auto-rickshaw racing in Chennai. Critical Acclaim and Stardom (2009–2013)

(2005). He quickly followed this with the gritty underworld drama

Following this critical peak, Arya demonstrated his range by pivoting to commercial romance and comedy:

A quirky comedy centered around auto-rickshaw racing in Chennai. Xantham (2008): Malayalam debut alongside Mammootty. Critical Acclaim and Stardom (2009–2013)

(2021) on Amazon Prime Video. His portrayal of Kabilan, a boxer fighting for self-respect in 1970s North Madras, is widely considered one of his career-best performances.

If you are new to Actor Arya, do not watch his films chronologically. Follow this "Install" playlist:

In an industry dominated by star families, Arya is a self-made success. He never shied away from failures (and there were several – Ilamai Oonjal Aadukirathu , Chikku Bukku , etc.). Instead, he used them as stepping stones.

A unique live-action/animation hybrid thriller.

A grand pre-independence period drama directed by A.L. Vijay.

Born on December 11, 1980, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Arya began his acting career in the early 2000s. He made his debut with the Tamil film "Mounam Pesiyadhe" in 2002, which received critical acclaim. His breakthrough performance came with the 2005 film "Ghajini," directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon.