Kalaiyarasan
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  • Born:
    • Birthday: 1986-02-20
  • Also Known As:

    Kalaiyarasan Harikrishnan, கலையரசன்

Kalaiyarasan

Kalaiyarasan Harikrishnan is a highly regarded Indian actor who works predominantly in the Tamil film industry, celebrated for his grounded performances and strong collaborative partnership with director Pa. Ranjith. Born on February 20, 1986, in Chennai, Kalaiyarasan is a computer applications graduate who initially worked at Accenture before pursuing his passion for acting. He made his official debut in Mysskin's Nandalala (2010) and had a small role in Ranjith's directorial debut Attakathi (2012). His career breakthrough came with Ranjith's critically acclaimed drama Madras (2014), where his portrayal of the pivotal character 'Anbu' earned him widespread praise and award nominations for Best Supporting Actor. Following the success of Madras, Kalaiyarasan's profile rose significantly, leading to roles in major commercial hits, including the pivotal supporting role of Tamizh Kumaran in the Rajinikanth-starrer Kabali (2016). While he has also taken on lead roles in films like Adhe Kangal (2017), he is highly valued for his powerful character roles in films with strong social themes, notably in Pa. Ranjith's productions such as Sarpatta Parambarai (2021) and the recent Natchathiram Nagargirathu (2022), as well as Thandakaaranyam (2025). He has also expanded his work into Malayalam cinema (2018, Thankam) and the Telugu industry, marking him as a versatile and in-demand actor across South Indian cinema.

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