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Arun Ajikumar (born 24 January 2000) is an Indian actor, Founder of the Aesthetic Kunjamma Private Limited [1].He has acted in several Malayalam films like Padakkalam (2025), Little Hearts (2024), Anweshippin Kandethum (2024), Pookkaalam (2023).
Arun Ajikumar | |
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| Born | 24 January 2000 |
| Citizenship | Indian |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2016–present |
| Organization | Aesthetic Kunjamma |
| Notable work | Padakkalam (2025), Little Hearts(2024) |
Early Life and Education
[edit]Arun Ajikumar, originally from Kochi, Kerala, began his involvement in the performing arts during his school years, participating in productions by Lokadharmi[2], a prominent theatre collective based in Kochi. In addition to his interest in theatre, he pursued studies in holistic practices, completing a diploma in Ashtanga Yoga and Yoga Therapy. He initially enrolled in a Commerce program at Bharata Matha College, Thrikkakara, but later discontinued his studies to focus on a career in the creative and performing arts.
Career
[edit]Arun Ajikumar began his involvement in acting at a young age, performing with various theatre groups in Kochi, including Lokadharmi, a noted collective known for its emphasis on physical theatre. These early experiences helped shape his interest in performance and storytelling.[3]
During his teenage years, he transitioned from stage to screen, appearing in short films, television commercials, and Malayalam-language films. His performances were noted for their subtlety and realism, attributed to his foundational training in theatre.[4]
In 2011, he appeared in a short film directed by Jude Anthany Joseph (known for Om Shanthi Oshana and 2018) [5], based on the life of actor Mammootty. This was one of his earliest on-screen roles and demonstrated his focus on character-driven performance.
He made his feature film debut in School Bus (2016), a Malayalam thriller directed by Rosshan Andrrews and written by the screenwriting duo Bobby–Sanjay. He played a supporting role alongside actors Jayasurya and Kunchacko Boban.[6]
He continued to work in various film and web projects over the following years[7]. In 2021, he appeared in Madhuram, directed by Ahammed Khabeer. In 2023, he played a supporting role as Guinness in Pookkaalam, a Malayalam film directed by Ganesh Raj. The role was noted for its light-hearted and humorous tone[8]. That same year, he was featured in the Tamil-language anthology series Modern Love Chennai.[9]
In 2024, Ajikumar portrayed an antagonist in the investigative crime drama Anweshippin Kandethum and made his Hindi film debut in Do Aur Do Pyaar, portraying the character C.R. Surya.[10]
In Little Hearts (2025), he played a supporting role as Power Bhai.[11] His performance was noted by critics for its natural screen presence and comic timing. In the same year, he played Nakul, one of the central characters in Padakkalam, a role that received attention for its intensity and grounded portrayal.[12] [13]
Aesthetic Kunjamma
[edit]In 2020, during the COVID-19 lockdown, Arun Ajikumar launched an Instagram page titled Aesthetic Kunjamma[14][15][16], which featured reimagined film posters blending elements of Eastern and Western cinema.The page gained rapid popularity, amassing over 46,000 followers within three months. The work produced under this initiative led to collaborations within the Malayalam film industry, including the official poster design for the film Veyil, starring Shane Nigam.
The collective received media attention for its visual contributions to films, notably for the 2024 Malayalam film Bramayugam. The posters garnered viral traction on social media and were featured in publications such as The Hindu, The Times of India and Onmanorama for their distinctive design style and visual interpretation.[17] [18]
In July 2022, Ajikumar co-founded Aesthetic Kunjamma Private Limited, where he serves as a director alongside Deepak Jyothibasu.
Notable Works
[edit]- Veyil (2021)
- Bhoothakaalam (2022)
- Kannur Squad (2023)
- Ponniyin Selvan: Part 2 (2023)
- Bramayugam (2024)[19]
- Aavesham (2024)
- Hit 3 (2025)
- Lokah (2025)
Filmography
[edit]| † | Denotes film or TV productions that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Mammookkas Biography | Short film tribute to actor Mammootty | [20] | |
| 2016 | School Bus | Kevin | Film Debut | [21] |
| 2020 | for Amose | Short Film | ||
| 2021 | Madhuram | [22] | ||
| 2023 | Pookkaalam | Guinness | Supporting role | [23] [24] |
| Modern Love Chennai | Tamil anthology series | [9] | ||
| 2024 | Anweshippin Kandethum | [25] | ||
| Do Aur Do Pyaar | C.R. Surya | Hindi Debut | [26] | |
| Little Hearts | Power Bhai | Supporting role | [11] [27] | |
| 2025 | Lovely | Kichen | [28] | |
| Padakkalam | Nakul | Supporting role | [12] [29] [30] | |
| Sarvam Maya † | TBA | Filming |
References
[edit]- ^ "Pushing Forward Vintage and Retro Times – Aesthetic Kunjamma". The Hindu. 2021-08-06. Retrieved 2025-05-05.
- ^ "Malayalam play Agleyum Cleopatrayum by Lokadharmi Nadakaveedu to be staged in Kochi and Pune". The Hindu. 2024-11-26. Retrieved 2025-05-05.
- ^ "'All elements of Dies Irae are encrypted in the poster,' says Aesthetic Kunjamma founder Arun Ajikumar". The New Indian Express. 2025-07-16. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
- ^ "നിങ്ങളുടെ പോസ്റ്റേഴ്സ് എല്ലാം വളരെ സ്ട്രൈക്കിങ് ആണ്; റിപ്പോർട്ടർ ഗ്രാഫിക്സ് ടീമിനൊപ്പം അരുണ് അജികുമാര്". 2025-01-27. Retrieved 2025-07-21.
- ^ "Jude Antony Joseph on 10 years of 'Ohm Shanti Oshaana': Thank you, Nivin, for trusting me". The Times of India. 2024-02-08. Retrieved 2025-07-21.
- ^ "'School Bus' is a must-watch, says education director". The Times of India. 2016-06-06. Retrieved 2025-07-21.
- ^ "മഹേഷ് നാരായണൻ സിനിമയുടെ സ്ക്രിപ്റ്റ് വായിച്ചു; പോസ്റ്ററുകൾ റെഡിയാണ്, ഇറക്കിയാല് മതി: അരുൺ". 2025-05-25. Retrieved 2025-07-21.
- ^ "ഇനിയുമുതല് എന്റെ സിനിമകളുടെ പോസ്റ്റേഴ്സ് നിങ്ങള് ചെയ്താല് മതിയെന്ന് നാനി സര് പറഞ്ഞു: അരുണ് അജികുമാര്". 2025-07-01. Retrieved 2025-07-21.
- ^ a b "'Modern Love: Chennai' review: Thiagarajan Kumararaja's anthology is a phenomenal assortment of captivating love stories". The Hindu. 2023-05-18.
- ^ "'Do Aur Do Pyaar' not a film about infidelity: director Shirsha Guha Thakurta". The Times of India. 2024-04-21. Retrieved 2025-07-21.
- ^ a b 'എന്റെ അഭിനയം കണ്ടിട്ട് ചായക്കടയിലെ ചേട്ടൻ ജോലി തരാമെന്ന് വരെ പറഞ്ഞു...'. YouTube. Reporter Live. 2025-05-29. Retrieved 2025-05-05.
- ^ a b "പടക്കളത്തിന്റെ ഇഫെക്ട് വളരെ വലുതായിരുന്നു, സുരാജേട്ടനും ഷറഫ് ഇക്കയും ആ കാര്യത്തിൽ എനിക്ക് പ്രചോദനമായി". Kerala Kaumudi. 2025-07-06. Retrieved 2025-07-22.
- ^ "ഏസ്റ്റെറ്റിക് കുഞ്ഞമ്മയും അതിലേറെ ഏസ്റ്റെറ്റിക് ആയ അരുണ് അജികുമാറും". Dool News. 2025-06-12. Retrieved 2025-07-22.
- ^ "Aesthetic Wholesome". The New Indian Express. 28 July 2020. Retrieved 24 May 2025.
- ^ "Poster Boys". The Times of India. 2024-05-09. Retrieved 2025-05-05.
- ^ "Aesthetic Kunjamma: Meet the brain behind Bramayugam's viral posters". Onmanorama. 2024-02-20. Retrieved 2025-05-05.
- ^ "ദേഷ്യമുള്ള എക്സ്പ്രെഷന്, കണ്ണിലെ തീവ്രത, ചിരിയുടെ പവര്; മമ്മൂക്കയുടെ ആ ലുക്കിന് പിന്നിലെ കഥ ഇങ്ങനെ". Kairali News. 2023-09-10. Retrieved 2025-05-05.
- ^ "Aesthetic Kunjamma's black-and-white posters give glimpses of the eerie world of Mammootty-starrer 'Bramayugam'". The Hindu. 2024-03-13. Retrieved 2025-07-21.
- ^ "ഇത് ഞങ്ങളുടെയുടെയല്ലാ പറഞ്ഞളച്ചോ.. തരുംമായി ബ്രഹ്മായുഗം: മമ്മൂട്ടിയുടെ സെറ്റില് ലുക്കിന് നന്ദി പറഞ്ഞ് വിഷ്ണു ലുക്കിന്". Mathrubhumi. 2023-09-08. Retrieved 2025-07-21.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Ode to Mammootty". The Hindi. 2016-05-18.
- ^ "School Bus Movie Review {3/5}: Critic Review of School Bus by Times of India". Time of India. 2016-05-27.
- ^ "Madhuram Movie Review: A saccharine story, too good to be true". Time of India. 2021-12-24.
- ^ "ഇതാണ് മേക്കോവർ; നൂറ് വയസുകാരനായി വിജയരാഘവൻ; രസകരമായ മൂഹൂർത്തങ്ങളുമായി 'ഹ്യൂമൻസ് ഓഫ് പൂക്കാലം'". News 18 Malayalam. 2023-03-04.
- ^ "Pookkaalam Review: Vijayaraghavan and KPAC Leela Shine In This Mostly-Wholesome Family Drama". Pink Lungi. 2023-04-11. Retrieved 2025-07-22.
- ^ "Anweshippin Kandethum movie review: Tovino Thomas film is engaging, but artificial at times". Indian Express. 2024-02-10.
- ^ "Do Aur Do Pyaar movie review: Vidya Balan-starrer lacks a certain sizzle, but springs to life intermittently". The Indian Express. 2024-04-19.
- ^ "Little Hearts review: Shane Nigam, Mahima Nambiar film tries too hard to present itself as simple and rooted". The Indian Express. 2024-06-08.
- ^ "Lovely Movie Review: A fantasy comedy weighed down by a poor screenplay and half-baked ideas". Times of India. 2025-05-16.
- ^ "Padakkalam' box office collections day 7: Suraj Venjaramoodu's fantasy comedy turns surprise winner; mints Rs 5.25 crore". The Hindu. 2025-05-15.
- ^ "Malayalam filmmaker Manu Swaraj on his directorial debut, 'Padakkalam', a sleeper hit at the box office". The Hindu. 2025-05-28. Retrieved 2025-07-22.