Arun Pandian is an India

India

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n film actor, director

Film director

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, producer

Film producer

A film producer oversees and delivers a film project to all relevant parties while preserving the integrity, voice and vision of the film. They will also often take on some financial risk by using their own money, especially during the pre-production period, before a film is fully financed.The...

 and politician. He began his career as an actor with the critically acclaimed film Oomai Vizhigal

Oomai Vizhigal

Oomai Vizhigal is a 1986 Tamil language drama film directed by R. Aravindraj. The film features Vijayakanth, Arun Pandian, Karthik, Chandrasekhar and Jaishankar in lead roles...

(1986). After retiring from acting, he took over the post as a chief producer for the London

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-based, Ayngaran International

Ayngaran International

Ayngaran is a film distribution and production company of Tamil films, based in the United Kingdom. The company has distributed various Indian-produced Tamil films in Europe and North America. It is also responsible for the production of Tamil films into home media, such as VHS, DVD, and blu-ray...

, a film production and distribution company. He became a Member of Legislative Assembly

Member of Legislative Assembly

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 in 2011 after contesting in the Tamil Nadu legislative assembly election

Tamil Nadu legislative assembly election, 2011

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 as a Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam

Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam

Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam is a regional political party formed by Tamil film actor Vijayakanth in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu along the lines of the regional Dravidian political parties. He formally announced party formation on September 14, 2005 at Madurai...

 candidate for the constituency of Peravurani

Peravurani

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Filmography

Year	Movie	Role	Language	Notes
1985	Chidambara Rahasiyam Chidambara Rahasiyam (film) Chidambara Rahasiyam is a 1986 Tamil language film starring Visu, S. Ve. Shekher, Delhi Ganesh, Arun Pandian, Ilavarasi and Manorama.The film revolves around the story of a simpleton who is framed for murder. Here enters Visu who teams up with the local police and Arun Pandian to find the real...		Tamil
1986	Oomai Vizhigal Oomai Vizhigal Oomai Vizhigal is a 1986 Tamil language drama film directed by R. Aravindraj. The film features Vijayakanth, Arun Pandian, Karthik, Chandrasekhar and Jaishankar in lead roles...		Tamil
1990	Inaindha Kaigal	David Kumar	Tamil
1992	Kottai Vasal		Tamil
1995	Asuran		Tamil
1996	Aavathum Pennala Azhivathum Pennala		Tamil
1997	Roja Malare	Arun	Tamil
	Kadavul		Tamil
1998	Aasai Thambi		Tamil
2000	Independence Day		Tamil
2001	Rishi Rishi (film) The film score and soundtrack were composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja, who teamed up with Sundar C. for the second time after Unakkaga Ellam Unakkaga. The soundtrack released in October 2000 and features 6 tracks overall with lyrics penned by Pazhani Bharathi, Pa. Vijay and producer Panju Arunachalam....	Sathyan	Tamil
	Kaatrukenna Veli		Tamil
2002	Devan Devan (film) Devan is a 2002 Tamil action film starring Arun Pandian, Meena and Kausalya in the lead roles while Karthik Muthuraman and Senthil make guest appearances. Vijayakanth makes an extended special appearance...	Alex Devan (Jackson)	Tamil	Also director
2003	Vikadan	Selvakumar	Tamil	Also director
2006	Thirupathi Thirupathi Thirupathi is a 2006 Tamil action film written and directed by Perarasu and produced by AVM Productions. The film features Ajith Kumar and Sadha in the lead roles, with Riyaz Khan and Arun Pandian appearing in other pivotal roles...		Tamil
	Kovai Brothers Kovai Brothers Kovai Brothers is a 2006 Tamil language comedy film released in India. The film stars Tamil comedians Sathyaraj, Sibiraj, Vadivelu, Uma, Kovai Sarala and Namitha.-Plot:...		Tamil
2008	Inba Inba (film) Inba is a Tamil drama film starring Shaam and Sneha, released in 2008.-Cast:*Shaam - Inba*Sneha - Priya*Aravind Akash -*Arun Pandiyan - Priya's Brother*Rekha - Priya's Sister in law*Poornitha - Jyothi*Ganja Karuppu - Inba's Uncle-Story:...	Mala Ganesan	Tamil
2010	Thambi Arjuna		Tamil
	Virudhagiri Virudhagiri Virudhagiri is a 2010 Indian Tamil action film written and directed by Vijayakanth, making his directorial debut, besides playing the titular character as well. The film, co-starring Madhuri Idaki, Arun Pandian and Mansoor Ali Khan among others, released on 10 December 2010. The film is a remake of...		Tamil

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