Arun Anirudhan
Arun Anirudhan | |
|---|---|
| Alma mater | Mar Ivanios College |
| Occupations | Film director, screenwriter |
| Notable work | Athiradi, Minnal Murali |
Arun Anirudhan is an Indian screenwriter and film director[1] who primarily works in Malayalam cinema.[2]
Early life and education
Arun Anirudhan studied Engineering and Mass Communication. Before entering the film industry as a screenwriter and director,[3] he worked as an assistant director with filmmaker Khalid Rahman. He was also associated with director Sachy during the making of Anuraga Karikkini Vellam and Anarkali.[4] He was also involved in several short films before making his feature film debut.
Career
Arun Anirudhan began his screenwriting career by co-writing Padayottam (2018). He later co-wrote the superhero film Minnal Murali[5] with Justin Mathew.[6] In 2026, he made his directorial debut[7] with Athiradi Starring Tovino Thomas, Basil Joseph, Vineeth Sreenivasan and Riya Shibu,[8] which was reported to be the fifth highest-grossing Malayalam film of the year at the worldwide box office.[9]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Padayottam | Screenwriter | [10] | |
| 2021 | Minnal Murali | Co-written with Justin Mathew | [11] | |
| 2026 | Athiradi | Director, Screenwriter | [12] |
References
- ↑ "'Athiradi' title teaser: Tovino Thomas, Vineeth Sreenivasan and Basil Joseph promise fun action entertainer Arun Anirudhan". The Hindu. 18 October 2025. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 30 May 2026.
- ↑ "Allu Arjun-Basil Joseph film not 'Shaktimaan'; director Arun Anirudhan clarifies". The Times of India. 23 May 2026. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 30 May 2026.
- ↑ "Title teaser of 'Athiradi' featuring Basil Joseph, Tovino Thomas, and Vineeth Sreenivasan released". @onmanorama. Retrieved 31 May 2026.
- ↑ "ബാറ്റ്മാൻ ലുങ്കി ഉടുത്തു നിൽക്കുന്ന ചിത്രത്തിൽ നിന്ന് ഉടലെടുത്ത 'മിന്നൽ മുരളി'; 'അതിരടി സംവിധായകൻ അഭിമുഖം". @manoramaonline (in Malayalam). Retrieved 30 May 2026.
- ↑ Praveen, S. R. (22 December 2021). "'Minnal Murali' movie review: Like a feel-good bolt from the sky". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 30 May 2026.
- ↑ "Producers of Tovino Thomas starrer 'Minnal Murali' face restriction by Kerala district court amid copyright dispute". The Times of India. 13 September 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 30 May 2026.
- ↑ "Athiradi makers plan May release instead of Onam". Cinema Express. 10 January 2026. Retrieved 31 May 2026.
- ↑ "Athiradi Achieves 4th Position Among Highest-Grossing Malayalam Films of 2026 on Day 4 at the Box Office". Zoom TV. Retrieved 30 May 2026.
- ↑ Gaur, Trisha (17 May 2026). "Athiradi Worldwide Box Office Day 3: Basil Joseph & Tovino Thomas Already Deliver The 5th Highest Grossing Malayalam Film Of 2026!". Koimoi. Retrieved 30 May 2026.
- ↑ Native, Digital (4 October 2018). "Biju Menon's character Chenkal Reghu in 'Padayottam' has audiences in splits". The News Minute. Retrieved 30 May 2026.
- ↑ "'Minnal Murali' co-scenarist Justin Mathew's next is a social comedy entertainer". The Times of India. 9 September 2022. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 30 May 2026.
- ↑ Oommen, Nainu (15 May 2026). "'Athiradi' review: An enjoyable action comedy despite its heavy reliance on meta references". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 31 May 2026.