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Aari Arjuna (Bigg Boss 4 Tamil) Biography: Age, Career, Family and Mor

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 3, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth12 February 1985

Age40 Years

BirthplacePalani, Tamil Nadu

ProfessionActor, Fitness Trainer, Philanthropist

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseNathiya Sivakumaran

FamilyDaughter: Riya; Father: businessman; Mother: housewife

Aari Arjuna (Bigg Boss 4 Tamil) Biography

Aari Arujunan is a Tamil actor, fitness trainer and philanthropist from Palani, Tamil Nadu. With roots in theatre, he transitioned to film in the mid-2000s

Early life and background

Aari Arujunan was born on 12 February 1985 in Palani, Tamil Nadu. He completed his schooling in Tamil Nadu and went on to graduate from MK College. Raised in Palani, he grew up in a family where his father worked in business and his mother was a homemaker.

Before entering films, Aari spent several years as a theatre artist, working with groups such as Magic Lantern, Theatre Nisha and Inland Theatres. That stage experience laid the groundwork for his move into Tamil cinema and helped shape his approach to performance.

Career

Aari made his film debut in the Tamil feature Aadum Koothu in 2005. Over the next decade he appeared in a range of Tamil films, including Rettaisuli (2010), Maalai Pozhudhin Mayakathilaey (2012) and the critically noted Nedunchaalai (2014). Subsequent film credits listed in the record include Unnodu Ka (2016), Nagesh Thiraiyarangam (2018) and Aleka (2020).

Alongside acting, Aari has established himself as a fitness trainer, specializing in body sculpting. He has trained a number of South Indian actors and has spoken about using methods that avoid harmful side effects. He also prepared intensively for roles, including a weight loss regimen that reduced his body weight by about 10 kilograms for a film project.

Aari has been active in philanthropy and social work. He has collaborated with non-governmental groups and created an organization called Aari Mugam to support emerging actors and directors. His social contributions have been recognized with several honors, including a Youth Icon Award for flood relief work in 2016 and awards tied to public-engagement campaigns that earned Guinness World Records involving seedling transplanting and a signature campaign.

Television and Bigg Boss

In 2020 Aari joined the reality television show Bigg Boss Tamil 4 as a contestant. He competed through the season and was declared the winner on 17 January 2021, receiving the winner’s trophy and a cash prize of Rs. 50 lakhs.

Awards and recognition

Aari’s performance in Nedunchaalai brought him acting awards from the Film Fans Association and the V4 Awards. Beyond film honors, he has been acknowledged as a youth icon for social work and has participated in large-scale campaigns that achieved Guinness World Records.

Public profile

Aari is known to the public as an actor, trainer and social activist. He has talked in interviews about adopting the name Aari Arujunan to avoid confusion with other actors. His public image blends his on-screen work with fitness expertise and community engagement. He is a non-vegetarian and maintains a notable interest in motorcycles, owning a Harley Davidson.

Personal life

Aari is married to Nathiya Sivakumaran, an HR professional based in the UK. The couple were engaged on 17 November 2015 and married the following day at Kalikambal Temple in Chennai. They have a daughter, Riya, who was born on 5 February 2017.

Latest updates

In addition to continuing film work and social initiatives, Aari remains visible through public appearances tied to his fitness training and philanthropic efforts. His win on Bigg Boss Tamil 4 increased his public visibility and reinforced his profile as a mainstream Tamil actor and community-oriented figure.
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Recent Work

Aleka

Tamil film credit listed for 2020

2020
Bigg Boss Tamil 4

Contestant and winner of the reality TV series; declared winner on 17 January 2021

2020-2021
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Career Highlights

  1. Debut film Aadum Koothu (2005)
  2. Winner of Bigg Boss Tamil 4 (2021)
  3. Awards for Nedunchaalai including Film Fans Association Best Actor and V4 Award
  4. Youth Icon award for flood relief work (2016)
  5. Guinness World Records associated with public campaigns
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Aari Arjuna (Bigg Boss 4 Tamil) born?

12 February 1985

What is Aari Arjuna (Bigg Boss 4 Tamil) known for?

Actor, Fitness Trainer, Philanthropist

What is Aari Arjuna (Bigg Boss 4 Tamil)’s marital status?

Married

Who is Aari Arjuna (Bigg Boss 4 Tamil) married to?

Nathiya Sivakumaran