Kalaiyarasan
ActingAbout Kalaiyarasan
Kalaiyarasan is an Indian actor, who works in the Tamil film industry. He has collaborated with directors Myshkin and Ranjith, and made a breakthrough with his performance in Madras (2014). Kalaiyarasan, a graduate in Computer Applications from SRM University, initially began work as an actor with Parthy Bhaskar's Arjunan Kadhali in 2008, but the film remains unreleased.He then worked with director Myshkin on two ventures, Nandalala (2010) and Mugamoodi (2012), and credits the film maker as his mentor. He also played small roles in Ranjith's directorial debut Attakathi (2012), playing the suitor to the heroine, as well as in Vikram Sugumaran's Madha Yaanai Koottam (2013).
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Kalaiyarasan reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 47 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Kalaiyarasan's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 34% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Kalaiyarasan remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Thandakaaranyam, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Kalaiyarasan Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Kalaiyarasan's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Kalaiyarasan.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Thandakaaranyam | Murugan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | Titanic | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2025 | Trending | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2025 | Madraskaaran | Durai Singam | Flop | Similar → |
| 2024 | The Smile Man | Prabhu | Flop | Similar → |
| 2024 | Devara: Part 1 | Kunjara | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Vaazhai | Kani | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Hot Spot | Ezhumalai | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Karungaapiyam | Shakthi | Flop | Similar → |
| 2023 | Charles Enterprises | Charles | Flop | Similar → |
| 2023 | 2018 | Sethupathy | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Burqa | Surya | Flop | Similar → |
| 2023 | Pathu Thala | Ameer | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | Thankam | Abbas | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Estate | Sasi | Flop | Similar → |
| 2022 | Kalaga Thalaivan | Gandhi / Karthik | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | Natchathiram Nagargiradhu | Arjun | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Kuthiraivaal | Freud / Saravanan | Flop | Similar → |
| 2021 | Udanpirappe | Adhiban | Flop | Similar → |
| 2021 | Laabam | Benny | Flop | Similar → |
| 2021 | Sarpatta Parambarai | Vetriselvan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Jagame Thandhiram | Deepan | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Airaa | Amudhan | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | Kalavu | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2018 | Kaala Koothu | Hari | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Thaanaa Serndha Koottam | Iniyan's Friend | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Pattinapakkam | Vetri | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | Uru | Jeevan | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | Yeidhavan | Krishna | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Mupparimanam | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | Adhe Kangal | Varun | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Kabali | Thamizh Kumaran | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Raja Manthiri | Karthi | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Darling 2 | Arvind | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | Urumeen | John Christopher | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Darling | Shiva | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Madras | Anbu | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Madha Yaanai Koottam | Boologarasa | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Mugamoodi | Viji | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | Attakathi | Dinakaran | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Nandalala | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| N/A | Devara 2 | Kunjara | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Arjunan Kadhali | - | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | China | - | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Mugam | - | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Vettuvam | - | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Train | - | Flop | Similar → |
Kalaiyarasan - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Kalaiyarasan?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Kalaiyarasan is "Thandakaaranyam" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Kalaiyarasan acted in?
Kalaiyarasan has been featured in at least 47 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Kalaiyarasan?
Other notable films include "Nandalala", "Madras", and "Madha Yaanai Koottam".