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).
Kalaiyarasan Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Kalaiyarasan reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 49 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Kalaiyarasan's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 33% of Kalaiyarasan's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Thandakaaranyam, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Kalaiyarasan Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Kalaiyarasan's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Kalaiyarasan has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Kolaiseval | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 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 → |
| N/A | Moondraam Kan | - | 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 49 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Kalaiyarasan?
Other notable films include "Nandalala", "Madras", and "Madha Yaanai Koottam".