Arish Kumar

Arish Kumar is an Indian actor known for his work in Tamil cinema. He has frequently appeared in multi-starrer films.

Career Arish Kumar is the son of Editor Kumar, of the editing duo Ganesh–Kumar, who worked extensively under K. Balachander's Kavithalayaa Productions.

He made his acting debut in Idhu Kadhal Varum Paruvam (2006), a coming-of-age film directed by Kasthuri Raja, where he played a youngster infatuated with an older woman, portrayed by Kiran Rathod. He followed this with Pugaippadam (2010), a film centered on friendship, emphasizing that academics and career aspirations should take precedence over romantic relationships among friends.

Later in 2010, Arish appeared in Maathi Yosi, a film set against the backdrop of a Dalit colony that portrayed prevailing caste dynamics. The same year, he played one of the leads in Goripalayam, directed by Rasu Madhuravan, where he played a rebellious youngster. He continued his collaboration with Madhuravan in Muthukku Muthaaga (2011), a family drama highlighting the emotional bonds and sacrifices between parents and children.

In 2019, he appeared in Miga Miga Avasaram as Sri Priyanka's love interest.

Filmography Year Film Role Notes 2006 Idhu Kadhal Varum Paruvam Surya 2010 Pugaippadam Bala Maathi Yosi Pandi Goripalayam Azhagar 2011 Muthukku Muthaaga Selvam 2014 Ninaithathu Yaaro Himself Cameo appearance Netru Indru Narayanan Kaadhal 2014 Baskar 2015 Vethu Vettu Machaikaalai 2019 Miga Miga Avasaram

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