Arun Prabu Purushothaman

Arun Prabu Purushothaman is an Indian film director and former actor who works in Tamil cinema. He is known for directing Aruvi.

Early life and career Arun Prabu studied Visual Communication at Loyola College, Chennai.

He began his film career as a television actor, appearing in the soap opera Annamalai. He has been coached by director Balu Mahendra, In 2013, Arun Prabu began writing the script for Aruvi, which was subsequently directed by him and released as his first film in 2017. His second film, Vaazhl has been in production since 2019 and was released in 2021.

Filmography +Key Denotes films that have not yet been released

As director

As actor Year Title Role Notes 2002-2005 Annamalai Sivakumar Sun TV serial 2003 Chokka Thangam young Muthu Special appearance in the song "Vellaiyai Manam"

Awards and nominations Year Award Category Film Result 2018 Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards Best Debut Director Aruvi Edison Awards Best Debut Director Filmfare Awards South Best Director – Tamil South Indian International Movie Awards Best Director - Tamil Best Debut Director - Tamil Vijay Awards Best Story Best Screenplay Best Debut Director 2022 South Indian International Movie Awards Best Lyricist (Tamil) Vaazhl