Dileepan (born Dileepan Arunasalam) is an Indian actor, working in the Tamil film industry. He made his film debut with the 2013 film, Vathikuchi.
Dileepan | |
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Born | Dileepan Arunasalam c. 1978 Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu, India |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 2013-present |
Relatives | A. R. Murugadoss (brother) |
He is the younger brother of film director A. R. Murugadoss.[1]
Dileepan made his debut as the protagonist in his brother's production film, Vathikuchi, opposite Anjali.[1] The film, which revolves around an auto rickshaw driver who gets involved with gangsters and his life takes a turn for the worse, was released on 15 March 2013 to positive reviews from critics.
Dileepan achieved success in his next venture, Kaala, directed by Pa. Ranjith.[2] Dileepan portrayed the role of Rajinikanth's elder son Selvam, who joins his father Kaala in the crusade against land eviction in Dharavi, Mumbai. Kaala was released on 7 June 2018, to mixed reviews from critics.[3]
- All films are in Tamil, unless otherwise noted.
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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2011 | Aadukalam | Sethu | |
2013 | Vathikuchi | Sakthi | Nominated–SIIMA Award for Best Male Debutant |
2017 | Nenjil Thunivirundhal | Durai Pandi's assistant | |
C/o Surya | Sambasivudu's assistant | Telugu film | |
2018 | Kaala | Selvam | |
2019 | Kuthoosi | Vel | |
2020 | Lock Up | New Inspector | Cameo appearance |
2021 | Writer | Arivazhagan | |
2022 | Aadhaar | ||
Repeat Shoe | Dileepan | ||
2023 | Maaveeran | Selvam | |
800 | Manohar | ||
2024 | Election | ||
Raayan | Guru | ||
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