If you want to relax and watch something lighthearted, these are your best bets.
His breakthrough came with Vattaram (2006), where he played a reluctant don. But it was Naan Kadavul (2009) that shocked everyone. Directed by Bala, this was the ultimate test. Arya played Rudran, a ruthless, scary Aghori. He lost weight, his eyes turned hollow, and he performed feats of endurance that made audiences forget he was the same guy who danced to "Aval Ulaga Azhagiye." Suddenly, the industry realized: This tall boy can act.
So, the next time you scroll through a list of "Actor Arya movies," don't look for consistency. Look for surprise. Because with Arya, you never know if you’re going to get a lighthearted romantic comedy or a two-hour existential crisis. And honestly? That’s what makes cinema fun.
The early 2010s saw Arya dominate the box office across various genres: