News & Updates

The story so far,
and what's next.

Press coverage, video interviews, awards and announcements — from the early Neruppu Da moment to today's productions under the Akshaya banner.

Latest News & Press

IndiaGlitz Announcement

Vishnu Vishal's next, helmed by Arunraja Kamaraj

The director-actor pairing was confirmed for a new feature, with Vishnu Vishal's home banner VV Studioz bankrolling the project.

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Varnam Malaysia Coverage

Arunraja Kamaraj and Vishnu Vishal team up

Coverage of the announcement, with first-look hints shared on the actor's social handles.

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Bollywood Hungama Slate

Vels Films 2025–2027 slate features Arunraja Kamaraj

Vels' multi-year slate includes collaborations with Arunraja Kamaraj alongside Dhanush, Nayanthara and other leading names.

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Wikipedia Reference

Nenjuku Needhi — political drama, hard-hitting reception

Theatrical release on 20 May 2022, produced by Boney Kapoor, starring Udhayanidhi Stalin. Streaming on Sony LIV.

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Galatta Trailer Launch

Nenjuku Needhi — official trailer reaction

"Intense and hard-hitting" — coverage of the trailer launch event and early audience reaction.

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Times of India Music

The Neruppu Da moment — Kabali's most-quoted line, written by Arunraja

How a young lyricist's hook became one of the most recognisable lines in modern Tamil cinema.

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Video Interviews

YouTube Interview

Arunraja Kamaraj — Special Interview

Long-form conversation covering directing, writing, performing and the road from playback singer to filmmaker.

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Vikatan Short

Vishnu Vishal: "Arunraja Kamaraj-kuda sports padam thaan pannaporen"

Vikatan short with Vishnu Vishal on what drew him to a sports drama with Arunraja Kamaraj.

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MovieCrow Interview

"Kanaa was the dream of every middle-class father"

Director's note on the genesis of his debut feature with Aishwarya Rajesh and Sathyaraj.

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YouTube Trailer

Nenjuku Needhi — Official Trailer

The hard-hitting trailer that anchored the film's pre-release buzz.

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YouTube Trailer

Kanaa — Official Trailer

The trailer for Arunraja's directorial debut. A film about a daughter, a father, and the impossible dream of women's cricket.

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Disney+ Hotstar Trailer

Label — Official Trailer

The trailer for the Hotstar Specials series — Arunraja's first move into long-form streaming.

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Awards & Recognition

Indian Express Award

Zee Cine Awards Tamil 2020 — Best Debut Director (Kanaa)

Arunraja Kamaraj wins Best Debut Director for Kanaa at Zee Cine Awards Tamil 2020.

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JFW Award

JFW Movie Awards 2019 — Best Director for Kanaa

Recognition from JFW for Arunraja Kamaraj's direction of Kanaa.

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The News Minute Festival

Norway Tamil Film Festival 2019 — Best Social Awareness, Kanaa

Kanaa picks up the Best Social Awareness recognition at the festival.

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Wikipedia Profile

Arunraja Kamaraj — Full profile

Acting, lyrics, playback and direction credits — collated in one biographical entry.

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IMDb Profile

Arunraja Kamaraj — IMDb

Complete filmography across acting, directing and music department credits.

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Instagram Social

Follow Arunraja Kamaraj on Instagram

Behind-the-scenes glimpses, announcements and personal updates.

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