Arjun Radhakrishnan Explained

Arjun Radhakrishnan is an Indian actor who works in Malayalam and Hindi films. He played the role of APJ Abdul Kalam in the SonyLIV web series Rocket Boys (2022) and has since acted in films such as Jhund (2022), Dear Friend (2022), Pada (2022) and Kannur Squad (2023).

Personal life

Arjun Radhakrishnan was born in Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu to a Malayali father and Tamil mother. He was brought up in Pune and graduated with a BSc in Statistics from Savitribai Phule Pune University.^[1] He worked at KPMG before resigning to pursue acting.

Career

He debuted as an actor in an independent film titled Shreelancer in 2017.^[2] He made his breakthrough in the web series Rocket Boys playing the role of APJ Abdul Kalam in which his performance was praised.^{[3] [4] [5]}

Filmography

Films

Television/Web Series

Awards

Notes and References

1. Web site: Performing amid such fine actors an enriching experience: Arjun Radhakrishnan . 2025-01-11 . Performing amid such fine actors an enriching experience: Arjun Radhakrishnan . en.
2. News: Joshi . Namrata . 2017-08-17 . Shreelancer review: Drifting along . 2025-01-11 . The Hindu . en-IN . 0971-751X.
3. Web site: 2023-03-23 . Rocket Boys' Arjun Radhakrishnan is ready for a spinoff on Dr Kalam . 2023-11-20 . Hindustan Times . en.
4. News: Mitra . Shilajit . 2023-03-16 . 'Rocket Boys' season 2 series review: Jim Sarbh, Ishwak Singh's series reaches for broader horizons, but loses focus . 2025-01-11 . The Hindu . en-IN . 0971-751X.
5. Web site: Rocket Boys' Arjun Radhakrishnan is ready for a spinoff on . Hindustan Times . 23 March 2023 .
6. Web site: 2022-03-03 . Jhund review: Amitabh Bachchan-starrer is an overlong meander . 2025-01-11 . The Indian Express . en.
7. News: 2022-03-26 . Arjun Radhakrishnan: 'Pada' actually opened a new world for me - Exclusive! . 2025-01-11 . The Times of India . 0971-8257.
8. News: Praveen . S. R. . 2022-06-10 . 'Dear Friend' movie review: Tovino Thomas' drama wastes a promising build-up . 2025-01-11 . The Hindu . en-IN . 0971-751X.
9. Web site: Shrijith . Sajin . 2023-05-16 . 'Popcity' movie review: Unique hitman story with a sense of humour . 2025-06-23 . The New Indian Express . en.
10. News: Praveen . S. R. . 2023-09-28 . 'Kannur Squad' movie review: Mammootty stars in an effective procedural drama, that works despite its generic elements . 2025-01-11 . The Hindu . en-IN . 0971-751X.
11. Web site: 2024-06-03 . Ullozhukku teaser: Parvathy and Urvashi traversing a predicament amid pelting rains . 2024-06-06 . Cinema Express . en.
12. Web site: Features . C. E. . 2024-09-16 . First look of Tovino Thomas-starrer Identity out . 2024-09-16 . Cinema Express . en.
13. News: Love In The Times Of Corona Review : A sanitised depiction of lockdown impact on relationships and realities . 2025-01-11 . The Times of India . 0971-8257.
14. Web site: Kerala Crime Files 2: Trailer of the Aju Varghese-starrer shows a investigative team's frantic search for CPO Ambili Raju. OTTplay . 28 May 2025 . 28 May 2025.
15. News: IIFA Utsavam: List Of Winners In Tamil And Malayalam Films . Shruti . Shiksha. 29 March 2017 . 2025-06-29 . www.ndtv.com . en.