Quick Info
| Profession | Rapper, Singer, Lyricist |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 18/07/1991 |
| Age | 35 years |
| Birthplace | Arakkonam, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
Latest News about Arivu
21/07/2026
Rapper Arivu, known as Therukural Arivu, was briefly detained by Chennai police after staging a protest outside the Tamil Nadu Secretariat demanding the abolition of NEET. Following the detention, he met Minister Aadhav Arjuna at the Secretariat to convey his concerns, and opposition leader Udhayanidhi Stalin criticised the police action.
08/11/2025
Arivu co-wrote the single Thalapathy Kacheri, released for the soundtrack of the film Jana Nayagan, with Vijay and Anirudh Ravichander. The track was released by T-Series and featured Arivu as its songwriter.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Arivarasu Kalainesan |
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| Known For | Bringing traditional Tamil folk and independent music to modern hip-hop |
Physical Stats & More
| Eye Colour | Light Brown |
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| Hair Colour | Light Brown |
Educational Qualification(s)
| A bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering | |
| A master's degree in Business Administration |
Personal Life
| Religion | Christianity |
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| Community | Dalit |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Wife/Spouse | Kalpana Ambedkar (social activist) |
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Career
| Debut Film/Lyricist |
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| Debut Singer |
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| Music Album | Therukural (2019) |
| Awards & Achievements |
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| Recent Film Song | Thalapathy Kacheri (2025), written for the Jana Nayagan soundtrack |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Born and raised in the Dalit community in Arakkonam, Tamil Nadu. | |
| 2. Raised in a family of educators. | |
| 3. Influenced by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, Periyar, and Tamil literature. | |
| 4. Published a poetry book at age 18. | |
| 5. Started writing poems and performing on stage during college. | |
| 6. Auditioned for The Casteless Collective in 2017. | |
| 7. Released his first independent music album Therukural in 2019. | |
| 8. The song Enjoy Enjaami became a global hit with over 500 million views. |
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