Arjun Kapikad

aka Arjun Dev

Actor

Summary

Arjun Kapikad, also known as Arjun Dev, is an Indian actor and singer associated primarily with the Tulu and Kannada film industries. He made his acting debut with the Tulu film Telikeda Bolli and quickly gained recognition for his performances in regional cinema. He is the son of filmmaker and actor Devadas Kapikad, with whom he has frequently collaborated on various Tulu film projects.

Following his debut, Arjun appeared in several popular Tulu films, including Chaali Polilu, Rang, Chandi Kori, Oriyan Thoonda Oriyagapuji, Madhura Swapna, Dhand, and Are Marler. His later filmography includes Jabardasth Shankara, Malgudi Days, Abatara Maternala, Gosmari Family, Goujii Gammath, Kaljiga, Purushothamana Prasanga, After Operation London Cafe, and Aparadhi Nanalla. Through these projects, he has established himself as a familiar face in Tulu cinema while also taking on opportunities in Kannada productions.

Apart from acting, Arjun has contributed to films in other creative capacities. He worked in the music department of Goujii Gammath and has also been associated with playback singing. He lent his voice as a dubbing artist for the Tulu-dubbed version of Kantara (2022), providing the voice for Rishab Shetty's character. His involvement across acting, music, dubbing, and filmmaking reflects his versatility within the regional entertainment industry.

Arjun has received recognition for his performances, including the Red FM Tulu Film Award for Best Actor for Telikeda Bolli in 2014 and the Tulu Cinemotsava Award for Best Actor (Public Choice) for Rang in 2015. He has also been recognized as an emerging talent in Tulu cinema. With a career spanning more than a decade and a growing body of work across Tulu and Kannada productions, Arjun Kapikad continues to contribute to the regional film industry as an actor, singer, and creative collaborator.