Aravinth Seiju

Aravinth Seiju
Born
Aravind Selvaraj

(1995-01-01) January 1, 1995
Pollachi, Tamil Nadu, India
Other namesSeiju, Kalai, Chozhan
Occupations
  • Actor
  • Television presenter
Years active2017-present
Known for
SpouseSangeetha Sai

Aravinth Seiju (born 1 January 1995) is an actor, director and television presenter,  who appears in Tamil language films and TV series. He was known for his performance as Kalai in Kana Kaanum Kaalangal and as Chozhan in Ayyanar Thunai.

Early life and family

Seiju was born on 1 January 1995 in Pollachi, Coimbatore district. His father, Selvaraj, was a businessman, and his mother, Sumathi Selvaraj, was a homemaker. He has an elder brother named Arun. He completed schooling at Bharatiya Vidya Mandir, Pollachi. He earned a Bachelor's degree in computer science engineering from Sri Krishna College of Technology, Pollachi. He married actress Sangeetha Sai on 2 February 2025.

Career

Seiju took part in various cultural events and performed mimicry and hosted multiple events as emcee during his college years. After completing his studies, he moved to Chennai to pursue his career in cinema and television. During his initial days in Chennai, he struggled a lot along with his best friend Vishnu while pursuing their career in cinema by attending auditions in various channels and was rejected then. Then they joined the Blacksheep youtube channel, owned by RJ Vigneshkanth, and started their journey in media. Seiju learnt filmmaking and acting and undertook many roles in the channel, including being an artist, script writer, show producer, VJ and acted in short films, also called as random videos by the channel. Then he got minor roles in films such as Thuppakki Munai, Nenjamundu Nermaiyundu Odu Raja and Jai Bhim. Seiju also performed in a stage play called Navayuga Rathakanneer along with Blacksheep team, which took place in various cities of Tamil Nadu and gained critical acclaim. In 2021, he made his OTT debut with Aayiram Jannal Veedu, where he starred alongside veteran actor Senthil as his youngest grandson. He has shared screen with many veteran and legendary actors like Suriya, Senthil, Rajesh, M. S. Bhaskar and Vela Ramamoorthy. He had a major breakthrough in OTT through Kana Kaanum Kaalangal web series in 2022, where he played the role of Kalaiarasan, a juvenile convict who's struggling to live a peaceful life ahead of his past. He gained huge recognition for his performance and continued as the lead in both the seasons and made a cameo appearance in the third season, playing the female lead's guardian. Later in 2025, he made his television debut as an actor through the TV series Ayyanar Thunai as the male lead Chozhan.

Television

List of shows and programs by Aravinth Seiju
Name Year Channel Role Notes
Masala Cafe 2018 Sun Life Performer Television debut as a performer
Comedy Gangsters 2020 Zee Tamil Performer Represented along with Blacksheep Team
Anda Ka Kasam 2022 Star Vijay Guest Promotion for Kanaa Kaanum Kaalangal
Kana Kaanum Kaalangal 2022 Kalaiarasan (a) Kalai Star Vijay Web series telecast
Pandian Stores 2 2025 Star Vijay Chozhan Cameo appearance
Siragadikka Aasai 2025 Star Vijay Chozhan Cameo appearance
Ayyanar Thunai 2025 Star Vijay Chozhan Television debut as an actor
Oo Solriya Oo Oohm Solriya 2025 Star Vijay Guest Came to the show along with his wife
Sound Party 2025 Star Vijay Guest Promotion for Ayyanar Thunai

Filmography

Movies
Name Year Role Notes
Thuppakki Munai 2018 Sachin's friend Debut Film
Nenjamundu Nermaiyundu Odu Raja 2019 Subscriber Cameo Appearance
Jai Bhim 2021 Madhan Direct OTT Release
Web Series
Name Year Role Platform Notes
Aaha Kalyanam 2019 Aravind (a) Ushaar Blacksheep Youtube Channel, BS Value Parallel Lead
Thirivalluvar Consultancy Services 2020 Office colleague Blacksheep Youtube Channel, BS Value Minor Role
Aayiram Jannal Veedu 2020 Gnanavel Blacksheep Youtube Channel, BS Value Parallel Lead
Nenjam Marappadhillai 2021 Aravind Blacksheep Youtube Channel, BS Value Supporting Role
Naan Komali 1+1 2021 Aravind (Farmer, Reporter, Doctor, Software Engineer, Advocate) Blacksheep Youtube Channel, BS Value Parallel Lead
Kana Kaanum Kaalangal 2022 Kalaiarasan (a) Kalai JioHotstar Debut as a Lead
Kana Kaanum Kaalangal Season 2 2023 Kalaiarasan (a) Kalai JioHotstar
Kana Kaanum Kaalangal Season 3 2023 Kalaiarasan (a) Kalai JioHotstar Extended cameo appearance
Happy Married Life 2024 Aravind Blacksheep Youtube Channel, BS Value

Short Films and other works

Blacksheep Youtube Channel

He had either aravind or shiva as the character name for most of his short films.

  • Gaandu Moments in Office (Also Director Debut)
  • 3 Idiots
  • Weekend Plan
  • Mudhal Kanave
  • Day Before House Shifting
  • Mannipaaya
  • Love Marriage
  • Mr. Kanjan's Diwali
  • Better Half
  • Life of Single Child
  • Kanpesum Varthaigal
  • Seemathurai
  • Kadavul Paadhi Mirugam Paadhi
  • Mr. உத்தமன்
  • Day Before School Re-Open
  • Niram Maarum Kadhal
  • Safety Check
  • Namakku Matum Yean Ipdi Nadakudhu
  • Priyamana Thozhi
  • TV Potti (roast show)
  • Thiruda Thiruda (game show)
  • Digital Diwali

Other Works

  • Happy Birthday (short film) - Kichdy Youtube Channel
  • Edhiril Aval Vandhadhaale (album song)
  • Blacksheep Anthem (album song)

Awards

Year Title Award Category Result Notes
2022 Naan Komali 1+1 Blacksheep Kudumba Virudhugal 2022 (Blacksheep Champions) People's Show of Blacksheep Won Team Award
2025 Ayyanar Thunai Behindwoods Gold Icons The most celebrated on screen pair Won Along with his co-actress Madhumitha Hirannaiah

References