Anbariv

Anbariv, also known as Anbumani and Arivumani or Anbu and Arivu is an Indian duo of action choreographers and stunt coordinators who work in South Indian films, primarily in Kollywood, Tollywood, Sandalwood, Mollywood, and Bollywood.[1] The duo is well known for their action sequences in films such as Madras (2014), Kabali (2016), and K.G.F: Chapter 1 (2018). Anbariv won the National Film Award for Best Stunt Choreographer in 2019 for their work in 2018 box office hit Kannada film K.G.F: Chapter 1.[2][3]

Anbumani and Arivumani
Born11/05/1984
Chennai
Other namesAnbariv, Anbu and Arivu
Occupation
Years active2010–present

Biography

Anbumani, also known as Anbu, and Arivumani or Arivu, were born as twins and were raised up in Puzhal.[4]

Career

Both of them pursued their careers as stunt choreographers in film industry. It was Anbu who joined the film industry initially before his twin brother Arivu. Both of them initially served as training assistants to some of the leading stunt masters in the Indian film industry including Stun Siva, Peter Hein, Vijayan, Kecha Khamphakdee and Silva.[5]

The duo debuted in Kollywood as assistant stunt directors in the 2010 film Naan Mahaan Alla before becoming prominent full fledged stunt choreographers in Indian cinema.[6] They made their full fledged debut as stunt masters in Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara, In 2014 their work in the critically acclaimed film Madras which is based on street football earned them lot of appreciation and accolades. Their performance also raised spotlight and attention on them earning them nominations at the 4th South Indian International Movie Awards and in the 9th Vijay Awards for Best Stunt Director. Since then, the twin brothers have worked together in about 100 films in various languages such as Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada and Hindi.

In 2018, the duo was suspended from the South Indian Cine and TV Stunt Artistes Union for allegations on violating the union rules and code of ethics regarding the stunt sequences and action performances.[7] The court granted relief to the duo and allowed to rejoin the union.[8]

Anbariv received the National Award for K.G.F: Chapter 1 as the Best Stunt Choreographer at the 66th National Film Awards which was held in August 2019.[9]

Notable Filmography
Year Film Notes Ref
2013 Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara Debut as stunt choreographer
2014 Madras
2015 Maya
2016 Dhruva
2016 Kabali
2016 24
2016 Iru Mugan
2016 Kaashmora
2017 Sathriyan
2017 Singam 3
2017 Kootathil Oruthan
2017 Solo
2017 Nenjil Thunivirundhal
2017 Mercury
2018 Junga
2018 K.G.F: Chapter 1 National Film Award for Best Stunt Choreographer
2018 Nota
2018 Thuppaki Munai
2018 Sandakozhi 2
2018 Thadam
2018 Kee
2019 Dev
2019 118
2019 Mr. Local
2019 Action
2019 Kaithi
2019 Ruler
2020 Ashwathama
2020 K.G.F: Chapter 2
2020 Roberrt
2020 Yevanum buthanillai
TBA Mumbai Saga 2020

    References
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    3. "அயராத உழைப்புக்குக் கிடைத்த மிகப்பெரிய வெற்றி: தேசிய விருது குறித்து அன்பறிவ்". Hindu Tamil Thisai. Retrieved 2019-11-02.
    4. "சண்டை பயிற்சி இயக்குநர் அன்பறிவ் தொடங்கும் ஆக்சன் அகாடமி..!". Behind Frames. 2019-01-02. Retrieved 2019-11-02.
    5. Ramanujam, Srinivasa (2016-08-15). "The action brothers". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2019-11-02.
    6. Srinivasan, Sudhir (2014-10-11). "Double trouble". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2019-11-02.
    7. "'Kabali', 'Madras' stunt directors Anbariv removed from union". www.thenewsminute.com. Retrieved 2019-11-02.
    8. "Court grants injunction against removal of stunt choreographers - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2019-11-02.
    9. "கேஜிஎஃப் படத்தின் சண்டைப்பயிற்சி இயக்குநர்கள் அன்பறிவ் உடன் ஒரு சந்திப்பு". Cinemavalai. 2019-01-01. Retrieved 2019-11-02.
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