| Real Name | Arun Kumar |
| Nickname | Atlee |
| Gender | Male |
| Profession | Director, Screenwriter, Producer |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) |
| Weight | 70 kg (approx.) |
| Eye Colour | Dark Brown |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Date of Birth | 21 September 1986 |
| Age | 39 Years |
| Date of Death | |
| Birth Place | Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Hometown | Madurai, Tamil Nadu |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
| Education | Graduate (details not widely publicized) |
| School / College | Attended higher education in Chennai (details limited) |
| Parents | Wife: Priya Mohan Children: One son (born 2023) |
| Spouse | Priya Mohan (Television actress, married in 2014) |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Hobbies | Travelling, Cinema Studies, Writing |
| Net Worth | Estimated ₹150–200 Crores (approx.) |
Atlee was born in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, and developed a passion for cinema early in life. He began his career as an assistant director to Shankar on films like Enthiran (2010) and Nanban (2012), which gave him valuable industry experience. His directorial debut Raja Rani (2013) was a romantic drama that became a huge success and established him as a promising filmmaker.
He went on to direct major commercial hits with Vijay, including Theri (2016), Mersal (2017), and Bigil (2019), each breaking box office records. In 2023, Atlee made his Bollywood debut with Jawan, starring Shah Rukh Khan, which became one of the highest-grossing Indian films of all time. Known for his ability to blend mass appeal with emotional storytelling, Atlee has become one of the most bankable directors in Indian cinema.