| Name | Venkat Kumar Gangai Amaren |
| Age/DOB | 49 (November 7, 1975) |
| Known For | Actor, Director, Writer (Movies – Maanaadu, Chennai 600028, Mankatha) |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Family | Wife: Rajalakshmi Daughters: Vikruthi, Shivani Father: Gangai Amaren Mother: Manimegalai Brother: Premji Amaren |
| Education | Graduated from Trinity College, Music in London |
| Native | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
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Venkat Prabhu is a well-known actor, playback singer, and director who predominantly works in the Tamil film industry with a few Telugu cinemas. He began his career as an actor in 1982 by playing an uncredited role in Payanangal Mudivathillai movie. He made his directional debut in 2007 with the Chennai 600028 for which he won several accolades including Vijay Awards and Tamil Nadu State Film Award. Venkat was introduced as a playback singer in 1990 when he lent his voice to Ilaiyaraaja’s tunes in the Anjali movie. In October 2024, Rajinikanth praised Venkat Prabhu for his work in Thalapathy Vijay’s blockbuster project The Greatest of All Time (GOAT).
Did You Know?
- Venkat Prabhu has done commercially successful films like Saroja, Goa, Mankatha, Biriyani, Masss, and Maanaadu.
- His father is a director, as well as a music director named Gangai Amaran.
- Music composers Yuvan Shankar Raja, Karthik Raja, and singer Bhavatharini were their cousins.
- Venkat Prabhu is a die-hard fan of Cricket and a supporter of Chennai Super Kings.
- His Instagram account has over 812K followers (as of October 2024).
Movies
As Director
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Chennai 600028 | Vijay Award for Best Crew Vijay Award for Best Find of the Year Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Family Film |
| 2008 | Saroja | |
| 2010 | Goa | Edison Award for Best Romantic Film |
| 2011 | Mankatha | ITFA Best Director Award Edison Awards – Best Director of the Year |
| 2013 | Biriyani | |
| 2015 | Massu Engira Masilamani | |
| 2016 | Chennai 600028 II | |
| 2021 | Kutty Story | Anthology film; segment : "Logam" |
| 2021 | Live Telecast | Web series on Disney+Hotstar |
| 2021 | Maanaadu | |
| 2022 | Manmadha Leelai | |
| 2022 | Victim | Anthology web series; segment: Confession |
| 2023 | Custody | Simultaneously shot in Telugu |
| 2024 | The Greatest of All Time †| Filming |
| TBA | Party †| Unreleased |
As Producer
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 2016 | Chennai 600028 II: Second Innings |
| 2019 | RK Nagar |
| 2021 | Kasada Thapara |
As Actor
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | April Maadhathil | Venkat |
| 2003 | Vikadan | Rammohan's friend |
| 2003 | Unnai Saranadainthaen | Kannan |
| 2004 | Neranja Manasu | Machakaalai |
| 2005 | Ji | Uma Shankar |
| 2005 | Sivakasi | Ramalingam |
| 2005 | Mazhai | Kasi |
| 2007 | Vasantham Vanthachu | Kumaresan |
| 2007 | Gnabagam Varuthey | Ramu |
| 2008 | Vaazhthugal | Kalai |
| 2008 | Saroja | |
| 2010 | Goa | Himself |
| 2011 | Mankatha | |
| 2013 | Naveena Saraswathi Sabatham | Himself |
| 2014 | Ninaithathu Yaaro | Himself |
| 2014 | Vadacurry | Himself |
| 2014 | Nalanum Nandhiniyum | Himself |
| 2014 | Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam | Himself |
| 2014 | Theriyama Unna Kadhalichitten | Himself |
| 2016 | Ennama Katha Vudranunga | Himself |
| 2017 | Mupparimanam | Himself |
| 2017 | Vizhithiru | Dhileepan |
| 2018 | Tamizh Padam 2 | Himself |
| 2019 | Kalavu | Inspector |
| 2020 | Lock Up | Moorthi |
| 2021 | Kasada Thapara | Samyuthan |
| 2023 | Custody | Himself |
| 2023 | Let's Get Married | Company MD |
| 2023 | Adiyae | GK, Gautham Vasudev Menon |
| 2023 | Shot Boot Three | Swaminathan |
| 2024 | Ranam Aram Thavarel | Himself |
| TBA | Kadhal Conditions Apply |
As Singer
| Year | Title | Song | Composer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Anjali | "Something Something", "Iravu Nilavu", "Motta Maadi", "Vaanam Namakku", "Anjali Anjali" | Ilaiyaraaja |
| 1997 | Ullasam | "Cholare" | Karthik Raja |
| 1998 | Kalyana Galatta | "Aadham Evaal" | Yuvan Shankar Raja |
| 2002 | Thulluvadho Ilamai | "Neruppu Kootadikkuthu" | Yuvan Shankar Raja |
| 2002 | Kadhal Samrajyam | "Mullai Poo" | Yuvan Shankar Raja |
| 2003 | Enakku 20 Unakku 18 | "Oru Nanban Irundhal" | A. R. Rahman |
| 2004 | Samba | "Nandamuri Chandamama" | Mani Sharma |
| 2005 | Daas | "Ennoda Raasi" | Yuvan Shankar Raja |
| 2007 | Chennai 600028 | "Yaaro (Friendship)" | Yuvan Shankar Raja |
| 2008 | Thozha | "Oru Nayagan" | Premji Amaren |
| 2009 | Kunguma Poovum Konjum Puravum | "Muthathu Pakkathile" | Yuvan Shankar Raja |
| 2009 | Adhe Neram Adhe Idam | "Nammooru Chennaiyile" | Premgi Amaren |
| 2010 | Pugaippadam | "Oru Kudaiyil" | Gangai Amaran |
| 2010 | Thunichal | "Katikalama" | Premji Amaren |
| 2010 | Goa | "Yezhezhu Thalaimuraikkum" | Yuvan Shankar Raja |
| 2010 | Siddu +2 | "Naan Aalana Thamarai" | Dharan |
| 2012 | Veyilodu Vilayadu | "Kattukadanga" | Karthik Raja |
| 2014 | Vanavarayan Vallavarayan | "Kongunattu Thendralukkum" | Yuvan Shankar Raja |
| 2016 | Chennai 600028 II: Second Innings | "Soppanasundari" | Yuvan Shankar Raja |
| 2023 | Mathimaran | "Ithu Nyayamo Iraiva" | Karthik Raja |
As Lyricist
| Year | Film | Song | Composer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Chennai 600028 II: Second Innings | "Soppanasundari" | Yuvan Shankar Raja |
Music Videos
| Year | Title | Role | Actors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | High On Yuvan - ( Theme Song) | Music Video Director | Yuvan Shankar Raja, Premgi Amaren |
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