| Name | Vetrimaaran |
| Age/DOB | 49 (September 4, 1975) |
| Known For | Director, Producer Asuran, Aadukalam, Viduthalai Part 1 (Kollywood) |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Family | Wife: Aarthi Vetrimaaran Children: Poonthendral, Kathiravan Father: Dr. V. Chitravel Mother: Megala Chitravel Siblings: Yet to be updated |
| Education | Graduated in English literature from Loyola College, Chennai |
| Native | Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu, India |
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Vetrimaaran is a director, screenwriter, and producer who predominantly works in the Kollywood film industry. As of 2016, Vetrimaaran has won 4 National awards and one Filmfare award. He made his directional debut through the movie Polladhavan, which was critically acclaimed. Since then, Vetrimaran has made many blockbuster films such as Aadukalam, Asuran, Visaranai, Vada Chennai, and Viduthalai Part 1. He is producing Kavin and Ruhani Sharma’s next film, Mask.
Did You Know?
- Vetrimaran worked as an assistant director to ace filmmaker Balu Mahendra.
- He read 40 to 50 novels a week and helped Balu Mahendra create interesting scenes.
- Apart from being a filmmaker, he is also a successful producer.
Movies
As Director
| Year | Title | Language |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Polladhavan | Tamil |
| 2011 | Aadukalam | Tamil |
| 2016 | Visaranai | Tamil |
| 2018 | Vada Chennai | Tamil |
| 2019 | Asuran | Tamil |
| 2020 | Paava Kadhaigal | Tamil |
| 2023 | Viduthalai Part 1 | Tamil |
| TBA | Viduthalai Part 2 | Tamil |
As Producer (For other directors)
| Year | Title | Language |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Udhayam NH4 | Tamil |
| 2014 | Poriyaalan | Tamil |
| 2015 | Kaaka Muttai | Tamil |
| 2016 | Kodi | Tamil |
| 2017 | Lens | Tamil, Malayalam, English, Hindi |
| 2018 | Annanukku Jai | Tamil |
| 2019 | Miga Miga Avasaram | Tamil |
| 2021 | Sangathalaivan | Tamil |
| 2022 | Anel Meley Pani Thuli | Tamil |
| 2024 | Garudan | Tamil |
As Writer (For other directors)
| Year | Title | Language |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Udhayam NH4 | Tamil |
| 2013 | Naan Rajavaga Pogiren | Tamil |
| 2024 | Garudan | Tamil |
As Actor
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Kadhal Virus | Deepak’s assistant |
| 2014 | Jigarthanda | Himself |
| 2024 | Star | Himself |
Television
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Pettaikaali | Creator |
| TBA | Nilamellaam Rattham | Creator, Writer, Executive Producer |
Awards and Nominations
| Year | Nominated Work | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Polladhavan | Vijay Award | Best Director |
| 2010 | Aadukalam | National Film Award | Best Director |
| 2010 | Aadukalam | National Film Award | Best Screenplay |
| 2011 | Aadukalam | Vijay Award | Best Director |
| 2011 | Aadukalam | Filmfare Awards South | Best Director |
| 2011 | Aadukalam | SIIMA Award | Best Director |
| 2011 | Aadukalam | Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards | Best Director |
| 2014 | Kaaka Muttai | National Film Award | Best Childrens Film |
| 2014 | Kaaka Muttai | Tamil Nadu State Film Award | Tamil Nadu State Film Award Special Prize |
| 2015 | Kaaka Muttai | Filmfare Awards South | Best Film |
| 2015 | Kaaka Muttai | Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards | Best Film |
| 2015 | Kaaka Muttai | Edison Awards | Best Producer |
| 2015 | Visaranai | National Film Award | Best Feature Film – Tamil |
| 2016 | Kaaka Muttai | Norway Tamil Film Festival Awards | Best Film |
| 2016 | Visaranai | Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards | Best Film |
| 2016 | Visaranai | Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards | Best Director |
| 2016 | Visaranai | Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards | Best Screenplay |
| 2018 | Vada Chennai | Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards | Best Screenplay |
| 2019 | Asuran | National Film Award | Best Feature Film – Tamil |
| 2019 | Asuran | Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards | Best Director |
| 2019 | Asuran | Behindwoods Gold Medal | Best Director |
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