Actor
Venkat Prabhu Wiki, Biography, Age, Family, Movies, Images
Venkat Prabhu is a well-known actor, playback singer, and director in Tamil film industry. He began his career as a singer in 1990 with the movie Anjali directed by Mani Ratnam. He also worked as an actor in several movies, including April Maadhathil, Ji, Sivakasi, Custody, Let’s Get Married, Adiyae, and many more. Venkat Prabhu became famous for his directional debut Chennai 600028, which is one of the blockbuster movies of 2007. He is the director of Vijay‘s Thalapathi 68, titled The Greatest of All Time.
Biography
| Name | Venkat Prabhu |
| Real Name | Venkat Kumar Gangai Amaren |
| Nickname | Venkat Prabhu |
| Profession | Director, Actor, Singer, Producer |
| Date of Birth | 7 November 1975 |
| Age (as of 2024) | 49 |
| Zodiac sign | Yet to be updated |
| Father | Gangai Amaren |
| Mother | Yet to be updated |
| Brother | Premji Amaren |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Girlfriends | NA |
| Wife | Rajalakshmi |
| Daughter | Vikruthi, Shivani |
| Religion | Hindu |
| Educational Qualification | Graduate |
| School | St. Bede’s School, Chennai |
| College | Trinity College, Music in London |
| Hobbies | Dancing, Singing, and Listening to Music |
| Birth Place | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Hometown | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Current City | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
Social Media Profiles
Interesting Facts
- He has given various commercial hit movies like Mankatha 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.
- He is a die-hard fan of Cricket.
- His Instagram account has over 601K followers (as of January 2024).
Filmography
Here is the movie list of Venkat Prabhu,
Director
| Year | Film | 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 |
| TBA | The Greatest of All Time | Filming |
As Producer
| Year | Film |
|---|---|
| 2016 | Chennai 600028 II: Second Innings |
| 2019 | RK Nagar |
| 2021 | Kasada Thapara |
| 2023 | Nanban Oruvan Vandha Piragu |
As Actor
| Year | Film | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Special appearance | |
| 2010 | Goa | Himself | Special appearance |
| 2011 | Mankatha | Uncredited appearance | |
| 2013 | Naveena Saraswathi Sabatham | Himself | Special appearance |
| 2014 | Ninaithathu Yaaro | Himself | Special appearance |
| 2014 | Vadacurry | Himself | Special appearance |
| 2014 | Nalanum Nandhiniyum | Himself | Special appearance |
| 2014 | Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam | Himself | Special appearance |
| 2014 | Theriyama Unna Kadhalichitten | Himself | Special appearance |
| 2016 | Ennama Katha Vudranunga | Himself | Special appearance |
| 2017 | Mupparimanam | Himself | Special appearance |
| 2017 | Vizhithiru | Dhileepan | |
| 2018 | Tamizh Padam 2 | Himself | Special appearance |
| 2019 | Kalavu | Inspector | direct-to-video on ZEE5 |
| 2020 | Lock Up | Moorthi | Released on ZEE5 |
| 2021 | Kasada Thapara | Samyuthan | Also co-producer |
| 2023 | Custody | Himself | |
| 2023 | Let's Get Married | Company MD | |
| 2023 | Adiyae | GK, Gautham Vasudev Menon | |
| 2023 | Shot Boot Three | Swaminathan | |
| 2023 | Kadhal Conditions Apply |
Singer
| Year | Film | 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 |
Lyricist
- 2016 – Chennai 600028 II: Second Innings
Television
- Idho Boopalam
- Kundakka Mandakka
- Thedathey Tholaindhu Povai
- Kollywood Kings
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