Vignesh Shivan facts for kids
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Vignesh Shivan
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Born | 18 September 1985 |
Nationality | Indian |
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Years active | 2012–present |
Spouse(s) | |
Children | 2 |
Vignesh Shivan was born on September 18, 1985. He is an Indian film director, film producer, screenwriter, actor, and lyricist. He works in Tamil cinema, making many different kinds of movies.
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About Vignesh Shivan's Life
Vignesh Shivan went to school in Chennai, India. He met actress Nayanthara when they worked on the movie Naanum Rowdy Dhaan in 2015. They became a couple and later got engaged in 2021.
Vignesh and Nayanthara got married on June 9, 2022, in Mahabalipuram. On September 26, 2022, they welcomed twin boys. The boys were born through surrogacy, which means another woman carried the babies for them. A documentary called Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairytale (2024) shows Nayanthara's film journey and her relationship with Vignesh.
Vignesh Shivan's Film Career
Vignesh Shivan started his film career with the movie Podaa Podi (2012). It took a few years to make this film. After that, he worked as a lyricist, writing songs for movies. He also appeared in small acting roles, like in the movie Velaiyilla Pattathari (2014).
His second film as a director was Naanum Rowdy Dhaan (2015). This movie starred Vijay Sethupathi and Nayanthara. It was produced by the famous actor Dhanush.
For his third movie, Thaanaa Serndha Koottam, Vignesh worked with actors Suriya and Keerthy Suresh. The music for this film was created by Anirudh Ravichander.
Vignesh Shivan and Nayanthara also started their own company called Rowdy Pictures. This company produces movies. Some of the films they have produced include Pebbles (2021) and Rocky (2021).
His latest movie, "LIK", is expected to be released in 2025.
Movies Directed, Written, and Acted In
Vignesh Shivan has worked on many films as a director, writer, or actor. Here are some of them:
Movies Produced
Vignesh Shivan has also produced several movies:
- Netrikann (2021)
- Koozhangal (2021)
- Rocky (2021)
- Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal (2022)
- Connect (2022)
- Shubh Yatra (2023)
Movies Distributed
- Rocky (2021)
Songs Written as a Lyricist
Vignesh Shivan has written lyrics for many popular songs. Here are a few examples:
Year | Song | Film | Composer | Notes |
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2012 | "Hare Rama Hare Krishna" | Podaa Podi | Dharan Kumar | |
2013 | "Engadi Poranthae" | Vanakkam Chennai | Anirudh Ravichander | |
2014 | "Chancey Illa" | Anirudh Ravichander | A special song for Madras Day | |
2015 | "Thangamey" | Naanum Rowdydhaan | Anirudh Ravichander | |
2016 | "Senjitaley" | Remo | Anirudh Ravichander | |
2017 | "Karuppu Vellai" | Vikram Vedha | Sam CS | |
2018 | "Sodakku" | Thaanaa Serndha Koottam | Anirudh Ravichander | |
2019 | "Marakkavillayae" | Jersey | Anirudh Ravichander | Tamil version |
2020 | "Ennai Vittu" | Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal | Masala Coffee | |
2021 | "Andha Kanna Paathaakka" | Master | Anirudh Ravichander | |
2022 | "Rendu Kaadhal" | Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal | Anirudh Ravichander | |
2023 | "Rathamaarey" | Jailer | Anirudh Ravichander | Won an award for Best Lyricist |
2024 | "Paththavaikkum" | Devara: Part 1 | Anirudh Ravichander | Dubbed version |
Other Creative Work
Vignesh Shivan has also directed music videos for various artists.
Year | Song | Artist(s) | Notes |
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2012 | "The Love Anthem" | Silambarasan | |
2014 | "Chancey Illa" | Anirudh Ravichander | Made for Madras Day |
2015 | "Aakko" - Enakenna Yaarum Illaye | Anirudh Ravichander | Made for Valentine's Day |
2016 | "Avalukena" | Anirudh Ravichander | Made for Valentine's Day |
2017 | "Onnume Aagala" | Anirudh Ravichander | Made for Valentine's Day |
2018 | "Julie" | Anirudh Ravichander |
See also
In Spanish: Vignésh Shivan para niños