Vignesh Shivan facts for kids
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Vignesh Shivan
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Vignesh Shivan in 2019
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| Born | 18 September 1985 |
| Nationality | Indian |
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| Years active | 2012–present |
| Spouse(s) | |
| Children | 2 |
Vignesh Shivan, born on September 18, 1985, is a talented Indian filmmaker. He works in Tamil cinema as a director, producer, writer, actor, and lyricist. He creates movies of many different types.
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About Vignesh Shivan
Vignesh Shivan went to school in Chennai. He studied at Santhome Higher Secondary School and Vanavani Matriculation Higher Secondary School.
He and actress Nayanthara started their relationship after working together on the film Naanum Rowdy Dhaan in 2015. They got engaged in 2021. They married on June 9, 2022, in Mahabalipuram. The couple welcomed twin boys on September 26, 2022. A documentary about Nayanthara's film journey and their relationship, called Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairytale, was released in 2024.
His Journey in Films
Vignesh Shivan's first film as a director was Podaa Podi (2012). It took a long time to make, about four years. The movie was filmed in Canada, including places like Orillia and Toronto. After its release, he continued to work in films. He wrote lyrics for songs and appeared in a small role in the movie Velaiyilla Pattathari (2014).
His second film, Naanum Rowdy Dhaan (2015), was a big success. It starred Vijay Sethupathi and Nayanthara. Dhanush was the producer for this movie.
For his third film, Thaanaa Serndha Koottam, he worked with popular actors Suriya and Keerthy Suresh. Anirudh Ravichander composed the music for this film.
Vignesh Shivan and Nayanthara also started their own company called Rowdy Pictures. This company has produced films like Pebbles (2021) and Rocky (2021).
His most recent movie is Love Insurance Kompany, which was released in 2025.
Films Directed by Vignesh
| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Podaa Podi | |
| 2015 | Naanum Rowdy Dhaan | Won - SIIMA Award for Best Director |
| 2018 | Thaanaa Serndha Koottam | Remake of Hindi film Special 26 |
| 2020 | Paava Kadhaigal | Part of an anthology film; segment Love Panna Uttarnum |
| 2022 | Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal | Also producer |
| 2025 | Love Insurance Kompany |
Acting Roles
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2007 | Sivi | Krishna's friend | Uncredited appearance |
| 2012 | Podaa Podi | Himself | Cameo appearance |
| 2014 | Velaiilla Pattadhari | Vignesh |
Films Produced by Vignesh
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Netrikann | |
| Koozhangal | Also known as Pebbles | |
| Rocky | Also distributor | |
| 2022 | Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal | Also director |
| Connect | ||
| 2023 | Shubh Yatra | Gujarati film; remake of Aandavan Kattalai (2016) |
Songs Written by Vignesh
Vignesh Shivan is also a talented lyricist, meaning he writes songs. Here are some of the songs he has written:
| Year | Song | Film | Composer | |
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| 2012 | "Hare Rama Hare Krishna" | Podaa Podi | Dharan Kumar | |
| "Maattikittenae" | ||||
| "Un Paarvaiyilae" | ||||
| 2013 | "Engadi Poranthae" | Vanakkam Chennai | Anirudh Ravichander | |
| "En Life In Angel" | Virattu | Dharan Kumar | ||
| 2014 | "Chancey Illa" | Anirudh Ravichander | ||
| 2015 | "Adharru Adharru" | Yennai Arindhaal | Harris Jayaraj | |
| "Enakenna Yaarum Illaye" | Aakko | Anirudh Ravichander | ||
| "Thappa Dhaan Theriyum" | Maari | |||
| "Thangamey" | Naanum Rowdydhaan | |||
| "Yennai Maatrum Kadhale" | ||||
| "Kannaana Kanne" | ||||
| "Varava Varava" | ||||
| 2016 | "Avalukena" | Avalukena (Independent Album) | Anirudh Ravichander | |
| "Senjitaley" | Remo | |||
| "Remo Nee Kadhalan" | ||||
| "Sirikkadhey" | ||||
| "Tamilselvi" | ||||
| "Showkali" | Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada | A R Rahman | ||
| "Solli Tholaiyen Ma" | Yaakkai | Yuvan Shankar Raja | ||
| 2017 | "Onnume Aagale" | Onnume Aagale (Independent Album) | Anirudh Ravichander | |
| "Karuppu Vellai" | Vikram Vedha | Sam CS | ||
| "Unakkaga" | Sakka Podu Podu Raja | Silambarasan | ||
| 2018 | "Naana Thaanaa" | Thaanaa Serndha Koottam | Anirudh Ravichander | |
| "Sodakku" | ||||
| "Peela Peela" | ||||
| "Thaanaa Serndha Koottam" | ||||
| "Julie" | Julie (Independent Album) | |||
| "Orey Oru" | Kolamavu Kokila | |||
| "Gun-in-Kadhal" | ||||
| "Thittam Poda Teriyalayae" | ||||
| "Angry Bird" | Irumbu Thirai | Yuvan Shankar Raja | ||
| 2019 | "Thimiru Kaatadha Di" | LKG | Leon James | |
| "Marakkavillayae" | Jersey (D) | Anirudh Ravichander | ||
| "Bad Boy" | Saaho (D) | Badshah | ||
| "Thimiranumda" | NGK | Yuvan Shankar Raja | ||
| "Yenga Annan" | Namma Veetu Pillai | D. Imman | ||
| 2020 | "Ennai Vittu" | Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal | Masala Coffee | |
| "Unnale Penne" | Dharala Prabhu | Inno Genga | ||
| "Dharala Prabhu" | Anirudh Ravichander | |||
| 2021 | "Top Tucker" | Top Tucker (Independent Album) | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
| "Andha Kanna Paathaakka" | Master | Anirudh Ravichander | ||
| "Quit Pannuda" | ||||
| 2022 | "Naanga Vera Maari" | Valimai | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
| "Mother Song (Version 1)" | ||||
| "Mother Song (Version 2)" | ||||
| "Rendu Kaadhal" | Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal | Anirudh Ravichander | ||
| "Two Two Two" | ||||
| "Naan Pizhai" | ||||
| "Dippam Dappam" | ||||
| "Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal" | ||||
| "Vaada Thambi" | Etharkkum Thunindhavan | D. Imman | ||
| "Bae" | Don | Anirudh Ravichander | ||
| 2023 | "Rathamaarey" | Jailer | Anirudh Ravichander | Won SIIMA Award for Best Lyricist |
| 2024 | "Kulukku Kulukku" | Inga Naan Thaan Kingu | D. Imman | |
| "Paththavaikkum" | Devara: Part 1 (D) | Anirudh Ravichander | ||
| "Dheema" | Love Insurance Kompany | Anirudh Ravichander | ||
| 2025 | "Nesippaya Nee Ennai" | Nesippaya | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
| "Rise of Dragon" | Dragon | Leon James | ||
| "Vazhithunaiye" |
Other Creative Work
Music Videos Directed
| Year | Song | Artist(s) | Notes |
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| 2012 | "The Love Anthem" | Silambarasan | Director |
See also
In Spanish: Vignésh Shivan para niños
