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Vignesh Shivan
Born (1985-09-18) 18 September 1985 (age 39)
Nationality Indian
Occupation
Years active 2012–present
Spouse(s)
(m. 2022)
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.

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:

Year Film Director Writer Actor Role Notes
2007 Sivi YesY Krishna's friend Small, uncredited role
2012 Podaa Podi YesY YesY YesY Himself Appeared briefly as himself
2014 Velaiilla Pattadhari YesY Vignesh An engineer in the film
2015 Naanum Rowdydhaan YesY YesY Won an award for Best Director
2018 Thaanaa Serndha Koottam YesY YesY A remake of a Hindi film
2020 Paava Kadhaigal YesY YesY Part of an anthology film
2022 Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal YesY YesY
2025 Love Insurance Kompany Not yet released YesY YesY Still being filmed

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
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
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

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