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Gautham Vasudev Menon
Active Tamil, Malayalam, and Telugu Cinema
- FromOttapalam, Palakkad, Kerala, India
- Based inChennai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Age46–55
- Active1995 – Present
- Updated
Gautham Vasudev Menon – Biography
Gautham Vasudev Menon – Full Information
- Full Name: Gautham Vasudev Menon
- Popular Name: Gautham Menon, GVM
- Nickname: Gautham
- Profession: Director, Screenwriter, Producer, Actor, Playback Singer
- Profession Category: Filmmaker, Character Actor, Producer
- Known For: Minnale, Kaakha Kaakha, Vaaranam Aayiram, Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa, Leo
- Date of Birth: 25 February 1973
- Age: 53 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Ottapalam, Palakkad, Kerala, India
- Hometown: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Current Residence: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Physical Appearance
- Height: 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
- Weight: Approx. 78 kg
- Eye Colour: Dark Brown
- Hair Colour: Salt and Pepper / Black
Family
- Father: Prabha Krishnan
- Mother: Not Publicly Disclosed
- Siblings: Not Publicly Known
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse: Preethi MenonChildren: Three Sons (including cricketer Arya Yohan Menon)
Education
- School: Madras Christian College Higher Secondary School, Chennai
- College: Mookambigai College of Engineering, Pudukkottai, Tamil Nadu
- Qualification: B.E. in Mechanical Engineering
Career Highlight
| Year | Career Highlight |
| 2001 | Made a stellar directorial debut with the smash-hit Tamil romantic drama Minnale, followed by its Hindi remake Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein. |
| 2003 | Directed the landmark action cop thriller Kaakha Kaakha starring Suriya, establishing a benchmark for police dramas. |
| 2006 | Directed Kamal Haasan in the internationally acclaimed neo-noir crime thriller Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu. |
| 2008 | Wrote and directed the semi-autobiographical hit Vaaranam Aayiram, which earned massive acclaim for its music and emotional depth. |
| 2010 | Directed the generational classic romance Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa, cementing his status as a master of modern romance. |
| 2020 | Acted in and directed Vaanmagal, a highly acclaimed segment in the Netflix original anthology series Paava Kadhaigal. |
| 2023 | Transitioned into high-profile acting, playing a pivotal supporting role in Lokesh Kanagaraj’s blockbuster action film Leo. |
| 2024 | Played a prominent, intense character role in Vetrimaaran’s critically acclaimed period crime drama Viduthalai Part 2. |
| 2026 | Directed his highly anticipated Malayalam comedy thriller feature Dominic and the Ladies’ Purse starring Mammootty. |
| 2026 | Maintained a busy acting portfolio by starring in high-profile South Indian film releases including Jana Nayagan and Carmeni Selvam. |
Awards List
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
| 2009 | National Film Awards | Best Feature Film in Tamil | Vaaranam Aayiram | Won |
| 2009 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Director – Tamil | Vaaranam Aayiram | Won |
| 2010 | Nandi Awards | Best Screenplay Writer | Ye Maaya Chesave | Won |
| 2014 | National Film Awards | Best Feature Film in Tamil | Thanga Meenkal (as Producer) | Won |
| 2021 | Government of Tamil Nadu | Kalaimamani (State Honour) | Contribution to Cinema | Won |
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