Actor
Vignesh Raja
Based In
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Origin
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Years Active
2021–Present
Vignesh Raja – Biography
Vignesh Raja – Full Information
- Full Name: Vignesh Raja
- Popular Name: Vignesh Raja
- Nickname: Vignesh
- Profession: Film Director, Screenwriter
- Profession Category: Film Director, Writer
- Known For: Por Thozhil (2023), Kara (2026)
- Date of Birth: Not Publicly Disclosed (Late 1980s / Early 1990s)
- Age: Early 30s (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Hometown: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Current Residence: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Nationality: Indian
Physical Appearance
- Height: Approx. 5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
- Weight: Approx. 72 kg
- Eye Colour: Black
- Hair Colour: Black
Family
- Father: Not Publicly Disclosed
- Mother: Not Publicly Disclosed
- Siblings: Not Publicly Known
- Marital Status: Private
- Spouse: Not Publicly Disclosed
Education
- School: High school education completed in Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- College: Studied Visual Communication / Film Studies at a reputed institute in Chennai
- Qualification: Graduate Degree
Career Highlight
| Year | Career Highlight |
|---|---|
| 2018–2020 | Began his filmmaking career by directing commercial advertisements and independent short films. |
| 2021 | Gained recognition by directing the Tamil romantic-comedy web series I Hate You – I Love You. |
| 2023 | Made his feature directorial debut with the critically acclaimed investigative crime thriller Por Thozhil, starring Ashok Selvan and R. Sarathkumar, which became one of the year’s biggest commercial and critical successes. |
| 2024 | Signed a major mainstream production following widespread appreciation for his screenplay and direction in Por Thozhil. |
| 2026 | Directed the survival action-thriller Kara, starring Dhanush and Mamitha Baiju. |
Awards List
| Year | Award Category | Award Name | Film / Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Best Debut Director | Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards | Por Thozhil | Won |
| 2024 | Best Debut Director – Tamil | South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA) | Por Thozhil | Won |
| 2024 | Best Director – Tamil | Filmfare Awards South | Por Thozhil | Nominated |
About Vignesh Raja
Vignesh Raja made a spectacular directorial debut with the 2023 crime thriller Por Thozhil, which turned out to be a massive critical and commercial blockbuster.
He directed the critically acclaimed 2026 action thriller Kara (originally referred to as D54), which features an intense performance by Dhanush alongside Mamitha Baiju.
Yes, he started his professional directing career in the digital space with the 2021 Tamil web series titled I Hate You – I Love You.
He is widely celebrated for reviving the raw investigative thriller genre in Kollywood, specializing in fast-paced survival scripts and intense edge-of-your-seat screenplays.
He collaborated with leading actor Dhanush, who openly praised Vignesh Raja as a "genius" filmmaker after watching the final edit of the movie.