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Vignesh Shivan
Active Tamil Cinema
- FromChennai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Based inChennai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Age36–45
- Active2012 – Present
- Updated
Vignesh Shivan – Biography
Vignesh Shivan – Full Information
- Full Name: Vignesh Shivan
- Popular Name: Vignesh Shivan
- Nickname: Vicky
- Profession: Director, Screenwriter, Producer, Lyricist, Actor
- Known For: Naanum Rowdy Dhaan, Podaa Podi, Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal, LIK: Love Insurance Kompany
- Date of Birth: 18 September 1985
- Age: 40 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Hometown: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Religion: [Private/Sensitive Data – Kept Blank]
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo
- Current Residence: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Profession Category: Filmmaker, Writer, Lyricist
Physical Appearance
- Height: 5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
- Weight: Approx. 72 kg
- Eye Colour: Dark Brown
- Hair Colour: Black
Family
- Father: Late Sivakozhundhu (Former Superintendent of Police)
- Mother: Meena Kumari (Retired Inspector of Police)
- Siblings: Aishwarya (Sister)
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse: Nayanthara (m. 2022)
- Children: Uyir and Ulagam (Twin Sons)
Education
- School: Santhome Higher Secondary School, Mylapore, Chennai
- College: Information not publicly disclosed
- Qualification: School Graduate
Career Highlight
| Year | Career Highlight |
| 2007 | Made his initial on-screen acting appearance with an uncredited role in the Tamil thriller Sivi. |
| 2012 | Made his directorial and screenwriting debut with the romantic drama Podaa Podi starring Silambarasan. |
| 2014 | Played the memorable supporting acting role of ‘Vignesh’ alongside Dhanush in the blockbuster Velaiyilla Pattathari (VIP). |
| 2015 | Achieved major critical and commercial breakthrough by writing and directing the hit black comedy Naanum Rowdy Dhaan. |
| 2018 | Directed and wrote the heist comedy-drama Thaanaa Serndha Koottam starring Suriya and Keerthy Suresh. |
| 2020 | Directed the highly acclaimed segment Love Panna Uttarnum in the Netflix anthology series Paava Kadhaigal. |
| 2021 | Co-produced the internationally acclaimed independent drama Koozhangal (Pebbles), which won the Tiger Award at Rotterdam. |
| 2022 | Directed and co-produced the multi-starrer romantic comedy Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal featuring Vijay Sethupathi, Nayanthara, and Samantha. |
| 2024 | Featured prominently in the intimate Netflix documentary Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairy Tale. |
| 2026 | Directed and wrote the highly anticipated sci-fi romantic comedy film LIK: Love Insurance Kompany starring Pradeep Ranganathan. |
Awards List
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
| 2016 | SIIMA Awards | Best Director | Naanum Rowdy Dhaan | Won |
| 2016 | SIIMA Awards | Best Lyricist | “Thangamey” (Naanum Rowdy Dhaan) | Nominated |
| 2019 | Edison Awards | Best Director | Thaanaa Serndha Koottam | Nominated |
| 2023 | SIIMA Awards | Best Director | Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal | Nominated |
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About Vignesh Shivan
Is Vignesh Shivan primarily an actor or a director?
He is primarily an elite director, screenwriter, and lyricist in Tamil cinema. However, he started with minor acting stints and played a prominent supporting role as Dhanush's friend in the hit film Velaiyilla Pattathari (2014).
Who is Vignesh Shivan's wife?
He is married to the superstar of South Indian cinema, actress Nayanthara. The couple tied the knot in a grand ceremony in June 2022.
What is his latest movie project in 2026?
He is the director and writer of the highly anticipated 2026 romantic comedy-drama LIK: Love Insurance Kompany, featuring Pradeep Ranganathan and Krithi Shetty.
For which movie did he win the Best Director award?
He won the prestigious SIIMA Award for Best Director for his iconic 2015 action black-comedy blockbuster Naanum Rowdy Dhaan.
What are his prominent works as a lyricist?
Vignesh is a highly popular lyricist who frequently collaborates with music composer Anirudh Ravichander, penning massive chartbusters like "Thangamey" (Naanum Rowdy Dhaan), "Naan Pizhai" (Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal), and "Bad Eyes Villain" (Velaiyilla Pattathari).
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