Actor
Vishnu Vishal
Based In
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Origin
Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India
Years Active
2009 – Present
Vishnu Vishal Biography
Vishnu Vishal Personal Information
- Full Name: Vishal Kudawla
- Professional Name: Vishnu Vishal
- Date of Birth: 17 July 1984
- Age: 41 Years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Profession: Actor, Film Producer
- Industry: Tamil Cinema (Kollywood)
- Years Active: 2009 – Present
Physical Appearance
- Height: Approximately 5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
- Hair Color: Black
- Eye Color: Dark Brown
Education
- School: Holy Cross Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Vellore
- College/University: SRM Institute of Science and Technology
- Qualification: MBA in Marketing
Family
- Father: Ramesh Kudawla
- Mother: Name not publicly known
- Uncle: Worked as a supporting actor in Hindi films
Personal Life
- First Wife: Rajini Natraj (Married 2010 – Divorced 2018)
- Son: Aryan (Born 2017)
- Second Wife: Jwala Gutta (Married on 22 April 2021)
- Daughter: Mira (Born in 2025)
Career Highlight
| Year | Film Name | Career Highlight |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu | Acting debut; won Edison Award for Best Debut Actor and gained recognition. |
| 2012 | Neerparavai | Critically acclaimed performance; nominated for SIIMA Best Actor. |
| 2014 | Mundasupatti | Commercial success that established him as a leading actor. |
| 2014 | Jeeva | Received praise for portraying a cricketer; strengthened his market value. |
| 2015 | Indru Netru Naalai | Successful sci-fi comedy; showcased versatility. |
| 2016 | Velainu Vandhutta Vellaikaaran | Major commercial hit; debuted as a producer. |
| 2017 | Kathanayagan | Continued success as both actor and producer. |
| 2018 | Ratsasan | Career-defining blockbuster thriller; became one of the most acclaimed films of his career. |
| 2018 | Silukkuvarupatti Singam | Successful commercial entertainer produced by him. |
| 2021 | Kaadan / Aranya | Expanded reach through a bilingual Tamil-Telugu project. |
| 2022 | FIR | Successful thriller; earned praise for a dual-role performance and production work. |
| 2022 | Gatta Kusthi | Family sports drama that performed well with audiences. |
| 2024 | Lal Salaam | Collaborated with director Aishwarya Rajinikanth in a high-profile project. |
| 2025 | Oho Enthan Baby | Special appearance while continuing as producer. |
| 2025 | Aaryan | Played a police officer in a major action-drama role. |
| 2026 | Gatta Kusthi 2 | Upcoming sequel, continuing one of his successful franchises. |
Awards List
| Year | Award | Category | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Edison Awards | Best Debut Actor | Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu | Won |
| 2009 | Vijay Awards | Best Debut Actor | Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu | Nominated |
| 2012 | SIIMA Awards | Best Actor | Neerparavai | Nominated |
| 2018 | Norway Tamil Film Festival Awards | Best Actor | Ratsasan | Nominated |
About Vishnu Vishal
Vishnu Vishal is an Indian actor and film producer primarily working in Tamil cinema.
His birth name is Vishal Kudawla.
Ratsasan (2018) is widely regarded as his most popular film.
Yes, he is married to badminton player Jwala Gutta.
He was a cricketer before entering the film industry.