Vignesh Shivan
| Vignesh Shivan | |
|---|---|
| Born |
18 September 1984 Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Occupation | Director, actor, lyrics writer |
| Years active | 2012–present |
Vignesh Shivan is an Indian film director, actor and lyric writer who works in Tamil cinema. He has been regularly associated in projects involving Silambarasan, Dhanush and Anirudh Ravichander, as well as helming independent music videos.
Life
Vignesh Shivan is the child of a police officer; his father worked as a superintendent, while his mother works as an inspector in Vadapalani. Vignesh Shivan is known for his big family. He studied in Santhome Hr Sec School, Mylapore. He is also a junior of Simbu (Silambarasan) in his school. His father died in his early age. Being the only male of the family, Vignesh (Vicky) took charge of the family and raised his own sister who was very poor in her education.
Career
Vignesh Shivan made a short film and after getting Dharan to compose music for it; showed the film to producers, Gemini Film Circuit, and then to his childhood friend, Silambarasan and both parties agreed to collaborate to make it a feature film titled Podaa Podi (2012).[1] The joint producers of the film, Shanaya Telefilms, released a series of posters in June 2008 publicising the film, while Silambarasan and Vignesh toured in Canada scouting for locations and agreeing a deal with Mayor Ron Stevens to film in Orillia and Toronto.[2][3] The film languished in production for close to four years, before finally releasing in October 2012 to mixed reviews. He then continued to be active in films by working as a lyricist, filming independent music videos and appearing in an acting role as an engineer in Velaiyilla Pattathari (2014).
His second film, Naanum Rowdydhaan (2015), like his first film, went through several changes of cast and production studios, before finalising on Vijay Sethupathi and Nayantara as actors and Dhanush as producer. The film, for which he drew inspiration from the lives of his parents, opened to highly positive reviews in October 2015. The Anirudh musical was praised by audience.[4]
His third venture is announced, which he would be teaming up with Suriya Sivakumar, Keerthy Suresh, titled as Thaana Serndha Kootam. The music to be composed by Anirudh.[5]
Filmography
As director, writer and actor
| Year | Film | Credited as | Notes | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director | Writer | Actor | Role | |||
| 2007 | Sivi |  | |  | Krishna's friend | Uncredited role |
| 2012 | Podaa Podi | | | | Himself | Cameo appearance |
| 2014 | Velaiyilla Pattathari | | | | Vignesh | |
| 2015 | Naanum Rowdydhaan | | | | SIIMA Award for Best Director | |
| 2017 | Thaanaa Serndha Koottam | | | | ||
As lyricist
| Year | Song | Film | Composer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | "Hare Rama Hare Krishna" "Maattikittenae" "Un Paarvaiyilae" | Podaa Podi | Dharan Kumar | |
| 2013 | "Engadhi Poranthae" | Vanakkam Chennai | Anirudh Ravichander | |
| 2013 | "En Life In Angel" | Virattu | Dharan Kumar | |
| 2014 | "Chancey Illa" | Anirudh Ravichander | ||
| 2014 | "Adharru Adharru" | Yennai Arindhaal | Harris Jayaraj | |
| 2015 | "Enakenna Yaarum Illaye" | Aakko | Anirudh Ravichander | |
| 2015 | "Thappa Dhaan Theriyum" | Maari | Anirudh Ravichander | |
| 2015 | "Thangamey" "Naanum Rowdy Dhaan" "Yennai Maatrum Kadhale" "Kannaana Kanne" "Varava Varava" | Naanum Rowdydhaan | Anirudh Ravichander | |
| 2016 | "Senjitaley" "Remo Nee Kadhalan" "Sirikkadhey" "Tamilselvi" | Remo | Anirudh Ravichander | |
| 2016 | "Showkali" | Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada | A R Rahman | |
| 2016 | "Solli Tholaiyen Ma" | Yaakkai | Yuvan Shankar Raja |
Other work
Music videos
| Year | Song | Artist(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | The Love Anthem | Silambarasan | |
| 2014 | Chancey Illa | Anirudh Ravichander | Single for Madras Day |
| 2015 | Aakko - Enakenna Yaarum Illaye | Anirudh Ravichander | |
| 2016 | Avalukena | Anirudh Ravichander | Single for Valentines Day |
References
- ↑ "Poda Podi is a romantic musical: Dharan". The Times of India. 4 August 2010. Retrieved 20 November 2011.
- ↑ "Another Rajnikanth in the making?". Rediff.com. 31 December 2004. Retrieved 20 November 2011.
- ↑ Super Admin (24 June 2008). "Simbu's next film is Thiru Poda Thimathi Podi". Oneindia.in. Retrieved 20 November 2011.
- ↑ http://www.deccanchronicle.com/151020/entertainment-kollywood/article/my-relationship-nayan-too-personal-talk-about-vignesh-shivan
- ↑ "Keerthy Suresh to team up with Suriya". The Hindu. 17 October 2016.