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Vimal (actor)

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Vimal is an Indian actor working in Tamil films. He appeared in a supporting role in Kanchivaram (2008), and played the lead role in Pasanga in 2009.

Vimal
Vimal in 2014
Born
Ramesh Vimal Ramasamy

(1979-04-25) 25 April 1979 (age 47)[1]
Pannankombu, Manapparai, Trichy, Tamil Nadu, India
Other nameGalaxy Star
Occupations
  • Actor
  • producer
Years active2001–present
Spouse
Akshaya
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(m. 2010)​
Children3

Vimal's breakthrough came with the film Kalavani in 2010. He further acted in movies such as Vaagai Sooda Vaa (2011), Kalakalappu (2012), Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga (2013), Manjapai (2014), Mannar Vagaiyara (2018) and Deiva Machan (2023).

Early life

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Vimal was born on 25 April 1979, in Pannankombu, a village near Manapparai, Tiruchirappalli district, Tamil Nadu, and later moved to Chennai. He discontinued his studies and began learning dancing and joined the Koothu-P-Pattarai, a theatre group in Chennai.[2]

Vimal married Akshaya and they have three children together.[3]

Acting career

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2001–2008: Initial career

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In 2001, he started a career as an aspiring model actor. While being a part of Koothu-P-Pattarai, Vimal was appearing in uncredited roles in several high-profile Tamil films, including Ghilli (2004), Kireedam (2007), and Kuruvi (2008). He made cameo role in the critically acclaimed movie Kanchivaram (2008).[4]

2009–2016: Leading roles and success

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He played his first leading role in Pasanga (2009), directed by Pandiraj, in which he played Meenakshisundaram, an insurance agent.[2] The film won critical acclaim, while his performance was well received. He next appeared in A. Sarkunam's comedy entertainer Kalavani (2010) with Oviya in the female lead which went on to become a sleeper hit.[5] In 2011, he acted in three films, Cloud Nine Movie's Thoonga Nagaram, Eththan and Vaagai Sooda Vaa, which saw him collaborating with A. Sarkunam again. Vaagai Sooda Vaa was a period piece set in the 1960s, with Vimal playing a village teacher named Veluthambi.[6] His other 2012 film, was Mattuthavani which was long-delayed and was a flop at the box office.[7] He was then seen in UTV's comedy film Kalakalappu under Sundar C's direction that features an ensemble cast.[8] His next release was Ishtam, a remake of Telugu hit Yemaindhi Ee Vela, in which he played an urban character for the first time.[9]

In 2013, he acted five movies as Sillunu Oru Sandhippu, a simple love story,[10] Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga co-starring with Sivakarthikeyan directed by Pandiraj. The film was a good opening and was a hit at the box office.[11][12] Moondru Per Moondru Kadal with actors Arjun Sarja and Cheran directed by Vasanth. Ezhil's direction Desingu Raja was released on 23 August.[13]Jannal Oram co-starring with R. Parthiepan and Vidharth. The film received mixed reviews from critics and audience.[14] Vimal is currently working on more than half-a-dozen projects. He has play in Pulivaal (2014), a comedy thriller with actor Prasanna, remake of Malayalam film.[15] He has completed Manjapai (2014)[16] and Padmamagan's Netru Indru (2014). He was next seen an action film, Kaaval (2015),[17] followed by two comedy dramas, Anjala (2016)[18] and Mapla Singam (2016).[19]

2018–present

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In 2018, Boopathy Pandian's Mannar Vagaiyara was released. The film is produced by Vimal for the first time. It was running successful and was declared a super hit.[20] In December, an adult comedy film, Evanukku Engeyo Matcham Irukku. It was a poor review from critics and audiences.[21] His next two films were romantic comedies including Kalavani 2 (2019), a sequel to Kalavani and Kanni Raasi (2020).[22][23]

Vimal was seen in the Zee5 crime thriller web series Vilangu (2022). The series, written and directed by Prashanth Pandiyaraj, started streaming in February and received extremely positive reviews.[24] He was acted in a cameo in Vijay Sethupathi starrer DSP (2022) directed by Ponram.[25] In 2023, he returns to the family territory in rural comedy, Deiva Machan.[26] His next projects were action films such as Kulasami and Thudikkum Karangal.[27][28] In 2024, Vimal plays the role of a morgue driver in Pogumidam Vegu Thooramillai.[29] Follow-up to the Bose Venkat's-directed action-drama film Sir, which explores themes of social inequality and the importance of education.[30] In 2025, Vimal appeared in five films such as Badava, Paramasivan Fathima, Desingu Raja 2, Galatta Family and Mahasenha. All of these films were disappointing to audiences.

Filmography

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Key
† Denotes films that have not yet been released
List of Vimal film acting credits
Year Title Role Notes
2001KalakalappuKarna's collegemateUncredited role
2004GhilliVelu's teammateUncredited role
Assistant Director[31]
2007KireedamShaktivel's friendUncredited role
2008KuruviRefugee in CuddapahUncredited role
Assistant Director
PandhayamMurugesanUncredited role
KanchivaramRangan
ThenavattuSanthosh's henchmanUncredited role
2009PasangaMeenakshi SundaramVijay Award for Best Debut Actor
Ananda Vikatan Award for Best Debut Actor
2010KalavaniArivazhagan (Arikki)
2011Thoonga NagaramKannan
EththanSathyamoorthy
Vaagai Sooda VaaVeluthambiTamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor
2012MattuthavaniPanneer's friendUncredited role
KalakalappuSeenu
IshtamSaravanan
2013Sillunu Oru SandhippuAshok
Kedi Billa Killadi RangaKesavan
Moondru Per Moondru KaadhalVarun
Desingu RajaIdhayakani
Jannal OramSubbiah
2014Ninaithathu YaaroHimselfCameo
PulivaalKasi
ManjapaiTamil
Netru IndruSivaji
Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam IyakkamHimselfCameo
Oru Oorla Rendu RajaAzhagu
2015KaavalAnbarasu
2016AnjalaKavas
Mapla SingamAnbuchelvan
2018Mannar VagaiyaraMadhiyazhaganAlso producer
Evanukku Engeyo Matcham IrukkuHari
2019Kalavani 2Arivazhagan (Arikki)25th Film
2020Kanni RaasiGemini Ganesan
2022DSPVinayagamCameo
2023Deiva MachanThabaal Karthi
KulasamiSoora Sangu
Thudikkum KarangalVetri
2024Pogumidam Vegu ThooramillaiKumar
SirMangollai Ponnarasan Sivagnanam "Ma. Po. Si"
2025BadavaVelan
GangersOriginal SaravananCameo
MaamanMagician
Paramasivan FathimaParamasivan
Desingu Raja 2Kulasekara Pandian
Galatta FamilyChandran
MahasenhaSenguttuvan
2026VadamVetrivel
SandakkariArumugamUnreleased[32]
BelladonnaTBADelayed[33]
Vimal 39TBAFilming[34]

Web series

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List of Vimal web series credits
Year Title Role Channel Ref
2022VilanguParidhiZEE5[35]
2025Om Kali Jai KaliGanesanJioHotstar[36]

References

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  1. ↑ https://in.bookmyshow.com/person/vemal/18164/filmography
  2. 1 2 Rao, Subha J (12 November 2018). "The Hindu : Arts / Cinema : Only Vemal!". The Hindu. Chennai, India.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  3. ↑ "Actor Vimal weds his sweetheart". The Times of India. 29 December 2010. Archived from the original on 5 October 2013.
  4. ↑ ""I Never Accepted to do That Film" Vimal Finally Talks About "Ivanukku Engeyo Macham Irukku" !! WATCH VIDEO !! | Chennai Memes". 2 July 2019. Archived from the original on 12 September 2021. Retrieved 12 September 2021.
  5. ↑ "Kalavani goes places". The Times of India. 22 July 2010. Archived from the original on 11 August 2011.
  6. ↑ "In quest of victory!". The Times of India. 8 May 2011. Archived from the original on 15 September 2012. Retrieved 10 November 2011.
  7. ↑ "Mattuthavani – Behindwoods.com – Tamil Top Ten Movies – Ooh La La La Mattuthavani Mye Oru kal Oru kannadi Asthamanam Mazhaikalam 3 Karnan Meeravudan Krishnan Sooriya Nagaram Nandha Nandhitha Sevarkodi Naanga Aravaan Kaattu Puli Udumban Kadhalil Sodhapuvadhu Yeppadi Muppozhudhum Un Karpanaigal Mouna Guru kollaikaran Vettai Nanban Osthe Rajapattai Uchithanai Mukarnthal Mouna Guru Mambattiyan Velayudham 7aum Arivu Porali Mayakkam Enna". Behindwoods.com. Archived from the original on 16 May 2019. Retrieved 3 April 2019.
  8. ↑ "Sundar C's next – 'Masala'". IndiaGlitz.com. Archived from the original on 12 October 2011. Retrieved 12 October 2011.
  9. ↑ Vimal gets an image makeover with Ishtam. Sify.com
  10. ↑ "Review: Silunu Oru Sandhippu is a simple love story". Rediff.com. Archived from the original on 3 April 2019. Retrieved 3 April 2019.
  11. ↑ "Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga box office collection". Behindwoods.com. Archived from the original on 30 December 2018. Retrieved 3 April 2019.
  12. ↑ "Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga box office collection". Behindwoods.com. Archived from the original on 30 December 2018. Retrieved 3 April 2019.
  13. ↑ "Desingu Raja Movie Review Desingu Raja, Desingu Raja review, Desingu Raja movie review". Behindwoods.com. Archived from the original on 28 March 2019. Retrieved 3 April 2019.
  14. ↑ "Jannal Oram Movie Review {3/5}: Critic Review of Jannal Oram by Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 3 April 2019.
  15. ↑ "'Chappa Kurishu' turns 'Pulival' in Kollywood – The Times of India". The Times Of India. Archived from the original on 19 April 2013. Retrieved 21 June 2013.
  16. ↑ "Manja Pai Movie Review {3/5}: Critic Review of Manja Pai by Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 3 April 2019.
  17. ↑ "Kaaval (aka) Kaval review". Behindwoods.com. 26 June 2015. Archived from the original on 10 March 2019. Retrieved 3 April 2019.
  18. ↑ "Anjala Movie Review {3/5}: Critic Review of Anjala by Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 3 April 2019.
  19. ↑ "Mapla Singam Movie Review {3/5}: Critic Review of Mapla Singam by Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 3 April 2019.
  20. ↑ "Review : Mannar Vagaiyara review: Entertaining to an extent (2018)". Sify. Archived from the original on 26 January 2018. Retrieved 3 April 2019.
  21. ↑ "Evanukku Engeyo Matcham Irukku Review: An offensive, disastrous attempt at an adult comedy". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 29 March 2019. Retrieved 3 April 2019.
  22. ↑ S, Srivatsan (6 July 2019). "'Kalavani 2' review: A film that robs us of our sanity". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 12 August 2020.
  23. ↑ "Kanni Rasi movie review: The stars don't align for this one". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 12 September 2021. Retrieved 12 September 2021.
  24. ↑ "Actor Vimal gets an honorary doctorate from the American National Business University". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 21 December 2022. Retrieved 21 December 2022.
  25. ↑ "DSP - An uninspired cop's tale". Tamil Guardian. Retrieved 3 December 2022.
  26. ↑ "Deiva Machan Movie Review: A likeable film that's not compelling enough". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
  27. ↑ "Kulasami Movie Review: Dull at best and strangely amusing at worst". Cinema Express. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
  28. ↑ "Thudikkum Karangal Review: Vemal Film Is Not Quite The Thriller We Were Waiting For". Times Now News. Retrieved 25 October 2023.
  29. ↑ "Pogumidam Vegu Thooramillai Movie Review: A well-acted journey with mixed results". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 August 2024.
  30. ↑ "'SIR' Movie Review: This social drama about education needs course correction". New Indian Express. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
  31. ↑ Vandhana (10 February 2015). "Rustic Art: The Actor Vimal Interview". Silverscreen.in. Archived from the original on 23 April 2022. Retrieved 23 April 2022.
  32. ↑ "Unreleased Tamil film Sandakari wins 3 State awards, fans question selection". India Today. Retrieved 2 February 2026.
  33. ↑ "Vemal's next titled Belladonna".
  34. ↑ "Actor Vimal Begins Shoot for Rural Comedy with Ponman Makers in Karaikudi".
  35. ↑ "Vilangu review: A solid, satisfying Tamil crime thriller series". The News Minute. Retrieved 22 February 2022.
  36. ↑ "விமல் நடிப்பில் புதிய வெப்தொடர் ஓம் காளி ஜெய் காளி விரைவில்..." Maalai Malar (in Tamil). Retrieved 1 March 2025.

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