Vignesh Shivan (born 18 September 1985) is an Indian film director, producer, screenwriter, lyricist and actor who works in Tamil cinema.
Vignesh Shivan | |
|---|---|
_02.jpg) Vignesh Shivan in 2019 | |
| Born | 18 September 1985[1] |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 2 |
Personal life
editVignesh's mother was a police inspector,[2] while his father was Superintendent of Police.[3] Vignesh and actress Nayanthara had been in a relationship ever since they worked together on Naanum Rowdy Dhaan in 2015.[4] They announced their engagement in 2021,[5] and got married on 9 June 2022 at Sheraton Grand in Mahabalipuram.[6] The couple had twin boys on 26 September 2022 through surrogacy.[7] Netflix has documented his wife's journey in cinema, as well as her relationship with him, in a documentary titled Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairytale (2024).[8]
Career
editVignesh began his career as an assistant director under Prabhu Solomon.[9] After getting Dharan to compose music for it, showed the film to producers, Gemini Film Circuit, and then to Silambarasan and both parties agreed to collaborate to make it a feature film titled Podaa Podi (2012).[10] 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.[11][12] 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 appeared in a cameo role in Velaiyilla Pattathari (2014), starring Dhanush. His second film, Naanum Rowdy Dhaan, released three years after his directorial debut, became his first major breakthrough as a director.[9] In his third venture, Thaanaa Serndha Koottam, he teamed up with Suriya and Keerthy Suresh. Anirudh Ravichander wrote the music numbers.[13] Vignesh Shivan along with Nayanthara, founded a new venture called Rowdy Pictures which produced the films Pebbles (2021) and Rocky (2021).[citation needed]
Filmography
edit| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
As director
edit| Year | Film | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Podaa Podi | ||
| 2015 | Naanum Rowdy Dhaan | Won - SIIMA Award for Best Director | [14][15] |
| 2018 | Thaanaa Serndha Koottam | ||
| 2020 | Paava Kadhaigal | Anthology film; segment Love Panna Uttarnum | [16] |
| 2022 | Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal | Also producer | |
| 2026 | Love Insurance Kompany | [17][18] |
As an actor
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Sivi | Krishna's friend | Uncredited appearance |
| 2012 | Podaa Podi | Himself | Cameo appearance |
| 2014 | Velaiilla Pattadhari | Vignesh | |
| 2026 | Love Insurance Kompany | Himself | Cameo appearance |
As producer
edit| Year | Title | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Netrikann | [19][20] | |
| Koozhangal | Alternatively titled Pebbles | ||
| Rocky | Also distributor | ||
| 2022 | Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal | Also director | |
| Connect | |||
| 2023 | Shubh Yatra | Gujarati film; remake of Aandavan Kattalai (2016) | [21] |
As lyricist
edit| Year | Song | Film | Composer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | "Hare Rama Hare Krishna" | Podaa Podi | Dharan Kumar | |
| "Maattikittenae" | ||||
| "Un Paarvaiyilae" | ||||
| 2013 | "Engadi Poranthae" | Vanakkam Chennai | Anirudh Ravichander | |
| "En Life In Angel" | Virattu | Dharan Kumar | ||
| 2014 | "Chancey Illa" | Anirudh Ravichander | Single For Madras Day | |
| 2015 | "Adharru Adharru" | Yennai Arindhaal | Harris Jayaraj | |
| "Enakenna Yaarum Illaye" | Aakko | Anirudh Ravichander | Single for Valentines Day | |
| "Thappa Dhaan Theriyum" | Maari | |||
| "Thangamey" | Naanum Rowdydhaan | |||
| "Yennai Maatrum Kadhale" | ||||
| "Kannaana Kanne" | ||||
| "Varava Varava" | ||||
| 2016 | "Avalukena" | Avalukena (Independent Album) | Anirudh Ravichander | Single for Valentines Day |
| "Senjitaley" | Remo | |||
| "Remo Nee Kadhalan" | ||||
| "Sirikkadhey" | ||||
| "Tamilselvi" | ||||
| "Showkali" | Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada | A R Rahman | ||
| "Solli Tholaiyen Ma" | Yaakkai | Yuvan Shankar Raja | ||
| 2017 | "Onnume Aagale" | Onnume Aagale (Independent Album) | Anirudh Ravichander | Single for Valentines Day |
| "Karuppu Vellai" | Vikram Vedha | Sam CS | ||
| "Unakkaga" | Sakka Podu Podu Raja | Silambarasan | ||
| 2018 | "Naana Thaanaa" | Thaanaa Serndha Koottam | Anirudh Ravichander | |
| "Sodakku" | Written along with Mani Amudhavan | |||
| "Peela Peela" | ||||
| "Thaanaa Serndha Koottam" | ||||
| "Julie" | Julie (Independent Album) | Single for Valentines Day | ||
| "Orey Oru" | Kolamavu Kokila | |||
| "Gun-in-Kadhal" | ||||
| "Thittam Poda Teriyalayae" | ||||
| "Angry Bird" | Irumbu Thirai | Yuvan Shankar Raja | ||
| 2019 | "Thimiru Kaatadha Di" | LKG | Leon James | |
| "Marakkavillayae" | Jersey (D) | Anirudh Ravichander | Tamil Version | |
| "Bad Boy" | Saaho (D) | Badshah | Tamil version | |
| "Thimiranumda" | NGK | Yuvan Shankar Raja | ||
| "Yenga Annan" | Namma Veetu Pillai | D. Imman | ||
| 2020 | "Ennai Vittu" | Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal | Masala Coffee | |
| "Unnale Penne" | Dharala Prabhu | Inno Genga | ||
| "Dharala Prabhu" | Anirudh Ravichander | Composed along with Sean Roldan, Vivek-Mervin, Inno Genga, Madley Blues, Bharath Shankar, Kaber Vasuki and Oorka. | ||
| 2021 | "Top Tucker" | Top Tucker (Independent Album) | Yuvan Shankar Raja | Written along with Badshah |
| "Andha Kanna Paathaakka" | Master | Anirudh Ravichander | ||
| "Quit Pannuda" | ||||
| 2022 | "Naanga Vera Maari" | Valimai | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
| "Mother Song (Version 1)" | ||||
| "Mother Song (Version 2)" | ||||
| "Rendu Kaadhal" | Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal | Anirudh Ravichander | ||
| "Two Two Two" | ||||
| "Naan Pizhai" | ||||
| "Dippam Dappam" | ||||
| "Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal" | ||||
| "Vaada Thambi" | Etharkkum Thunindhavan | D. Imman | ||
| "Bae" | Don | Anirudh Ravichander | ||
| 2023 | "Rathamaarey" | Jailer | Anirudh Ravichander | SIIMA Award for Best Lyricist |
| 2024 | "Hey Love" | Joshua: Imai Pol Kaakha | Karthik | |
| "Naan Un Joshua" | ||||
| "Kulukku Kulukku" | Inga Naan Thaan Kingu | D. Imman | [22] | |
| "Paththavaikkum" | Devara: Part 1 (D) | Anirudh Ravichander | Dubbed version | |
| "Daavudi" | ||||
| "Dheema" | Love Insurance Kompany | Anirudh Ravichander | ||
| 2025 | "Nesippaya Nee Ennai" | Nesippaya | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
| "Rise of Dragon" | Dragon | Leon James | ||
| "Vazhithunaiye" | Co-wrote with Ko Sesha | |||
| "Vazhiyiraen" | Madharaasi | Anirudh Ravichander |
Other work
editMusic videos
edit| Year | Song | Artist(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | "The Love Anthem" | Silambarasan | Director |
References
edit- ↑ Hindustan Times (18 September 2019). "Vignesh Shivan celebrates birthday with wife Nayan and friends". Archived from the original on 9 June 2022. Retrieved 9 June 2022.
- ↑ "Vignesh Shivan on unforgettable childhood memories in Chennai". The Hindu. 1 September 2024. Archived from the original on 1 September 2024. Retrieved 2 May 2026.
- ↑ Aubramanian, Anupama (20 October 2015). "My relationship with Nayan is too personal to talk about: Vignesh Shivan". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 2 May 2026.
- ↑ "To Birthday Girl Nayanthara, With Love From Boyfriend Vignesh Shivan". NDTV.com. Archived from the original on 19 November 2020. Retrieved 20 November 2020.
- ↑ "Actor Nayanthara confirms engagement with filmmaker Vignesh Shivan". The News Minute. 16 August 2021. Archived from the original on 9 June 2022. Retrieved 9 June 2022.
- ↑ "Nayanthara, Vignesh Shivan's wedding LIVE: Vignesh kisses Nayanthara in first photos from wedding, shares mangalsutra and varmala moments". The Indian Express. 9 June 2022. Archived from the original on 9 June 2022. Retrieved 9 June 2022.
- ↑ "Nayanthara and Vignesh Shivan welcome twin baby boys". Zee News. Archived from the original on 9 October 2022. Retrieved 9 October 2022.
- ↑ Mehrotra, Suchin (13 December 2024). "'Nayanthara: Beyond The Fairy Tale' Review: A Bland Career Chronicle Meets Touching Love Story In Netflix Documentary". The Hollywood Reporter India. Retrieved 2 May 2026.
- 1 2 K, Janani (9 April 2026). "Why Vignesh Shivan is one of Tamil cinema's most exciting new-age directors around". India Today. Archived from the original on 2 May 2026. Retrieved 9 April 2026.
- ↑ "Pod9 Podi is a romantic musical: Dharan". The Times of India. 4 August 2010. Archived from the original on 21 June 2012. Retrieved 20 November 2011.
- ↑ "Another Rajnikanth in the making?". Rediff.com. 31 December 2004. Archived from the original on 16 November 2012. Retrieved 20 November 2011.
- ↑ Super Admin (24 June 2008). "Simbu's next film is Thiru Poda Thimathi Podi". Oneindia.in. Retrieved 20 November 2011.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ "Keerthy Suresh to team up with Suriya". The Hindu. 17 October 2016. Archived from the original on 25 January 2024. Retrieved 17 October 2016.
- ↑ "SIIMA 2016 Telugu movie nominations revealed; 'Baahubali,' 'Srimanthudu' lead the list5". International Business Times. Archived from the original on 26 May 2016.
- ↑ "5th SIIMA WINNERS LIST". Archived from the original on 14 July 2016. Retrieved 24 June 2020.
- ↑ "Netflix announces its first Tamil film; Gautham Menon, Vetri Maaran, Vignesh Shivan, Sudha Kongara to direct". First Post. October 2020. Archived from the original on 11 October 2020. Retrieved 2 October 2020.
- ↑ "It's official! Vignesh Shivan to direct 'Love Today' star Pradeep Ranganathan". The Times of India. 19 September 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 21 September 2023. Retrieved 19 September 2023.
- ↑ "சரியான நேரத்துல என்னை காப்பாத்திட்டீங்க: 'லவ் டுடே' பிரதீப்புடன் கை கோர்த்த விக்னேஷ் சிவன்.!". Samayam Tamil (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 6 October 2023. Retrieved 19 September 2023.
- ↑ "Nayanthara is up against a ruthless serial killer in Netrikann, watch teaser". The Indian Express. 18 November 2020. Archived from the original on 29 November 2020. Retrieved 9 December 2020.
- ↑ "Nayanthara's Netrikann teaser to be out at 9.09am tomorrow". Times of India. Archived from the original on 25 January 2024. Retrieved 9 December 2020.
- ↑ "'Shubh Yatra': Rowdy Pictures' 'Aandavan Kattalai' Gujarati remake to hit screens on April 28". The hindu. 19 March 2023. Archived from the original on 1 June 2023. Retrieved 3 June 2023.
- ↑ "'Kulukku Kulukku' song from Santhanam's Inga Naan Thaan Kingu out". Cinema Express. 10 April 2024. Archived from the original on 23 April 2024. Retrieved 23 April 2024.
