Vimal
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Vimal is an India
n film actor, who appears in Tamil
films. Following cameo appearances in the Vijay-starrer Ghilli
and Kuruvi
and Ajith Kumar
's Kireedam
, he played the lead role in Pandiraj
's critically acclaimed Pasanga
. Subsequently, he played lead roles in several low-budget productions.
in Tamil Nadu and moved to Chennai
. He discontinued his studies and began learning dancing and joined the Koothu-P-Pattarai
, a theatre group in Chennai.
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), starring noted lead actors Vijay and Ajith Kumar
. He essayed his first leading role in Pasanga
(2008), directed by Pandiraj
, in which he played Meenakshisundaram, an insurance agent. The film won critical acclaim, while his performance was well-received. He next appeared in A. Sarkunam
's comedy entertainer Kalavani
(2010) which went on to become a sleeper hit
. His other 2010 film was Maattuthaavani which was long-delayed and went unnoticed. In 2011, he acted in three films, Cloud Nine Movies
' 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.
Vimal is currently working on more than half-a-dozen projects. His next release is touted to be Ishtam
, a remake of Telugu hit Yemaindhi Ee Vela, in which he plays an urban character for the first time. He is shooting for Neerparavaigal directed by Seenu Ramasamy
, which revolves around the lives of fishermen, and the comedy films Anaithukkum Aasaipadu and UTV
's Masala Cafe
under Sundar C
's direction that features an ensemble cast
. Vimal has also signed Unmai Sonnal Nesippaya, a film based on real incidents to be directed by newcomer Ravi. C. S. Amudhan
's Rendavathu Padam
co-starring Richard Rishi
and Aravind Akash
. Besides he has been roped in for two yet-to-be-titled ventures, to be directed by Thirumurugan, who played villain in his film Kalavani
, and Padmamagan.
He appeared in the Indian cricket league
advertisement for Chennai Superstars
as a stylish batsman.
in Kumbakonam. Vimal said that he fell in love with Akshaya, who was a relative of Vimal, by mid-June 2009. Since Akshaya's parents did not approve of their love, the pair decided to elope. The couple has a son.He is very handsome.
India
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n film actor, who appears in Tamil
Tamil language
Tamil is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by Tamil people of the Indian subcontinent. It has official status in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and in the Indian union territory of Pondicherry. Tamil is also an official language of Sri Lanka and Singapore...
films. Following cameo appearances in the Vijay-starrer Ghilli
Ghilli
Ghilli is a Tamil action comedy film directed by Dharani. The film stars Joseph Vijay, Trisha Krishnan, Prakash Raj, Ashish Vidyarthi, and Dhamu. The film's score and soundtrack were composed by Vidyasagar...
and Kuruvi
Kuruvi
Kuruvi is a 2008 Tamil Action film. Directed and co-written by Dharani and produced by Udhayanidhi Stalin, it stars Joseph Vijay, Trisha Krishnan and Suman in the lead roles...
and Ajith Kumar
Ajith Kumar
Ajith Kumar is an Indian film actor who works mainly in Tamil cinema. He began his career as a supporting actor in a Telugu film before gaining critical recognition in the Tamil thriller Aasai . A succession of high-grossing films followed where Ajith was usually depicted as a romantic hero, with...
's Kireedam
Kireedam
Kireedam is a 1989 Indian film directed by Sibi Malayil and written by A. K. Lohithadas. The film is about a Keralite youth whose hopes and aspirations are shattered by a combination of fate and human failing. It explores how society typecasts individuals and forces them to act that part whether...
, he played the lead role in Pandiraj
Pandiraj
Pandiraj is Tamil film director from India. His debut movie, Pasanga , was commercially successful and won several awards, including the National Film Award for Best Dialogue. He has worked as an assistant to director Cheran.-Personal life:...
's critically acclaimed Pasanga
Pasanga
Pasanga is a 2009 Tamil film directed by debutant Pandiraj, who worked as an erstwhile assistant to Cheran. It stars numerous debutant child artists in the lead roles along with newcomer Vimal and Saroja fame Vega Tamotia in supporting roles...
. Subsequently, he played lead roles in several low-budget productions.
Early life and career
Vimal was born in a village Pannankombu near ManapparaiManapparai
Manapparai is a town and a municipality in Tiruchirappalli district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Manapparai is the headquarters of the Manapparai Taluk-Demographics:...
in Tamil Nadu and moved to Chennai
Chennai
Chennai , formerly known as Madras or Madarasapatinam , is the capital city of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, located on the Coromandel Coast off the Bay of Bengal. Chennai is the fourth most populous metropolitan area and the sixth most populous city in India...
. He discontinued his studies and began learning dancing and joined the Koothu-P-Pattarai
Koothu-P-Pattarai
Koothu-P-Pattarai is a prominent Tamil theatre group that has organised plays for 31 years. The group has its base in Chennai, Tamil Nadu in South India....
, a theatre group in Chennai.
While being a part of Koothu-P-Pattarai, Vimal was appearing in uncredited roles in several high-profile Tamil films, including Ghilli
Ghilli
Ghilli is a Tamil action comedy film directed by Dharani. The film stars Joseph Vijay, Trisha Krishnan, Prakash Raj, Ashish Vidyarthi, and Dhamu. The film's score and soundtrack were composed by Vidyasagar...
(2004), Kireedam
Kireedam (2007 film)
Kireedam is a 2007 Tamil film directed by A. L. Vijay, who made his directorial debut with the film. The film was a reworked version of Sibi Malayil's 1989 Malayalam classic film, Kireedam starring Mohanlal, with Na. Muthukumar assisting with writing the dialogues...
(2007) and Kuruvi
Kuruvi
Kuruvi is a 2008 Tamil Action film. Directed and co-written by Dharani and produced by Udhayanidhi Stalin, it stars Joseph Vijay, Trisha Krishnan and Suman in the lead roles...
(2008), starring noted lead actors Vijay and Ajith Kumar
Ajith Kumar
Ajith Kumar is an Indian film actor who works mainly in Tamil cinema. He began his career as a supporting actor in a Telugu film before gaining critical recognition in the Tamil thriller Aasai . A succession of high-grossing films followed where Ajith was usually depicted as a romantic hero, with...
. He essayed his first leading role in Pasanga
Pasanga
Pasanga is a 2009 Tamil film directed by debutant Pandiraj, who worked as an erstwhile assistant to Cheran. It stars numerous debutant child artists in the lead roles along with newcomer Vimal and Saroja fame Vega Tamotia in supporting roles...
(2008), directed by Pandiraj
Pandiraj
Pandiraj is Tamil film director from India. His debut movie, Pasanga , was commercially successful and won several awards, including the National Film Award for Best Dialogue. He has worked as an assistant to director Cheran.-Personal life:...
, in which he played Meenakshisundaram, an insurance agent. The film won critical acclaim, while his performance was well-received. He next appeared in A. Sarkunam
A. Sarkunam
Sarkunam is Tamil film director from India. His debut movie, Kalavani , was commercially successful.- References :...
's comedy entertainer Kalavani
Kalavani
Kalavani , is a 2010 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film written and directed by newcomer A. Sargunam. It stars Vimal of Pasanga fame in the lead role along with debutante Oviya, Saranya Ponvannan, Ganja Karuppu and Ilavarasu, who enact pivotal roles...
(2010) which went on to become a sleeper hit
Sleeper hit
A sleeper hit, a.k.a. surprise hit , refers to a film, book, single, album, TV show, or video game that gains unexpected success or recognition...
. His other 2010 film was Maattuthaavani which was long-delayed and went unnoticed. In 2011, he acted in three films, Cloud Nine Movies
Cloud Nine Movies
Cloud Nine Movies is a Tamil film production and distribution company, based in Chennai. It is owned by Dayanidhi Azhagiri and Vivek Rathinavel and was founded in 2008.-History:...
' Thoonga Nagaram, Eththan
Eththan
Ethan is a 2011 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by L. K. Suresh starring Vimal, Sanusha in the lead roles, with Jayaprakash, Singampuli, Mayilsamy and Manobala in supporting roles, while featuring music composed by Taj Noor...
and Vaagai Sooda Vaa
Vaagai Sooda Vaa
Vaagai Sooda Vaa is a 2011 Tamil romantic comedy drama film directed by A. Sarkunam, directing his second film after Kalavani. It features Vimal and newcomer Iniya in the lead roles, with K. Bhagyaraj, Ponvannan and Thambi Ramaiah playing supporting roles. The film is a period piece set in the...
, 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.
Vimal is currently working on more than half-a-dozen projects. His next release is touted to be Ishtam
Ishtam (2011 film)
Ishtam is an upcoming Tamil romance film directed by Prem Nizar, starring Vimal and Nisha Aggarwal. A remake of the Telugu film Yemaindi Ee Vela , it is currently in its production stage.-Cast:* Vimal* Nisha Aggarwal* Anoop Kumar...
, a remake of Telugu hit Yemaindhi Ee Vela, in which he plays an urban character for the first time. He is shooting for Neerparavaigal directed by Seenu Ramasamy
Seenu Ramasamy
Seenu Ramasamy is a Tamil movie director.Coming from the stable of popular cinematographer and director Balu Mahendra, he understands life and has learnt his lessons well. His first movie was Koodal Nagar starring Bharath, Bhavana, and Sandhya...
, which revolves around the lives of fishermen, and the comedy films Anaithukkum Aasaipadu and UTV
UTV Motion Pictures
UTV Motion Pictures Plc is a wholly owned subsidiary of UTV Software Communications Ltd. , based in London media and entertainment production company...
's Masala Cafe
Masala Cafe
Masala Cafe is an upcoming Tamil action comedy film directed by Sundar C and produced by his wife Kushboo Sundar. It stars Shiva, Vimal, Anjali and Oviya. Music composer is Vijay Ebenezer .-Cast:* Shiva* Vimal* Anjali* Oviya* Santhanam...
under Sundar C
Sundar C
Sundar C. is a Tamil film director and actor. He has directed 24 films in Kollywood and debuted his acting career in 2006 with the film Thalai Nagaram. His most notable films include Ullathai Allitha, Arunachalam and Anbe Sivam and other notable films include Mettukudi, Winner, Naam Iruvar...
's direction that features an ensemble cast
Ensemble cast
An ensemble cast is made up of cast members in which the principal actors and performers are assigned roughly equal amounts of importance and screen time in a dramatic production. This kind of casting became more popular in television series because it allows flexibility for writers to focus on...
. Vimal has also signed Unmai Sonnal Nesippaya, a film based on real incidents to be directed by newcomer Ravi. C. S. Amudhan
C. S. Amudhan
C. S. Amudhan is an Indian filmmaker who has directed Tamil language films.-Career:Amudhan made his debut with Thamizh Padam, the first full length spoof movie on Tamil cinema, with Shiva playing the lead role...
's Rendavathu Padam
Rendavathu Padam
Rendavathu Padam is an upcoming Tamil film written and directed by C. S. Amudhan of Thamizh Padam fame . The film stars Vimal, Aravind Akash, Richard in the lead roles...
co-starring Richard Rishi
Richard Rishi
Richard Rishi ; is a Tamil film actor. He has appeared in nearly a dozen films. He is the brother of actresses Shamili and Shalini who is married to Ajith Kumar.- Filmography :-References:...
and Aravind Akash
Aravind Akash
Aravind Akash is an Indian actor who has acted in TV shows as well as Tamil and Malayalam films.-Career:...
. Besides he has been roped in for two yet-to-be-titled ventures, to be directed by Thirumurugan, who played villain in his film Kalavani
Kalavani
Kalavani , is a 2010 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film written and directed by newcomer A. Sargunam. It stars Vimal of Pasanga fame in the lead role along with debutante Oviya, Saranya Ponvannan, Ganja Karuppu and Ilavarasu, who enact pivotal roles...
, and Padmamagan.
He appeared in the Indian cricket league
Indian Cricket League
The Indian Cricket League was a private cricket league funded by Zee Entertainment Enterprises that operated between 2007 and 2009 in India...
advertisement for Chennai Superstars
Chennai Superstars
Chennai Superstars was one of the nine teams played in the defunct Indian Cricket League founded in 2007. The team is based in Chennai, coached by Michael Bevan and captained by Stuart Law, both reputed Australian cricketers....
as a stylish batsman.
Personal life
On December 12, 2010, Vimal married his childhood friend Akshaya (Priyadarshini) in a simple manner at the Swamimalai Murugan TempleSwamimalai Murugan Temple
Swamimalai Murugan Temple is a Hindu temple located in the township of Swamimalai, 5 km from Kumbakonam on the banks of a tributary of river Cauvery, 250 km from Chennai and is near to Thanjavur in India.-Arupadai Veedu:...
in Kumbakonam. Vimal said that he fell in love with Akshaya, who was a relative of Vimal, by mid-June 2009. Since Akshaya's parents did not approve of their love, the pair decided to elope. The couple has a son.He is very handsome.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Ghilli Ghilli Ghilli is a Tamil action comedy film directed by Dharani. The film stars Joseph Vijay, Trisha Krishnan, Prakash Raj, Ashish Vidyarthi, and Dhamu. The film's score and soundtrack were composed by Vidyasagar... |
Saravanavelu's teammate | Uncredited role |
| 2007 | Kireedam Kireedam Kireedam is a 1989 Indian film directed by Sibi Malayil and written by A. K. Lohithadas. The film is about a Keralite youth whose hopes and aspirations are shattered by a combination of fate and human failing. It explores how society typecasts individuals and forces them to act that part whether... |
Uncredited role | |
| 2008 | Kuruvi Kuruvi Kuruvi is a 2008 Tamil Action film. Directed and co-written by Dharani and produced by Udhayanidhi Stalin, it stars Joseph Vijay, Trisha Krishnan and Suman in the lead roles... |
Refugee in Cuddapah | Uncredited role |
| Pandhayam Pandhayam Pandhayam is a Tamil film directed by S. A. Chandrasekhar starring Nithin Sathya, Sindhu Tolani. Joseph Vijay did a guest role as himself.-Plot:... |
Uncredited role | ||
| Kanchivaram | Uncredited role | ||
| 2009 | Pasanga Pasanga Pasanga is a 2009 Tamil film directed by debutant Pandiraj, who worked as an erstwhile assistant to Cheran. It stars numerous debutant child artists in the lead roles along with newcomer Vimal and Saroja fame Vega Tamotia in supporting roles... |
Meenakshi Sundaram | Winner, Vijay Award for Best Debut Actor Vijay Award for Best Debut Actor The Vijay for Best Début Actor is given by STAR Vijay as part of its annual Vijay Awards ceremony for Tamil films.-The list:Here is a list of the award winners and the films for which they won.-Nominations:*2007 Karthi - Paruthiveeran... |
| 2010 | Kalavani Kalavani Kalavani , is a 2010 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film written and directed by newcomer A. Sargunam. It stars Vimal of Pasanga fame in the lead role along with debutante Oviya, Saranya Ponvannan, Ganja Karuppu and Ilavarasu, who enact pivotal roles... |
Arivazhagan (Arikki) | |
| Mattuthavani | |||
| 2011 | Thoonga Nagaram | Kannan | |
| Eththan Eththan Ethan is a 2011 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by L. K. Suresh starring Vimal, Sanusha in the lead roles, with Jayaprakash, Singampuli, Mayilsamy and Manobala in supporting roles, while featuring music composed by Taj Noor... |
Sathyamoorthy | ||
| Vaagai Sooda Vaa Vaagai Sooda Vaa Vaagai Sooda Vaa is a 2011 Tamil romantic comedy drama film directed by A. Sarkunam, directing his second film after Kalavani. It features Vimal and newcomer Iniya in the lead roles, with K. Bhagyaraj, Ponvannan and Thambi Ramaiah playing supporting roles. The film is a period piece set in the... |
Veluthambi | ||
| Ishtam Ishtam (2011 film) Ishtam is an upcoming Tamil romance film directed by Prem Nizar, starring Vimal and Nisha Aggarwal. A remake of the Telugu film Yemaindi Ee Vela , it is currently in its production stage.-Cast:* Vimal* Nisha Aggarwal* Anoop Kumar... |
Post-production | ||
| 2012 | Masala Cafe Masala Cafe Masala Cafe is an upcoming Tamil action comedy film directed by Sundar C and produced by his wife Kushboo Sundar. It stars Shiva, Vimal, Anjali and Oviya. Music composer is Vijay Ebenezer .-Cast:* Shiva* Vimal* Anjali* Oviya* Santhanam... |
Filming | |
| Rendavathu Padam Rendavathu Padam Rendavathu Padam is an upcoming Tamil film written and directed by C. S. Amudhan of Thamizh Padam fame . The film stars Vimal, Aravind Akash, Richard in the lead roles... |
Filming | ||
| Anaithukkum Aasaipadu | Filming | ||
| Neerparavaigal | Filming | ||
| Silu Silunu Oru Kadhal | Filming | ||
| Unmai Sonnal Nesippaya | Pre-production |