Venkat Prabhu
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Born | Venkat Kumar Gangai Amaran 7 November 1975 Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
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Years active | 1997–present |
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Children | 2 |
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Venkat Kumar Gangai Amaren (born 7 November 1975), better known by his stage name Venkat Prabhu, is an Indian director, actor and playback singer in
He entered the spotlight for the first time when he turned director with the summer hit
Early life and career
Following his return to India, Prabhu began singing for
In 2007, Venkat Prabhu ventured into film directing with the sports comedy film
His next project, Biriyani (2013), starred Karthi and Hansika Motwani.[citation needed] After Venkat Prabhu directed Massu Engira Masilamani, with Suriya and Nayanthara in the lead role.[17]
He directed Chennai 600028 II, the sequel of the 2007 blockbuster Chennai 600028, and it was released on 9 December 2016 to positive reviews.[18]
His upcoming film, The Greatest of All Time, starring Vijay and music by Yuvan Shankar Raja, was officially announced in May 2023. The film is bankrolled by AGS Entertainment, which marks their second collaboration with Vijay and the #TheGoat film will also have an English dubbed theatrical release and other Indian languages dubbed release using Vijay's voice in AI technology.[19]
Personal life
Venkat Prabhu is the son of director-turned-music-director
He did his schooling at St. Bede's school in Chennai. On 10 September 2001, Venkat Prabhu married Rajalakshmi, the daughter of dance teacher K. J. Sarasa, and now has a daughter named Shivani. Shivani has already sung a song for the album Thaaaii when she was 5 years old.[citation needed]
Frequent collaborators
Venkat Prabhu frequently works with the same actors and crew members, most prominently Premji Amaren, Yuvan Shankar Raja, and editor Praveen K. L.[21][22][23]
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Ajay Raj | (Cameo) | (Cameo) | |||||||||||
Aravind Akash | (Cameo) | (Cameo) | (Cameo) | ||||||||||
Ashwin Kakumanu | (Cameo) | ||||||||||||
Jai | (Cameo) | (Cameo) | (Cameo) | ||||||||||
Jayaprakash | |||||||||||||
Jayaram | |||||||||||||
Nithin Sathya | (Cameo) | ||||||||||||
Premgi Amaren | (as a music composer) | (as a music composer) | |||||||||||
Ravikanth | |||||||||||||
Shiva | |||||||||||||
Sampath Raj | |||||||||||||
Shanmugasundaram | (Cameo) | ||||||||||||
Sneha | |||||||||||||
Subbu Panchu | (Cameo) | ||||||||||||
Vaibhav Reddy | (Cameo) | (Cameo) | (Cameo) | (cameo) | |||||||||
Vijay Vasanth | (Cameo) | (Cameo) | (Cameo) | (Cameo) | |||||||||
Vijayalakshmi | (Cameo) |
Filmography
As director
Year | Title | Notes |
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2007 | Chennai 600028 | Vijay Award for Best Crew Vijay Award for Best Find of the Year Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Family Film |
2008 | Saroja | |
2010 | Goa | Edison Award for Best Romantic Film |
2011 | Mankatha | ITFA Best Director Award Edison Awards – Best Director of the Year |
2013 | Biriyani | |
2015 | Massu Engira Masilamani | |
2016 | Chennai 600028 II | |
2021 | Kutty Story | Anthology film; segment : "Logam" |
Live Telecast | Web series on Disney+Hotstar
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Maanaadu | ||
2022 | Manmadha Leelai | |
Victim |
Anthology web series; segment: Confession[24] | |
2023 | Custody | Simultaneously shot in Telugu |
2024 | The Greatest of All Time † | Filming[25] |
TBA | Party † | Unreleased[26][27] |
As producer
Year | Title | Notes |
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2016 | Chennai 600028 II: Second Innings |
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2019 | RK Nagar | |
2021 | Kasada Thapara |
As an actor
Year | Title | Role | Note | |
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2002 | April Maadhathil | Venkat | ||
2003 | Vikadan | Rammohan's friend | ||
Unnai Saranadainthaen |
Kannan | |||
2004 | Neranja Manasu | Machakaalai | ||
2005 | Ji | Uma Shankar | ||
Sivakasi | Ramalingam | |||
Mazhai | Kasi | |||
2007 | Vasantham Vanthachu | Kumaresan | ||
Gnabagam Varuthey | Ramu | |||
2008 | Vaazhthugal | Kalai | ||
Saroja | Special appearance | |||
2010 | Goa | Himself | Special appearance | |
2011 | Mankatha | Uncredited appearance | ||
2013 | Naveena Saraswathi Sabatham | Himself | Special appearance | |
2014 | Ninaithathu Yaaro | Himself | Special appearance | |
Vadacurry | Himself | Special appearance | ||
Nalanum Nandhiniyum | Himself | Special appearance | ||
Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam | Himself | Special appearance | ||
Theriyama Unna Kadhalichitten | Himself | Special appearance | ||
2016 | Ennama Katha Vudranunga | Himself | Special appearance | |
2017 | Mupparimanam | Himself | Special appearance | |
Vizhithiru | Dhileepan | |||
2018 | Tamizh Padam 2 | Himself | Special appearance | |
2019 | Kalavu | Inspector | direct-to-video on ZEE5 | |
2020 | Lock Up | Moorthi | Released on ZEE5[28] | |
2021 | Kasada Thapara |
Samyuthan | Also co-producer | |
2023 | Custody | Himself | ||
Let's Get Married |
Company MD | |||
Adiyae | GK, Gautham Vasudev Menon | |||
Shot Boot Three | Swaminathan | |||
2024 | Ranam Aram Thavarel | Himself | Guest Appearance | |
TBA | Kadhal Conditions Apply |
Music videos
Year | Title | Role | Actors | Ref(s) |
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2023 | High On Yuvan - ( Theme Song) | Music Video Director | Yuvan Shankar Raja, Premgi Amaren | [29] |
As singer
Year | Title | Song | Composer |
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1990 | Anjali | "Something Something", "Iravu Nilavu", "Motta Maadi", "Vaanam Namakku", "Anjali Anjali" |
Ilaiyaraaja |
1997 | Ullasam |
"Cholare" | Karthik Raja |
1998 | Kalyana Galatta | "Aadham Evaal" | Yuvan Shankar Raja |
2002 | Thulluvadho Ilamai | "Neruppu Kootadikkuthu" | Yuvan Shankar Raja |
Kadhal Samrajyam | "Mullai Poo" | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
2003 | Enakku 20 Unakku 18 | "Oru Nanban Irundhal" | A. R. Rahman |
2004 | Samba | "Nandamuri Chandamama" | Mani Sharma |
2005 | Daas | "Ennoda Raasi" | Yuvan Shankar Raja |
2007 | Chennai 600028 | "Yaaro (Friendship)" | Yuvan Shankar Raja |
2008 | Thozha | "Oru Nayagan" | Premji Amaren
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2009 | Kunguma Poovum Konjum Puravum | "Muthathu Pakkathile" | Yuvan Shankar Raja |
Adhe Neram Adhe Idam | "Nammooru Chennaiyile" | Premgi Amaren | |
2010 | Pugaippadam | "Oru Kudaiyil" | Gangai Amaran |
Thunichal | "Katikalama" | Premji Amaren
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Goa | "Yezhezhu Thalaimuraikkum" | Yuvan Shankar Raja | |
Siddu +2 |
"Naan Aalana Thamarai" | Dharan | |
2012 | Veyilodu Vilayadu |
"Kattukadanga" | Karthik Raja |
2014 | Vanavarayan Vallavarayan | "Kongunattu Thendralukkum" | Yuvan Shankar Raja |
2016 | Chennai 600028 II: Second Innings |
"Soppanasundari" | Yuvan Shankar Raja |
2023 | Mathimaran | "Ithu Nyayamo Iraiva" | Karthik Raja |
As lyricist
Year | Film | Song | Composer | Notes |
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2016 | Chennai 600028 II: Second Innings |
"Soppanasundari" | Yuvan Shankar Raja | [citation needed] |
Television
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References
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- ^ "Venkat Prabhu, Premgi share throwback pics with dad Gangai Amaren; wish him happy birthday". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 25 September 2021. Retrieved 25 September 2021.
- ^ "Generation NEXT". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 22 October 2003. Archived from the original on 10 November 2003.
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- ^ "Premgi Amaren-Venkat Prabhu to Bobby Simha-Karthik Subbaraj: Five actor-director duos who had worked together in more than three films". The Times of India. 21 March 2021. Archived from the original on 24 February 2022. Retrieved 3 March 2022.
- ^ "Victim review: Pa.Ranjith's brilliant movie makes Venkat Prabhu, Rajesh, Chimbudevan look like amateurs". 5 August 2022. Archived from the original on 6 August 2022. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
- ^ "Thalapathy 68:Vijay welcomes Meenakshi Chaudhary, Prabhu Deva and Other Cast Members". timesnownews.com. 24 October 2023. Retrieved 24 October 2023.
- ^ Kumar, Pradeep (6 August 2020). "Venkat Prabhu: 'Refreshing to see other directors write roles for me'". The Hindu.
- ^ "Venkat Prabhu's Party to release in theatres only, confirm makers". The Times of India. 25 August 2020.
- ^ "The upcoming investigative drama starring Vaibhav, Venkat Prabhu and Vani Bhojan is bankrolled by Nitinsathyaa". Behindwoods. 12 November 2019. %1$s Archived from the original on 11 January 2021. Retrieved 27 September 2020.
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External links
- Venkat Prabhu at IMDb