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Vimal (born 30 August 1981) is an Indian actor who appears in
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films. Following credited appearances and a supporting role in the critically acclaimed movie '' Kanchivaram'', he played the lead role in
Pandiraj Pandiraj (பாண்டிராஜ் in Tamil) is an Indian film director and producer, writer who works in Tamil cinema. His debut film, ''Pasanga'' (2009), was commercially successful and won several awards, including the National Film Aw ...
's critically acclaimed '' Pasanga'' (2009). Subsequently, he played lead roles in several low-budget productions. He established himself as a successful upcoming actor with '' Kalavani'' (2010), after that he has claimed his name with these movies '' Vaagai Sooda Vaa'' (2011), '' Kalakalappu'' (2012), ''
Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga ''Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga'' is a 2013 Tamil-language political comedy drama film written, directed and co-produced by Pandiraj. It features Vimal and Sivakarthikeyan in lead roles, alongside Bindu Madhavi and Regina Cassandra. Yuvan Shankar Raja ...
'' (2013), ''
Manjapai ''Manjapai'' (''Yellow Bag'') is a 2014 Indian Tamil-language comedy drama film written and directed by N. Ragavan. Produced by Thirupathi Brothers and A Sarkunam Cinemaz. it stars Vimal, Rajkiran and Lakshmi Menon. The film saw its worldwid ...
'' (2014) and ''
Mannar Vagaiyara ''Mannar Vagaiyara'' () is a 2018 Indian Tamil-language action drama film written and directed by G. Boopathy Pandian. The film is produced by actor Vimal, who also stars alongside Anandhi, while Prabhu, Saranya Ponvannan, Chandini Tamilaras ...
'' (2018).


Early life

Vimal was born in Pannankombu, a village near
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, Tiruchirappalli district,
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, and later moved to
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. He discontinued his studies and began learning dancing and joined the
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. It conducts speech training in a theatre speech laboratory and conducts workshops teaching ...
, a theatre group in Chennai. Vimal got married in a manner portrayed by him in '' Kalavani In 'Kalavani', its protagonist Vimal would marry the girl of his choice despite opposition from her parents. And in real life too, the actor did the same thing by entering wedlock with his girlfriend, who happens to be his relative's daughter. Vemal and Akshaya aka Priyadarsini, a medical college student in Chennai, were in love with each other. However, her parents allegedly opposed the affair, saying they were not interested in their daughter marrying an actor. Following this, Akshaya left for Kumbakonam, where Vimal was shooting for a film ''
Eththan ''Eththan'' (), also known as ''Ethan'', is a 2011 Indian Tamil-language comedy drama film written and directed by L Suresh. The film stars Vimal and Sanusha, whilst Jayaprakash and Sarvajit appear in supporting roles. The music was composed b ...
''. From there, they went to a Murugan temple and tied the knot. Says Vimal, "We have no other option since Akshaya's parents were looking for a doctor groom for her".


Acting career


2001-2008

In 2001, he started a career as an aspiring model actor. While being a part of
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. It conducts speech training in a theatre speech laboratory and conducts workshops teaching ...
, Vimal was appearing in uncredited roles in several high-profile Tamil films, including '' Ghilli'' (2004), '' Kuruvi'' (2008) and '' Pandhayam'' (2008), starring noted lead actors Vijay and
Nithin Sathya Nithin Sathya (born 9 January 1980) is an Indian actor, film producer. He works primarily in Tamil cinema, Tamil Cinema. He made his film debut in ''Kalatpadai'', directed by J. Ramesh, in 2003. He acted with Kamal Haasan, Kamal Hassan in a sma ...
. He made cameo role in the critically acclaimed movie '' Kanchivaram'' (2008).


2009-2016

He played his first leading role in '' Pasanga'' (2009), directed by
Pandiraj Pandiraj (பாண்டிராஜ் in Tamil) is an Indian film director and producer, writer who works in Tamil cinema. His debut film, ''Pasanga'' (2009), was commercially successful and won several awards, including the National Film Aw ...
, 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 is an Indian film director, working in the Tamil film industry. He worked as an associate with director A.L Vijay. Career Sarkunam made his directorial debut with the romantic comedy ''Kalavani'' (2009). Featuring Vimal and Oviya i ...
's comedy entertainer '' Kalavani'' (2010) with
Oviya Helen Nelson, (born 29 April 1991) better known professionally by her stage name Oviya, is an Indian model and actress who works in the Tamil and Malayalam films. She made her breakthrough as an actress in Sarkunam's rural romantic comedy ' ...
in the female lead which went on to become a
sleeper hit In the entertainment industry, a sleeper hit is a film, television series, music release, video game, or some other entertainment product that was initially unsuccessful on release but became a success later on. A sleeper hit may have little promo ...
. In 2011, he acted in three films, Cloud Nine Movie's '' Thoonga Nagaram'', ''
Eththan ''Eththan'' (), also known as ''Ethan'', is a 2011 Indian Tamil-language comedy drama film written and directed by L Suresh. The film stars Vimal and Sanusha, whilst Jayaprakash and Sarvajit appear in supporting roles. The music was composed b ...
'' and '' Vaagai Sooda Vaa'', which saw him collaborating with
A. Sarkunam A. Sarkunam is an Indian film director, working in the Tamil film industry. He worked as an associate with director A.L Vijay. Career Sarkunam made his directorial debut with the romantic comedy ''Kalavani'' (2009). Featuring Vimal and Oviya i ...
again. ''Vaagai Sooda Vaa'' was a period piece set in the 1960s, with Vimal playing a village teacher named Veluthambi. His other 2012 film, was ''
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'' which was long-delayed and was a flop at the box office. He was then seen in UTV's comedy film '' Kalakalappu'' under
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's direction that features an
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. His next release was '' Ishtam'', a remake of Telugu hit ''Yemaindhi Ee Vela'', in which he played an urban character for the first time. In 2013, he acted five movies as ''
Sillunu Oru Sandhippu ''Sillunu Oru Sandhippu'' () is a 2013 Tamil language romance film written and directed by Ravi Lallin in his directorial debut venture. The film stars Vimal, Oviya and Dipa Shah in the lead roles. The film was earlier titled as Sillu Sillunu O ...
'', a simple love story, ''
Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga ''Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga'' is a 2013 Tamil-language political comedy drama film written, directed and co-produced by Pandiraj. It features Vimal and Sivakarthikeyan in lead roles, alongside Bindu Madhavi and Regina Cassandra. Yuvan Shankar Raja ...
'' co-starring with Sivakarthikeyan directed by
Pandiraj Pandiraj (பாண்டிராஜ் in Tamil) is an Indian film director and producer, writer who works in Tamil cinema. His debut film, ''Pasanga'' (2009), was commercially successful and won several awards, including the National Film Aw ...
. The film was a good opening and was a hit at the box office. '' Moondru Per Moondru Kadal'' with actors Arjun Sarja and Cheran directed by Vasanth.
Ezhil Ezhilmaaran known as Ezhil is an Indian film director who works in the Tamil film industry. He has won 2 Tamil Nadu state awards. He made his directorial debut with the 1999 romantic film ''Thulladha Manamum Thullum'' starring Vijay and Si ...
's direction ''
Desingu Raja ''Desingu Raja'' is a 2013 Indian Tamil-language comedy film directed by Ezhil, and produced by P. Madan under the banner Escape Artists Motion Pictures. Starring Vimal and Bindu Madhavi, it also features Soori, Singampuli and Ravi Mariya, play ...
'' was released on 23 August.''
Jannal Oram ''Jannal Oram'' () is a 2013 Tamil-language road comedy thriller film directed by Karu Pazhaniappan A remake of the 2012 Malayalam film, ''Ordinary'', it stars Parthiban, Vimal, Vidharth, Poorna and Manisha Yadav of ''Vazhakku Enn 18/9'' fame. ...
'' co-starring with
R. Parthiepan R. Parthiban (born 14 October 1958) is an Indian actor and filmmaker who works mainly in Tamil cinema. He has directed 15 films, produced 13 films and acted in more than 70 films. He started his career as assistant director for K. Bhagyaraj in ...
and Vidharth. The film received mixed reviews from critics and audience. Vimal is currently working on more than half-a-dozen projects. He has play in ''
Pulivaal ''Pulivaal'' () is a 2014 Tamil-language thriller film directed by G. Marimuthu who earlier directed '' Kannum Kannum'', and produced by Sarath Kumar and Listin Stephen. The film stars Vimal, Prasanna, Oviya, Ananya, and Ineya. The film is a r ...
'' (2014), a comedy thriller with actor Prasanna, remake of Malayalam film. He has completed ''
Manjapai ''Manjapai'' (''Yellow Bag'') is a 2014 Indian Tamil-language comedy drama film written and directed by N. Ragavan. Produced by Thirupathi Brothers and A Sarkunam Cinemaz. it stars Vimal, Rajkiran and Lakshmi Menon. The film saw its worldwid ...
'' (2014) and
Padmamagan Padmamagan is an Indian film director, who has directed Tamil films. After making his debut in 2003 with ''Pallavan'', he has gone on to make other ventures including ''Ammuvagiya Naan'' and ''Netru Indru''. Career Padmamagan associated with pr ...
's ''
Netru Indru ''Netru Indru'' () is a 2014 Indian Tamil-language action film, directed by Padmamagan, a filmmaker who earlier directed ''Pallavan'' and the R. Parthiban-starrer ''Ammuvagiya Naan''. Prasanna and Vimal, along with Richard Rishi and Bharani of ...
'' (2014). In 2015, he released an action film, '' Kaaval'', followed by two comedy drama movies, '' Anjala'' (2016) and ''
Mapla Singam ''Mapla Singam'' ( ''Lion Groom'') is a 2016 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film directed by Rajasekhar. The film stars Vimal and Anjali, with Soori in a supporting role. Don Ashok has penned the dialogs. N. R. Raghunanthan has scored t ...
'' (2016).


2018-present

In 2018, Boopathy Pandian's ''
Mannar Vagaiyara ''Mannar Vagaiyara'' () is a 2018 Indian Tamil-language action drama film written and directed by G. Boopathy Pandian. The film is produced by actor Vimal, who also stars alongside Anandhi, while Prabhu, Saranya Ponvannan, Chandini Tamilaras ...
''. The film is produced by Vimal for the first time. It was running successful and was declared a super hit. In December, an adult comedy film, ''
Evanukku Engeyo Matcham Irukku ''Evanukku Engeyo Matcham Irukku'' () is a 2018 Indian Tamil-language adult comedy film directed by Mukesh and produced by Sharmiela Mandre. The film stars Vimal and Ashna Zaveri, with Singampuli, Anandaraj, Poorna, and Mansoor Ali Khan i ...
''. It was a poor review from critics and audiences. His next two films were romantic comedies including ''
Kalavani 2 ''Kalavani 2'' () is a 2019 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film directed and produced by A. Sarkunam. The film stars Vimal and Oviya, with RJ Vigneshkanth amongst others in supporting roles. A sequel to ''Kalavani'' (2010), the film beg ...
'' (2019), a sequel to ''Kalavani'' and ''
Kanni Raasi ''Kanni Raasi'' () is a 2020 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film directed by Muthukumaran and produced by Shameem Ibraham. The film stars Vimal and Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, with Pandiarajan, Yogi Babu, Kaali Venkat and Robo Shankar amongst ...
'' (2020). Vimal was seen in the Zee5 crime thriller web series ''
Vilangu ''Vilangu'' () is a 1987 Indian Tamil-language film produced, written and directed by P. Jayadevi. The film stars Jaishankar in the lead role. It was released on 27 February 1987. Plot DIG Jayaraman seeks to capture an international smuggle ...
'' (2022). The series, written and directed by Prashanth Pandiyaraj, started streaming in February and received extremely positive reviews.https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2022/jul/27/actor-vimal-gets-an-honorary-doctorate-from-the-american-national-business-university-33112.html


Filmography


Feature Films

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Mannar Vagaiyara ''Mannar Vagaiyara'' () is a 2018 Indian Tamil-language action drama film written and directed by G. Boopathy Pandian. The film is produced by actor Vimal, who also stars alongside Anandhi, while Prabhu, Saranya Ponvannan, Chandini Tamilaras ...
'' (2018)


Web Series


References


External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Vimal Indian male film actors Tamil male actors Living people People from Tiruchirappalli district Male actors in Tamil cinema 1979 births