Ganesh Venkatraman
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- March 20, 1980 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Active Years
- 2006–2025 (20 Years)
- Total Credits
- 32 credits in database
Biography
Ganesh Venkatraman is an Indian actor born on March 20, 1980, in Mumbai, Maharashtra. With roots in Tamil Nadu, he works predominantly in Tamil and Telugu cinema. Before his acting career, he was a software professional for two years and a model who won the Gladrags Man-hunt Mr. India title in 2003. That same year, he was a top five finalist in a supermodel contest in Istanbul, Turkey. His film credits include Abhiyum Naanum, Unnaipol Oruvan, and Kandahar. Additionally, he appeared in an LIC advertisement and was the third runner-up on the first season of Bigg Boss in 2017. During his college years, he participated in dramas and ramp shows and captained his college volleyball team.
Career overview
Ganesh Venkatraman is an Indian actor born on March 20, 1980, in Mumbai, Maharashtra. With roots in Tamil Nadu, he began his career in the modeling industry after winning the Gladrags Man-hunt Mr. India contest in 2003. That same year, he was a top five finalist in the Super Model contest held in Istanbul, Turkey. During his college years, he participated in dramas and ramp shows, which helped focus his career path toward acting. Before entering the entertainment industry, he worked for nearly two years as a software professional at an IT company. He also appeared in an advertisement for LIC.
Venkatraman works predominantly in Tamil and Telugu films. His filmography includes roles in Radha Mohan’s Abhiyum Naanum, released in 2008, followed by appearances in Unnaipol Oruvan in 2009 and Kandahar in 2010. In addition to his film work, he was a contestant on the reality television series Bigg Boss 1 in 2017, where he finished as the third runner-up. He currently holds 32 known acting credits.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
32 titles- UnPaarvayil (2025)
- The Door (2025) as Riasudeen 'Riaz'
- Ninaithen Vandhai (2024) as Dr. Ezhil
- Rathnam (2024) as Police Officer
- Sabari (2024)
- Antheema Theerpu (2024) as Bose Sinha
- Varisu (2023) as Mukesh
- Sweet Kaaram Coffee (2023) as Major
- Red Sandal Wood (2023)
- Guns of Banaras (2020)
- Ragala 24 Gantallo (2019)
- My Story (2018) as David Eapen
- 7 Naatkal (2017) as Sai Prasad
- Inayathalam (2017) as Ganesh
- Nayagi (2016) as Sanjay
- Thodari (2016) as Sultan
- Thani Oruvan (2015) as Shakthi
- Pallikoodam Pogamale (2015)
- Acharam (2015) as Suriya
- Chandra (2014) as Arya
- Tum Ho Yaara (2014)
- Theeya Velai Seiyyanum Kumaru (2013) as George
- Ivan Veramathiri (2013) as Aravindan IPS
- Panithuli (2012)
- Damarukam (2012) as Rahul
- Kandahar (2010) as Suryanatha Sharma
- Unnaipol Oruvan (2009) as Arif Khan
- Eenadu (2009) as Inspector Arif Khan
- Abhiyum Naanum (2008) as Joginder Singh
- The Angrez (2006) as Rochak
- Train
- Vanangamudi
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Ganesh Venkatraman best known for?
Ganesh Venkatraman is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Varisu (2023), Blackhat (2015).
When and where was Ganesh Venkatraman born?
Ganesh Venkatraman was born on March 20, 1980 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
How many credits does Ganesh Venkatraman have?
Ganesh Venkatraman has accumulated over 32 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2006 to 2025.
What is Ganesh Venkatraman's background in cinema and television?
Ganesh Venkatraman is an Indian actor born on March 20, 1980, in Mumbai, Maharashtra. With roots in Tamil Nadu, he works predominantly in Tamil and Telugu cinema. Before his acting career, he was a software professional for two years and a model who won the Gladrags Man-hunt Mr. India title in 2003. That same year, he ...
Ganesh Venkatraman by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Varisu (2023) as Mukesh — aged about 43
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