Velu Prabhakaran

Directing Born May 6, 1957 Died Jul 17, 2025 41 credits

Biography

Velu Prabhakaran works in directing. Born May 6, 1957. Died July 17, 2025. Archytele tracks 41 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Frequent co-stars

Sathyaraj 1 shared title

C. Arun Pandian 1 shared title

Khushboo 1 shared title

Roja Selvamani 1 shared title

Mansoor Ali Khan 1 shared title

Manivannan 1 shared title

Senthil 1 shared title

Janagaraj 1 shared title

Neena 1 shared title

Radha Ravi 1 shared title

Career timeline

2025

Gajaana

2024

Weapon

2023

Pizza 3: The MummyRaid

2022

Cadaver

2021

Anti IndianJango

2019

Gangs of Madras

2017

Oru Iyakkunarin Kadhal DiaryOru Iyakkunarin Kadhal Diary · DirectorOru Iyakkunarin Kadhal Diary · Writer

2009

Kadhal KadhaiKadhal Kadhai · WriterKadhal Kadhai · Director

2003

Vikadan · Cinematography

2000

PuratchikkaaranPuratchikkaaran · Director

1999

Sivan · DirectorSivan · ScreenplaySivan · StorySivan · Director of PhotographySivan · Dialogue

1997

KadavulKadavul · DialogueKadavul · ScreenplayKadavul · DirectorKadavul · Director of Photography

1996

Rajali · DirectorRajali · Director of Photography

1995

Asuran · Director of PhotographyAsuran · Director

1993

Uthama Raasa · Director of Photography

1991

Uruvam · Director of Photography

1990

Adhisaya Manithan · Director

1989

Pick Pocket · Director of PhotographyNaalai Manithan · ScreenplayNaalai Manithan · Director of PhotographyNaalai Manithan · Director

1982

Anandha Ragam · Director of Photography

Full Filmography

41 titles

Gajaana (2025) as Velu
Weapon (2024) as Omkar
Pizza 3: The Mummy (2023)
Raid (2023) as Uncle
Cadaver (2022)
Anti Indian (2021)
Jango (2021) as Scientist Franklin
Gangs of Madras (2019) as Rawther
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Oru Iyakkunarin Kadhal Diary (2017)
Oru Iyakkunarin Kadhal Diary (2017) Director
Oru Iyakkunarin Kadhal Diary (2017) Writer
Kadhal Kadhai (2009)
Kadhal Kadhai (2009) Writer
Kadhal Kadhai (2009) Director
Vikadan (2003) Cinematography
Puratchikkaaran (2000) as Thamizhmani/Ramanujam
Puratchikkaaran (2000) Director
Sivan (1999) Director
Sivan (1999) Screenplay
Sivan (1999) Story
Sivan (1999) Director of Photography
Sivan (1999) Dialogue
Kadavul (1997) as Rajagopal
Kadavul (1997) Dialogue
Kadavul (1997) Screenplay
Kadavul (1997) Director
Kadavul (1997) Director of Photography
Kadavul (1997) Story
Rajali (1996) Director
Rajali (1996) Director of Photography
Asuran (1995) Director of Photography
Asuran (1995) Director
Uthama Raasa (1993) Director of Photography
Uruvam (1991) Director of Photography
Adhisaya Manithan (1990) Director
Pick Pocket (1989) Director of Photography
Naalai Manithan (1989) Screenplay
Naalai Manithan (1989) Director of Photography
Naalai Manithan (1989) Director
Anandha Ragam (1982) Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Velu Prabhakaran best known for?

Velu Prabhakaran is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Puratchikkaaran (2000), Puratchikkaaran (2000), Uthama Raasa (1993), Fortunata and Jacinta (1980).

When and where was Velu Prabhakaran born?

Velu Prabhakaran was born on May 6, 1957. They passed away on July 17, 2025.

How many credits does Velu Prabhakaran have?

Velu Prabhakaran has accumulated over 41 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1982 to 2025.

What is Velu Prabhakaran's background in cinema and television?

Velu Prabhakaran is an Indian filmmaker, cinematographer and actor. He is known for his controversial themes, often highlighting atheism and revolutionary subjects in his films.