Vichu Vishwanath
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- May 16, 1970 in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
- Active Years
- 1990–2026 (37 Years)
- Total Credits
- 32 credits in database
Biography
Subject: Vichu Vishwanath (Acting).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
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Name: Vichu Vishwanath.
Occupation: Indian film actor (Tamil language films and serials).
Roles: Comedy and supporting roles.
Associations: Often works with director Sundar C.
Birth Date: May 16, 1970.
Place of Birth: Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.
Gender: Male.
Known Credits: 36 (TMDB).
Known For: Arunachalam (1997) and Mettupatti Mirasu (1994).
Specific Actor Credit: Arunachalam.
Vichu Vishwanath is an Indian actor who has appeared in Tamil language films and serials. Born on May 16, 1970, in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India, he has worked in comedy and supporting roles. He is known for his work in films such as Mettupatti Mirasu (1994) and Arunachalam (1997). Throughout his career, he has often associated with director Sundar C. According to The Movie Database, he has 36 known credits.
"Vichu Vishwanath is an Indian actor who has appeared in Tamil language films and serials. Born on May 16, 1970, in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India, he has worked in comedy and supporting roles. He is known for his work in films such as Mettupatti Mirasu (1994) and Arunachalam (1997). Throughout his career, he has often associated with director Sundar C. According to The Movie Database, he has 36 known credits."
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Career overview
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a career overview of Vichu Vishwanath (Acting).
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Name: Vichu Vishwanath.
Nationality/Identity: Indian film actor.
Language/Medium: Tamil language films and serials.
Roles: Comedy and supporting roles.
Associations: Often associates with director Sundar C.
Known for: Arunachalam (1997) and Mettupatti Mirasu (1994).
Credits: 36 known credits (from TMDB).
Personal info (not strictly career, but context): Born May 16, 1970, in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.
Paragraph 1: General Overview.
Vichu Vishwanath is an Indian actor recognized for his work in Tamil language films and serials. Throughout his career, he has primarily functioned in comedy and supporting roles. He is noted for his frequent professional association with director Sundar C.
Paragraph 2: Specific Works and Credits.
His acting credits include 36 entries. Among his known works are the films Arunachalam, released in 1997, and Mettupatti Mirasu, released in 1994.
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Indian film actor.
Tamil language films and serials.
Comedy and supporting roles.
Associate with director Sundar C.
Known for Arunachalam (1997) and Mettupatti Mirasu (1994).
36 known credits.
Born May 16, 1970, in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.
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Source 1: 36 credits, Male, Birthday May 16, 1970, Place of Birth Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.
Source 2: Actor: Arunachalam. Known for Arunachalam (1997) and Mettupatti Mirasu (1994).
Source 3: Indian film actor, Tamil language films, comedy and supporting roles, director Sundar C.
Source 4: Tamil language films and serials, comedy and supporting roles, director Sundar C.
Source 5: Tamil language films and serials, comedy and supporting roles, director Sundar C.
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Vichu Vishwanath is an Indian actor who has established a career appearing in Tamil language films and serials. His professional work is characterized by his performances in comedy and supporting roles. Within the Tamil
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Frequent co-stars
Career timeline
Full Filmography
32 titles- Double Occupancy (2026) as Manager Ramalingam
- Gangers (2025) as School Principal
- Aranmanai 4 (2024)
- Coffee With Kadhal (2022)
- Aranmanai 3 (2021) as Kaali
- Naanga Romba Busy (2020) as Kuberan’s Uncle
- Vantha Rajavathaan Varuven (2019) as Aadhithya's Assistant
- Kalakalappu 2 (2018)
- Aadama Jaichomada (2014)
- Aranmanai (2014) as Samikannu
- Kalakalappu (2012) as Manickam's Henchman
- Mappillai (2011) as Saravanan's brother-in-law
- Nagaram (2010) as 'Kudal Pudungi' Govindhan
- Guru Sishyan (2010)
- Ainthaam Padai (2009)
- Thalai Nagaram (2006) as Sniper Shooter
- Winner (2003) as Kattadurai's Cousin
- Anbe Sivam (2003) as Padayatchi's assistant
- Game (2002)
- Kunguma Pottu Gounder (2001) as Lawyer
- Ullam Kollai Poguthey (2001)
- Kannan Varuvaan (2000)
- Unakkaga Ellam Unakkaga (1999) as Ali Baba
- Naam Iruvar Namakku Iruvar (1998) as Thief
- Sishya (1997)
- Thedinen Vandhadhu (1997) as Thief
- Ullathai Allitha (1996)
- Murai Maaman (1995)
- Sandhana Kaatru (1990)
- Purushan
- Mookuthi Amman 2
- One 2 One
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Vichu Vishwanath best known for?
Vichu Vishwanath is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Double Occupancy (2026), Gangers (2025), Aranmanai 4 (2024), Aranmanai 3 (2021).
When and where was Vichu Vishwanath born?
Vichu Vishwanath was born on May 16, 1970 in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.
How many credits does Vichu Vishwanath have?
Vichu Vishwanath has accumulated over 32 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1990 to 2026.
What is Vichu Vishwanath's background in cinema and television?
Subject: Vichu Vishwanath (Acting). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist. Constraints: Use ONLY provided sources. No invented details. No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points. Plain text only. Neutral, encyclopedic prose. Word count: 90-130 words. Name: Vichu Vishwanath. Occupation: Indian fi...
Vichu Vishwanath by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Unakkaga Ellam Unakkaga (1999) as Ali Baba — aged about 29
- Gangers (2025) as School Principal — aged about 55
- Aranmanai (2014) as Samikannu — aged about 44
- Aranmanai 4 (2024) — aged about 54
- Aranmanai 3 (2021) as Kaali — aged about 51
- Double Occupancy (2026) as Manager Ramalingam — aged about 56
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