Vignesh Shivan
- Known For
- Directing
- Born
- September 18, 1984 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Active Years
- 2007–2026 (20 Years)
- Total Credits
- 59 credits in database
Biography
Vignesh Shivan is an Indian film director, producer, screenwriter, lyricist, and actor who works in Tamil cinema. Born on September 18 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, he has been regularly associated with projects involving Silambarasan, Dhanush, and Anirudh Ravichander, in addition to helming independent music videos.
He made a short film with music composed by Dharan and presented it to Gemini Film Circuit and his childhood friend Silambarasan, leading to a collaboration for his debut feature film, Podaa Podi, released in 2012. His second film, Naanum Rowdydhaan, released in 2015, starred Vijay Sethupathi and Nayantara. His notable credits also include Thaanaa Serndha Koottam and Jailer. He married Nayanthara on June 9, 2022.
Career overview
Vignesh Shivan is an Indian film director, screenwriter, producer, actor, and lyric writer who works in Tamil cinema. Born in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, he has been regularly associated in projects involving Silambarasan, Dhanush, and Anirudh Ravichander, in addition to helming independent music videos.
His entry into feature filmmaking began when he made a short film and secured music composition by Dharan. After showing the short film to producers at Gemini Film Circuit and to his childhood friend Silambarasan, both parties agreed to collaborate on expanding the project into a feature film titled Podaa Podi, which was released in 2012.
His second film, Naanum Rowdydhaan, was released in 2015. Like his first feature, this project went through several changes of cast and production studios before ultimately finalizing Vijay Sethupathi and Nayantara as the lead actors. In addition to his earlier works, his career credits include the films Thaanaa Serndha Koottam, released in 2018, and Jailer, released in 2023.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
59 titles- Jailer 2 (2026) Lyricist
- Hi :) (2026) Producer
- Love Insurance Kompany (2026) as LIK Voice Artist
- Love Insurance Kompany (2026) Director
- Love Insurance Kompany (2026) Writer
- Love Insurance Kompany (2026) Lyricist
- Mookuthi Amman 2 (2026) Co-Producer
- Madharaasi (2025) Lyricist
- Dragon (2025) Lyricist
- Nesippaya (2025) Lyricist
- Jailer Unlocked (2024) as Self
- Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairy Tale (2024) as Self
- Inga Naan Thaan Kingu (2024) Lyricist
- Shubh Yatra (2023) Producer
- Connect (2022) Producer
- Don (2022) Lyricist
- Etharkkum Thunindhavan (2022) Lyricist
- Valimai (2022) Lyricist
- Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal (2022) Director
- Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal (2022) Writer
- Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal (2022) Lyricist
- Master (2021) Lyricist
- Rocky (2021) Presenter
- Pebbles (2021) Producer
- Netrikann (2021) Producer
- Paava Kadhaigal (2020) Director
- Paava Kadhaigal (2020) Screenplay
- Paava Kadhaigal (2020) Story
- Paava Kadhaigal (2020) Dialogue
- Mookuthi Amman (2020) Lyricist
- Dharala Prabhu (2020) Lyricist
- Saaho (2019) Lyricist
- NGK (2019) Lyricist
- Namma Veettu Pillai (2019) Lyricist
- Sindhubaadh (2019) Lyricist
- Dhanusu Raasi Neyargalae (2019) Lyricist
- Irumbu Thirai (2018) Lyricist
- Thaanaa Serndha Koottam (2018) Director
- Thaanaa Serndha Koottam (2018) Screenplay
- Thaanaa Serndha Koottam (2018) Dialogue
- Vikram Vedha (2017) Lyricist
- Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada (2016) Lyricist
- Naanum Rowdydhaan (2015) Lyricist
- Naanum Rowdydhaan (2015) Playback Singer
- Naanum Rowdydhaan (2015) Director
- Naanum Rowdydhaan (2015) Screenplay
- Naanum Rowdydhaan (2015) Story
- Naanum Rowdydhaan (2015) Dialogue
- Yennai Arindhaal (2015) Lyricist
- Velaiyilla Pattathari (2014) as Vignesh
- Vanakkam Chennai (2013) Lyricist
- Podaa Podi (2012) Director
- Podaa Podi (2012) Writer
- Sivi (2007) as Krishna's Friend
- Sivi (2007) Assistant Director
- NT-81 Producer
- NT-81 Presenter
- Walking Talking Strawberry Icecream Producer
- Oorkuruvi Producer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Vignesh Shivan best known for?
Vignesh Shivan is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Jailer 2 (2026), Hi (2026), Love Insurance Kompany (2026), Love Insurance Kompany (2026).
When and where was Vignesh Shivan born?
Vignesh Shivan was born on September 18, 1984 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
How many credits does Vignesh Shivan have?
Vignesh Shivan has accumulated over 59 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2007 to 2026.
What is Vignesh Shivan's background in cinema and television?
Vignesh Shivan is an Indian film director, producer, screenwriter, lyricist, and actor who works in Tamil cinema. Born on September 18 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, he has been regularly associated with projects involving Silambarasan, Dhanush, and Anirudh Ravichander, in addition to helming independent music videos. He ma...
Vignesh Shivan by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairy Tale (2024) as Self — aged about 39
- Love Insurance Kompany (2026) as LIK Voice Artist — aged about 41
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