Vinay Rai
Biography
Vinay Rai is an Indian film actor who primarily appears in Tamil films. In addition to his work in Tamil cinema, he has appeared in a few Telugu and Malayalam films, as well as one English film. Alongside his film career, he has engaged in modelling and catwalking in noted fashion shows. His mother tongue is Tulu. His filmography includes a role in the movie Dam999, where he played a mariner named Vinay who is a trusted friend of Freddy. Sources note varying birth information, listing his birthdate as either February 24, 1978, or September 18, 1979, with his place of birth recorded as Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
Career overview
Vinay Rai is an Indian film actor who primarily appears in Tamil films. In addition to his work in Tamil cinema, he has appeared in a few Telugu and Malayalam films, as well as one English film. His career also includes modelling and catwalking in noted fashion shows, and his mother tongue is Tulu.
Among his film roles, he takes the part of Vinay in the movie Dam999. In this role, he plays a mariner and the trusted friend of Freddy. The character is described as aggressive, fierce, and ferocious, standing for Roudra rasa, which is the rasa of fury.
Biographical details for the actor include a birth date listed on one source as February 24, 1978, in Bangalore, Karnataka, India, while another source lists his birth date as September 18, 1979. He has a known credit total of thirty in acting.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
30 titles- Operation Tral (2026)
- G.D.N (2026)
- Diesel (2025) as DCP Mayavel
- Identity (2025) as Allen Jacob
- Kadhalikka Neramillai (2025) as Sethuraman
- Eagle (2024) as Pratap
- Hanu-Man (2024) as Michael / Mega-Man
- Gandeevadhari Arjuna (2023) as Ranveer
- Christopher (2023) as Sitaram Trimurthi
- Veeran (2023) as Sarath
- Connect (2022) as Dr. Joseph Benoy
- Etharkkum Thunindhavan (2022) as Inbasekharan
- Oh My Dog (2022) as Fernando
- Doctor (2021) as Terry
- Nethraa (2019)
- Thupparivaalan (2017) as Devil / John Richardson Holcha
- Aayirathil Iruvar (2017)
- Iruvar Ullam (2016) as Karthik
- Serndhu Polama (2015)
- Aranmanai (2014) as Murali
- Endrendrum Punnagai (2013) as Sri
- Onbadhule Guru (2013) as Billa
- Mirattal (2012) as Babloo
- Dam 999 (2011) as Vinay
- Modhi Vilayadu (2009) as Udhay Vasudev
- Vaana (2008)
- Jayam Kondaan (2008) as Arjun Sekhar
- Unnale Unnale (2007) as Karthik
- Dear Exes
- Train
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Vinay Rai best known for?
Vinay Rai is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Operation Tral (2026), G.D.N (2026), Kadhalikka Neramillai (2025), Gandeevadhari Arjuna (2023).
When and where was Vinay Rai born?
Vinay Rai was born on February 24, 1978 in Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
How many credits does Vinay Rai have?
Vinay Rai has accumulated over 30 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2007 to 2026.
What is Vinay Rai's background in cinema and television?
Vinay Rai is an Indian film actor who primarily appears in Tamil films. In addition to his work in Tamil cinema, he has appeared in a few Telugu and Malayalam films, as well as one English film. Alongside his film career, he has engaged in modelling and catwalking in noted fashion shows. His mother tongue is Tulu. His ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Gandeevadhari Arjuna (2023) as Ranveer — aged about 45
- Kadhalikka Neramillai (2025) as Sethuraman — aged about 47
- Aranmanai (2014) as Murali — aged about 36
- Operation Tral (2026) — aged about 48
- G.D.N (2026) — aged about 48
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