Vishal Krishna
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Name: Vishal Krishna (also known as Vishal Krishna Reddy or Vishal).
Profession: Indian film actor and producer.
Primary Industry: Tamil cinema.
Birth Date: August 29, 1977.
Place of Birth: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Career Path: Assistant director before acting.
First Role: Chellamae (romantic thriller).
Notable Films/Successes: Sandakozhi (2005), Thimiru (2006), Avan Ivan (2011).
Other Films: Sathyam (home production, described as a failure).
Family: Son of G. K. Reddy, a granite businessman.
Vishal Krishna, also known as Vishal Krishna Reddy or Vishal, is an Indian film actor and producer who works primarily in Tamil cinema. Born on August 29, 1977, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, he began his career as an assistant director. His first acting role was in the romantic thriller Chellamae. He achieved a series of successes as an action hero in the 2005 film Sandakozhi and the 2006 film Thimiru. While his home production Sathyam was a failure, he later saw success with the 2011 film Avan Ivan. He is the son of granite businessman G. K. Reddy.
"Vishal Krishna, also known as Vishal Krishna Reddy or Vishal, is an Indian film actor and producer who works primarily in Tamil cinema. Born on August 29, 1977, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, he began his career as an assistant director. His first acting role was in the romantic thriller Chellamae. He achieved a series of successes as an action hero in the 20
Career overview
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Name: Vishal Krishna Reddy, professionally known as Vishal.
Profession: Indian film actor and producer.
Primary Industry: Tamil cinema.
Birth Date: August 29, 1977.
Birth Place: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Career Start: Assistant director in films.
First Role: Romantic thriller Chellamae.
Successes: Sandakozhi (2005) as action hero, Thimiru (2006).
Streak: Three consecutive successes including Sandakozhi and Thimiru.
Home Productions: Often stars in his own home productions.
Career Turning Point (Negative): Failure of hyped home production Sathyam halted his streak.
Subsequent phase: Further commercial failures.
Career Turning Point (Positive): Success with Avan Ivan (2011), a significant film in his career.
Paragraph 1: Introduction and early career.
Vishal Krishna Reddy, professionally known as Vishal, is an Indian film actor and producer who works primarily in Tamil cinema. Born on August 29, 1977, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, he began his career working as an assistant director in films before transitioning to acting. His first role was in the romantic thriller Chellamae.
Paragraph 2: Rise and challenges.
Vishal often stars in his own home productions. He achieved a run of three consecutive successes, which included roles as an action hero in the 2005 film Sandakozhi and in the 2006 film Thimiru. Following two more successful films, the failure of his hyped home production, Sathyam, halted this streak. This was followed by a period of further commercial failures.
Paragraph 3: Later success.
He experienced a resurgence in success with the film Avan Ivan in 2011. This production became a significant film in his career.
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Vishal Krishna Reddy, professionally known as Vishal, is an Indian film actor and producer who works primarily in Tamil cinema. Born on August 29, 1977, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, he entered the film industry through a stint as an assistant director. He secured his first acting role in the romantic thriller Chellamae.
Vishal frequently stars in his own home productions. He established a period of success characterized by three consecutive hits, including roles as an action hero in the 2005 film Sandakozhi and in the 2006 film Thimiru. After appearing in two additional successful films, his momentum was interrupted by the failure of his hyped home production, Sathyam. This setback was followed by a series of commercial failures.
His career saw a significant turning point with the success of the 2011 film Avan Ivan. This production served as a significant film in his career trajectory.
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Frequent co-stars
Career timeline
Full Filmography
60 titles- Magudam (2026) as Linga
- Magudam (2026) Director
- Magudam (2026) Screenplay
- Madha Gaja Raja (2025) as Madha Gaja Raja ("MGR")
- Madha Gaja Raja (2025) Playback Singer
- Rathnam (2024) as Rathnam
- Mark Antony (2023) as Mark/Antony
- Veerame Vaagai Soodum (2022) as Porus
- Veerame Vaagai Soodum (2022) Producer
- Laththi Charge (2022) as S. Muruganantham
- Enemy (2021) as Chozhan
- Chakra (2021) as Chandru
- Chakra (2021) Producer
- Action (2019) as Subash
- Ayogya (2019) as Inspector Karnan
- Irumbu Thirai (2018) as Major R. Kathiravan
- Irumbu Thirai (2018) Producer
- Sandakozhi 2 (2018) as Balu
- Sandakozhi 2 (2018) Producer
- Meesaya Murukku (2017)
- Thupparivaalan (2017) as Kaniyan Poongundran
- Thupparivaalan (2017) Producer
- Villain (2017) as Sakthiveli Palaniswami
- Maruthu (2016) as Maruthu
- Kathakali (2016) as Amudhavel Rajarathnam
- Kathakali (2016) Producer
- Kaththi Sandai (2016) as Ramakrishnan (Arjun)
- Kaththi Sandai (2016) Producer
- Vasuvum Saravananum Onna Padichavanga (2015) as Assistant Commissioner Vetri Vel (Cameo Appearance)
- Paayum Puli (2015) as Jayaseelan
- Aambala (2015) as Saravanan
- Aambala (2015) Producer
- Jeeva (2014) Producer
- Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam (2014) as Guest Appearance
- Poojai (2014) as Vasu
- Poojai (2014) Producer
- Naan Sigappu Manithan (2014) as Indhiran
- Naan Sigappu Manithan (2014) Producer
- Samar (2013) as Shakthi
- Pattathu Yaanai (2013) as Karaikudi Saravana
- Pandiya Naadu (2013) as Sivakumar
- Pandiya Naadu (2013) Producer
- Theeya Velai Seiyyanum Kumaru (2013) as Himself (Special Appearance)
- Vedi (2011) as Prabhakaran / Balu
- Avan Ivan (2011) as Walter Vanangamudi
- Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai (2010) as Karthik
- Thoranai (2009) as Murugan
- Satyam (2008) as Sathyam I.P.S
- Malaikottai (2007) as Anbu
- Thaamirabharani (2007) as Bharaniputhiran
- Thimiru (2006) as Ganesh
- Sivappathigaram (2006) as Sathyamoorthy
- Dishyum (2006) as Cameo Appearance
- Sandakozhi (2005) as Balu
- Chellamae (2004) as Ragunandan
- Purushan
- Thupparivaalan II as Kaniyan Poongundran
- Thupparivaalan II Producer
- Thupparivaalan II Director
- Thupparivaalan II Writer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Vishal Krishna best known for?
Vishal Krishna is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Meesaya Murukku (2017), Samar (2013), The Adventures of the Electronic (1980), Guardian of Darkness - Takegami: War God (1990).
When and where was Vishal Krishna born?
Vishal Krishna was born on August 29, 1977 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
How many credits does Vishal Krishna have?
Vishal Krishna has accumulated over 60 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2004 to 2026.
What is Vishal Krishna's background in cinema and television?
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Vishal Krishna by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Meesaya Murukku (2017) — aged about 39
- Samar (2013) as Shakthi — aged about 35
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