Vemal

Vimal is an Indian actor working in Tamil films. He appeared in a supporting role in ''Kanchivaram'', and played the lead role in ''Pasanga'' in 2009.

Vimal's breakthrough came with the film ''Kalavani'' in 2010. He further acted in movies such as ''Vaagai Sooda Vaa'' (2011), ''Kalakalappu'' (2012), ''Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga'' (2013), '' Manjapai'' (2014), '' Mannar Vagaiyara'' (2018) and '' Deiva Machan'' (2023).

Early life

Vimal was born on 25 April 1981, in Pannankombu, a village near Manapparai, Tiruchirappalli district, Tamil Nadu, and later moved to Chennai. He discontinued his studies and began learning dancing and joined the Koothu-P-Pattarai, a theatre group in Chennai.

Vimal married Akshaya and they have three children together.

Acting career

2001–2008

In 2001, he started a career as an aspiring model actor. While being a part of Koothu-P-Pattarai, Vimal was appearing in uncredited roles in several high-profile Tamil films, including ''Ghilli'' (2004), '' Kireedam'' (2007), and ''Kuruvi'' (2008). He made cameo role in the critically acclaimed movie ''Kanchivaram'' (2008).

2009–2016

He played his first leading role in ''Pasanga'' (2009), directed by Pandiraj, in which he played Meenakshisundaram, an insurance agent. The film won critical acclaim, while his performance was well received. He next appeared in A. Sarkunam's comedy entertainer ''Kalavani'' (2010) with Oviya in the female lead which went on to become a sleeper hit. In 2011, he acted in three films, Cloud Nine Movie's ''Thoonga Nagaram'', ''Eththan'' and ''Vaagai Sooda Vaa'', which saw him collaborating with A. Sarkunam again. ''Vaagai Sooda Vaa'' was a period piece set in the 1960s, with Vimal playing a village teacher named Veluthambi. His other 2012 film, was '' Mattuthavani'' which was long-delayed and was a flop at the box office. He was then seen in UTV's comedy film ''Kalakalappu'' under Sundar C's direction that features an ensemble cast. His next release was '' Ishtam'', a remake of Telugu hit ''Yemaindhi Ee Vela'', in which he played an urban character for the first time.

In 2013, he acted five movies as '' Sillunu Oru Sandhippu'', a simple love story, ''Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga'' co-starring with Sivakarthikeyan directed by Pandiraj. The film was a good opening and was a hit at the box office. '' Moondru Per Moondru Kadal'' with actors Arjun Sarja and Cheran directed by Vasanth. Ezhil's direction '' Desingu Raja'' was released on 23 August.'' Jannal Oram'' co-starring with R. Parthiepan and Vidharth. The film received mixed reviews from critics and audience. Vimal is currently working on more than half-a-dozen projects. He has play in '' Pulivaal'' (2014), a comedy thriller with actor Prasanna, remake of Malayalam film. He has completed '' Manjapai'' (2014) and Padmamagan's '' Netru Indru'' (2014). He was next seen an action film, '' Kaaval'' (2015), followed by two comedy dramas, ''Anjala'' (2016) and '' Mapla Singam'' (2016).

2018–present

In 2018, Boopathy Pandian's '' Mannar Vagaiyara'' was released. The film is produced by Vimal for the first time. It was running successful and was declared a super hit. In December, an adult comedy film, '' Evanukku Engeyo Matcham Irukku''. It was a poor review from critics and audiences. His next two films were romantic comedies including '' Kalavani 2'' (2019), a sequel to ''Kalavani'' and '' Kanni Raasi'' (2020).

Vimal was seen in the Zee5 crime thriller web series '' Vilangu'' (2022). The series, written and directed by Prashanth Pandiyaraj, started streaming in February and received extremely positive reviews. He was acted as surprise cameo in Vijay Sethupathi starrer '' DSP'' (2022) directed by Ponram. In 2023, he returns to the family territory in rural comedy, '' Deiva Machan''. His next projects were action films such as '' Kulasami'' and '' Thudikkum Karangal''. In 2024, Vimal plays the role of a morgue driver in '' Pogumidam Vegu Thooramillai''. Follow-up to the Bose Venkat's-directed action-drama film ''Sir'', which explores themes of social inequality and the importance of education.

Filmography

Feature films

;Actor

;Producer

* '' Mannar Vagaiyara'' (2018)

Web series

References

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External links

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Indian male film actors
Tamil male actors
Living people
People from Tiruchirappalli district
Male actors in Tamil cinema
Year of birth missing (living people)