Vignesh Karthick
Vignesh Karthick is an Indian film and television actor, video and radio jockey, screenwriter, cinematographer and film director.[1] He started his career by acting and directing short films and participating in reality shows, including the comedy game shows like "Athu Ithu Ethu" in STAR Vijay and Comedy Jodies in Zee Thamizh as a stand-up comedian. He later went on to host of those shows, especially the popular shows like Suriya Vanakkam, Thapal Petti En 8484 and many other shows in Sun TV and STAR Vijay respectively. In 2015, he started to work as Radio jockey with the radio station BIG FM 92.7. His short film "Yours Shamefully 2" which was directed by him with himself as the hero, has gained much popularity and appreciation from the audience and some people from the film industry.[2] In 2016, he made his acting debut in films with Natpadhigaram 79 and in television with Pagal Nilavu.[3][4][5] He made his directorial debut in films with Yenda Thalaiyila Yenna Vekkala.[6][7][8]
Vignesh Karthick | |
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Born | |
Alma mater | Sri Lakshmi Ammal Engineering College |
Occupation(s) | Actor, Video and radio jockey, Screenwriter, Cinematographer and Film director |
Years active | 2010 – present |
Spouse | Married (2023) |
Filmography
Anchor / Participant
Year | Show | Role | Language | Channel | Notes |
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2010 | Kalakka Povathu Yaaru: Season 3 | Contestant | Tamil | STAR Vijay | |
2011 | Kings of Comedy: Season 1 | Contestant | Tamil | STAR Vijay | |
2011 | Comedy Jodies | Contestant | Tamil | Zee Thamizh | |
2012-2013 | Suriya Vanakkam | Anchor | Tamil | Sun TV | Part of Virundhinar Pakkam |
2012 | Imsai Arasargal | Contestant | Tamil | Polimer | |
2012-2013 | Galatta Kudumbam | Anchor | Tamil | Sun TV | |
2014 | Adhu Idhu Edhu | Stand-up Comedian | Tamil | STAR Vijay | Part of Siricha Pochu |
2015-2016 | Thabaal Petti Enn 8484 | Anchor | Tamil | STAR Vijay | |
2017 | Junior Senior | Anchor | Tamil | Zee Thamizh | |
Actor
- Serials
Year | Serial | Role | Language | Channel | Notes |
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2016-2018 | Pagal Nilavu | Karthick Sakthivel | Tamil | STAR Vijay | Lead Role |
- Films
Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
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2016 | Natpadhigaram 79 | Jeeva's friend | Tamil | |
2017 | Chola Poori | Tamil | ||
2017 | Kutram Nadanthathu Enna | Kiran | Tamil | |
2018 | Yenda Thalaiyila Yenna Vekkala | Praveen's friend | Tamil | Special Appearance |
- Short films
Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
2010 | Kurunjeidhi 20 | Unemployed youth | Tamil | [9] |
2012 | Thazh Thiravai | Agaran | Tamil | |
2014 | Thiru Thiru | Thief | Tamill | |
2014 | Raja Kaiya Vecha Athu Raanga Ponadhilla | Tamil | ||
2015 | Suththi | Kathiresan/Jeevanantham | Tamil | [10] |
2015 | Mudhal Kanave | Michael | Tamil | [11] |
2015 | Raani Aatam | Kumar | Tamil | [12] |
2015 | Unnodu Vaaznthaal Varam Allava | Shiva | Tamil | [13] |
2019 | Yours Shamefully 2: Dhev Diya | Dhev | Tamil | |
2019 | Kallam Peridhu | Divakar | Tamil | |
2020 | Yours Shamefully 2.5: Reloaded | Michael | Tamil | |
2020 | Vijay Yellam Oru Hero Ah? | Rajasekhar "Raja" | Tamil | |
2020 | Yours Unitedly: A Sathankulam Short Film | Tamil | ||
2020 | Thala Na Yaru? Dhoni Ah? Ajith Ah | Tamil | ||
2020 | Friendship in Orgasm: A Pasanga Friendship Special Short Film | Sandeep | Tamil | |
2020 | Vijay Yellam Oru Hero Ah? 2 | Rajasekhar's father | Tamil |
Radio Jockey
Year | Show | Role | Language | Channel | Notes |
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2015-2016 | Best of Big Madras Cafe | Host | Tamil | Big FM 92.7 |
Director
- Films
Year | Film | Language | Notes |
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2018 | Yenda Thalaiyila Yenna Vekkala | Tamil | Director |
2021 | Thittam Irandu | Tamil | Director |
2023 | Adiyae | Tamil | Director |
- Short films
Year | Film | Language | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
2014 | Raja Kaiya Vecha Athu Raanga Ponadhilla | Tamil | |
2015 | Mudhal Kanave | Tamil | |
2018 | Yours Shamefully | Tamil | |
2019 | Yours Shamefully 2: Dhev Diya | Tamil | |
2020 | Yours Shamefully 2.5: Reloaded | Tamil | |
2020 | Mudhal Kanave 2 | Tamil | |
2020 | Vijay Yellam Oru Hero Ah? | Tamil | |
2020 | Yours Unitedly: A Sathankulam Short Film | Tamil | |
2020 | Thala Na Yaru? Dhoni Ah? Ajith Ah | Tamil | |
2020 | Friendship in Orgasm: A Pasanga Friendship Special Short Film | Tamil | |
2020 | Vijay Yellam Oru Hero Ah? 2 | Tamil |
- Web Series
Year | Show | Language | Platform | Notes |
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2021 | Love Lives | Tamil | ||
2021 | Yours Shamefully 3 | Tamil | Announced |
Cinematographer
- Films
Year | Film | Language | Notes |
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2020 | Mudhal Kanave 2 | Tamil | |
2020 | Vijay Yellam Oru Hero Ah? 2 | Tamil |
Dubbing Artist
Year | Film | Language | Notes |
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2018 | Yours Shamefully | Tamil | Dubbed for Krishna Kumar |
2018 | Pesuvadhu Kiliya Pennazhagu Mozhiya | Tamil | Dubbed for The Doctor |
Awards and nominations
Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Notes |
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2014 | Vijay Television Awards | Vijay Television Awards for Favourite Find | Adhu Idhu Edhu | Nominated | |
2017 | Vijay Television Awards | Vijay Television Awards for Favourite Actor | Pagal Nilavu | Nominated | |
Vijay Television Awards for Favourite Screen Pair | Pagal Nilavu | Nominated[14] | Nominated with Soundarya Bala Nandakumar | ||
South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Short Film | Mudhal Kanave | Won | ||
2018 | Vijay Television Awards | Vijay Television Awards for Favourite Actor | Pagal Nilavu | Nominated | |
Vijay Television Awards for Favourite Screen Pair | Pagal Nilavu | Nominated | Nominated with Soundarya Bala Nandakumar | ||
Arihant Retail Pvt Ltd | Chennaiyin Hot Male | Yours Shamefully | Won | ||
Zee Thamizh Kudumbam Viruthugal | Best Duo Anchor | Junior Senior | Nominated | Nominated with Kalyani | |
2019 | South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Director | Yours Shamefully | Nominated | |
2022 | JFW Movie Awards | Best Director in Women Centric Film | Thittam Irandu | Won |
References
- "I am a fun- loving person: Vignesh". The Times of India. 6 August 2016. Retrieved 16 December 2016.
- "RJ Vignesh Karthick". Youtube. 5 September 2015. Retrieved 16 December 2016.
- "Natpathigaram-79 - a toast to friendship". The Times of India. 5 October 2014. Retrieved 16 December 2016.
- "Pagal Nilavu is a sequel to Andal Azhagar". The Times of India. 6 May 2016. Retrieved 16 December 2016.
- "Pagal Nilavu - Promo 1". Youtube. 5 May 2016. Retrieved 19 December 2016.
- "TV actor now turns film director". The Times of India. 18 August 2016. Retrieved 16 December 2016.
- "ஏண்டா தலையில எண்ணெய் வைக்கல... சத்தியமா இது ஒரு படத்தோட பேர்தாங்க!". Filmibeat Tamil. 30 December 2015. Retrieved 16 December 2016.
- "ஏண்டா தலையில எண்ணெய் வைக்கல". Dinamalar. 30 July 2016. Retrieved 16 December 2016.
- "Short film Kurunjeidhi 20 2010". Youtube. 5 August 2010. Retrieved 18 December 2016.
- "'Suththi' - 'Kaththi' Tamil Movie Spoof Full Movie Must Watch". Youtube. 27 February 2015. Retrieved 18 December 2016.
- "Mudhal Kanave - Award Winning Romantic Tamil Short Film - Must Watch". Youtube. 28 February 2015. Retrieved 18 December 2016.
- "Raani Aatam - New Tamil Short Film 2015". Youtube. 9 May 2015. Retrieved 18 December 2016.
- "Tamil Short Film - Unnodu Vaazhnthaal Varam Allava - A Feel Gud Luv Story". Youtube. 28 October 2015. Retrieved 18 December 2016.
- "Best On Screen Pair Award". Vijay Television. 1 June 2017.