Vignesh Shivan - Actor Profile

Vignesh Shivan

Directing
Freshness: Feb 01, 2026
3Total Films
7.5 Highest Rated
Born: Sep 18, 1984
Birth Place: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

About Vignesh Shivan

Vignesh Shivan is an Indian film director, actor and lyric writer who works in Tamil cinema. He has been regularly associated in projects involving Silambarasan, Dhanush and Anirudh Ravichander, as well as helming independent music videos. Vignesh Shivan made a short film and after getting Dharan to compose music for it; showed the film to producers, Gemini Film Circuit, and then to his childhood friend, Silambarasan and both parties agreed to collaborate to make it a feature film titled Podaa Podi (2012). His second film, Naanum Rowdydhaan (2015), like his first film, went through several changes of cast and production studios, before finalising on Vijay Sethupathi and Nayantara as actors and Dhanush as producer. The film, for which he drew inspiration from the lives of his parents, opened to highly positive reviews in October 2015.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Vignesh Shivan reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 3 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Vignesh Shivan's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 33% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Vignesh Shivan remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Velaiyilla Pattathari, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Vignesh Shivan Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Vignesh Shivan's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Vignesh Shivan.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2024 Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairy Tale Self Flop Similar →
2014 Velaiyilla Pattathari Vignesh Super Hit Similar →
2007 Sivi Krishna's Friend Flop Similar →

Vignesh Shivan - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Vignesh Shivan?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Vignesh Shivan is "Velaiyilla Pattathari" with a rating of 7.5/10.

How many movies has Vignesh Shivan acted in?

Vignesh Shivan has been featured in at least 3 major films throughout their career.