Kaali Venkat
ActingAbout Kaali Venkat
Kaali Venkat is a Tamil actor who mainly plays supporting roles in films. The first film Venkat acted was also by Vijay Prabhakaran, Thasaiyinai Thee Sudinum. The film failed to release but Venkat decided to keep his character name in it, Kaali, as his screen name after everything on the set was calling him by that name. He then acted in various short films made for the Kalaignar TV show Naalaya Iyakkunar and won the Best Actor in a Series Award in Season 3 of the show. After a series of small roles in various feature films, he first gained attention with his role in the action drama Thadaiyara Thaakka. The short films fetched him small roles in bigger projects like Kalakalappu and Udhayam NH4. He played a substantial role in mystery thriller Thegidi, which went on to become a sleeper hit and Venkat stated that he was flooded with friend requests on Facebook post the film's release.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Kaali Venkat reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Kaali Venkat'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 58% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Kaali Venkat remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Soorarai Pottru, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Kaali Venkat Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Kaali Venkat's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Kaali Venkat.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Parasakthi | Thambi | Average | Similar → |
| 2025 | Bomb | Kathiravan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | Coolie | Palanisamy | Average | Similar → |
| 2025 | House Mates | Ramesh | Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | Thalaivan Thalaivii | Amarasigamani | Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | Madras Matinee | Kannan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | Test | Bharani | Average | Similar → |
| 2024 | Baby John | Amba's father | Average | Similar → |
| 2024 | Lubber Pandhu | Karuppaiyya | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | DeAr | Saravanan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Captain Miller | Kumastha Kanagasabai | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Harkara | Postman | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | Aneethi | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Veeran | Narayana | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | Gatta Kusthi | - | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | Nitham Oru Vaanam | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Dejavu | - | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | Gargi | Indrans Kaliyaperumal | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Don | Professor Arivu | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | Veerapandiyapuram | Solomon | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Thalli Pogathey | - | Average | Similar → |
| 2021 | 4 Sorry | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Sarpatta Parambarai | Koni Chandran | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Soorarai Pottru | Kaali | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Petromax | Thangam | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Magamuni | Doctor | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Maari 2 | Aarumugam | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Ratsasan | Venkat | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Ghajinikanth | Uthaman | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Irumbu Thirai | Gnanavel Raja | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Velaikkaran | Vinoth | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Mersal | Auto Driver | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Mersal | Rickshaw Driver | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Maragadha Naanayam | Chidambaram / Mahendran (Voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Enakku Vaaitha Adimaigal | Basha | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Kodi | Bhagat Singh | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Raja Manthiri | Suriya | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Iraivi | Bhagyam | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Theri | Ganesh | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Irudhi Suttru | Saamikannu | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Eetti | Senthil (Guest Appearance) | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Urumeen | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Maari | Aarumugam | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Mundasupatti | Azhagumani | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Vaayai Moodi Pesavum | Palani | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Thegidi | Nambi | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Pannaiyarum Padminiyum | Munish | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Pizza 2: Villa | Ponraj | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Udhayam NH4 | Constable Anbu | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Kalakalappu | Seenu's Friend | Average | Similar → |
Kaali Venkat - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Kaali Venkat?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Kaali Venkat is "Soorarai Pottru" with a rating of 7.8/10.
How many movies has Kaali Venkat acted in?
Kaali Venkat has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Kaali Venkat?
Other notable films include "Madras Matinee", "Lubber Pandhu", and "Sarpatta Parambarai".