What is Vetrimaaran's latest movie?

Vetrimaaran's most recent film is "Diesel" (2025).

Is Vetrimaaran a good actor?

Vetrimaaran has an average audience rating of 4.8/10 across 6 films on movieMx, with standout performances in Jigarthanda, Star, Savarakathi.

Vetrimaaran

Q: What is the best movie of Vetrimaaran?

According to audience ratings on movieMx, the best movie starring Vetrimaaran is "Jigarthanda" with a rating of 7.5/10.

Q: How many movies has Vetrimaaran acted in?

Vetrimaaran has been featured in at least 6 major films. Their complete ranked filmography is listed on this page.

Directing

Updated: Apr 19, 2026

6Total Films

7.5 Highest Rated

Born: Sep 4, 1975

Birth Place: Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu, India

About Vetrimaaran

Vetrimaaran is an Indian film director, screenwriter and film producer working in the Tamil film industry. His works, predominantly social issue dramas and action crime films, have been acclaimed for their gritty realism and scope. He is the recipient of five National Film Awards, eight Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards, two Filmfare South Awards and the Amnesty International Italia Award from 72nd Venice Film Festival.

Vetrimaaran Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Vetrimaaran reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 6 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Vetrimaaran's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 33% of Vetrimaaran's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Jigarthanda, which stands out as a key performance.

Best Vetrimaaran Movies Ranked

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

★7.5

★7.5

Jigarthanda: A budding director endeavors to research a merciless gangster for making a film on gangsterism. But his secret attempts

Jigarthanda

2014•Music

★7.3

★7.3

Star: Follows a youngster Kalai and his aspirations of becoming a 'Star' in the Tamil Film Industry. Born in a lower-middle-cl

Star

2024•Drama

★5.4

★5.4

Savarakathi: A barber has a skirmish with a gangster on the road, and this encounter results in him running all over the city to save

Savarakathi

2018•Drama

★4.3

Naan Rajavaga Pogiren (2013) movie poster

★4.3

Naan Rajavaga Pogiren: Raja is a boxing champion based in Chennai and Jeeva, his look alike, is an innocent man living in Himachal Pradesh. A m

Naan Rajavaga Pogiren

2013•Action

★4.0

★4.0

Diesel: During the 1980s, Manoharan was a leader in the city's crude oil smuggling business. Manohar opposed Patanis dream of se

Diesel

2025•Action

Full Filmography

Every movie Vetrimaaran has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2025	Diesel	Narrator	Flop	Similar →
2024	Star	Self	Hit	Similar →
2018	Savarakathi	Special Appearance	Flop	Similar →
2014	Jigarthanda	Self	Super Hit	Similar →
2013	Naan Rajavaga Pogiren	Cameo appearance	Flop	Similar →
2002	Kadhal Virus	Deepak's assistant (uncredited)	Flop	Similar →

Vetrimaaran - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Vetrimaaran?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Vetrimaaran is "Jigarthanda" with a rating of 7.5/10.

How many movies has Vetrimaaran acted in?

Vetrimaaran has been featured in at least 6 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Vetrimaaran?

Other notable films include "Star", "Savarakathi", and "Naan Rajavaga Pogiren".