
Vetrimaaran
Film Director, Producer, Screenwriter
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Asuran
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Asuran
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Vetrimaaran, born on 4 September 1975 in Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu, is a filmmaker known for his raw and grounded storytelling. After studying English Literature at Loyola College, Chennai, he got into films by working with directors Balu Mahendra and Kathir. His first f...
Vetrimaaran Bio
Full Name | Vetrimaaran |
Profession | Film Director, Producer, Screenwriter |
Height (approx.) | 5’ 9” |
Date Of Birth | Thursday, 04 Sep 1975 |
Age | 49 |
Birthplace | Cuddalore |
Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
Marital Status | Married |
Spouse | Aarthi |
Parents:
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Father
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Dr. V. Chitravel
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Mother
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Megala Chitravel
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Siblings: | Dr. Vandanaa |
Children | Poonthendral , Kathiravan |
Debut: |
Movie - Polladhavan |
Quotes: |
“ Sometimes all you need to feel proud about can be a single thing you did in the past“ “ Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.“ “ I’ve always said: the more ethnic you become, the more international your film becomes.“ “ My films are a reflection of the society I live in, what I see and observe.“ |
Awards: |
National Award (2011)
National Award (2016)
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Vatrimaaran FAQ
He is a Tamil film director, writer, and producer known for movies like Polladhavan, Aadukalam, Visaranai, Asuran, and Vada Chennai
He made his directorial debut with Polladhavan in 2007
Yes, his films Aadukalam, Visaranai, and Asuran each received National Film Awards in various categories
He often works with actor Dhanush; they’ve teamed up for several successful films
Trivias
- Vetrimaaran has a reputation for blending commercial success with critical acclaim.
- He is known for realistic storytelling and strong character-driven narratives.
- He had a shelved project titled Desiya Nedunchalai 47 before making Polladhavan.
- Has a close professional association with actor Dhanush, collaborating on multiple successful films.