Vetrimaaran – Full Biography
Personal Information:
- Full Name: Vetrimaaran
- Date of Birth: 4 September 1975
- Place of Birth: Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Occupation: Film Director, Screenwriter, Producer
- Production Company: Grass Root Film Company
- Mentor: Balu Mahendra
Career Overview
Vetrimaaran is one of the most critically acclaimed directors in Tamil cinema, known for his realistic storytelling, raw emotions, and hard-hitting social themes. His films often explore class struggle, caste politics, crime, and justice.
He made his directorial debut with Polladhavan (2007) and has since delivered several award-winning films.
Movies Directed by Vetrimaaran
- Polladhavan (2007) – Action drama (Dhanush, Divya Spandana)
- Aadukalam (2011) – Rural drama on rooster fights (Dhanush, Taapsee Pannu)
- Visaranai (2016) – Gritty crime thriller (Attakathi Dinesh, Samuthirakani)
- Vada Chennai (2018) – Gangster epic (Dhanush, Ameer Sultan, Andrea Jeremiah)
- Asuran (2019) – Caste-based revenge drama (Dhanush, Manju Warrier)
- Viduthalai Part 1 (2023) – Political thriller (Soori, Vijay Sethupathi)
- Viduthalai Part 2 (2024) – Sequel to Viduthalai Part 1
As a Producer:
- Kaaka Muttai (2015) – National Award-winning children’s film
- Kodi (2016) – Political thriller starring Dhanush
- Oor Iravu (2020, part of Paava Kadhaigal) – Netflix anthology film
- Thangalaan (Upcoming) – Starring Vikram
Awards & Recognitions
🏆 National Film Awards (India’s Highest Film Honor)
- Best Director – Aadukalam (2011)
- Best Feature Film – Aadukalam (2011)
- Best Tamil Film – Visaranai (2016)
- Best Tamil Film – Asuran (2019)
🏆 Filmfare Awards South
- Multiple wins for Aadukalam, Visaranai, Asuran, Vada Chennai
🏆 Vijay Awards & SIIMA Awards
- Best Director for Aadukalam, Asuran, Vada Chennai
SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS :
YOUTUBE : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWqlMilOKfU&pp=ygUXVmV0cmltYWFyYW4gIGxpZmUgc3Rvcnk%3D
INSTAGRAM : https://www.instagram.com/team_vetrimaaran/?hl=en
FACEBOOK : https://www.facebook.com/VetriMaaranOfficial/
TWITTER : https://x.com/dir_vetrimaaran?lang=en
