Vignesh Karthick | |
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Born | |
Alma mater | Sri Lakshmi Ammal Engineering College |
Occupation(s) | Actor, Video and radio jockey, Screenwriter, Cinematographer and Film director |
Years active | 2010 – present |
Spouse | Married (2023) |
Vignesh Karthick is an Indian film and television actor, video and radio jockey, screenwriter, cinematographer and film director. [1] He started his career by acting and directing short films and participating in reality shows, including the comedy game shows like "Athu Ithu Ethu" in STAR Vijay and Comedy Jodies in Zee Thamizh as a stand-up comedian. He later went on to host of those shows, especially the popular shows like Suriya Vanakkam, Thapal Petti En 8484 and many other shows in Sun TV and STAR Vijay respectively. In 2015, he started to work as Radio jockey with the radio station BIG FM 92.7. In 2016, he made his acting debut in films with Natpadhigaram 79 and in television with Pagal Nilavu . [2] [3] [4] He made his directorial debut in films with Yenda Thalaiyila Yenna Vekkala . [5] [6] [7]
Year | Show | Role | Channel | Notes |
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2010 | Kalakka Povathu Yaaru: Season 3 | Contestant | STAR Vijay | |
2011 | Kings of Comedy: Season 1 | Contestant | STAR Vijay | |
2011 | Comedy Jodies | Contestant | Zee Thamizh | |
2012-2013 | Suriya Vanakkam | Anchor | Sun TV | Part of Virundhinar Pakkam |
2012 | Imsai Arasargal | Contestant | Polimer | |
2012-2013 | Galatta Kudumbam | Anchor | Sun TV | |
2014 | Adhu Idhu Edhu | Stand-up Comedian | STAR Vijay | Part of Siricha Pochu |
2015-2016 | Thabaal Petti Enn 8484 | Anchor | STAR Vijay | |
2017 | Junior Senior | Anchor | Zee Thamizh | |
Year | Serial | Role | Channel | Notes |
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2016-2018 | Pagal Nilavu | Karthick Sakthivel | STAR Vijay | Lead Role |
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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2016 | Natpadhigaram 79 | Jeeva's friend | |
2018 | Yenda Thalaiyila Yenna Vekkala | Praveen's friend | Special appearance |
2024 | Hot Spot | Fictional filmmaker | Special appearance |
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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2010 | Kurunjeidhi 20 | Unemployed youth | [8] |
2012 | Thazh Thiravai | Agaran | |
2014 | Thiru Thiru | Thief | |
2014 | Raja Kaiya Vecha Athu Raanga Ponadhilla | ||
2015 | Suththi | Kathiresan/Jeevanantham | [9] |
2015 | Mudhal Kanave | Michael | [10] |
2015 | Raani Aatam | Kumar | [11] |
2015 | Unnodu Vaaznthaal Varam Allava | Shiva | [12] |
2019 | Yours Shamefully 2: Dhev Diya | Dhev | |
2019 | Kallam Peridhu | Divakar | |
2020 | Yours Shamefully 2.5: Reloaded | Michael | |
2020 | Vijay Yellam Oru Hero Ah? | Rajasekhar "Raja" | |
2020 | Yours Unitedly: A Sathankulam Short Film | ||
2020 | Thala Na Yaru? Dhoni Ah? Ajith Ah | ||
2020 | Friendship in Orgasm: A Pasanga Friendship Special Short Film | Sandeep | |
2020 | Vijay Yellam Oru Hero Ah? 2 | Rajasekhar's father |
Year | Show | Role | Channel | Notes |
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2015-2016 | Best of Big Madras Cafe | Host | Big FM 92.7 |
Year | Film |
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2018 | Yenda Thalaiyila Yenna Vekkala |
2021 | Thittam Irandu |
2023 | Adiyae |
2024 | Hot Spot |
Year | Film | Notes |
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2014 | Raja Kaiya Vecha Athu Raanga Ponadhilla | |
2015 | Mudhal Kanave | |
2018 | Yours Shamefully | |
2019 | Yours Shamefully 2: Dhev Diya | |
2020 | Yours Shamefully 2.5: Reloaded | |
2020 | Mudhal Kanave 2 | |
2020 | Vijay Yellam Oru Hero Ah? | |
2020 | Yours Unitedly: A Sathankulam Short Film | |
2020 | Thala Na Yaru? Dhoni Ah? Ajith Ah | |
2020 | Friendship in Orgasm: A Pasanga Friendship Special Short Film | |
2020 | Vijay Yellam Oru Hero Ah? 2 |
Year | Show | Platform | Notes |
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2021 | Love Lives | ||
2021 | Yours Shamefully 3 | Announced |
Year | Film | Notes |
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2020 | Mudhal Kanave 2 | |
2020 | Vijay Yellam Oru Hero Ah? 2 |
Year | Film | Notes |
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2018 | Yours Shamefully | Dubbed for Krishna Kumar |
2018 | Pesuvadhu Kiliya Pennazhagu Mozhiya | Dubbed for The Doctor |
Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Notes |
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2014 | Vijay Television Awards | Vijay Television Awards for Favourite Find | Adhu Idhu Edhu | Nominated | |
2017 | Vijay Television Awards | Vijay Television Awards for Favourite Actor | Pagal Nilavu | Nominated | |
Vijay Television Awards for Favourite Screen Pair | Pagal Nilavu | Nominated [13] | Nominated with Soundarya Bala Nandakumar | ||
South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Short Film | Mudhal Kanave | Won | ||
2018 | Vijay Television Awards | Vijay Television Awards for Favourite Actor | Pagal Nilavu | Nominated | |
Vijay Television Awards for Favourite Screen Pair | Pagal Nilavu | Nominated | Nominated with Soundarya Bala Nandakumar | ||
Arihant Retail Pvt Ltd | Chennaiyin Hot Male | Yours Shamefully | Won | ||
Zee Thamizh Kudumbam Viruthugal | Best Duo Anchor | Junior Senior | Nominated | Nominated with Kalyani | |
2019 | South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Director | Yours Shamefully | Nominated | |
2022 | JFW Movie Awards | Best Director in Women Centric Film | Thittam Irandu | Won |
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