Vineeth Kumar

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Vineeth Kumar
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Born
Payangadi, Kannur, Kerala, India
Alma mater University of Calicut
Occupations
  • Actor
  • director
Years active1988–present

Vineeth Kumar is an Indian actor, director and screenwriter known for his work in the Malayalam film industry. He has had a career spanning decades, transitioning from a child artist to an accomplished director.

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He made his acting debut in 1988 as a child artist in the movie Padippura. The same year, he earned critical acclaim and the Kerala State Film Award [1] for his performance in the epic historical drama Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha . [2] Directed by Hariharan and written by M.T. Vasudevan Nair, this film featured him as the younger version of Mammootty's iconic character Chandu Chekavar.

He made his directorial debut with Ayal Njanalla (2015), [3] a romantic comedy entertainer, starring Fahad Faasil. [4] As writer and director, his fresh approach and storytelling marked a strong start to his filmmaking journey.

Personal life

Vineeth Kumar was born on 11 November 1977 to Karunan and Yamuna in Pazhayangadi, Kannur. He had his primary education from Koodali Higher Secondary School. After pre-degree from Government Brennen College, Thalassery, he pursued a BSc degree in Mathematics.

He started learning Bharatanatyam at the age of six and quickly became known for his talent. As a student, he won several dance prizes, including the top "Kalaprathibha" title at the Kerala School Kalolsavam in 1988. [5] He remains the youngest person to ever win this prestigious award, a testament to his exceptional skill and hard work.

He married Sandhya Vineeth on 19 August 2010. They have two daughters, Maitreyi and Mathangi.

Filmography

As a child Artist

During his early years, Kumar played significant roles in several notable films, including:

As an Adult Actor

After he transitioned into adult roles, Kumar gained recognition for his performances in films like:

Career as director

Vineeth kumar ventured into direction with his debut film Ayal Njanalla (2015), [6] starring Fahadh Faasil. He also wrote the screenplay for this film which explored themes of self-discovery and relationships.

His second directorial venture, Dear Friend (2022), [7] starring Tovino Thomas in the lead, premiered in theaters on June 10, 2022. The film received widespread acclaim and was subsequently released on the Netflix OTT platform [8] in July 2022, where it continued to garner positive reviews. [9] The movie delved into the lives of a group of friends searching for their missing companion, who is later revealed to be a con artist. [10] The film received praise for its engaging narrative and character development.

His latest movie, Pavi Caretaker, [11] starring Dileep, was released on April 26, 2024 worldwide.

Film credits as an actor
YearTitleRoleNotes
1989 Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha Young ChanduChild artist [2]
Mudra
Padippura
Anagha
Dasharatham Joseph
1991 Bharatham Appu
Inspector Balram Jithu
1992 Sargam
Adhwaytham
1993 Mithunam Young Sethu
1994 Vishnu
1996 Azhakiya Ravanan Santhosh
1997 Krishnagudiyil Oru Pranayakalathu Balan
2000 Devadoothan Nikhil Maheshwar [12]
Thottam
2001 Sharja to Sharja
2002 Pranayamanithooval Balagopal
Kanmashi
2003Melvilasom Seriyanu
Mazhanoolkkanavu
2004 Aparichithan Chacko
Sethurama Iyer CBI Ganesh [13]
Kottaaram Vaidyan
2005 The Tiger
2006 Pulijanmam
Baba Kalyani Santhosh
2007 Flash Arunkumar
2008 Thirakkatha
2010 Sufi Paranja Katha Writer
2011 Sevenes Aravindan
Ithu Nammude Katha Mahesh
2012 Chapters Arun
Face2Face Anwar
2013 Oru Yathrayil [14]
2014 Vegam Sidharth [15]
2015 Oru Vadakkan Selfie himselfCameo
2016Sahapadi 1975
2017 Careful Bijoy [16]
2018 Oru Kuttanadan Blog Cameo
2019 Krishnam Bilingual film (Malayalam/Tamil)
2022Simon DanielSimon Daniel [17]
2023 Higuita Goon [18]
2024 Pavi Caretaker Abhishek KrishnaAlso Director [19]
Rifle Club Shahjahan [20]
Short Films
YearTitle
2012The Spark
2020Oru Nurungu Samsayam (The Little Riddle)
Film credits as director
YearTitleNotesRef.
2015 Ayal Njanalla [4]
2022 Dear Friend [10]
2024 Pavi Caretaker [21]

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  20. ↑ "Vineeth Kumar Is Playing Shajahan In Aashiq Abu's Rifle Club, Character Poster Released". Times Now. 2024-11-11. Retrieved 2024-11-27.
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