Ganesh Janardhanan

VTV Ganesh
Born Ganesh Janardhanan
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Occupation Film actor, producer
Years active 2006-present

Ganesh Janardhanan, also known by his stage name VTV Ganesh, is a film actor and producer. He is best known for his appearances in films featuring Silambarasan.[1]

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Career

Ganesh made his breakthrough with a role in his home production Vinnaithaandi Varuvaaya directed by Gautham Menon featuring Silambarasan and Trisha Krishnan in the lead roles. His portrayal of Ganesh, the fictional cinematographer of Kaakha Kaakha won plaudits from critics and eventually led to him changing his name by adding a prefix with the initials of the film (VTV). He went on to play a comic role in the 2011 anthology film, Vaanam, which he also produced, portraying the character of "Bajanai" Ganesh who assists Cable Raja played Silambarasan.[2][3] Ganesh will next be seen in two more films featuring Silambarasan with a role in Podaa Podi followed by a pivotal role of the heroine's father in Osthi.[4]

Filmography

As producer

Year Film Notes
2006 Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu Executive Producer
2010 Vinnaithaandi Varuvaaya Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Film - Tamil
2011 Vaanam

As actor

Year Film Role Notes
2002 Red (2002 film) uncredited role as district collector
2006 Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu Dharma
2007 Pachaikili Muthucharam Sundar
2008 Vaaranam Aayiram Anthony (librarian)
2010 Vinnaithaandi Varuvaaya Ganesh Nominated, Vijay Award for Best Supporting Actor
2011 Vaanam "Bajna" Ganesh
Osthi
2012 Podaa Podi Filming

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