VTV Ganesh
| VTV Ganesh | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Ganesh Janardhanan 21 December 1961 Villupuram, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Occupation | Film actor, producer |
| Years active | 2002-present |
Ganesh Janardhanan, also known by his stage name VTV Ganesh is an Indian actor, comedian and film producer. He is best known for his appearances in films featuring Silambarasan. He had made his debut in Gautam Menon's Vinnaithaandi Varuvaaya[1]
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 also acted in Osthi featuring Silambarasan in a role as the heroine's father. He was one of the lead characters in Naveena Saraswathi Sabatham (2013).[4]
Filmography
As actor
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Red | District collector | |
| 2006 | Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu | Dharma | |
| 2007 | Pachaikili Muthucharam | Sundar | |
| 2008 | Vaaranam Aayiram | Anthony | |
| 2010 | Vinnaithaandi Varuvaaya | Ganesh | Nominated, Vijay Award for Best Supporting Actor |
| Ye Maaya Chesave | Film crew member | Telugu film Appearance in "Manasaa" song | |
| 2011 | Vaanam | "Bajna" Ganesh | |
| Osthe | Neduvaali's Father | ||
| 2012 | Podaa Podi | Arjun´s uncle | Nominated, Vijay Award for Best Comedian Nominated, SIIMA Award for Best Comedian |
| Neethane En Ponvasantham | Ganesh | Guest appearance | |
| 2013 | Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya | Krishnamoorthy | |
| Naveena Saraswathi Sabatham | Ganesh | ||
| 2014 | Inga Enna Solluthu | Ganesh | Also writer and producer |
| Thalaivan | |||
| Vallavanukku Pullum Aayudham | Deergadarsi | ||
| Kappal | Nelson | ||
| 2015 | Inimey Ippadithaan | Chandra | |
| Romeo Juliet | VTV Ganesh | ||
| Vaalu | Kutti Paiya | ||
| Trisha Illana Nayanthara | Vishu | ||
| 2016 | Vaaliba Raja | Filming | |
| Hello Naan Pei Pesuren | Filming | ||
| Vettai Mannan | Subbaiah | Filming | |
References
- ↑ "From producer to actor: Ganesh - Times Of India". Articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 2010-04-09. Retrieved 2011-09-25.
- ↑ "Ganesh is back! - Times Of India". Articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 2010-07-22. Retrieved 2011-09-25.
- ↑
- ↑ "Silambarasan's Buddy In Osthi - Str - Dharani - Vtv Ganesh - Tamil Movie News". Behindwoods.com. 2011-06-30. Retrieved 2011-09-25.