Vimal (actor)
Indian actor (born 1979)
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::summary Indian actor (born 1979) ::
::data[format=table title="Infobox person"]
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Vimal |
| image | Actor Vimal at the Manjapai Press Meet (cropped).jpg |
| caption | Vimal in 2014 |
| other_names | Galaxy Star |
| birth_name | Ramesh Vimal Ramasamy |
| birth_date | |
| birth_place | Pannankombu, Manapparai, Trichy, Tamil Nadu, India |
| yearsactive | 2001–present |
| occupation | |
| spouse | |
| children | 3 |
| :: |
| name = Vimal | image = Actor Vimal at the Manjapai Press Meet (cropped).jpg | caption = Vimal in 2014 | other_names = Galaxy Star | birth_name = Ramesh Vimal Ramasamy | birth_date = | birth_place = Pannankombu, Manapparai, Trichy, Tamil Nadu, India | yearsactive = 2001–present | occupation = | spouse = | children = 3
Vimal is an Indian actor working in Tamil films. He appeared in a supporting role in Kanchivaram (2008), and played the lead role in Pasanga in 2009.
Vimal's breakthrough came with the film Kalavani in 2010. He further acted in movies such as Vaagai Sooda Vaa (2011), Kalakalappu (2012), Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga (2013), Manjapai (2014), Mannar Vagaiyara (2018) and Deiva Machan (2023).
Early life
Vimal was born on 25 April 1979, in Pannankombu, a village near Manapparai, Tiruchirappalli district, Tamil Nadu, and later moved to Chennai. He discontinued his studies and began learning dancing and joined the Koothu-P-Pattarai, a theatre group in Chennai.
Vimal married Akshaya and they have three children together.
Acting career
2001–2008
In 2001, he started a career as an aspiring model actor. While being a part of Koothu-P-Pattarai, Vimal was appearing in uncredited roles in several high-profile Tamil films, including Ghilli (2004), Kireedam (2007), and Kuruvi (2008). He made cameo role in the critically acclaimed movie Kanchivaram (2008).
2009–2016
He played his first leading role in Pasanga (2009), directed by Pandiraj, in which he played Meenakshisundaram, an insurance agent. The film won critical acclaim, while his performance was well received. He next appeared in A. Sarkunam's comedy entertainer Kalavani (2010) with Oviya in the female lead which went on to become a sleeper hit. In 2011, he acted in three films, Cloud Nine Movie's Thoonga Nagaram, Eththan and Vaagai Sooda Vaa, which saw him collaborating with A. Sarkunam again. Vaagai Sooda Vaa was a period piece set in the 1960s, with Vimal playing a village teacher named Veluthambi. His other 2012 film, was Mattuthavani which was long-delayed and was a flop at the box office. He was then seen in UTV's comedy film Kalakalappu under Sundar C's direction that features an ensemble cast. His next release was Ishtam, a remake of Telugu hit Yemaindhi Ee Vela, in which he played an urban character for the first time.
In 2013, he acted five movies as Sillunu Oru Sandhippu, a simple love story, Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga co-starring with Sivakarthikeyan directed by Pandiraj. The film was a good opening and was a hit at the box office. Moondru Per Moondru Kadal with actors Arjun Sarja and Cheran directed by Vasanth. Ezhil's direction Desingu Raja was released on 23 August.Jannal Oram co-starring with R. Parthiepan and Vidharth. The film received mixed reviews from critics and audience. Vimal is currently working on more than half-a-dozen projects. He has play in Pulivaal (2014), a comedy thriller with actor Prasanna, remake of Malayalam film. He has completed Manjapai (2014) and Padmamagan's Netru Indru (2014). He was next seen an action film, Kaaval (2015), followed by two comedy dramas, Anjala (2016) and Mapla Singam (2016).
2018–present
In 2018, Boopathy Pandian's Mannar Vagaiyara was released. The film is produced by Vimal for the first time. It was running successful and was declared a super hit. In December, an adult comedy film, Evanukku Engeyo Matcham Irukku. It was a poor review from critics and audiences. His next two films were romantic comedies including Kalavani 2 (2019), a sequel to Kalavani and Kanni Raasi (2020).
Vimal was seen in the Zee5 crime thriller web series Vilangu (2022). The series, written and directed by Prashanth Pandiyaraj, started streaming in February and received extremely positive reviews. He was acted as surprise cameo in Vijay Sethupathi starrer DSP (2022) directed by Ponram. In 2023, he returns to the family territory in rural comedy, Deiva Machan. His next projects were action films such as Kulasami and Thudikkum Karangal. In 2024, Vimal plays the role of a morgue driver in Pogumidam Vegu Thooramillai. Follow-up to the Bose Venkat's-directed action-drama film Sir, which explores themes of social inequality and the importance of education.
Filmography
Feature films
;Actor ::data[format=table title="List of Vimal film acting credits"]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Kalakalappu | Karna's collegemate | Uncredited role |
| 2004 | Ghilli | Velu's teammate | Uncredited role |
| Assistant Director | |||
| 2007 | Kireedam | Shaktivel's friend | Uncredited role |
| 2008 | Kuruvi | Refugee in Cuddapah | Uncredited role |
| Assistant Director | |||
| Pandhayam | Murugesan | Uncredited role | |
| Kanchivaram | Rangan | ||
| Thenavattu | Santhosh's henchman | Uncredited role | |
| 2009 | Pasanga | Meenakshi Sundaram | Vijay Award for Best Debut Actor |
| 2010 | Kalavani | Arivazhagan (Arikki) | |
| 2011 | Thoonga Nagaram | Kannan | |
| Eththan | Sathyamoorthy | ||
| Vaagai Sooda Vaa | Veluthambi | Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor | |
| 2012 | Mattuthavani | Panneer's friend | Uncredited role |
| Kalakalappu | Seenu | ||
| Ishtam | Saravanan | ||
| 2013 | Sillunu Oru Sandhippu | Ashok | |
| Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga | Kesavan | ||
| Moondru Per Moondru Kaadhal | Varun | ||
| Desingu Raja | Idhayakani | ||
| Jannal Oram | Subbiah | ||
| 2014 | Ninaithathu Yaaro | Himself | Cameo |
| Pulivaal | Kasi | ||
| Manjapai | Tamil | ||
| Netru Indru | Sivaji | ||
| Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam | Himself | Cameo | |
| Oru Oorla Rendu Raja | Azhagu | ||
| 2015 | Kaaval | Anbarasu | |
| 2016 | Anjala | Kavas | |
| Mapla Singam | Anbuchelvan | ||
| 2018 | Mannar Vagaiyara | Madhiyazhagan | |
| Evanukku Engeyo Matcham Irukku | Hari | ||
| 2019 | Kalavani 2 | Arivazhagan (Arikki) | 25th Film |
| 2020 | Kanni Raasi | Gemini Ganesan | |
| 2022 | DSP | Vinayagam | Cameo |
| 2023 | Deiva Machan | Thabaal Karthi | |
| Kulasami | Soora Sangu | ||
| Thudikkum Karangal | Vetri | ||
| 2024 | Pogumidam Vegu Thooramillai | Kumar | |
| Sir | Mangollai Ponnarasan Sivagnanam "Ma. Po. Si" | ||
| 2025 | Badava | Velan | |
| Gangers | Original Saravanan | Cameo | |
| Maaman | Magician | ||
| Paramasivan Fathima | Paramasivan | ||
| Desingu Raja 2 | Kulasekara Pandian | ||
| Mahasenha | Senguttuvan | ||
| 2026 | Belladonna | TBA | Delayed |
| Vadam | TBA | Filming | |
| Galatta Family | TBA | Completed | |
| Vimal 39 | TBA | Filming | |
| :: |
;Producer
- Mannar Vagaiyara (2018)
Web series
::data[format=table title="List of Vimal web series credits"]
| Year | Title | Role | Channel | Language | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Vilangu | Paridhi | ZEE5 | Tamil | |
| 2025 | Om Kali Jai Kali | Ganesan | JioHotstar | Tamil | title=விமல் நடிப்பில் புதிய வெப்தொடர் ஓம் காளி ஜெய் காளி விரைவில்... |
| :: |
References
References
- https://in.bookmyshow.com/person/vemal/18164/filmography
- Rao, Subha J. (12 November 2018). "The Hindu : Arts / Cinema : Only Vemal!". [[The Hindu]].
- (29 December 2010). "Actor Vimal weds his sweetheart". [[The Times of India]].
- (2 July 2019). ""I Never Accepted to do That Film" Vimal Finally Talks About "Ivanukku Engeyo Macham Irukku" !! WATCH VIDEO !! | Chennai Memes".
- (22 July 2010). "Kalavani goes places". [[The Times of India]].
- (8 May 2011). "In quest of victory!".
- "Mattuthavani – Behindwoods.com – Tamil Top Ten Movies – Ooh La La La Mattuthavani Mye Oru kal Oru kannadi Asthamanam Mazhaikalam 3 Karnan Meeravudan Krishnan Sooriya Nagaram Nandha Nandhitha Sevarkodi Naanga Aravaan Kaattu Puli Udumban Kadhalil Sodhapuvadhu Yeppadi Muppozhudhum Un Karpanaigal Mouna Guru kollaikaran Vettai Nanban Osthe Rajapattai Uchithanai Mukarnthal Mouna Guru Mambattiyan Velayudham 7aum Arivu Porali Mayakkam Enna".
- "Sundar C's next – 'Masala'".
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20150924132411/http://www.sify.com/movies/Vimal-gets-an-image-makeover-with--i-Ishtam--i-imagegallery-kollywood-liqk6pfbbjc.html?html=5 Vimal gets an image makeover with Ishtam]. Sify.com
- "Review: Silunu Oru Sandhippu is a simple love story".
- "Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga box office collection".
- "Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga box office collection".
- "Desingu Raja Movie Review Desingu Raja, Desingu Raja review, Desingu Raja movie review".
- "Jannal Oram Movie Review {3/5}: Critic Review of Jannal Oram by Times of India". The Times of India.
- "'Chappa Kurishu' turns 'Pulival' in Kollywood – The Times of India". The Times Of India.
- "Manja Pai Movie Review {3/5}: Critic Review of Manja Pai by Times of India". The Times of India.
- (26 June 2015). "Kaaval (aka) Kaval review".
- "Anjala Movie Review {3/5}: Critic Review of Anjala by Times of India". The Times of India.
- "Mapla Singam Movie Review {3/5}: Critic Review of Mapla Singam by Times of India". The Times of India.
- "Review : Mannar Vagaiyara review: Entertaining to an extent (2018)".
- "Evanukku Engeyo Matcham Irukku Review: An offensive, disastrous attempt at an adult comedy". [[Cinema Express]].
- (6 July 2019). "'Kalavani 2' review: A film that robs us of our sanity". [[The Hindu]].
- "Kanni Rasi movie review: The stars don't align for this one".
- "Actor Vimal gets an honorary doctorate from the American National Business University".
- "DSP - An uninspired cop's tale". Tamil Guardian..
- "Deiva Machan Movie Review: A likeable film that's not compelling enough". The Times of India.
- "Kulasami Movie Review: Dull at best and strangely amusing at worst". Cinema Express.
- "Thudikkum Karangal Review: Vemal Film Is Not Quite The Thriller We Were Waiting For". Times Now News.
- "Pogumidam Vegu Thooramillai Movie Review: A well-acted journey with mixed results". The Times of India.
- "'SIR' Movie Review: This social drama about education needs course correction". New Indian Express.
- Vandhana. (10 February 2015). "Rustic Art: The Actor Vimal Interview".
- "Vemal's next titled Belladonna".
- "Vemal's next titled Vadam; story to be set around traditional bull taming sport".
- Lahari Music. (2025-11-23). "Galatta Family Trailer {{!}} Vimal {{!}} Anicka Vickram {{!}} Thambi Ramaiya {{!}} Mottai Rajendran {{!}} A.Sarkunam {{!}}VV".
- "Actor Vimal Begins Shoot for Rural Comedy with Ponman Makers in Karaikudi".
- "விமல் நடிப்பில் புதிய வெப்தொடர் ஓம் காளி ஜெய் காளி விரைவில்...". [[Maalai Malar]].
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