VTV Ganesh
Ganesh Janardhanan, also known by his stage name VTV Ganesh is an Indian actor, comedian and film producer. He is best known for his hoarse voice,[1] and his appearances in films featuring Silambarasan. He had made his debut in Tamil movie Red (2002) directed by Singampuli. He is very much known for his movie Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa (2010) directed by Gautham Menon.[2]
VTV Ganesh | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ganesh Janardhanan 21 December 1961 Villupuram |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, comedian, film producer |
| Years active | 2002–present |
Career
Ganesh made his breakthrough with a role in his home production Vinnaithaandi Varuvaaya (2010) directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon starring Silambarasan and Trisha Krishnan. His portrayal of Ganesh, the fictional cinematographer of Vinaithaandi Varuvaiya (2010) 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 anthology film, Vaanam (2011) which he also produced, portraying the character of "Bajanai" Ganesh who assists Cable Raja played Silambarasan.[3][4] Ganesh also acted in Osthe (2011) featuring Silambarasan in a role as the heroine's father. He was one of the lead characters in Naveena Saraswathi Sabatham (2013).[5] He also acted in Vijay starrer Beast.[6]
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; also lyrics and singer for song "Pattampoochi" |
| Thalaivan | |||
| Vallavanukku Pullum Aayudham | Deergadarsi | ||
| Kappal | Nelson | ||
| 2015 | JK Enum Nanbanin Vaazhkai | Guest appearance | |
| Inimey Ippadithaan | Chandra | ||
| Romeo Juliet | VTV Ganesh | ||
| Vaalu | Kutti Paiya | ||
| Trisha Illana Nayanthara | Vishu | ||
| 2016 | Vaaliba Raja | Prabhakaran Sethji | |
| Hello Naan Pei Pesuren | Kavitha's brother | ||
| Pencil | Anthony Gonsalves | ||
| Enakku Innoru Per Irukku | Benjamin | ||
| Muthina Kathirika | Marudhu | ||
| Tamilselvanum Thaniyar Anjalum | AC Shakthivel | ||
| Veera Sivaji | Security Officer | ||
| 2017 | Motta Shiva Ketta Shiva | Shaktivel | |
| Shivalinga | N.Murali | ||
| Anbanavan Asaradhavan Adangadhavan | Somu | ||
| Yaanum Theeyavan | Sundaramurthi | ||
| Sakka Podu Podu Raja | J. Neelakandan, Santa's father | ||
| 2018 | Kalakalappu 2 | Sait, Aishwarya's father | |
| 2019 | Vantha Rajavathaan Varuven | Roshan | |
| Iruttu | Head Constable | ||
| 2020 | Naanga Romba Busy | Oorandai Govindan | Television film |
| 2021 | Iruvar Ullam | Kuralarasan | |
| Tamil Rockers | |||
| 2022 | Beast | Domnic Irudhayaraj | |
| Prince | Doctor | ||
| Coffee with Kadhal | Pilot | Cameo appearance | |
| Varalaru Mukkiyam | Adaikalam | ||
| Kasethan Kadavulada | Doctor | Completed[7] | |
| 2023 | Varisu | Velraj |
As producer
| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa | |
| 2011 | Vaanam | |
| 2014 | Inga Enna Solluthu | |
| 2017 | Sakka Podu Podu Raja |
Music videos
| Year | Title | Artist | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | "Semmozhiyaana Thamizh Mozhiyaam" | A. R. Rahman | Non-album single | [8] |
References
- ^ Srinivasan, Sudhir (1 November 2014). "Happy to make people happy". The Hindu. from the original on 11 May 2018. Retrieved 13 December 2016.
- ^ http://www.behindwoods.com/features/visitors-1/vinnaithaandi-varuvaayaa-ganesh-06-04-10.html
- ^ . The Times of India. 22 July 2010. Archived from the original on 5 September 2012. Retrieved 25 September 2011.
- ^ . Behindwoods.com. 17 June 2011. Archived from the original on 19 June 2011. Retrieved 30 June 2011.
- ^ "Silambarasan's Buddy In Osthi - Str - Dharani - Vtv Ganesh". Behindwoods.com. 30 June 2011. from the original on 3 July 2011. Retrieved 25 September 2011.
- ^ "Vijay starrer Beast worldwide closing box office collections". Pinkvilla. 23 June 2022.
- ^ "Kasethan Kadavulada, Based On Chitralaya Gopu's Play, Completes 50 Years Of Release". News18. 20 May 2022. Retrieved 22 July 2022.
- ^ . The Hindu. India. 16 May 2010. Archived from the original on 19 May 2010. Retrieved 5 November 2011.
External links
- VTV Ganesh at IMDb
- VTV Ganesh on Moviebuff