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{{Infobox person
| name               = Vimal
| name       = Vimal
| image             = Actor Vimal at the Manjapai Press Meet.jpg
| image       = Actor Vimal at the Manjapai Press Meet (cropped).jpg
| birth_name = Vimal Ramasamy
| caption    = Vimal in 2014
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1979|09|25|df=y}}
| other_names = Galaxy Star
| birth_place       = Pannankombu, Manapparai, [[Trichy district]], [[Tamil Nadu]], India
| birth_name = Ramesh Vimal Ramasamy
| yearsactive       = 2004–present
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1979|04|25|df=y}}<ref>https://in.bookmyshow.com/person/vemal/18164/filmography</ref>
| parents      = Narasimhan, Ramani
| birth_place = Pannankombu, [[Manapparai]], [[Trichy district|Trichy]], Tamil Nadu, India
| occupation        = [[Actor]]
| yearsactive = 2001–present
| spouse = {{marriage|Akshaya|2010}}
| occupation  = {{hlist|Actor|producer}}
|children = 3
| spouse     = {{marriage|Akshaya|2010}}
| children   = 3
}}
}}
'''Vimal''' (born 25 September 1979) is an Indian film actor, who appears in [[Tamil language|Tamil]] films. Following credited appearances and a supporting role in the critically acclaimed movie ''[[Kanchivaram]]'', he played the lead role in [[Pandiraj]]'s critically acclaimed ''[[Pasanga]]'' (2009). Subsequently, he played lead roles in several low-budget productions. He established himself as a successful upcoming actor with ''[[Kalavani]]'' (2010), after that he has claimed his name with these movies ''[[Vaagai Sooda Vaa]]'' (2011), ''[[Kalakalappu]]'' (2012), ''[[Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga]]'' (2013), ''[[Desingu Raja]]'' (2013), ''[[Pulivaal]]'' (2014), ''[[Manjapai]]'' (2014) and ''[[Mannar Vagaiyara]]'' (2018).
 
'''Vimal''' <!-- must cite published reliable source(s) to verify birth date -->is an [[Indian actor]] working in [[Tamil language|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==
==Early life==


Vimal was born 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.<ref name="thehindu1">{{cite news| url=http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article2621557.ece | location=Chennai, India | work=The Hindu | first=Subha J | last=Rao | title=Only Vemal! | date=12 November 2011}}</ref>
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.<ref name="thehindu1">{{cite news |url-access=subscription |url=http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article2621557.ece |location=Chennai, India |newspaper=[[The Hindu]] |first=Subha J |last=Rao |title=The Hindu : Arts / Cinema : Only Vemal! |date=12 November 2018 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120912002008/http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article2621557.ece |archive-date=2012-09-12}}</ref>


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 film)|Kireedam]]'' (2007),  ''[[Kuruvi]]'' (2008) and ''[[Pandhayam (2008 film)|Pandhayam]]'' (2008), starring noted lead actors [[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]] and [[Ajith Kumar]].
Vimal married Akshaya and they have three children together.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/movie-details/news-interviews/actor-vimal-weds-his-sweetheart/articleshow/7178464.cms | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131005010854/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-12-29/news-interviews/28264211_1_wedding-akshaya-parents | url-status=live | archive-date=5 October 2013 |work=[[The Times of India]] |title=Actor Vimal weds his sweetheart |date=29 December 2010}}</ref>


Vimal got married in a manner portrayed by him in ''[[Kalavani]]'''<ref>{{cite news| url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-12-29/news-interviews/28264211_1_wedding-akshaya-parents | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131005010854/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-12-29/news-interviews/28264211_1_wedding-akshaya-parents | url-status=dead | archive-date=5 October 2013 | work=[[The Times of India]] | title=Actor Vimal weds his sweetheart | date=29 December 2010}}</ref> In 'Kalavani', its protagonist Vimal would marry the girl of his choice despite opposition from her parents. And in real life too, the actor did the same thing by entering wedlock with his girlfriend, who happens to be his relative's daughter. Vimal and Akshaya aka Priyadarsini, a medical college student in Chennai, were in love with each other. However, her parents allegedly opposed the affair, saying they were not interested in their daughter marrying an actor. Following this, Akshaya left for Kumbakonam, where Vimal was shooting for a film ''[[Eththan]]''. From there, they went to a Murugan temple and tied the knot. Says Vimal, "We have no other option since Akshaya's parents were looking for a doctor groom for her".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/62635.html |title='Kalavani' style wedding for Vimal |website=Indiaglitz.com |date=28 December 2010 |access-date=10 May 2013}}</ref>
==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 film)|Kireedam]]'' (2007), and ''[[Kuruvi]]'' (2008). He made cameo role in the critically acclaimed movie ''[[Kanchivaram]]'' (2008).<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.chennaimemes.in/i-never-accepted-to-do-that-film-vimal-finally-talks-about-ivanukku-engeyo-macham-irukku-watch-video/ |title="I Never Accepted to do That Film" Vimal Finally Talks About "Ivanukku Engeyo Macham Irukku" !! WATCH VIDEO !! &#124; Chennai Memes |date=2 July 2019 |access-date=12 September 2021 |archive-date=12 September 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210912133609/https://www.chennaimemes.in/i-never-accepted-to-do-that-film-vimal-finally-talks-about-ivanukku-engeyo-macham-irukku-watch-video/ |url-status=live }}</ref>


Vimal completed his education with tenth standard scoring 120 marks out of 500 in the SSLC examination. He appeared in the [[Indian cricket league]] advertisement for [[Chennai Superstars]] as a batsman.
===2009–2016===
He played his first leading role in ''[[Pasanga]]'' (2009), directed by [[Pandiraj]], in which he played Meenakshisundaram, an insurance agent.<ref name="thehindu1"/> 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]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-07-22/news-interviews/28293166_1_kalavani-veppam-places | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110811090658/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-07-22/news-interviews/28293166_1_kalavani-veppam-places | url-status=dead | archive-date=11 August 2011 |work=[[The Times of India]] |title=Kalavani goes places |date=22 July 2010}}</ref> In 2011, he acted in three films, [[Cloud Nine Movies|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.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/news-interviews/In-quest-of-victory/articleshow/8188464.cms |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120915014601/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-05-08/news-interviews/29520383_1_first-film-sarkunam-vimal |url-status=live |archive-date=15 September 2012 |title=In quest of victory! |access-date=10 November 2011 |website=[[The Times of India]] |date=8 May 2011}}</ref> His other 2012 film, was ''[[Mattuthavani (film)|Mattuthavani]]'' which was long-delayed and was a flop at the box office.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-slide-shows/movie-4/top-ten-movies-apr-23/mattuthavani.html |title=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 |website=Behindwoods.com |access-date=3 April 2019 |archive-date=16 May 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190516195652/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-slide-shows/movie-4/top-ten-movies-apr-23/mattuthavani.html |url-status=live }}</ref> He was then seen in [[UTV Motion Pictures|UTV]]'s comedy film ''[[Kalakalappu]]'' under [[Sundar C]]'s direction that features an [[ensemble cast]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/71910.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111012224607/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/71910.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=12 October 2011 |title=Sundar C's next – 'Masala' |website=IndiaGlitz.com |access-date=12 October 2011}}</ref> His next release was ''[[Ishtam (2011 film)|Ishtam]]'', a remake of Telugu hit ''Yemaindhi Ee Vela'', in which he played an urban character for the first time.<ref>[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</ref>


==Acting career==
In 2013, he acted five movies as ''[[Sillunu Oru Sandhippu]]'', a simple love story,<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/report/south-review-silunu-oru-sandhippu/20130214.htm |title=Review: Silunu Oru Sandhippu is a simple love story |website=Rediff.com |access-date=3 April 2019 |archive-date=3 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190403204215/https://www.rediff.com/movies/report/south-review-silunu-oru-sandhippu/20130214.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> ''[[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.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/kedi-billa-killadi-ranga/kedi-billa-killadi-ranga-box-office-mar-31.html |title=Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga box office collection |website=Behindwoods.com |access-date=3 April 2019 |archive-date=30 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181230080720/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/kedi-billa-killadi-ranga/kedi-billa-killadi-ranga-box-office-mar-31.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/kedi-billa-killadi-ranga/kedi-billa-killadi-ranga-box-office-apr-28.html |title=Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga box office collection |website=Behindwoods.com |access-date=3 April 2019 |archive-date=30 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181230030343/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/kedi-billa-killadi-ranga/kedi-billa-killadi-ranga-box-office-apr-28.html |url-status=live }}</ref> ''[[Moondru Per Moondru Kadal]]'' with actors [[Arjun Sarja]] and [[Cheran (director)|Cheran]] directed by [[Vasanth]]. [[Ezhil]]'s direction ''[[Desingu Raja]]'' was released on 23 August.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/desingu-raja/desingu-raja-review.html |title=Desingu Raja Movie Review Desingu Raja, Desingu Raja review, Desingu Raja movie review |website=Behindwoods.com |access-date=3 April 2019 |archive-date=28 March 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190328032441/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/desingu-raja/desingu-raja-review.html |url-status=live }}</ref>''[[Jannal Oram]]'' co-starring with [[R. Parthiepan]] and [[Vidharth]]. The film received mixed reviews from critics and audience.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/jannal-oram/movie-review/26649086.cms|title=Jannal Oram Movie Review {3/5}: Critic Review of Jannal Oram by Times of India|access-date=3 April 2019|newspaper=The Times of India}}</ref> Vimal is currently working on more than half-a-dozen projects. He has play in ''[[Pulivaal]]'' (2014), a comedy thriller with actor [[Prasanna (actor)|Prasanna]], remake of Malayalam film.<ref name="timesofindia.indiatimes.com">{{cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/malayalam/news-and-interviews/Chappa-Kurishu-turns-Pulival-in-Kollywood/articleshow/19614231.cms |work=The Times Of India |title='Chappa Kurishu' turns 'Pulival' in Kollywood – The Times of India |access-date=21 June 2013 |archive-date=19 April 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130419011227/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/malayalam/news-and-interviews/Chappa-Kurishu-turns-Pulival-in-Kollywood/articleshow/19614231.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> He has completed ''[[Manjapai]]'' (2014)<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/manja-pai/movie-review/36248478.cms|title=Manja Pai Movie Review {3/5}: Critic Review of Manja Pai by Times of India|access-date=3 April 2019|newspaper=The Times of India}}</ref> and [[Padmamagan]]'s ''[[Netru Indru]]'' (2014). He was next seen an action film, ''[[Kaaval (2015 film)|Kaaval]]'' (2015),<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/kaaval/kaaval-review.html |title=Kaaval (aka) Kaval review |date=26 June 2015 |website=Behindwoods.com |access-date=3 April 2019 |archive-date=10 March 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190310184445/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/kaaval/kaaval-review.html |url-status=live }}</ref> followed by two comedy dramas, ''[[Anjala (film)|Anjala]]'' (2016)<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/anjala/movie-review/50971022.cms|title=Anjala Movie Review {3/5}: Critic Review of Anjala by Times of India|access-date=3 April 2019|newspaper=The Times of India}}</ref> and ''[[Mapla Singam]]'' (2016).<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/mapla-singam/movie-review/51389618.cms|title=Mapla Singam Movie Review {3/5}: Critic Review of Mapla Singam by Times of India|access-date=3 April 2019|newspaper=The Times of India}}</ref>
He played his first leading role in ''[[Pasanga]]'' (2009), directed by [[Pandiraj]], in which he played Meenakshisundaram, an insurance agent.<ref name="thehindu1"/> 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]].<ref>{{cite news| url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-07-22/news-interviews/28293166_1_kalavani-veppam-places | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110811090658/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-07-22/news-interviews/28293166_1_kalavani-veppam-places | url-status=dead | archive-date=11 August 2011 | work=[[The Times of India]] | title=Kalavani goes places | date=22 July 2010}}</ref> In 2011, he acted in three films, [[Cloud Nine Movies|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.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-05-08/news-interviews/29520383_1_first-film-sarkunam-vimal |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120915014601/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-05-08/news-interviews/29520383_1_first-film-sarkunam-vimal |url-status=dead |archive-date=15 September 2012 |title=In quest of victory! |access-date=10 November 2011 |website=[[The Times of India]] |date=8 May 2011}}</ref> His other 2012 film, was ''[[Mattuthavani (film)|Mattuthavani]]'' which was long-delayed and was a flop at the box office.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-slide-shows/movie-4/top-ten-movies-apr-23/mattuthavani.html|title=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|website=Behindwoods.com|access-date=3 April 2019}}</ref> He was then seen in [[UTV Motion Pictures|UTV]]'s comedy film ''[[Kalakalappu]]'' under [[Sundar C]]'s direction that features an [[ensemble cast]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/71910.html|title=Sundar C's next – 'Masala'|website=IndiaGlitz.com |access-date=12 October 2011}}</ref>   His next release was ''[[Ishtam (2011 film)|Ishtam]]'', a remake of Telugu hit ''Yemaindhi Ee Vela'', in which he played an urban character for the first time.<ref>[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</ref>
===2018–present===


In 2013, he acted five movies as ''[[Sillunu Oru Sandhippu]]'', a simple love story,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/report/south-review-silunu-oru-sandhippu/20130214.htm|title=Review: Silunu Oru Sandhippu is a simple love story|website=Rediff.com|access-date=3 April 2019}}</ref> ''[[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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/kedi-billa-killadi-ranga/kedi-billa-killadi-ranga-box-office-mar-31.html|title=Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga box office collection|website=Behindwoods.com|access-date=3 April 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/kedi-billa-killadi-ranga/kedi-billa-killadi-ranga-box-office-apr-28.html|title=Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga box office collection|website=Behindwoods.com|access-date=3 April 2019}}</ref> ''[[Moondru Per Moondru Kadal]]'' with actors [[Arjun Sarja]] and [[Cheran (director)|Cheran]] directed by [[Vasanth]]. [[Ezhil]]'s direction ''[[Desingu Raja]]'' was released on 23 August.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/desingu-raja/desingu-raja-review.html|title=Desingu Raja Movie Review Desingu Raja, Desingu Raja review, Desingu Raja movie review|website=Behindwoods.com|access-date=3 April 2019}}</ref>''[[Jannal Oram]]'' co-starring with [[R. Parthiepan]] and [[Vidharth]]. The film received mixed reviews from critics and audience.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/jannal-oram/movie-review/26649086.cms|title=Jannal Oram Movie Review {3/5}: Critic Review of Jannal Oram by Times of India|access-date=3 April 2019|website=Timesofindia.indiatimes.com}}</ref> Vimal is currently working on more than half-a-dozen projects. He has play in ''[[Pulivaal]]'' (2014), a comedy thriller with actor [[Prasanna (actor)|Prasanna]], remake of Malayalam film.<ref name="timesofindia.indiatimes.com">{{cite news| url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/malayalam/news-and-interviews/Chappa-Kurishu-turns-Pulival-in-Kollywood/articleshow/19614231.cms | work=The Times Of India | title='Chappa Kurishu' turns 'Pulival' in Kollywood – The Times of India}}</ref>    He has completed ''[[Manjapai]]'' (2014)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/manja-pai/movie-review/36248478.cms|title=Manja Pai Movie Review {3/5}: Critic Review of Manja Pai by Times of India|access-date=3 April 2019|website=Timesofindia.indiatimes.com}}</ref> and [[Padmamagan]]'s ''[[Netru Indru]]'' (2014).
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.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/mannar-vagaiyara-review-entertaining-to-an-extent-review-tamil-sb0skygbbbecb.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180126190310/http://www.sify.com/movies/mannar-vagaiyara-review-entertaining-to-an-extent-review-tamil-sb0skygbbbecb.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=26 January 2018 |title=Review : Mannar Vagaiyara review: Entertaining to an extent (2018) |website=[[Sify]]|access-date=3 April 2019}}</ref> In December, an adult comedy film, ''[[Evanukku Engeyo Matcham Irukku]]''. It was a poor review from critics and audiences.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/reviews/tamil/2018/dec/07/evanukku-engeyo-matcham-irukku-review-an-offensive-disastrous-attempt-at-an-adult-comedy-9132.html |title=Evanukku Engeyo Matcham Irukku Review: An offensive, disastrous attempt at an adult comedy |newspaper=[[Cinema Express]] |access-date=3 April 2019 |archive-date=29 March 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190329224231/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/reviews/tamil/2018/dec/07/evanukku-engeyo-matcham-irukku-review-an-offensive-disastrous-attempt-at-an-adult-comedy-9132.html |url-status=live }}</ref> His next two films were romantic comedies including ''[[Kalavani 2]]'' (2019), a sequel to ''Kalavani'' and ''[[Kanni Raasi]]'' (2020).<ref>{{Cite news |url-access=subscription |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/reviews/kalavani-2-review/article28302870.ece |title='Kalavani 2' review: A film that robs us of our sanity |newspaper=[[The Hindu]] |date=6 July 2019 |last1=S |first1=Srivatsan |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200812213931/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/reviews/kalavani-2-review/article28302870.ece |archive-date=2020-08-12}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/reviews/tamil/2020/dec/05/kanni-rasi-movie-review-the-cards-arent-bright-for-this-one-21609.html |title=Kanni Rasi movie review: The stars don't align for this one |website=[[Cinema Express]] |access-date=12 September 2021 |archive-date=12 September 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210912133610/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/reviews/tamil/2020/dec/05/kanni-rasi-movie-review-the-cards-arent-bright-for-this-one-21609.html |url-status=live }}</ref>


In 2015, he released an action film, ''[[Kaaval]]'',<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/kaaval/kaaval-review.html|title=Kaaval (aka) Kaval review|date=26 June 2015|website=Behindwoods.com|access-date=3 April 2019}}</ref> followed by two comedy drama movies, ''[[Anjala (film)|Anjala]]'' (2016)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/anjala/movie-review/50971022.cms|title=Anjala Movie Review {3/5}: Critic Review of Anjala by Times of India|access-date=3 April 2019|website=Timesofindia.indiatimes.com}}</ref> and ''[[Mapla Singam]]'' (2016).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/mapla-singam/movie-review/51389618.cms|title=Mapla Singam Movie Review {3/5}: Critic Review of Mapla Singam by Times of India|access-date=3 April 2019|website=Timesofindia.indiatimes.com}}</ref> In 2018, [[Boopathy Pandian]]'s ''[[Mannar Vagaiyara]]''. The film is produced by Vimal for the first time. It was running successful and was declared a super hit.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/mannar-vagaiyara-review-entertaining-to-an-extent-review-tamil-sb0skygbbbecb.html|title=Review : Mannar Vagaiyara review: Entertaining to an extent (2018)|website=Sify.com|access-date=3 April 2019}}</ref> In December, an adult comedy film, ''[[Evanukku Engeyo Matcham Irukku]]''. It was a poor review from critics and audiences.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/reviews/tamil/2018/dec/07/evanukku-engeyo-matcham-irukku-review-an-offensive-disastrous-attempt-at-an-adult-comedy-9132.html|title=Evanukku Engeyo Matcham Irukku Review: An offensive, disastrous attempt at an adult comedy|newspaper=[[The New Indian Express]]|access-date=3 April 2019}}</ref>
Vimal was seen in the Zee5 crime thriller web series ''[[Vilangu (web series)|Vilangu]]'' (2022). The series, written and directed by Prashanth Pandiyaraj, started streaming in February and received extremely positive reviews.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2022/jul/27/actor-vimal-gets-an-honorary-doctorate-from-the-american-national-business-university-33112.html |title=Actor Vimal gets an honorary doctorate from the American National Business University |website=[[Cinema Express]] |access-date=21 December 2022 |archive-date=21 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221221213717/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2022/jul/27/actor-vimal-gets-an-honorary-doctorate-from-the-american-national-business-university-33112.html |url-status=live }}</ref> He was acted in a cameo in [[Vijay Sethupathi]] starrer ''[[DSP (film)|DSP]]'' (2022) directed by [[Ponram]].<ref>{{Cite news |title=DSP - An uninspired cop's tale |url=https://www.tamilguardian.com/content/dsp-uninspired-cops-tale |access-date=2022-12-03 |work=Tamil Guardian.}}</ref> In 2023, he returns to the family territory in rural comedy, ''[[Deiva Machan]]''.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Deiva Machan Movie Review: A likeable film that's not compelling enough |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/deiva-machan/movie-review/99662765.cms|access-date=2023-04-21 |work=The Times of India}}</ref> His next projects were action films such as  ''[[Kulasami]]'' and ''[[Thudikkum Karangal (2023 film)|Thudikkum Karangal]]''.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Kulasami Movie Review: Dull at best and strangely amusing at worst |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/review/2023/May/07/kulasami-review-dull-at-best-and-strangely-amusing-at-worst-43111.html|access-date=2023-05-07 |work=Cinema Express}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Thudikkum Karangal Review: Vemal Film Is Not Quite The Thriller We Were Waiting For|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/tamil/thudikkum-karangal-review-vemal-film-is-not-quite-the-thriller-we-were-waiting-for-review-104701421|access-date=2023-10-25 |work=Times Now News}}</ref>
In 2024, Vimal plays the role of a morgue driver in ''[[Pogumidam Vegu Thooramillai]]''.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Pogumidam Vegu Thooramillai Movie Review: A well-acted journey with mixed results |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/pogumidam-vegu-thooramillai/movie-review/112679188.cms|access-date=2024-08-21 |work=The Times of India}}</ref> Follow-up to the [[Bose Venkat]]'s-directed action-drama film ''[[Sir (2024 film)|Sir]]'', which explores themes of social inequality and the importance of education.<ref>{{Cite news |title='SIR' Movie Review: This social drama about education needs course correction |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2024/Oct/19/sir-movie-review-this-social-drama-about-education-needs-course-correction|access-date=2024-10-19 |work=New Indian Express}}</ref>


==Filmography==
==Filmography==
;Actor
{{pending films key}}
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+Key
| style="background:#FFFFCC;"| {{dagger|alt=Films that have not yet been released}}
| Denotes films that have not yet been released
|}
 
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="background:#f5f5f5;"
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="background:#f5f5f5;"
|+ List of Vimal film acting credits
|- style="background:#B0C4DE;"
|- style="background:#B0C4DE;"
! Year
! scope="col" | Year
! Film
! scope="col" | Title
! Role
! scope="col" | Role
!class=unsortable| Notes
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Notes
|-
|-
| 2001 || ''[[Kalakalappu (2001 film)|Kalakalappu]]'' || Karna's College Mate || Uncredited role
| 2001 || ''[[Kalakalappu (2001 film)|Kalakalappu]]'' || Karna's collegemate || Uncredited role
|-
|-
| 2004 || ''[[Ghilli]]'' || Saravanavelu's teammate || Uncredited role
| 2004 || ''[[Ghilli]]'' || Velu's teammate || Uncredited role<br />Assistant Director<ref>{{Cite web |last=Vandhana |date=10 February 2015 |title=Rustic Art: The Actor Vimal Interview |url=https://silverscreenindia.com/movies/features/rustic-art-the-actor-vimal-interview/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220423043932/https://silverscreenindia.com/movies/features/rustic-art-the-actor-vimal-interview/ |archive-date=23 April 2022 |access-date=23 April 2022 |website=Silverscreen.in}}</ref>
|-
|-
| 2007 || ''[[Kireedam (2007 film)|Kireedam]]'' || Shaktivel's friend || Uncredited role
| 2007 || ''[[Kireedam (2007 film)|Kireedam]]'' || Shaktivel's friend || Uncredited role
|-
|-
|rowspan="3"|2008 ||''[[Kuruvi]]'' || Refugee in Cuddapah || Uncredited role
| rowspan="4" | 2008 ||''[[Kuruvi]]'' || Refugee in Cuddapah || Uncredited role<br />Assistant Director
|-
| ''[[Pandhayam (2008 film)|Pandhayam]]'' || Murugesan || Uncredited role
|-
|-
|''[[Pandhayam (2008 film)|Pandhayam]]'' || Murugesan || Uncredited role
| ''[[Kanchivaram]]'' || Rangan ||  
|-
|-
|''[[Kanchivaram]]'' || Rangan ||
| ''[[Thenavattu]]'' || Santhosh's henchman || Uncredited role
|-
|-
| 2009 || ''[[Pasanga]]'' || Meenakshi Sundaram || [[Vijay Award for Best Debut Actor]]
| 2009 || ''[[Pasanga]]'' || Meenakshi Sundaram || [[Vijay Award for Best Debut Actor]]
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| 2010 || ''[[Kalavani]]'' || Arivazhagan (Arikki) ||
| 2010 || ''[[Kalavani]]'' || Arivazhagan (Arikki) ||
|-
|-
|rowspan="3"|2011 || ''[[Thoonga Nagaram]]'' || Kannan ||
| rowspan="3"|2011 || ''[[Thoonga Nagaram]]'' || Kannan ||
|-
|-
|''[[Eththan]]'' || Sathyamoorthy ||
| ''[[Eththan]]'' || Sathyamoorthy ||
|-
|-
|''[[Vaagai Sooda Vaa]]'' || Veluthambi || [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor]]
| ''[[Vaagai Sooda Vaa]]'' || Veluthambi || [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor]]
|-
|-
|rowspan="3"|2012 || ''[[Mattuthavani (film)|Mattuthavani]]'' || Ram's friend || Uncredited role
| rowspan="3"|2012 || ''[[Mattuthavani (film)|Mattuthavani]]'' || Panneer's friend || Uncredited role
|-
|-
|''[[Kalakalappu]]'' || Seenu ||
| ''[[Kalakalappu]]'' || Seenu ||
|-
|-
|''[[Ishtam (2012 film)|Ishtam]]'' || Saravanan ||
| ''[[Ishtam (2012 film)|Ishtam]]'' || Saravanan ||
|-
|-
|rowspan="5"|2013 ||''[[Sillunu Oru Sandhippu]]'' || Ashok ||
| rowspan="5"|2013 ||''[[Sillunu Oru Sandhippu]]'' || Ashok ||
|-
|-
|''[[Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga]]'' || Kesavan ||
|''[[Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga]]'' || Kesavan ||
|-
|-
|''[[Moondru Per Moondru Kaadhal]]'' || Varun ||
| ''[[Moondru Per Moondru Kaadhal]]'' || Varun ||
|-
|-
|''[[Desingu Raja]]'' || Idhayakani ||
| ''[[Desingu Raja]]'' || Idhayakani ||
|-
|-
|''[[Jannal Oram]]'' || Subbiah ||
| ''[[Jannal Oram]]'' || Subbiah ||
|-
|-
|rowspan="6"|2014 || ''[[Ninaithathu Yaaro]]'' || Himself || Cameo appearance
| rowspan="6" | 2014 || ''[[Ninaithathu Yaaro]]'' || Himself || Cameo
|-
|-
|''[[Pulivaal]]'' || Kasi ||
| ''[[Pulivaal]]'' || Kasi ||
|-
|-
|''[[Manjapai]]'' || Tamil ||
| ''[[Manjapai]]'' || Tamil ||
|-
|-
|''[[Netru Indru]]'' ||Sivaji ||  
| ''[[Netru Indru]]'' ||Sivaji ||  
|-
|-
|''[[Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam]]'' || Himself || Cameo appearance
| ''[[Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam]]'' || Himself || Cameo
|-
|-
|''[[Oru Oorla Rendu Raja]]'' ||Azhagu ||  
| ''[[Oru Oorla Rendu Raja]]'' ||Azhagu ||  
|-
|-
|2015 || ''[[Kaaval]]'' || Anbarasu ||  
| 2015 || ''[[Kaaval (2015 film)|Kaaval]]'' || Anbarasu ||  
|-
|-
|rowspan="2"|2016 || ''[[Anjala (film)|Anjala]]''|| Kavas ||  
| rowspan="2"|2016 || ''[[Anjala (film)|Anjala]]'' || Kavas ||  
|-
|-
|''[[Mappillai Singam]]'' || Anbuchelvan ||
|''[[Mapla Singam]]'' || Anbuchelvan ||
|-
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2018 || ''[[Mannar Vagaiyara]]'' || Madhiyazhagan ||  
| rowspan="2" | 2018 || ''[[Mannar Vagaiyara]]'' || Madhiyazhagan || Also producer
|-
|-
|''[[Evanukku Engeyo Matcham Irukku]]'' || Hari ||
| ''[[Evanukku Engeyo Matcham Irukku]]'' || Hari ||
|-
|-
| 2019 ||''[[Kalavani 2]]''|| Arivazhagan (Arikki) |||  
| 2019 || ''[[Kalavani 2]]'' || Arivazhagan (Arikki) || 25th Film
|-
| 2020 || ''[[Kanni Raasi]]'' || Gemini Ganesan ||
|-
| 2022 || ''[[DSP (film)|DSP]]'' || Vinayagam || Cameo
|-
| rowspan="3"|2023 || ''[[Deiva Machan]]'' || Thabaal Karthi ||
|-
| ''[[Kulasami]]'' || Soora Sangu ||
|-
| ''[[Thudikkum Karangal (2023 film)|Thudikkum Karangal]]'' || Vetri ||
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2024 || ''[[Pogumidam Vegu Thooramillai]]'' || Kumar ||
|-
| ''[[Sir (2024 film)|Sir]]'' || Mangollai Ponnarasan Sivagnanam "Ma. Po. Si" ||
|-
| rowspan="6" | 2025 || ''[[Badava]]'' || Velan ||
|-
| ''[[Gangers (film)|Gangers]]'' || Original Saravanan || rowspan="2" |Cameo
|-
| ''[[Maaman]]'' || Magician
|-
| ''[[Paramasivan Fathima]]'' || Paramasivan ||
|-
| ''[[Desingu Raja 2]]'' || Kulasekara Pandian ||
|-
| ''[[Mahasenha]]'' || Senguttuvan ||
|-
| rowspan="4" | 2026 || ''[[Vadam]]'' || Vetrivel ||
|-
|''Belladonna'' || TBA || Delayed<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2024/Nov/15/vemals-next-titled-belladonna|title = Vemal's next titled Belladonna}}</ref>
|-
| ''Galatta Family'' || TBA || Delayed<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=61dvFYPuB0M |title=Galatta Family Trailer {{!}} Vimal {{!}} Anicka Vickram {{!}} Thambi Ramaiya {{!}} Mottai Rajendran {{!}} A.Sarkunam {{!}}VV |date=2025-11-23 |last=Lahari Music |access-date=2025-12-22 |via=YouTube}}</ref>
|-
| ''Vimal 39'' || TBA || Filming<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.moviecrow.com/News/35122/actor-vimal-begins-shoot-for-rural-comedy-with-ponman-makers-in-karaikudi|title = Actor Vimal Begins Shoot for Rural Comedy with Ponman Makers in Karaikudi}}</ref>
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|-
|-
| 2020 ||''[[Kanni Raasi]]''|| Gemini  ||
|-
| 2021 ||''Sandakkari''|| ||Delayed<ref>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2019/jul/15/vimals-film-with-shriya-titled-sandakari-my-boss-2003921.html</ref>
|-
| 2021 ||''Enga Pattan Sothu''|| ||Filming<ref>https://tamil.webdunia.com/article/tamil-cinema-news-movie-film/vimal-in-enga-pattan-sothu-firstlook-poster-release-120111300071_1.html</ref>
|-
| 2021 ||''Manjal Kudai''|| ||Filming<ref>https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2020/oct/04/vimals-next-kulasamito-go-on-floors-onoctober-16-20596.html</ref>
|-
| 2021 ||''Kulasami''|| ||Filming<ref>https://ttncinema.com/kollywood-en/actor-vimal-to-join-hands-with-makkal-selvan-in-kulasami/cid3117592.htm</ref>
|-
| 2021 ||''Lucky''|| ||Pre-production<ref>https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/exclusive-vijay-sethupathi-will-portray-a-never-seen-before-avatar-in-one-of-my-upcoming-films-says-kalavani-star-vimal/articleshow/76625245.cms</ref>
|-
| 2021 ||''Thudikarangal''|| ||Pre-production<ref>https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2020/dec/13/vimals-next-is-a-one-shot-horror-film-21742.html</ref>
|}
|}


;Producer
===Web series===
As a producer with the studio, A3V Cinemaz:
{| class="wikitable"
 
|+ List of Vimal web series credits
*''[[Mannar Vagaiyara]]'' (2018)
|-
! scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Title
! scope="col" | Role
! scope="col" | Channel
! class="unsortable" scope="col" | Ref
|-
| 2022 || ''[[Vilangu (web series)|Vilangu]]'' || Paridhi || [[ZEE5]] ||
|-
| 2025 || ''[[Om Kali Jai Kali]]'' || Ganesan || [[Disney+ Hotstar|JioHotstar]] || <ref name=":0">{{cite news|title=விமல் நடிப்பில் புதிய வெப்தொடர் ஓம் காளி ஜெய் காளி விரைவில்...|url=https://www.maalaimalar.com/cinema/cinemanews/vimals-new-web-series-om-kali-jai-kali-coming-soon-762638|work=[[Maalai Malar]]|access-date=1 March 2025|language=Tamil}}</ref>
|}


== References ==
== References ==
{{Reflist|30em}}
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==External links==
==External links==
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Vimal
Vimal in 2014
Born
Ramesh Vimal Ramasamy

(1979-04-25) 25 April 1979 (age 47)[1]
Pannankombu, Manapparai, Trichy, Tamil Nadu, India
Other namesGalaxy Star
Occupation
  • Actor
  • producer
Years active2001–present
Spouse(s)
Akshaya
(
m. 2010)
Children3

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[edit | edit source]

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.[2]

Vimal married Akshaya and they have three children together.[3]

Acting career[edit | edit source]

2001–2008[edit | edit source]

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).[4]

2009–2016[edit | edit source]

He played his first leading role in Pasanga (2009), directed by Pandiraj, in which he played Meenakshisundaram, an insurance agent.[2] 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.[5] 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.[6] His other 2012 film, was Mattuthavani which was long-delayed and was a flop at the box office.[7] He was then seen in UTV's comedy film Kalakalappu under Sundar C's direction that features an ensemble cast.[8] His next release was Ishtam, a remake of Telugu hit Yemaindhi Ee Vela, in which he played an urban character for the first time.[9]

In 2013, he acted five movies as Sillunu Oru Sandhippu, a simple love story,[10] 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.[11][12] Moondru Per Moondru Kadal with actors Arjun Sarja and Cheran directed by Vasanth. Ezhil's direction Desingu Raja was released on 23 August.[13]Jannal Oram co-starring with R. Parthiepan and Vidharth. The film received mixed reviews from critics and audience.[14] 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.[15] He has completed Manjapai (2014)[16] and Padmamagan's Netru Indru (2014). He was next seen an action film, Kaaval (2015),[17] followed by two comedy dramas, Anjala (2016)[18] and Mapla Singam (2016).[19]

2018–present[edit | edit source]

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.[20] In December, an adult comedy film, Evanukku Engeyo Matcham Irukku. It was a poor review from critics and audiences.[21] His next two films were romantic comedies including Kalavani 2 (2019), a sequel to Kalavani and Kanni Raasi (2020).[22][23]

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.[24] He was acted in a cameo in Vijay Sethupathi starrer DSP (2022) directed by Ponram.[25] In 2023, he returns to the family territory in rural comedy, Deiva Machan.[26] His next projects were action films such as Kulasami and Thudikkum Karangal.[27][28] In 2024, Vimal plays the role of a morgue driver in Pogumidam Vegu Thooramillai.[29] Follow-up to the Bose Venkat's-directed action-drama film Sir, which explores themes of social inequality and the importance of education.[30]

Filmography[edit | edit source]

Key
Films that have not yet been released Denotes films that have not yet been released
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[31]
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 Also producer
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 Vadam Vetrivel
Belladonna TBA Delayed[32]
Galatta Family TBA Delayed[33]
Vimal 39 TBA Filming[34]

Web series[edit | edit source]

List of Vimal web series credits
Year Title Role Channel Ref
2022 Vilangu Paridhi ZEE5
2025 Om Kali Jai Kali Ganesan JioHotstar [35]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ https://in.bookmyshow.com/person/vemal/18164/filmography
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Rao, Subha J (12 November 2018). "The Hindu : Arts / Cinema : Only Vemal!". The Hindu. Chennai, India.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  3. ↑ "Actor Vimal weds his sweetheart". The Times of India. 29 December 2010. Archived from the original on 5 October 2013.
  4. ↑ ""I Never Accepted to do That Film" Vimal Finally Talks About "Ivanukku Engeyo Macham Irukku" !! WATCH VIDEO !! | Chennai Memes". 2 July 2019. Archived from the original on 12 September 2021. Retrieved 12 September 2021.
  5. ↑ "Kalavani goes places". The Times of India. 22 July 2010. Archived from the original on 11 August 2011.
  6. ↑ "In quest of victory!". The Times of India. 8 May 2011. Archived from the original on 15 September 2012. Retrieved 10 November 2011.
  7. ↑ "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". Behindwoods.com. Archived from the original on 16 May 2019. Retrieved 3 April 2019.
  8. ↑ "Sundar C's next – 'Masala'". IndiaGlitz.com. Archived from the original on 12 October 2011. Retrieved 12 October 2011.
  9. ↑ Vimal gets an image makeover with Ishtam. Sify.com
  10. ↑ "Review: Silunu Oru Sandhippu is a simple love story". Rediff.com. Archived from the original on 3 April 2019. Retrieved 3 April 2019.
  11. ↑ "Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga box office collection". Behindwoods.com. Archived from the original on 30 December 2018. Retrieved 3 April 2019.
  12. ↑ "Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga box office collection". Behindwoods.com. Archived from the original on 30 December 2018. Retrieved 3 April 2019.
  13. ↑ "Desingu Raja Movie Review Desingu Raja, Desingu Raja review, Desingu Raja movie review". Behindwoods.com. Archived from the original on 28 March 2019. Retrieved 3 April 2019.
  14. ↑ "Jannal Oram Movie Review {3/5}: Critic Review of Jannal Oram by Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 3 April 2019.
  15. ↑ "'Chappa Kurishu' turns 'Pulival' in Kollywood – The Times of India". The Times Of India. Archived from the original on 19 April 2013. Retrieved 21 June 2013.
  16. ↑ "Manja Pai Movie Review {3/5}: Critic Review of Manja Pai by Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 3 April 2019.
  17. ↑ "Kaaval (aka) Kaval review". Behindwoods.com. 26 June 2015. Archived from the original on 10 March 2019. Retrieved 3 April 2019.
  18. ↑ "Anjala Movie Review {3/5}: Critic Review of Anjala by Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 3 April 2019.
  19. ↑ "Mapla Singam Movie Review {3/5}: Critic Review of Mapla Singam by Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 3 April 2019.
  20. ↑ "Review : Mannar Vagaiyara review: Entertaining to an extent (2018)". Sify. Archived from the original on 26 January 2018. Retrieved 3 April 2019.
  21. ↑ "Evanukku Engeyo Matcham Irukku Review: An offensive, disastrous attempt at an adult comedy". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 29 March 2019. Retrieved 3 April 2019.
  22. ↑ S, Srivatsan (6 July 2019). "'Kalavani 2' review: A film that robs us of our sanity". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 12 August 2020.
  23. ↑ "Kanni Rasi movie review: The stars don't align for this one". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 12 September 2021. Retrieved 12 September 2021.
  24. ↑ "Actor Vimal gets an honorary doctorate from the American National Business University". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 21 December 2022. Retrieved 21 December 2022.
  25. ↑ "DSP - An uninspired cop's tale". Tamil Guardian. Retrieved 3 December 2022.
  26. ↑ "Deiva Machan Movie Review: A likeable film that's not compelling enough". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
  27. ↑ "Kulasami Movie Review: Dull at best and strangely amusing at worst". Cinema Express. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
  28. ↑ "Thudikkum Karangal Review: Vemal Film Is Not Quite The Thriller We Were Waiting For". Times Now News. Retrieved 25 October 2023.
  29. ↑ "Pogumidam Vegu Thooramillai Movie Review: A well-acted journey with mixed results". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 August 2024.
  30. ↑ "'SIR' Movie Review: This social drama about education needs course correction". New Indian Express. Retrieved 19 October 2024.
  31. ↑ Vandhana (10 February 2015). "Rustic Art: The Actor Vimal Interview". Silverscreen.in. Archived from the original on 23 April 2022. Retrieved 23 April 2022.
  32. ↑ "Vemal's next titled Belladonna".
  33. ↑ Lahari Music (23 November 2025). Galatta Family Trailer | Vimal | Anicka Vickram | Thambi Ramaiya | Mottai Rajendran | A.Sarkunam |VV. Retrieved 22 December 2025 – via YouTube.
  34. ↑ "Actor Vimal Begins Shoot for Rural Comedy with Ponman Makers in Karaikudi".
  35. ↑ "விமல் நடிப்பில் புதிய வெப்தொடர் ஓம் காளி ஜெய் காளி விரைவில்..." Maalai Malar (in Tamil). Retrieved 1 March 2025.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)

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