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{{Infobox person
{{Infobox person
| name              = Vineeth Kumar
| name              = Vineeth Kumar
| birth_name        =  
| birth_name        =  
| birth_date        = {{birth date and age|1977|11|11|df=y}}
| birth_date        = {{Birth date and age|1977|11|11|df=yes}}
| image              = Vineeth1.jpg
| image              = VINEETH KUMAR.jpg
| education          = BSc Mathematics & Statistics at [[University of Calicut]]
| education          =  
| alma_mater        = [[University of Calicut]]
| alma_mater        = [[University of Calicut]]
Mele Chovva School Kannur
| occupation        = {{Hlist | Actor | director}}
Pazhayangadi Vengara Hindu Lower Primary School<ref name="Manorama1" />
| birth_place        = [[Pazhayangadi]], [[Kannur district|Kannur]], Kerala, India
| occupation        = Film actor, Director in [[Malayalam Cinema]]
| nationality        = Indian
| birth_place        = [[Kannur]], [[Kerala]], [[India]]
| spouse            = Sandhya (2009-Present)
| children          = Mythrayee, Maathanki
| parents            =
| years_active      = 1988–present
| years_active      = 1988–present
| spouse            = {{marriage|Sandhya|2010}}
| children          = 2
| awards            = [[Kerala State Film Awards]]
}}
}}


'''Vineeth Kumar''' is an [[India]]n film actor and director in [[Malayalam cinema]].<ref name="ref1009568936">{{cite web|url=http://www.malayalamcinema.com/star-details.php?member_id=400|title=Malayalam movie photos, Malayalam cinema gallery, Malayalam cinema actress, Malayalam cinema photos, New Malayalam cinema|publisher=malayalamcinema.com|access-date=2014-02-18}}</ref> He came into the industry as child artist in the 1988 movie ''Padippura''. His directorial debut ''[[Ayal Njanalla]]'' was released in 2015.
'''Vineeth Kumar''' (born on 11 November 1977) is an Indian actor, director and screenwriter known for his work in the [[Malayalam film industry]]. He has had a career spanning decades, transitioning from a child artist to an accomplished director.


==Early life==
He made his acting debut in 1988 as a child artist in the movie ''Padippura''. The same year, he earned critical acclaim and the [[Kerala State Film Award]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-03-03 |title=Official website of the Information and Public Relations Department of Kerala |url=http://www.prd.kerala.gov.in/stateawards2.htm |access-date=2024-11-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303234213/http://www.prd.kerala.gov.in/stateawards2.htm |archive-date=3 March 2016 }}</ref> for his performance in the epic historical drama ''[[Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha]]''.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Vineeth Kumar Vadakkan Veeragatha |url=https://in.video.search.yahoo.com/search/video?fr=mcafee&p=vineeth+kumar+vadakkan+veeragatha&type=E210IN885G91561#id=1&vid=6d4d464d828a18fabf2fe49dddb30313&action=click |access-date=2024-11-27 |website=in.video.search.yahoo.com}}</ref> Directed by [[Hariharan (director)|Hariharan]] and written by [[M. T. Vasudevan Nair|M.T. Vasudevan Nair]], this film featured him as the younger version of [[Mammootty]]'s iconic character [[Chandu Chekavar]].
Vineeth Kumar was born in [[Payangadi]], [[Kannur]]. He has a brother and a sister. He had his primary education from [[Koodali Higher Secondary School]], [[Government Brennen College, Thalassery]] and graduated in Maths by correspondence from ''Academy Of Mathematics''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Interview with Vineeth Kumar|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G4dqgyEywvQ|publisher=amritatv.com|access-date=27 March 2014}}</ref> He won 'Kala Prathibha' title at the [[Kerala School Kalolsavam]] at the age of 11 when he was a sixth-standard student from the Mele Chovva school in Kannur. He was the youngest to be chosen as 'Kala Pratibha' at school kalolsavam.
 
He made his directorial debut with ''[[Ayal Njanalla]]'' (2015),<ref>{{Cite news |title=Ayal Njanalla Movie Review |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movie-reviews/ayal-njanalla/movie-review/48316084.cms |access-date=2024-11-28 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> a romantic comedy entertainer, starring [[Fahadh Faasil|Fahad Faasil]].<ref name=":1" />


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Vineeth was born on 11 November 1977<ref>{{Cite web |last=Santhosh |first=Vivek |date=2024-11-11 |title=Vineeth Kumar is Shajahan in Aashiq Abu's Rifle Club |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2024/Nov/11/vineeth-kumar-is-shajahan-in-aashiq-abus-rifle-club |access-date=2025-07-19 |website=[[Cinema Express]]}}</ref> to Karunan and Yamuna in [[Pazhayangadi]], [[Kannur district|Kannur]]. He had his primary education from [[Koodali Higher Secondary School]]. After pre-degree from [[Government Brennen College]], [[Thalassery]], he pursued a BSc degree in Mathematics.


He married Sandhya on 19 August 2009. The couple has two daughters, Mythrayee and Mathankee.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news-and-interviews/Vineeth-Kumar-in-a-youth-film/articleshow/27180023.cms|title = Vineeth Kumar in a youth film - Times of India|website = [[The Times of India]]}}</ref>
He started learning [[Bharatanatyam]] at the age of six and quickly became known for his talent. As a student, he won several dance prizes, including the top "Kalaprathibha" title at the [[Kerala School Kalolsavam]] in 1988.<ref>{{Cite web |title=What's with Vineeth and school arts festivals? |url=https://www.onmanorama.com/in-depth/kalolsavam-school-youth-fest-kannur/whats-with-vineeth-and-school-arts-festivals.html |access-date=2024-11-27 |website=OnManorama}}</ref>  


==Prizes and awards==
He married Sandhya on 19 August 2010.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2010-09-01 |title=Wedlock for Vineeth Kumar |url=https://www.mollywoodframes.com/2010/09/wedlock-for-vineeth-kumar.html |access-date=2025-07-19 |website=Mollywood Frames}}</ref> They have two daughters, Maitreyi and Mathangi.
* 1989 - [[Kerala State Film Award for Best Child Artist]] for [[Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha]]{{Citation needed|date= April 2018}}
* 'Kala Prathiba' title at [[Kerala School Kalolsavam]]<ref name="Manorama1">{{cite web |url=http://english.manoramaonline.com/in-depth/kalolsavam-school-youth-fest-kannur/whats-with-vineeth-and-school-arts-festivals.html |title=What's with Vineeth and school arts festivals? |publisher=Manorama Online |access-date=18 January 2017}}</ref>


==Filmography==
==Film career==
=== As a child actor ===
During his early years, Kumar played significant roles in several notable films, including ''[[Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha]]'' (1989), ''[[Bharatham]]'' (1991), ''[[Sargam (1992 film)|Sargam]]'' (1992), ''[[Mithunam (1993 film)|Midhunam]]'' (1992), and ''[[Adhwaytham|Adwaitham]]'' (1993). These performances established him as a versatile child actor in Malayalam cinema.


==== Films ====
After he transitioned into adult roles, Kumar gained recognition for his performances in films such as ''[[Devadoothan]]'' (2000), ''Kanmashi'' (2002), ''[[Sethurama Iyer CBI]]'' (2004), ''[[Aparichithan]]'' (2004), ''[[The Tiger (2005 film)|The Tiger]]'' (2005), ''[[Vegam (2014 film)|Vegam]]'' (2014), and ''Simon Daniel'' (2022){{cn|date=December 2025}}
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=== As director ===
!Year
Vineeth Kumar ventured into direction with his debut film ''[[Ayal Njanalla]]'' (2015),<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ayaal Njanalla: A Fahadh phase |url=https://www.onmanorama.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/ayaal-njanalla-movie-review-fahadh-faasil-vineeth-kumar.html |access-date=2024-11-27 |website=www.onmanorama.com}}</ref> starring [[Fahadh Faasil]]. He also wrote the screenplay for this film which explored themes of self-discovery and relationships.
!Title
 
!Language
His second directorial venture, ''[[Dear Friend (2022 film)|Dear Friend]]'' (2022),<ref>{{Cite news |date=2022-04-09 |title=Tovino Thomas, Basil Joseph, and Darshana Rajendran to team up for Vineeth Kumar's directorial - Exclusive! |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/tovino-thomas-basil-joseph-and-darshana-rajendran-to-team-up-for-vineeth-kumars-directorial-exclusive/articleshow/90744738.cms |access-date=2024-11-27 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> starring [[Tovino Thomas]] in the lead, premiered in theaters on 10 June 2022. The film received widespread acclaim and was subsequently released on the [[Netflix]] OTT platform<ref>{{Cite news |date=2022-07-06 |title=Tovino Thomas starrer 'Dear Friend' to stream on OTT this weekend |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/tovino-thomas-starrer-dear-friend-to-stream-on-ott-this-weekend/articleshow/92696597.cms |access-date=2024-11-27 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> in July 2022, where it continued to garner positive reviews.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-09-07 |title=Tovino, Darshana join director Vineeth Kumar's new film |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2021/Sep/07/tovino-darshana-join-director-vineeth-kumars-new-film-2355150.html |access-date=2024-11-27 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> The movie delved into the lives of a group of friends searching for their missing companion, who is later revealed to be a con artist.<ref name=":2" /> The film received praise for its engaging narrative and character development.
 
His latest movie was ''[[Pavi Caretaker]]'' (2024)<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-04-19 |title='Pavi Caretaker' trailer: Dileep starrer promises a lighthearted journey |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/pavi-caretaker-trailer-dileep-starrer-promises-a-lighthearted-journey/articleshow/109422948.cms |access-date=2024-11-27 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> starring [[Dileep]].
 
== Filmography ==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ Film credits as an actor
! scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Title
!Role
!Notes
!Notes
!
|-
|-
| rowspan="5" |1989
| rowspan="5" |1989
|[[Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha]]
| ''[[Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha]]''
| rowspan="42" |Malayalam
|Young Chandu
| rowspan="14" |Child Artist
|rowspan="11"|Child actor
|<ref name=":0" />
|-
|-
|[[Mudra (1989 film)|Mudra]]
| ''[[Mudra (1989 film)|Mudra]]''
|
|
|-
|-
|Padippura
| ''Padippura''
|
|
|-
|-
|Anagha
| ''Anagha''
|
|
|-
|-
|[[Dasharatham]]
| ''[[Dasharatham]]''
|Joseph
|
|-
|-
| rowspan="2" |1991
| rowspan="2" |1991
|[[Bharatham]]
| ''[[Bharatham]]''
|Appu
|
|-
|-
|[[Inspector Balram]]
| ''[[Inspector Balram]]''
|Jithu
|
|-
|-
| rowspan="2" |1992
| rowspan="2" |1992
|[[Sargam (1992 film)|Sargam]]
| ''[[Sargam (1992 film)|Sargam]]''
|
|
|-
|-
|[[Mithunam (1993 film)|Midhunam]]
| ''[[Adhwaytham]]''
|
|
|-
|-
|1993
|1993
|[[Adhwaytham|Adwaytham]]
| ''[[Mithunam (1993 film)|Mithunam]]''
|Young Sethu
|
|-
|-
|1994
|1994
|[[Vishnu (film)|Vishnu]]
| ''Vishnu''
|-
|
|1995
|
|[[Thacholi Varghese Chekavar]]
|-
|-
|1996
|1996
|[[Azhakiya Ravanan]]
| ''[[Azhakiya Ravanan]]''
|Santhosh
|
|
|-
|-
|1997
|1997
|[[Krishnagudiyil Oru Pranayakalathu]]
| ''[[Krishnagudiyil Oru Pranayakalathu]]''
|Balan
|
|
|-
|-
| rowspan="2" |2000
| rowspan="2" |2000
|[[Devadoothan]]
| ''[[Devadoothan]]''
| rowspan="3" |Supporting Artist
|Nikhil Maheshwar
|
|<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-07-26 |title=Devadoothan movie review: Mohanlal's timeless musical horror should have come with the tagline 'masters at work' |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/devadoothan-movie-review-mohanlals-timeless-musical-horror-should-have-come-with-the-tagline-masters-at-work-9475914/ |access-date=2024-11-27 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|-
|Thottam
| ''Thottam''
|
|
|
|-
|-
|2001
|2001
|[[Sharja To Sharja|Sharja to Sharja]]
| ''[[Sharja To Sharja|Sharja to Sharja]]''
|Kannan
|
|
|-
|-
| rowspan="2" |2002
| rowspan="2" |2002
|[[Pranayamanithooval]]
| ''[[Pranayamanithooval]]''
| rowspan="27" |Lead Actor
|Balagopal
|
|
|-
|-
|Kanmashi
| ''Kanmashi''
|Vishnu
|
|
|-
|-
| rowspan="2" |2003
| rowspan="2" |2003
|Melvilasom Seriyanu
| ''Melvilasom Seriyanu''
|Nandu
|
|
|-
|-
|Mazhanoolkkanavu
| ''[[Mazhanoolkkanavu]]''
|
|
|
|-
|-
| rowspan="3" |2004
| rowspan="3" |2004
|Aparichithan
| ''[[Aparichithan]]''
|Chacko
|
|
|-
|-
|[[Sethurama Iyer CBI]]
| ''[[Sethurama Iyer CBI]]''
|Ganesh
|
|<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0393724/fullcredits |title=Sethurama Iyer CBI (2004) - IMDb |access-date=2024-11-27 |via=www.imdb.com}}</ref>
|-
|-
|Kottaaram Vaidyan
| ''Kottaaram Vaidyan''
|
|
|
|-
|-
|2005
|2005
|The Tiger
| ''[[The Tiger (2005 film)|The Tiger]]''
|Kishore
|
|
|-
|-
| rowspan="3" |2006
| rowspan="2" |2006
|[[Pulijanmam]]
| ''[[Pulijanmam]]''
|
|
|
|-
|-
|Arunam
| ''[[Baba Kalyani (film)|Baba Kalyani]]''
|Santhosh
|
|
|-
|-
|[[Baba Kalyani (film)|Baba Kalyani]]
|2007
| ''[[Flash (2007 film)|Flash]]''
|Arunkumar
|
|
|-
|-
| rowspan="2" |2007
| rowspan="1" |2008
|Valmeekam
| ''[[Thirakkatha]]''
|
|
|
|-
|-
|[[Flash (2007 film)|Flash]]
|2010
| ''[[Sufi Paranja Katha (film)|Sufi Paranja Katha]]''
|Writer
|
|
|-
|-
| rowspan="2" |2008
| rowspan="2" |2011
|[[Swapnangalil Haisal Mary]]
| ''[[Sevenes]]''
|Aravindan
|
|
|-
|-
|[[Thirakkatha]]
| ''[[Ithu Nammude Katha]]''
|Mahesh
|
|
|-
|-
|2010
| rowspan="2" |2012
|[[Sufi Paranja Katha (film)|Sufi Paranja Katha]]
| ''[[Chapters (film)|Chapters]]''
|Arun
|
|
|-
|-
| rowspan="3" |2011
| ''[[Face to Face (2012 Malayalam film)|Face2Face]]''
|Sahapaadi 1975
|Anwar
|
|
|-
|-
|[[Sevenes]]
|2013
| ''[[Oru Yathrayil]]''
|
|
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Oru Yathrayil (2013) - Movie {{!}} Reviews, Cast & Release Date in kochi |url=https://in.bookmyshow.com/kochi/movies/oru-yathrayil-/ET00013066 |access-date=2024-11-27 |website=BookMyShow |language=en-IN}}</ref>
|-
|-
|[[Ithu Nammude Katha]]
|2014
| ''[[Vegam (2014 film)|Vegam]]''
|Sidharth
|
|<ref>{{Cite news |date=2013-12-11 |title=Vineeth Kumar in a youth film |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/vineeth-kumar-in-a-youth-film/articleshow/27180023.cms |access-date=2024-11-27 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>
|-
|-
| rowspan="5" |2012
|2015
|[[Chapters (film)|Chapters]]
| ''[[Oru Vadakkan Selfie]]''
|himself
|Cameo
|
|-
|-
|[[Face to Face (2012 Malayalam film)|Face2Face]]
|2016
| ''Sahapadi 1975''
|
|
|
|-
|-
|[[Kaashh]]
|2017
| ''[[Careful (2017 film)|Careful]]''
|Bijoy
|
|<ref>{{Cite news |date=2017-01-27 |title=Jomol, Vineeth Kumar to team up after 27 years |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/jomol-vineeth-kumar-to-team-up-after-27-years/articleshow/56184088.cms |access-date=2024-11-27 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>
|-
|-
|Perinoru Makan
|2018
| ''[[Oru Kuttanadan Blog]]''
|
|Cameo
|
|-
|-
|The Spark
|2019
| ''[[Krishnam]]''
|
|
|
|-
|-
| rowspan="3" |2013
|2022
|[[Oru Yathrayil]]
| ''Simon Daniel''
|Simon Daniel
|
|<ref>{{Cite news |date=2022-08-18 |title='Simon Daniel' teaser: Vineeth Kumar and Divya Pillai are on a treasure hunt |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/simon-daniel-teaser-vineeth-kumar-and-divya-pillai-are-on-a-treasure-hunt/articleshow/93639850.cms |access-date=2024-11-27 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>
|-
|-
|Kuthirai
|2023
|Tamil
|''[[Higuita (film)|Higuita]]''
|Goon
|
|<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-06-25 |title=Dhyan Sreenivasan-Suraj Venjaramoodu's Higuita Gets An OTT Release Date! |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/malayalam/dhyan-sreenivasan-and-suraj-venjaramoodu-film-higuita-gets-an-ott-release-date-article-111263334 |access-date=2024-11-27 |website=Times Now |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|-
|[[Vegam (2014 film)|Vegam]]
| rowspan=2 | 2024 || ''[[Pavi Caretaker]]'' || Abhishek Krishna || Also Director ||<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pavi Caretaker - Official Trailer |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/regional/malayalam/pavi-caretaker-official-trailer/videoshow/109410326.cms |access-date=2024-11-27 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref>
| rowspan="8" |Malayalam
|-
|-
|2015
| ''[[Rifle Club (film)|Rifle Club]]''
|[[Oru Vadakkan Selfie]]
| Shahjahan
|Cameo Appearance
|
|<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-11-11 |title=Vineeth Kumar Is Playing Shajahan In Aashiq Abu's Rifle Club, Character Poster Released |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/malayalam/vineeth-kumar-is-playing-shajahan-in-aashiq-abus-rifle-club-character-poster-released-article-115187605 |access-date=2024-11-27 |website=Times Now |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|-
|2017
| 2026 || {{Pending film| Sambhavam Adhyayam Onnu}} || {{TableTBA}} || ||<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-02-15 |title=Askar Ali-Vineeth Kumar starrer Sambhavam Adhyayam Onnu gets a release date |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2026/Feb/15/askar-ali-vineeth-kumar-starrer-sambhavam-adhyayam-onnu-gets-a-release-date |access-date=2026-02-15 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref>
|[[Careful (2017 film)|Careful]]
|Lead Actor
|-
|-
|2018
|}
|[[Oru Kuttanadan Blog]]
{| class="wikitable"
|Cameo Appearance
|+Short Films
!Year
!Title
|-
|-
|2019
|2012
|Krishnam
|''The Spark''
| rowspan="4" |Lead Actor
|-
|-
|2020
|2020
|Oru Nurungu Samsayam (The Little Riddle)
|''Oru Nurungu Samsayam (The Little Riddle)''
|}
 
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ Film credits as director
! scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Title
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Notes
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{refh}}
|-
| 2015 || ''[[Ayal Njanalla]]'' || ||<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=V.P |first=Nicy |date=2014-09-13 |title=Fahadh Faasil to Act in Vineeth Kumar Directorial, Scripted by Ranjith |url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/fahadh-act-vineeth-kumar-directorial-scripted-by-ranjith-609035 |access-date=2024-11-27 |website=www.ibtimes.co.in |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|-
| rowspan="2" |2022
| 2022 || ''[[Dear Friend (2022 film)|Dear Friend]]'' || ||<ref name=":2">{{Cite news |last=M |first=Athira |date=2022-06-07 |title='Dear Friend' has a different take on friendship, says director Vineeth Kumar |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/actor-and-filmmaker-vineeth-kumar-on-his-second-film-dear-friend/article65502876.ece |access-date=2024-11-27 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
|Simon Daniel
|-
|-
|Thalumala
| 2024 || ''[[Pavi Caretaker]]'' || ||<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-03-15 |title=Dileep-starrer Pavi Care Taker to release on this date |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2024/Mar/15/dileep-starrer-pavi-care-taker-to-release-on-this-date |access-date=2024-03-16 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref>
|}
 
==== As Director ====
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Year
!Title
!Language
!Notes
|-
|-
|2015
|[[Ayal Njanalla]]
|Malayalam
|Debut as director
|}
|}


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Vineeth Kumar
Born (1977-11-11) 11 November 1977 (age 48)
Pazhayangadi, Kannur, Kerala, India
Alma materUniversity of Calicut
Occupation
  • Actor
  • director
Years active1988–present
Spouse(s)
Sandhya
(
m. 2010)
Children2
AwardsKerala State Film Awards

Vineeth Kumar (born on 11 November 1977) is an Indian actor, director and screenwriter known for his work in the Malayalam film industry. He has had a career spanning decades, transitioning from a child artist to an accomplished director.

He made his acting debut in 1988 as a child artist in the movie Padippura. The same year, he earned critical acclaim and the Kerala State Film Award[1] for his performance in the epic historical drama Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha.[2] Directed by Hariharan and written by M.T. Vasudevan Nair, this film featured him as the younger version of Mammootty's iconic character Chandu Chekavar.

He made his directorial debut with Ayal Njanalla (2015),[3] a romantic comedy entertainer, starring Fahad Faasil.[4]

Personal life[edit | edit source]

Vineeth was born on 11 November 1977[5] to Karunan and Yamuna in Pazhayangadi, Kannur. He had his primary education from Koodali Higher Secondary School. After pre-degree from Government Brennen College, Thalassery, he pursued a BSc degree in Mathematics.

He started learning Bharatanatyam at the age of six and quickly became known for his talent. As a student, he won several dance prizes, including the top "Kalaprathibha" title at the Kerala School Kalolsavam in 1988.[6]

He married Sandhya on 19 August 2010.[7] They have two daughters, Maitreyi and Mathangi.

Film career[edit | edit source]

As a child actor[edit | edit source]

During his early years, Kumar played significant roles in several notable films, including Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha (1989), Bharatham (1991), Sargam (1992), Midhunam (1992), and Adwaitham (1993). These performances established him as a versatile child actor in Malayalam cinema.

After he transitioned into adult roles, Kumar gained recognition for his performances in films such as Devadoothan (2000), Kanmashi (2002), Sethurama Iyer CBI (2004), Aparichithan (2004), The Tiger (2005), Vegam (2014), and Simon Daniel (2022)[citation needed]

As director[edit | edit source]

Vineeth Kumar ventured into direction with his debut film Ayal Njanalla (2015),[8] starring Fahadh Faasil. He also wrote the screenplay for this film which explored themes of self-discovery and relationships.

His second directorial venture, Dear Friend (2022),[9] starring Tovino Thomas in the lead, premiered in theaters on 10 June 2022. The film received widespread acclaim and was subsequently released on the Netflix OTT platform[10] in July 2022, where it continued to garner positive reviews.[11] The movie delved into the lives of a group of friends searching for their missing companion, who is later revealed to be a con artist.[12] The film received praise for its engaging narrative and character development.

His latest movie was Pavi Caretaker (2024)[13] starring Dileep.

Filmography[edit | edit source]

Film credits as an actor
Year Title Role Notes
1989 Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha Young Chandu Child actor [2]
Mudra
Padippura
Anagha
Dasharatham Joseph
1991 Bharatham Appu
Inspector Balram Jithu
1992 Sargam
Adhwaytham
1993 Mithunam Young Sethu
1994 Vishnu
1996 Azhakiya Ravanan Santhosh
1997 Krishnagudiyil Oru Pranayakalathu Balan
2000 Devadoothan Nikhil Maheshwar [14]
Thottam
2001 Sharja to Sharja Kannan
2002 Pranayamanithooval Balagopal
Kanmashi Vishnu
2003 Melvilasom Seriyanu Nandu
Mazhanoolkkanavu
2004 Aparichithan Chacko
Sethurama Iyer CBI Ganesh [15]
Kottaaram Vaidyan
2005 The Tiger Kishore
2006 Pulijanmam
Baba Kalyani Santhosh
2007 Flash Arunkumar
2008 Thirakkatha
2010 Sufi Paranja Katha Writer
2011 Sevenes Aravindan
Ithu Nammude Katha Mahesh
2012 Chapters Arun
Face2Face Anwar
2013 Oru Yathrayil [16]
2014 Vegam Sidharth [17]
2015 Oru Vadakkan Selfie himself Cameo
2016 Sahapadi 1975
2017 Careful Bijoy [18]
2018 Oru Kuttanadan Blog Cameo
2019 Krishnam
2022 Simon Daniel Simon Daniel [19]
2023 Higuita Goon [20]
2024 Pavi Caretaker Abhishek Krishna Also Director [21]
Rifle Club Shahjahan [22]
2026 Sambhavam Adhyayam Onnu Not yet released Template:TableTBA [23]
Short Films
Year Title
2012 The Spark
2020 Oru Nurungu Samsayam (The Little Riddle)
Film credits as director
Year Title Notes Ref.
2015 Ayal Njanalla [4]
2022 Dear Friend [12]
2024 Pavi Caretaker [24]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Official website of the Information and Public Relations Department of Kerala". 3 March 2016. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Vineeth Kumar Vadakkan Veeragatha". in.video.search.yahoo.com. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
  3. ↑ "Ayal Njanalla Movie Review". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 28 November 2024.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 V.P, Nicy (13 September 2014). "Fahadh Faasil to Act in Vineeth Kumar Directorial, Scripted by Ranjith". www.ibtimes.co.in. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
  5. ↑ Santhosh, Vivek (11 November 2024). "Vineeth Kumar is Shajahan in Aashiq Abu's Rifle Club". Cinema Express. Retrieved 19 July 2025.
  6. ↑ "What's with Vineeth and school arts festivals?". OnManorama. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
  7. ↑ "Wedlock for Vineeth Kumar". Mollywood Frames. 1 September 2010. Retrieved 19 July 2025.
  8. ↑ "Ayaal Njanalla: A Fahadh phase". www.onmanorama.com. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
  9. ↑ "Tovino Thomas, Basil Joseph, and Darshana Rajendran to team up for Vineeth Kumar's directorial - Exclusive!". The Times of India. 9 April 2022. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
  10. ↑ "Tovino Thomas starrer 'Dear Friend' to stream on OTT this weekend". The Times of India. 6 July 2022. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
  11. ↑ "Tovino, Darshana join director Vineeth Kumar's new film". The New Indian Express. 7 September 2021. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 M, Athira (7 June 2022). "'Dear Friend' has a different take on friendship, says director Vineeth Kumar". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
  13. ↑ "'Pavi Caretaker' trailer: Dileep starrer promises a lighthearted journey". The Times of India. 19 April 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
  14. ↑ "Devadoothan movie review: Mohanlal's timeless musical horror should have come with the tagline 'masters at work'". The Indian Express. 26 July 2024. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
  15. ↑ Sethurama Iyer CBI (2004) - IMDb. Retrieved 27 November 2024 – via www.imdb.com.
  16. ↑ "Oru Yathrayil (2013) - Movie | Reviews, Cast & Release Date in kochi". BookMyShow. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
  17. ↑ "Vineeth Kumar in a youth film". The Times of India. 11 December 2013. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
  18. ↑ "Jomol, Vineeth Kumar to team up after 27 years". The Times of India. 27 January 2017. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
  19. ↑ "'Simon Daniel' teaser: Vineeth Kumar and Divya Pillai are on a treasure hunt". The Times of India. 18 August 2022. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
  20. ↑ "Dhyan Sreenivasan-Suraj Venjaramoodu's Higuita Gets An OTT Release Date!". Times Now. 25 June 2024. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
  21. ↑ "Pavi Caretaker - Official Trailer". The Times of India. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
  22. ↑ "Vineeth Kumar Is Playing Shajahan In Aashiq Abu's Rifle Club, Character Poster Released". Times Now. 11 November 2024. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
  23. ↑ "Askar Ali-Vineeth Kumar starrer Sambhavam Adhyayam Onnu gets a release date". Cinema Express. 15 February 2026. Retrieved 15 February 2026.
  24. ↑ "Dileep-starrer Pavi Care Taker to release on this date". Cinema Express. 15 March 2024. Retrieved 16 March 2024.

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