Vineeth Kumar Explained

Vineeth Kumar
Alma Mater:University of Calicut
Birth Place:Payangadi, Kannur, Kerala, India
Years Active:1988–present

Vineeth Kumar 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. As writer and director, his fresh approach and storytelling marked a strong start to his filmmaking journey.

Personal life

Vineeth Kumar was born on 11 November 1977 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[4] . He remains the youngest person to ever win this prestigious award, a testament to his exceptional skill and hard work.

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

Filmography

As a child Artist

During his early years, Kumar played significant roles in several notable films, including:

As an Adult Actor

After he transitioned into adult roles, Kumar gained recognition for his performances in films like:

Career as director

Vineeth kumar ventured into direction with his debut film Ayal Njanalla (2015)[5], 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)[6], starring Tovino Thomas in the lead, premiered in theaters on June 10, 2022. The film received widespread acclaim and was subsequently released on the Netflix OTT platform[7] in July 2022, where it continued to garner positive reviews.[8] 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. The film received praise for its engaging narrative and character development.

His latest movie, Pavi Caretaker,[9] starring Dileep, was released on April 26, 2024 worldwide.

Year! scope="col"
TitleRole
1989Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha
Mudra
Padippura
Anagha
Dasharatham
1991Bharatham
Inspector Balram
1992Sargam
Adhwaytham
1993Mithunam
1994Vishnu
1996Azhakiya Ravanan
1997Krishnagudiyil Oru Pranayakalathu
2000Devadoothan[10]
Thottam
2001Sharja to Sharja
2002Pranayamanithooval
Kanmashi
2003Melvilasom Seriyanu
Mazhanoolkkanavu
2004Aparichithan
Sethurama Iyer CBI[11]
Kottaaram Vaidyan
2005The Tiger
2006Pulijanmam
Baba Kalyani
2007Flash
2008Thirakkatha
2010Sufi Paranja Katha
2011Sevenes
Ithu Nammude Katha
2012Chapters
Face2Face
2013Oru Yathrayil[12]
2014Vegam[13]
2015Oru Vadakkan SelfieCameo
2016Sahapadi 1975
2017Careful[14]
2018Oru Kuttanadan BlogCameo
2019KrishnamBilingual film (Malayalam/Tamil)
2022Simon DanielSimon Daniel[15]
2023Higuita[16]
2024Pavi Caretaker[17]
2024Rifle ClubShahjahan[18]
Short Films!Year!Title
2012The Spark
2020Oru Nurungu Samsayam (The Little Riddle)
Year! scope="col"
TitleNotes
2015 Ayal Njanalla [19]
2022 Dear Friend [20]
2024 Pavi Caretaker [21]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2016-03-03 . Official website of the Information and Public Relations Department of Kerala . 2024-11-27 . web.archive.org.
  2. Web site: Vineeth Kumar Vadakkan Veeragatha . 2024-11-27 . in.video.search.yahoo.com.
  3. News: Ayal Njanalla Movie Review . 2024-11-28 . The Times of India . 0971-8257.
  4. Web site: What's with Vineeth and school arts festivals? . 2024-11-27 . OnManorama.
  5. Web site: Ayaal Njanalla: A Fahadh phase . 2024-11-27 . www.onmanorama.com.
  6. News: 2022-04-09 . Tovino Thomas, Basil Joseph, and Darshana Rajendran to team up for Vineeth Kumar's directorial - Exclusive! . 2024-11-27 . The Times of India . 0971-8257.
  7. News: 2022-07-06 . Tovino Thomas starrer ‘Dear Friend’ to stream on OTT this weekend . 2024-11-27 . The Times of India . 0971-8257.
  8. Web site: 2021-09-07 . Tovino, Darshana join director Vineeth Kumar’s new film . 2024-11-27 . The New Indian Express . en.
  9. News: 2024-04-19 . ‘Pavi Caretaker’ trailer: Dileep starrer promises a lighthearted journey . 2024-11-27 . The Times of India . 0971-8257.
  10. Web site: 2024-07-26 . Devadoothan movie review: Mohanlal’s timeless musical horror should have come with the tagline ‘masters at work’ . 2024-11-27 . The Indian Express . en.
  11. Sethurama Iyer CBI (2004) - IMDb . 2024-11-27 . www.imdb.com.
  12. Web site: Oru Yathrayil (2013) - Movie Reviews, Cast & Release Date in kochi . 2024-11-27 . BookMyShow . en-IN.
  13. News: 2013-12-11 . Vineeth Kumar in a youth film . 2024-11-27 . The Times of India . 0971-8257.
  14. News: 2017-01-27 . Jomol, Vineeth Kumar to team up after 27 years . 2024-11-27 . The Times of India . 0971-8257.
  15. News: 2022-08-18 . ‘Simon Daniel’ teaser: Vineeth Kumar and Divya Pillai are on a treasure hunt . 2024-11-27 . The Times of India . 0971-8257.
  16. Web site: 2024-06-25 . Dhyan Sreenivasan-Suraj Venjaramoodu's Higuita Gets An OTT Release Date! . 2024-11-27 . Times Now . en.
  17. Web site: Pavi Caretaker - Official Trailer . 2024-11-27 . The Times of India . en.
  18. Web site: 2024-11-11 . Vineeth Kumar Is Playing Shajahan In Aashiq Abu's Rifle Club, Character Poster Released . 2024-11-27 . Times Now . en.
  19. Web site: V.P . Nicy . 2014-09-13 . Fahadh Faasil to Act in Vineeth Kumar Directorial, Scripted by Ranjith . 2024-11-27 . www.ibtimes.co.in . en.
  20. News: M . Athira . 2022-06-07 . ‘Dear Friend’ has a different take on friendship, says director Vineeth Kumar . 2024-11-27 . The Hindu . en-IN . 0971-751X.
  21. Web site: 2024-03-15 . Dileep-starrer Pavi Care Taker to release on this date . 2024-03-16 . Cinema Express . en.