Vishnu (TV actor) explained

Vishnu Vijay
Birth Name:Vishnu Vijay
Birth Date:17 September 1989
Education:M.Sc. (Electronic Media)
Occupation:Actor
Years Active:2011–present
Known For:Office (2013-2015)
Sathya (2019-2021)
Sathya 2 (2021-2022)
Bigg Boss 7 Tamil

Vishnu is an Indian television actor. After making a breakthrough as an actor through his role in Office (2013), he has worked on films including Mapla Singam (2016), Ivan Yarendru Therikiratha (2017) and Kalari (2018).[1] In 2023, he participated in Bigg Boss Tamil- Season 7 and became the 4th runner-up.

Career

He made his breakthrough as an actor with his role as Vishnuvardhan in the television series, Office, co-starring Karthik and Shruthi Raj.[2] Vishnu made his debut as an actor in films through supporting roles in Mapla Singam (2016), an action film starring Vimal and Anjali. His first film as the lead actor, Ivan Yarendru Therikiratha (2017), had a delayed release and failed to garner attention at the box office as a result of other high-profile releases.[3] The film was a comedy about a man who was born on Valentine's Day finding it difficult to get a lover and saw him appear alongside actresses Ishaara Nair and Varsha Bollamma.[4] [5]

His forthcoming releases are Kalari alongside actor Krishna and Sivappu Seval, in both of which he portrays negative roles.[6] He participated in biggboss tamil season 7 as a contestant.He was one of the finalist. He and Poornima Ravi were rumoured to be in love with in Bigg Boss house.

Filmography

Television Serials

YearTitleRoleChannelNotes
2011–2012 Kana Kaanum Kaalangal Kallooriyin Kadhai Ashokan "Ashok" STAR VijayDebut Series
2013–2015 Office Vishnu Vardhan "Vishnu" Main Lead
2019–2021 Sathya Season 1Prabhu Shanmuga Sundaram "Prabhu" (Amul Baby) Zee TamilMain Lead
2021–2022 Sathya Season 2
2022Idhu Solla Marandha KadhaiArjun Colors Tamil

Television Shows

YearTitleChannelRoleNotes
2015Kitchen Super Stars Season 3STAR VijayContestant
2023Takkar TakkarZee TamilParticipant
2023–2024Bigg Boss Tamil- Season 7 STAR VijayContestant[7] 4th runner-up[8]
2024Anda Ka Kasam STAR VijayParticipant
2024Bigg Boss Kondattam Season 7STAR VijayHimself

Special Appearance

YearProgramme ChannelsNotes
2013Diwali Special ProgrammeStar Vijayas Vishnu Vardhan
2019GenesZee Tamilas Prabhu Shanmuga Sundaram (Amul Baby)
Petarap
Zee Play School
Jil Jung Juk
Chemistry Class
2019; 2021Oru Oorla Oru Rajakumari
2020Namma Vettu Pongal
Comedy Gangsters
Zee Super Family
Raja Magal
2021Moi Virundhu
Master D Blaster
Romeo Juliet
Gethu Seniors Khiladi JuniorsAnchor (Special Programme)
Kana Kaanaum Kaalagal Reunion STAR Vijayas Ashok
2022Ninaithale Inikkum "Kadhal Sangamam" (Sunday Special Episode) (13.2.2022))Zee Tamilas prabhu
Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal (Climax Episode)as Sanjay
2023Rajini "Rajni reunion" (Sunday Special Episode) (26.3.2023)as Vishnu

Films

YearFilmRoleNotes
2016 Mapla Singam Sathish
2017 Ivan Yarendru Therikiratha Arivu Lead
2018 6 Athiyayam -Segment: Soup Boy Subramani
2018 Kalari Anwar
2019 Gorilla Ramaiah's Son
Sivappu Seval Filming

Award and nominations

YearAward Category ShowRoleResultChannel
2014Vijay Television AwardsFavourite FindOffice Vishu VardhanNominatedStar Vijay
Favourite Comedian - Fiction
2019Zee Tamil Kudumbam Viruthugal 2019Best Actor - MaleSathyaPrabhu Shanmuga Sundaram (Amul Baby)Zee Tamil
Favourite On- Screen PairPrabhu Shanmuga Sundaram (Amul Baby) along with Ayesha
Best On- Screen PairNominated
Favourite HeroPrabhu Shanmuga Sundaram (Amul Baby)
2020Zee Tamil Kudumbam Viruthugal 2020Favourite Hero
Best Actor- Male
Favourite On-Screen PairPrabhu Shanmuga Sundaram (Amul Baby) along with Ayesha
Best On-Screen Pair

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Vishnu. Spicyonion.com. 8 April 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20190413091648/https://spicyonion.com/actor/vishnu-office-movies-list/. 13 April 2019. live.
  2. Web site: Vishnu is waiting for 'the right' film script. s. subhakeerthana. 30 August 2015. Deccan Chronicle. 8 April 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20190414063340/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/150829/entertainment-tvmusic/article/vishnu-waiting-%E2%80%98-right%E2%80%99-film-script. 14 April 2019. live.
  3. Web site: 'Great decision to postpone our release'. The New Indian Express. 8 April 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20190414063351/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2017/jun/28/great-decision-to-postpone-our-release-1621938.html. 14 April 2019. live.
  4. Web site: 'Office' actor turns hero in comedy film. The Times of India. 8 April 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20181101051939/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/Office-actor-turns-hero-in-comedy-film/articleshow/49505059.cms. 1 November 2018. live.
  5. Web site: Small screen actor pinning hopes on films. s. subhakeerthana. 26 October 2015. Deccan Chronicle. 8 April 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20190829150805/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/151026/entertainment-kollywood/article/small-screen-actor-pinning-hopes-films. 29 August 2019. live.
  6. Web site: Vijay TV famous actor turns baddie in silver screen now – Tamil Cinema News | Tamil Video Songs | Film News. 8 April 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20180712182733/http://tamilomovie.com/vijay-tv-famous-actor-turns-baddie-in-silver-screen-now/. 12 July 2018. live.
  7. News: 2023-10-01 . Bigg Boss Tamil 7 contestant Vishnu Vijay: All you need to know about the handsome actor . 2023-12-12 . The Times of India . 0971-8257.
  8. News: 2024-01-14 . Bigg Boss Tamil 7 Grand Finale: Finalist Vishnu Vijay gets evicted from the house . 2024-01-16 . The Times of India . 0971-8257.