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Vimal was born in Pannankombu, a village near [[Manapparai]] 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 in Pannankombu, a village near [[Manapparai]] 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>


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), starring noted lead actors [[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]] and [[Ajith Kumar]]. He played his first leading role in ''[[Pasanga]]'' (2008), 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) 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 | work=The Times Of India | title=Kalavani goes places | date=22 July 2010}}</ref> His other 2010 film was ''Maattuthaavani'' which was long-delayed and went unnoticed. In 2011, he acted in three films, [[Cloud Nine Movies]]' ''[[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 |title=In quest of victory! – Times Of India |publisher=Articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com |accessdate=10 November 2011 |date=8 May 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>[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> 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'|publisher=IndiaGlitz |accessdate=12 October 2011}}</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) and ''[[Kuruvi]]'' (2008), starring noted lead actors [[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]] and [[Ajith Kumar]]. He played his first leading role in ''[[Pasanga]]'' (2008), 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 | work=The Times Of India | title=Kalavani goes places | date=22 July 2010}}</ref> His other 2010 film was ''Maattuthaavani'' which was long-delayed and went unnoticed. 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 |title=In quest of victory! – Times Of India |publisher=Articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com |accessdate=10 November 2011 |date=8 May 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>[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> 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'|publisher=IndiaGlitz |accessdate=12 October 2011}}</ref>


Vimal is currently working on more than half-a-dozen projects. He has completed Padmamagan's ''Netru Indru'' and [[C. S. Amudhan]]'s ''[[Rendavathu Padam]]'' co-starring [[Richard Rishi]] and [[Aravind Akash]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/73864.html |title=Latest on Amudhan's 'Rendavadhu Padam' |publisher=Indiaglitz.com |date=2011-11-11 |accessdate=2013-05-10}}</ref> He is shooting for two remakes, ''[[Jannal Oram]]'' and ''[[Pulivaal]]'', both remakes of Malayalam films,<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> ''[[Manja Pye]]'' and ''Anjalai''.<ref>Gupta, Rinku (9 October 2013) [http://newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/Ace-Stuntman-turns-producer/2013/10/09/article1825850.ece Ace Stuntman turns producer]. New Indian Express</ref> Vimal had also signed ''Unmai Sonnal Nesippaya'', a film based on real incidents to be directed by newcomer Ravi,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/73745.html|title=Vimal in 'Unmai Sonnal Nesippaya' |publisher=IndiaGlitz |accessdate=9 November 2011}}</ref> and a film to be directed by Thirumurugan, who played villain in his film ''[[Kalavani]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/73675.html |title=விமலின் அடுத்தடுத்த படங்கள் |publisher=Indiaglitz.com |date=2011-11-07 |accessdate=2013-05-10}}</ref>
Vimal is currently working on more than half-a-dozen projects. He has completed [[Padmamagan]]'s ''[[Netru Indru]]'' and [[C. S. Amudhan]]'s ''[[Rendavathu Padam]]'' co-starring [[Richard Rishi]] and [[Aravind Akash]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/73864.html |title=Latest on Amudhan's 'Rendavadhu Padam' |publisher=Indiaglitz.com |date=2011-11-11 |accessdate=2013-05-10}}</ref> He is shooting for two remakes, ''[[Jannal Oram]]'' and ''[[Pulivaal]]'', both remakes of Malayalam films,<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> ''[[Manja Pye]]'' and ''Anjalai''.<ref>Gupta, Rinku (9 October 2013) [http://newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/Ace-Stuntman-turns-producer/2013/10/09/article1825850.ece Ace Stuntman turns producer]. New Indian Express</ref> Vimal had also signed ''Unmai Sonnal Nesippaya'', a film based on real incidents to be directed by newcomer Ravi,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/73745.html|title=Vimal in 'Unmai Sonnal Nesippaya' |publisher=IndiaGlitz |accessdate=9 November 2011}}</ref> and a film to be directed by [[Thirumurugan (director)|Thirumurugan]], who played villain in his film ''[[Kalavani]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/73675.html |title=விமலின் அடுத்தடுத்த படங்கள் |publisher=Indiaglitz.com |date=2011-11-07 |accessdate=2013-05-10}}</ref>


He appeared in the [[Indian cricket league]] advertisement for [[Chennai Superstars]] as a stylish batsman.
He appeared in the [[Indian cricket league]] advertisement for [[Chennai Superstars]] as a stylish batsman.
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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.
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.
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 |publisher=Indiaglitz.com |date=2010-12-28 |accessdate=2013-05-10}}</ref>
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 |publisher=Indiaglitz.com |date=2010-12-28 |accessdate=2013-05-10}}</ref>
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Revision as of 06:39, 7 June 2018

Vimal Ramasamy
Born (1979-04-25) April 25, 1979 (age 45)
Pannankombu, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
NationalityIndian
OccupationActor
Years active2004; 2007–present
Spouse
Akshaya
​
(m. 2010)​

Vimal (credited as 'Vemal') is an Indian film actor, who appears in Tamil films. Following uncredited appearances in the Ghilli, Kuruvi and Kireedam and a cameo role in the critically acclaimed movie Kanchivaram, he played the lead role in Pandiraj's critically acclaimed Pasanga (209). Subsequently, he played lead roles in several low-budget productions. He established himself as a successful upcoming actor with Kalavani (2010), Vaagai Sooda Vaa (2011), Kalakalappu (2012) and Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga (2013).

Early life and career

Vimal was born in Pannankombu, a village near Manapparai and later moved to Chennai. He discontinued his studies and began learning dancing and joined the Koothu-P-Pattarai, a theatre group in Chennai.[1]

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), starring noted lead actors Vijay and Ajith Kumar. He played his first leading role in Pasanga (2008), directed by Pandiraj, in which he played Meenakshisundaram, an insurance agent.[1] 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.[2] His other 2010 film was Maattuthaavani which was long-delayed and went unnoticed. 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.[3] His next release was Ishtam, a remake of Telugu hit Yemaindhi Ee Vela, in which he played an urban character for the first time.[4] He was then seen in UTV's comedy film Kalakalappu under Sundar C's direction that features an ensemble cast.[5]

Vimal is currently working on more than half-a-dozen projects. He has completed Padmamagan's Netru Indru and C. S. Amudhan's Rendavathu Padam co-starring Richard Rishi and Aravind Akash.[6] He is shooting for two remakes, Jannal Oram and Pulivaal, both remakes of Malayalam films,[7] Manja Pye and Anjalai.[8] Vimal had also signed Unmai Sonnal Nesippaya, a film based on real incidents to be directed by newcomer Ravi,[9] and a film to be directed by Thirumurugan, who played villain in his film Kalavani.[10]

He appeared in the Indian cricket league advertisement for Chennai Superstars as a stylish batsman.

Personal life

On 12 December 2010, Vimal got married in a manner portrayed by him in 'Kalavani'[11] 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".[12]

Filmography

Actor
Key
† Denotes films that have not yet been released
Year Film Role Notes
2004 Ghilli Saravanavelu's teammate Uncredited role
2007 Kireedam Shaktivel's friend Uncredited role
2008 Kuruvi Refugee in Cuddapah Uncredited role
Pandhayam Murugesan Uncredited role
Kanchivaram Rangan
2009 Pasanga Meenakshi Sundaram Vijay Award for Best Debut Actor
2010 Kalavani Arivazhagan (Arikki)
2011 Thoonga Nagaram Kanean
Eththan Sathyamoorthy
Vaagai Sooda Vaa Veluthambi Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor
2012 Mattuthavani
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 appearance
Pulivaal Kasi
Manjapai Tamil
Netru Indru Sivaji
Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam Himself Cameo appearance
Oru Oorla Rendu Raja Azhagu
2015 Kaaval Anbarasu
2016 Anjala Kavas
Mappillai Singam Anbuchelvan
2018 Mannar Vagaiyara Madhiyazhagan
Kuttanadan Marpappa France Malayalam movie
Kanni Raasi † Filming
Kalavani 2 † Filming
Rendavadhu padam Completed
Producer

As a producer with the studio, A3V Cinemaz:

References

  1. ^ a b Rao, Subha J (12 November 2011). "Only Vemal!". The Hindu. Chennai, India.
  2. ^ "Kalavani goes places". The Times Of India. 22 July 2010.
  3. ^ "In quest of victory! – Times Of India". Articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 8 May 2011. Retrieved 10 November 2011.
  4. ^ Vimal gets an image makeover with Ishtam. sify.com
  5. ^ "Sundar C's next - 'Masala'". IndiaGlitz. Retrieved 12 October 2011.
  6. ^ "Latest on Amudhan's 'Rendavadhu Padam'". Indiaglitz.com. 11 November 2011. Retrieved 10 May 2013.
  7. ^ "'Chappa Kurishu' turns 'Pulival' in Kollywood - The Times of India". The Times Of India.
  8. ^ Gupta, Rinku (9 October 2013) Ace Stuntman turns producer. New Indian Express
  9. ^ "Vimal in 'Unmai Sonnal Nesippaya'". IndiaGlitz. Retrieved 9 November 2011.
  10. ^ "விமலின் அடுத்தடுத்த படங்கள்". Indiaglitz.com. 7 November 2011. Retrieved 10 May 2013.
  11. ^ "Actor Vimal weds his sweetheart". The Times Of India. 29 December 2010.
  12. ^ "'Kalavani' style wedding for Vimal". Indiaglitz.com. 28 December 2010. Retrieved 10 May 2013.
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