Vinay Rai
Vinay Rai | |
|---|---|
| Born | 18 September 1979[1][2][3] |
| Occupation(s) | Film actor, model |
| Years active | 2007–present |
Vinay Rai (born 18 September 1979) is an Indian film actor, commonly appearing in Tamil films, as well as modelling and ramp walking in noted fashion shows.He played rugby for BRFC and represented India in 2005.He is best known for his Box office hits Unnale Unnale, Jayamkondaan and Thupparivaalan.
Career
Vinay was originally a ramp model in Bangalore.He debuted as an actor in director Jeeva's Unnale Unnale co-starring Sadha and Tanisha Mukherjee.[4] The film became a huge success upon release and brought in more acting offers for Vinay Rai.
Since his debut film, he has appeared in a Telugu language film, Vaana, which flopped at the box-office and a critically successful Tamil film Jayamkondaan, for which his performance was acclaimed.[5] In 2009, he appeared in Saran's Modhi Vilayadu alongside Kajal Aggarwal which also fared poorly at the box office,[6][7] while two of his films Veelle and Nootruku Nooru[6] were stalled during production. He made a comeback in 2011 with a role in the English film, Dam 999, which had a poor commercial and critical response.[8] His only 2012 release was the Tamil film Mirattal. The film, which starred Sharmila Mandre opposite him, got an average response.[9]
Vinay then appeared in Aayirathil iruvar again with Saran,[10] Thupparivaalan ,Aranmanai and Serndhu Polama.[11]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
| 2007 | Unnale Unnale | Karthik | Tamil | Nominated, Vijay Award for Best Debut Actor |
| 2008 | Vaana | Abhiram | Telugu | |
| Jayamkondaan | Arjun Sekhar | Tamil | ||
| 2009 | Modhi Vilayadu | Udhay Vasudev | Tamil | |
| 2011 | Dam 999 | Vinay | English | |
| 2012 | Mirattal | Babloo | Tamil | |
| 2013 | Onbadhule Guru | Billa | Tamil | |
| Endrendrum Punnagai | Seema Pondugen | Tamil | ||
| 2014 | Aranmanai | Murali | Tamil | |
| 2015 | Serndhu Polama | Abhishek | Tamil | |
| 2017 | Thupparivaalan | Devil | Tamil | |
| Aayirathil Iruvar | Senthattikaalai, Sevathakaalai |
Tamil | ||
| 2018 | Ammayi | Tamil | Filming | |
| Nethra | Tamil | Filming |
References
- ^ "Actor Vinay Biography". spicyonion.com. Retrieved 17 September 2014.
- ^ "Vinay Rai". facebook.com. Retrieved 17 September 2014.
- ^ "Tamil Actor Vinay Rai Bio Profile Movie List". news.infiya.com. Retrieved 17 September 2014.
- ^ "Vinay going places". IndiaGlitz]. Retrieved 7 May 2007.
- ^ "Jayam Kondaan". Sify.com (Moviebuzz). Retrieved 29 August 2008.
- ^ a b Sharadha Srinidhi (9 March 2010). "Vinay: I miss Tamil and Telugu cinema - Times Of India". Articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 24 November 2013.
- ^ nikhil raghavan (20 August 2009). "Itsy bitsy: Silent moves". The Hindu. Retrieved 24 November 2013.
- ^ "For actor Vinay Rai, a part Dam999 was just an experiment - Entertainment - DNA". Dnaindia.com. Retrieved 24 November 2013.
- ^ TNN (23 September 2012). "Vinay celebrates birthday on sets - Times Of India". Articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 24 November 2013.
- ^ TNN (24 February 2013). "Vinay's back with Saran again - Times Of India". Articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 24 November 2013.
- ^ "Vinay, Madhurima to go to New Zealand - The Times of India". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 24 November 2013.
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