VTV Ganesh
VTV Ganesh | |
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Born | Ganesh Janardhanan Villupuram, Tamil Nadu, India |
Occupation(s) | Film actor, producer, Writer |
Years active | 2002-present |
Ganesh Janardhanan, also known by his stage name VTV Ganesh, is an Indian actor, comedian and film producer. He is best known for his hoarse voice,[1] and his appearances in films featuring Silambarasan. He had made his debut in Gautam Menon's Vinnaithaandi Varuvaaya.[2]
Career
Ganesh made his breakthrough with a role in his home production Vinnaithaandi Varuvaaya (2010) directed by Gautham Menon featuring Silambarasan and Trisha Krishnan in the lead roles. His portrayal of Ganesh, the fictional cinematographer of Kaakha Kaakha (2003) won plaudits from critics and eventually led to him changing his name by adding a prefix with the initials of the film (VTV). He went on to play a comic role in the anthology film, Vaanam (2011) which he also produced, portraying the character of "Bajanai" Ganesh who assists Cable Raja played Silambarasan.[3][4] Ganesh also acted in Osthi (2011) featuring Silambarasan in a role as the heroine's father. He was one of the lead characters in Naveena Saraswathi Sabatham (2013).[5]
Filmography
As actor
References
- ^ Srinivasan, Sudhir. "Happy to make people happy". The Hindu. Retrieved 13 December 2016.
- ^ "From producer to actor: Ganesh - Times Of India". Articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 9 April 2010. Retrieved 25 September 2011.
- ^ "Ganesh is back!". The Times of India. 22 July 2010. Retrieved 25 September 2011.
- ^ "Vaanam crosses 50 day mark". Behindwoods.com. 17 June 2011. Archived from the original on 19 June 2011. Retrieved 30 June 2011.
- ^ "Silambarasan's Buddy In Osthi - Str - Dharani - Vtv Ganesh". Behindwoods.com. 30 June 2011. Retrieved 25 September 2011.