A. Venkatesh
Known For
Directing
Born
in Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu, India
Biography
A. Venkatesh is a Tamil film director born in Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu. Initially, he worked as an assistant to director K. Rajeshwar in Nyaya Tharasu (1989) and Idhaya Thamarai (1990). He assisted Pavithran in Vasanthakala Paravai (1991) and Suriyan (1992), then he was an associate director to director Shankar in Gentleman (1993) and Kadhalan (1994). During the shooting of the film Kadhalan, producer G. K. Reddy approached him to direct a film. In 1996, he made his directional debut through Mahaprabhu starring R. Sarathkumar, Sukanya and Vineetha. He is known for directing films in short spans of times. He has also acted in various Tamil movies, Angadi Theru being one among them. He also appeared in Vijay TV's special program celebrating the film Nanban's success, and was seen sharing his experiences working as an associate with Director Shankar.
Most Known For
Sivappu
Pagiri
Goli Soda Rising
Asuran
as Viswanathan
Nisabdham
as Public Prosecutor
Triples
as Councillor Chelladurai
Aan Paavam Pollathathu
as Sakthi's father
Rudhran
as Ethiraj
Sambavam
Angadi Theru
as Karungali
Onaaigal Jakkiradhai
Laththi Charge
as Inspector Gnanamuthu
Aandavan Kattalai
as Gandhi's Brother in Law
Thodari
as Thangapandian
Touring Talkies
Singappenney
Mithran
Priyamudan Priya
Goli Soda
