A. Venkatesh
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.
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Films (60)
Makkal Kaavalan
2026
Black Gold
2026 · Thangadurai
Modha Rathri
2026 · Velayudham
Aan Paavam Pollathathu
2025 · Sakthi's father
Padai Thalaivan
2025 · Doctor
Dhil Raja
2024 · Director, Writer
Singappenney
2024
Operation Laila
2024 · Director, Writer
Priyamudan Priya
2023
Thuritham
2023 · Vaanathi's Father
Rudhran
2023 · Ethiraj
Laththi Charge
2022 · Inspector Gnanamuthu
Asuran
2019 · Viswanathan
Nungambakkam
2019
Nethraa
2019 · Director, Story, Screenplay, Dialogue
Torchlight
2018
Onaaigal Jakkiradhai
2018
Kadugu
2017
Nisabdham
2017 · Public Prosecutor
Aandavan Kattalai
2016 · Gandhi's Brother in Law
Thodari
2016 · Thangapandian
Pagiri
2016
Sivappu
2015
Iravum Pagalum Varum
2015
Rombha Nallavan Da Nee
2015 · Director, Writer
Sandamarutham
2015 · Director
Touring Talkies
2015
Killadi
2015 · Director
Goli Soda
2014
Summa Nachunu Irukku
2013 · Gautham, Director, Writer
Naan Rajavaga Pogiren
2013 · Isakkimuthu Annachi
Azhagan Azhagi
2013
Paagan
2012
Sattapadi Kutram
2011 · Ekambaram
Vallakottai
2010 · Director
Vaada
2010 · Director
Maanja Velu
2010 · Director
Angadi Theru
2010 · Karungali
Malai Malai
2009 · Director, Screenplay, Story
Durai
2008 · Director
Singakutty
2008 · Director
Vathiyar
2006 · Director
Chanakya
2005 · Director
Aai
2004 · Director, Writer
Kuthu
2004 · Director, Adaptation
Dum
2003 · Director
Bagavathi
2002 · Director, Writer
Chocklet
2001 · Director, Screenplay
Poo Parikka Varugirom
1999 · Director
Nilaave Vaa
1998 · Director
Selva
1996 · Director, Screenplay
Maha Prabhu
1996 · Director, Writer
Suriyan
1992
Majaal
1987 · Cinematography
Sambavam
Mithran
Sullan Sethu
Bloody Politics
Nadhamuni
Jedusi
