Vignesh Karthick

Vignesh Karthick is an Indian actor, video, radio jockey, screenwriter, cinematographer and film director.

Career He started his career by acting and directing short films and participating in reality shows, including the comedy game shows like "Athu Ithu Ethu" in STAR Vijay and Comedy Jodies in Zee Thamizh as a stand-up comedian. He later went on to host of those shows, especially the popular shows like Suriya Vanakkam, Thapal Petti En 8484 and many other shows in Sun TV and STAR Vijay, respectively. In 2015, he started to work as a radio jockey with the radio station BIG FM 92.7. In 2016, he made his acting debut in films with Natpadhigaram 79 and in television with Pagal Nilavu. He made his directorial debut in films with Yenda Thalaiyila Yenna Vekkala (2018).

In 2023, he directed the science fiction romantic comedy Adiyae starring G. V. Prakash Kumar in lead role. Helmed by Vignesh Karthick who also plays a fictional filmmaker in the movie Hot Spot (2024) addresses four major societal issues that prompt viewers to question their own concepts of right and wrong, while encouraging introspection regarding the need for change. Following the box office success of Hot Spot 2 Much (2026), director Vignesh Karthick announced that he is making a third instalment in the franchise. The second outing itself hints at the prospect of a third chapter in the series of films.

Filmography Anchor / Participant Year Show Role Channel Notes 2010 Kalakka Povathu Yaaru: Season 3 Contestant STAR Vijay 2011 Kings of Comedy: Season 1 Contestant STAR Vijay 2011 Comedy Jodies Contestant Zee Thamizh 2012-2013 Suriya Vanakkam Anchor Sun TV Part of Virundhinar Pakkam 2012 Imsai Arasargal Contestant Polimer 2012-2013 Galatta Kudumbam Anchor Sun TV 2014 Adhu Idhu Edhu Stand-up Comedian STAR Vijay Part of Siricha Pochu 2015-2016 Thabaal Petti Enn 8484 Anchor STAR Vijay 2017 Junior Senior Anchor Zee Thamizh

Actor Serials Year Serial Role Channel Notes 2016-2018 Pagal Nilavu Karthick Sakthivel STAR Vijay Lead Role

Films Year Film Role Notes 2016 Natpadhigaram 79 Jeeva's friend 2018 Yenda Thalaiyila Yenna Vekkala Praveen's friend Special appearance 2023 Adiyae Vijay 2024 Hot Spot Mohammad Sherief 2026 Hot Spot 2 Much Special appearance; Segment - The Narration

Short films Year Film Role Notes 2010 Kurunjeidhi 20 Unemployed youth 2012 Thazh Thiravai Agaran 2014 Thiru Thiru Thief 2014 Raja Kaiya Vecha Athu Raanga Ponadhilla 2015 Suththi Kathiresan/Jeevanantham 2015 Mudhal Kanave Michael 2015 Raani Aatam Kumar 2015 Unnodu Vaaznthaal Varam Allava Shiva 2019 Yours Shamefully 2: Dhev Diya Dhev 2019 Kallam Peridhu Divakar 2020 Yours Shamefully 2.5: Reloaded Michael 2020 Vijay Yellam Oru Hero Ah? Rajasekhar "Raja" 2020 Yours Unitedly: A Sathankulam Short Film 2020 Thala Na Yaru? Dhoni Ah? Ajith Ah 2020 Friendship in Orgasm: A Pasanga Friendship Special Short Film Sandeep 2020 Vijay Yellam Oru Hero Ah? 2 Rajasekhar's father

Radio Jockey Year Show Role Channel Notes 2015-2016 Best of Big Madras Cafe Host Big FM 92.7

Director Films Year Film 2018 Yenda Thalaiyila Yenna Vekkala 2021 Thittam Irandu 2023 Adiyae 2024 Hot Spot 2026 Hot Spot 2 Much

Short films Year Film Notes 2014 Raja Kaiya Vecha Athu Raanga Ponadhilla 2015 Mudhal Kanave 2018 Yours Shamefully 2019 Yours Shamefully 2: Dhev Diya 2020 Yours Shamefully 2.5: Reloaded 2020 Mudhal Kanave 2 2020 Vijay Yellam Oru Hero Ah? 2020 Yours Unitedly: A Sathankulam Short Film 2020 Thala Na Yaru? Dhoni Ah? Ajith Ah 2020 Friendship in Orgasm: A Pasanga Friendship Special Short Film 2020 Vijay Yellam Oru Hero Ah? 2

Web Series Year Show Platform Notes 2021 Love Lives 2021 Yours Shamefully 3 Announced

Cinematographer Short films Year Film Notes 2020 Mudhal Kanave 2 2020 Vijay Yellam Oru Hero Ah? 2

Dubbing Artist Year Film Notes 2018 Yours Shamefully Dubbed for Krishna Kumar 2018 Pesuvadhu Kiliya Pennazhagu Mozhiya Dubbed for The Doctor

Awards and nominations Year Award Category Work Result Notes 2014 Vijay Television Awards Vijay Television Awards for Favourite Find Adhu Idhu Edhu 2017 Vijay Television Awards Vijay Television Awards for Favourite Actor Pagal Nilavu Vijay Television Awards for Favourite Screen Pair Pagal Nilavu Nominated with Soundarya Bala Nandakumar South Indian International Movie Awards Best Short Film Mudhal Kanave 2018 Vijay Television Awards Vijay Television Awards for Favourite Actor Pagal Nilavu Vijay Television Awards for Favourite Screen Pair Pagal Nilavu Nominated with Soundarya Bala Nandakumar Arihant Retail Pvt Ltd Chennaiyin Hot Male Yours Shamefully Zee Thamizh Kudumbam Viruthugal Best Duo Anchor Junior Senior Nominated with Kalyani 2019 South Indian International Movie Awards Best Director Yours Shamefully 2022 JFW Movie Awards Best Director in Women Centric FilmThittam Irandu