Vimal

Vimal is an Indian actor working in Tamil films. He appeared in a supporting role in Kanchivaram, and played the lead role in Pasanga in 2009.

Vimal's breakthrough came with the film Kalavani in 2010. He further acted in movies such as Vaagai Sooda Vaa (2011), Kalakalappu (2012), Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga (2013), Manjapai (2014), Mannar Vagaiyara (2018) and Deiva Machan (2023).

Early life

Vimal was born on 25 April 1979, in Pannankombu, a village near Manapparai, Tiruchirappalli district, Tamil Nadu, and later moved to Chennai. He discontinued his studies and began learning dancing and joined the Koothu-P-Pattarai, a theatre group in Chennai.

Vimal married Akshaya and they have three children together.

Acting career 2001–2008: Initial career In 2001, he started a career as an aspiring model actor. While being a part of Koothu-P-Pattarai, Vimal was appearing in uncredited roles in several high-profile Tamil films, including Ghilli (2004), Kireedam (2007), and Kuruvi (2008). He made cameo role in the critically acclaimed movie Kanchivaram (2008).

2009–2016: Leading roles and success He played his first leading role in Pasanga (2009), directed by Pandiraj, in which he played Meenakshisundaram, an insurance agent. In 2011, he acted in three films, Cloud Nine Movie's Thoonga Nagaram, Eththan and Vaagai Sooda Vaa, which saw him collaborating with A. Sarkunam again. Vaagai Sooda Vaa was a period piece set in the 1960s, with Vimal playing a village teacher named Veluthambi. His other 2012 film, was Mattuthavani which was long-delayed and was a flop at the box office. He was then seen in UTV's comedy film Kalakalappu under Sundar C's direction that features an ensemble cast. His next release was Ishtam, a remake of Telugu hit Yemaindhi Ee Vela, in which he played an urban character for the first time.

In 2013, he acted five movies as Sillunu Oru Sandhippu, a simple love story, Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga co-starring with Sivakarthikeyan directed by Pandiraj. The film was a good opening and was a hit at the box office. Moondru Per Moondru Kadal with actors Arjun Sarja and Cheran directed by Vasanth. Ezhil's direction Desingu Raja was released on 23 August. Jannal Oram co-starring with R. Parthiepan and Vidharth. The film received mixed reviews from critics and audience. Vimal is currently working on more than half-a-dozen projects. He has play in Pulivaal (2014), a comedy thriller with actor Prasanna, remake of Malayalam film. He has completed Manjapai (2014) and Padmamagan's Netru Indru (2014). He was next seen an action film, Kaaval (2015), followed by two comedy dramas, Anjala (2016) and Mapla Singam (2016).

2018–present

In 2018, Boopathy Pandian's Mannar Vagaiyara was released. The film is produced by Vimal for the first time. It was running successful and was declared a super hit. In December, an adult comedy film, Evanukku Engeyo Matcham Irukku. It was a poor review from critics and audiences. His next two films were romantic comedies including Kalavani 2 (2019), a sequel to Kalavani and Kanni Raasi (2020).

Vimal was seen in the Zee5 crime thriller web series Vilangu (2022). The series, written and directed by Prashanth Pandiyaraj, started streaming in February and received extremely positive reviews. He was acted in a cameo in Vijay Sethupathi starrer DSP (2022) directed by Ponram. In 2023, he returns to the family territory in rural comedy, Deiva Machan. His next projects were action films such as Kulasami and Thudikkum Karangal. In 2024, Vimal plays the role of a morgue driver in Pogumidam Vegu Thooramillai. Follow-up to the Bose Venkat's-directed action-drama film Sir, which explores themes of social inequality and the importance of education. In 2025, Vimal appeared in five films such as Badava, Paramasivan Fathima, Desingu Raja 2, Galatta Family and Mahasenha. All of these films were disappointing to audiences.

Filmography

+ List of Vimal film acting credits Year Title Role Notes 2001 Kalakalappu Karna's collegemate Uncredited role 2004 Ghilli Velu's teammate Uncredited role; assistant director 2007 Kireedam Shaktivel's friend Uncredited role 2008 Kuruvi Refugee in Cuddapah Uncredited role; assistant director Pandhayam Murugesan Uncredited role Kanchivaram Rangan Thenavattu Santhosh's henchman Uncredited role 2009 Pasanga Meenakshi Sundaram Vijay Award for Best Debut ActorAnanda Vikatan Award for Best Debut Actor 2010 Kalavani Arivazhagan (Arikki) 2011 Thoonga Nagaram Kannan Eththan Sathyamoorthy Vaagai Sooda Vaa Veluthambi Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actor2012 Mattuthavani Panneer's friend Uncredited role Kalakalappu Seenu Ishtam Saravanan 2013 Sillunu Oru Sandhippu Ashok Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga Kesavan Moondru Per Moondru Kaadhal Varun Desingu Raja Idhayakani Jannal Oram Subbiah 2014 Ninaithathu Yaaro Himself Cameo Pulivaal Kasi Manjapai Tamil Netru Indru Sivaji Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam Himself Cameo Oru Oorla Rendu Raja Azhagu 2015 Kaaval Anbarasu 2016 Anjala Kavas Mapla Singam Anbuchelvan 2018 Mannar Vagaiyara Madhiyazhagan Also producer Evanukku Engeyo Matcham Irukku Hari 2019 Kalavani 2 Arivazhagan (Arikki) 25th Film 2020 Kanni Raasi Gemini Ganesan 2022 DSP Vinayagam Cameo2023 Deiva Machan Thabaal Karthi Kulasami Soora Sangu Thudikkum Karangal Vetri 2024 Pogumidam Vegu Thooramillai Kumar Sir Mangollai Ponnarasan Sivagnanam "Ma. Po. Si" 2025 Badava Velan Gangers Original Saravanan Cameo Maaman Magician Paramasivan Fathima Paramasivan Desingu Raja 2 Kulasekara Pandian Galatta Family Chandran Mahasenha Senguttuvan 2026 Vadam Vetrivel Sandakkari Arumugam Unreleased

Web series + List of Vimal web series credits Year Title Role Channel Ref 2022 Vilangu Paridhi ZEE5 2025 Om Kali Jai Kali Ganesan JioHotstar