Vivek Prasanna
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Vivek Prasanna is an Indian actor who appears in Tamil language films, mostly in supporting roles.[1] In 2017, he won the Vijay Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in the film Meyaadha Maan.
Vivek Prasanna | |
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| Born | Salem, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2016–present |
| Relatives | Karthik Netha (brother) |
Career
After several appearances in short films and telefilms, he made his acting debut alongside Vijay Sethupathi in Arun Kumar's police drama Sethupathi (2016).[2]
In 2017, Vivek Prasanna made a breakthrough and appeared in supporting roles in a series of successful Tamil films. His role as the drug lord Ravi in Vikram Vedha and as a politician in Peechankai, also won him acclaim.[3][4] He then appeared as the second lead in the romantic comedy, Meyaadha Maan, winning rave reviews for his portrayal of the character of Vinoth,[5][6] eventually earning the Vijay Award for Best Supporting Actor.[7] First, he declined the role of Vinoth in the movie, but director Rathna Kumar convinced him to do the role. Rathna Kumar trusted Vivek Prasanna can be noted on his role for his acting.[8] Later, he was cast in commercial films such as Velaikkaran (2017), Irumbu Thirai (2018), Petta (2019) and Soorarai Pottru (2020). Vivek Prasanna played in the survival thriller Parundhaaguthu Oor Kuruvi (2023).[9]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Bench Talkies - The First Bench | Vinoth | Debut |
| 2015 | 144 | Chetta's Henchman | Uncredited role |
| 2016 | Jil Jung Juk | Film Director | |
| Sethupathi | Madhivaanan | ||
| Iraivi | Director | ||
| 2017 | Maanagaram | Sundeep's friend | |
| Peechankai | Nallathambi | ||
| Vikram Vedha | Ravi | ||
| Podhuvaga Emmanasu Thangam | Murugesan | ||
| Meyaadha Maan | Vinoth | Vijay Award for Best Supporting Actor[7] | |
| Velaikkaran | Babu | ||
| 2018 | Irumbu Thirai | Loan collection agent | |
| Maniyaar Kudumbam | Narthanga Saamy's nephew | ||
| 2019 | Petta | College professor | |
| Charlie Chaplin 2 | Dubai Raja | ||
| Nenjamundu Nermaiyundu Odu Raja | Local goon | ||
| Sindhubaadh | Passenger | ||
| Gorilla | Venkat | ||
| Aadai | Gowri | ||
| 2020 | Soorarai Pottru | Sebastian | |
| 2021 | Sarbath | Anbu | |
| 2022 | Chota | ||
| Udanpaal | Murali | ||
| 2023 | Run Baby Run | Jai Ganesh | |
| Parundhaaguthu Oor Kuruvi | Maaran | ||
| Paayum Oli Nee Yenakku | |||
| Regina | Corrupt Police Officer | ||
| Thandatti | Show Pandi | ||
| Love | Ajay's friend | ||
| 2024 | Inga Naan Thaan Kingu | Amalraj and Baski | |
| Dhonima | |||
| Lal Salaam | Raji | ||
| Hitler | Selva's friend | [10] | |
| Petta Rap | Balu's friend | ||
| Black | Manohar | [11] | |
| Aalan | Thyagu's maternal uncle | ||
| Family Padam | Sarath Kumar | ||
| 2025 | Ring Ring | Thyagu | |
| Sabdham | Deepak | ||
| Trauma | Sundar | [12] |
Television
Web series
| Year | Program Name | Role | Network | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Triples | Maadhavan Raamamirtham aka Maadhu | Disney+ Hotstar | Debut Web Series | [14] |
| 2020 | Kannamoochi | Devaraj | ZEE5 | ||
| 2020 | November Story | Malarmannan | Disney+ Hotstar | [15] | |
| 2022 | Kaiyum Kalavum | Vakkil | SonyLIV | ||
| 2022 | Vadhandhi: The Fable of Velonie | SI Ramar | Amazon Prime Video |
References
External links
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